21 michigandesign.com What are some of the ways to know if it’s time to renovate or redecorate a home? Jane Spencer Jane Spencer Designs When your paint and tile/grout are starting to look tired and dingy, it’s a sign it’s time for a refresher. Michigan Design Center carries some amazing vinyl wallpapers that can be a much more durable and interesting application for high-traffic areas where the paint always seems to wear. Grout can be cleaned only so many times and I find that people get that 7-year “itch” for bathroom and backsplash renovations. New tile with power grout can give a major facelift! Elizabeth Moore MEM Design Group Do you want to just go on vacation because the hotel’s accommodations are better than yours? It might be time to renovate or redecorate your home. We are all very busy these days, and taking on a big project can seem daunting, time consuming, and costly. Many questions will come up, such as: How much can I afford? Do you think I can do it myself to save money? How long will it take? At that point, this is when you should consider speaking with a professional architect or an interior designer. They will be able to take your dreams and make them a reality for the renovation/redecoration of your home. What are the benefits of an environmentally friendly/ LEED credited home? Or where do I begin if I want an environmentally friendly home? Margaret Skinner Margeaux Interiors Here are some of the benefits: Reduces carbons, making air and water cleaner, energy efficient. After initial investments, it will save costs on utilities, add value to one’s home, and there’s currently eligibility for tax credits. A simple way to start with one’s home is using low and zero VOC paints. Using sustainable products on the exterior, brick and stone masonry, fiber cement board. Repurposing, or donating unused items to resale shops. Planting an herb garden, adding more trees to the property. Putting lighting on dimmers and using LEDS, and don’t forget to turn off the lights when you leave the room! Geothermal heating is a good option, which after initial investment, will save money. At a dinner party, using cloth napkins instead of paper, and glass instead of plastic. Pay bills online, opting for paperless.
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