Unique Kitchen Built-ins for Amazing Storage Solutions
Remodeling your kitchen is one of the most exciting and life-changing experiences you will have. However, to ensure that everything is perfect, it’s vital to take the time and energy to think through every aspect of the design critically. This is an opportunity to craft your kitchen to suit your specific needs and design it […]
Gut an Old House: What You Need to Know to Avoid Disaster
Contrary to what horror movies might want you to think, there isn’t anything nefarious lurking in the walls of your old home. While you might find outdated electrical work, or a lack of insulation, gutting your house won’t release any demons of the past. However, it could be more work and a more considerable investment […]
Color Combinations for Your St. Louis Home
With summer well on the way, all the colors are coming back into bloom—and we think it’s time to introduce a little color into the home as well! Color is a wonderful way to give your home a style makeover, but it can also have powerful psychological properties! Believe it or not, colors can play […]
The Down-Low on Down Comforters
What makes a truly spectacular down comforter? Today, we’ll learn how to separate the wheat from the chaff… or in this case, the feathers from the down. Let’s start by answering the fundamental question: what exactly is down? Down is the layer of soft, fine feathers that all birds have. It sits underneath the coarser […]
Packing Dishes for the Big Move
Moving house can be a pretty stressful experience. The last thing you need on the big day is a pile of broken crockery, cracked dishware, and smashed glasses. Packing Tips To Save Your Breakables Fortunately, we’re here to offer some tips and tricks for packing your breakable goods in preparation for the move. The Right […]
Letting Go: How to Declutter for the Big Move
Are you getting ready for a big move? We know that packing up your home can be taxing – both emotionally and logistically. Why not shed some of that stress by purging a few unnecessary items? Collectors By Nature? Accumulating stuff is just part of the human experience. Most people have a bit of a […]
Working with Blue in Your St. Louis Home
Feeling blue? Us, too. At J.T. McDermott, we love bold colors and exciting, unique interior design. It’s long been believed that different colors can evoke certain moods, thoughts, and emotions, and blue, in particular, is an incredibly powerful color. Blue is found in nature—think the Pale Blue Dot, or the ‘ocean blue,’ ‘sky blue’—flowers, butterflies, […]
Choosing The Right Garage Flooring for Your St. Louis Home
When you think of flooring in your home, your garage probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind. Sure, it’s a functional space, and it serves its purpose. But it can also be pretty drab and dismal—even, dare we say, ugly. Still, you don’t have to neglect your garage. It is possible to add […]
Family Room Additions for Your St. Louis Home
Maybe your family is expanding. Or maybe you just feel like you need more space to spread out. Whatever your reasons may be, you might just be in the market for an addition to your family room. The Decision to Add On Why add on? Moving to a new home can be stressful, expensive, and […]
Adding a Guest House to Your St. Louis Home
Mi casa es su casa. Make yourself at home! Ever thought about adding a guest house to your property? If you have, read on, because this one’s for you. If you have extra space on your lot, a propensity for hosting, and some money that you’re looking to invest, a guest house might be right […]