by mattw | Sep 28, 2021 | Design Knowledge, Design Trends, Holiday Fun
It’s that time of year again, time to make your home extra cozy for those hearty Fall family meals (mmm soups and chilis), snuggles while watching football (Go Lions), or coming home after that fun Fall activity (apple picking or corn maze). What are some tips and...
by mattw | Aug 5, 2021 | Design Knowledge, Design Trends
Every kid needs a designated area to play, and every mom needs designated storage for all their toys. You are just in luck, because SLD has the perfect recipe to help you out with that. The secret ingredient is…custom cabinetry! You are probably thinking…you’re...
by mattw | Aug 5, 2021 | Design Knowledge, Design Trends, Kitchen Knowledge, Transformation Designs
Are you interested in a contemporary kitchen design for your home? Ever wonder what items and details make a kitchen contemporary? Well let’s take a tour through this stunning contemporary kitchen designed by Paige Moreau. Designer Paige has contemporary dialed in,...
by mattw | Jun 28, 2021 | Design Knowledge, Designer Insider
Designer Insider with Design Assistant Shannan Dorman. Are you planning a mud room makeover? Here are some things to consider for your design. The space used doesn’t have to be large. It could be an area of your garage, a hallway, a stairway nook, or part of your...
by mattw | Jun 28, 2021 | Design Trends, Flooring Articles, Kitchen Knowledge
Are you looking to remodel your kitchen? If so, I am sure you’ve thought about the color of cabinets, the type of countertops, and the backsplash tile you want, but have you thought about the flooring you want? Don’t underestimate the impact floors have on the overall...
by mattw | May 27, 2021 | Design Knowledge, Design Trends, Kitchen Knowledge
Did you know…that you should focus on your kitchen faucet? It adds to the overall ambiance of your sought-after design style. And your kitchen faucet has resale value. Faucets are more than just plumbing. Over the last few years, faucets have become a favorite...
by mattw | May 27, 2021 | Designer Insider
Designer Insider with Design Assistant Nicole Evans There are many things to look out for this year. Some may look familiar, and others may seem out of the ordinary. I have seen so many trends this year that I cannot choose just one! There are the maximalist, vintage,...
by mattw | Apr 27, 2021 | Design Knowledge, Design Trends, Kitchen Knowledge
Every year, contemporary kitchens consistently rise in popularity. So much so that a contemporary kitchen is 2021’s most sought-after design style. It’s like Frank Lloyde Wright said, “simplicity and repose are the qualities that measure the true value of any work of...
by mattw | Apr 27, 2021 | Cleaning Tips
I think this is true for everyone ~ “H A P P I N E S S… is a freshly cleaned house”! It’s spring time, so you know what that means, time to deep clean your home again! It’s important to deep clean before summer, so your focus isn’t on cleaning, it’s on...
by mattw | Apr 27, 2021 | Design Knowledge, Designer Insider, Kitchen Knowledge
Designer Insider with New Holland Manager/Designer Valerie Shurlow When remodeling your kitchen, you might ask yourself, what items should be incorporated into your design? As a kitchen designer, I encourage all my clients to start by answering these 5 questions:...
