Beyond self-evident aspects, what are some of the less obvious opportunities for maximizing space in your home through thoughtful design? BEDROOMS. Doors swinging into a bedroom may interfere with how… Continue reading MAXIMIZING SPACE THROUGH THOUGHTFUL HOME DESIGN
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‘Tis The Season To Treat Yourself
This feels like the year to think outside of the box when it comes to your Holiday décor. If there was ever a time to do something different, this is… Continue reading ‘Tis The Season To Treat Yourself
9 Ways to Increase Home Energy Efficiency
Managing heating costs doesn’t mean you have to set your thermostat way down. There are a few simple you can take to keep your Des Moines home cozy throughout cold… Continue reading 9 Ways to Increase Home Energy Efficiency
How To Maximize Your Entertainment Spaces
How To Maximize Your Entertainment Spaces Entertainment happens everywhere throughout your home; but, great entertainment spaces can entertain several parties in one location. Setting up various zones within the same… Continue reading How To Maximize Your Entertainment Spaces
DESIGN WITH LESS STRESS
There are many ways to design with less stress when working with an interior designer. At Forget Me Not Design, we like to focus on a goal that the homeowner… Continue reading DESIGN WITH LESS STRESS
NEW ELECTRIC FIREPLACES: THE OPTIONS ARE ENDLESS
Electric fireplaces look great! They have come a long way since the cheap looking models of the past. Gone are the days of electric fireplaces being mostly decorative. Today’s models… Continue reading NEW ELECTRIC FIREPLACES: THE OPTIONS ARE ENDLESS
HOW TO KNOW IF YOU SHOULD HIRE A DESIGNER FOR YOUR REMODEL
YOUR PROJECT WILL REQUIRE PULLING A PERMIT. All large remodels and many smaller remodels require a permit and inspection from the city. Things that trigger needing a permit include (but… Continue reading HOW TO KNOW IF YOU SHOULD HIRE A DESIGNER FOR YOUR REMODEL
Why Not So Big House Principles Are More Important Than Ever Before
The Not So Big House, A Blueprint for the Way We Really Live, by Sarah Susanka was originally published in 1998. Twenty-two years later, as Americans struggle with a global… Continue reading Why Not So Big House Principles Are More Important Than Ever Before
KITCHEN FUNCTIONALITY: MAKING YOUR KITCHEN WORK FOR YOU
WORK TRIANGLE: The “perfect” work triangle concept was developed in the 1940s when kitchens were smaller, closed off, and were typically used by just one person to cook. The idea… Continue reading KITCHEN FUNCTIONALITY: MAKING YOUR KITCHEN WORK FOR YOU
INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY INTO THE BUILDING OR REMODELING PROCESS
Whether you are remodeling or building a new home or office, attention to planning for technology in the space is imperative as it could have an impact on the reliability… Continue reading INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY INTO THE BUILDING OR REMODELING PROCESS