Cooking Up Inspiration: Exploring Kitchen Instagrams
Are you feeling creatively hamstrung? Looking for some stylistic inspiration? So are we! At McDermott, we’re constantly on the hunt for the newest tips and trends for interior design. That search for interior innovation led us to scour the web, looking for designers, decorators, and influencers with an eye for style. And the perfect place […]
Island Living: Is a Kitchen Island Right for You?
Are kitchen islands a deal-breaker when it comes to buying a home? Some would say yes, but we’re not so sure. As wonderful as the kitchen island can be, we think there are a few reasons to steer clear of this island. Kitchen Island Pros and Cons An island can be an excellent addition to […]
Japandi Design for Your St. Louis Home
What exactly is Japandi? It kind of sounds like a fancy cocktail you might find at an upscale bar lounge or the name of a dresser sold at IKEA. But Japandi is actually a style of interior design. If you’re a fan of minimal and modern, Japandi is something you need to know about. Understanding […]
Refreshing Your St. Louis Home on a Budget
Ready for a change? Spring is in the air, and many homeowners are itching to shake things up. Maybe you’re looking for new inspiration and a way to express yourself creatively. Maybe your tastes are changing with the times. Or perhaps you’re just getting tired of looking at the same old decor day after day. […]
The Art of Zen: Bringing Feng Shui into Your Bathroom
What comes to mind when you think of feng shui? Maybe it’s beige walls, a gently-trickling water feature, or a cross-legged yogi intoning a gentle “om.” In truth, feng shui is an ancient interior design practice with roots in Chinese astronomy. Though it has certain mystical elements, there’s nothing frivolous about it when it comes […]
Your Biggest Fan: Finding the Perfect Ceiling Fan for Your St. Louis Home
There’s nothing cooler than staying cool in the summer! You may think that a ceiling fan is just a fixture like any other, but finding the right one can be deceptively tricky. So today, let’s talk about finding the perfect ceiling fan for your home. Measuring Up The first step to choosing a suitable fan […]
Choosing the Perfect Kitchen Countertop for Your St. Louis Home
How do you choose the perfect kitchen countertop? This is the question that plagues many homeowners pondering a reno/remodel. The thing that makes this such a difficult decision is that it’s not just about you, the current homeowner. This choice will likely play into the marketability of your home when you eventually put it on […]
Fixing a Leaky Showerhead in Your St. Louis Home
Do you ever awaken in the dead of night to the sound of the dreaded drip? There’s nothing worse for a homeowner than realizing that some part of your house is having a malfunction. And worse than just being irritating—and it is extremely irritating—a leaking showerhead can be wasteful. Believe it or not, a very […]
Choosing a Toilet for Your St. Louis Home
How much do you know about toilets? No, really. When it comes to choosing a new toilet for your powder room or master bath, there may be more options than you’d suspect. It’s not just about the shape of the water tank or the style of the lever: it’s about the type of toilet itself. […]
The Shelf-Life of Home Paint
Just Paint or Junk Paint: Telling if Your Paint is Still Good to Us Your walls need a bit of a touch-up. Luckily, you’ve still got cans of paint lying around from when you did the walls the first time! But before you go slathering it all over your living room, take a second and […]