• Plumbing

    Top Exterior Home Improvement Trends in Maryland for 2024

    As homeowners, we always want to keep our homes looking great. Whether it’s upgrading your roof, changing the siding, or refreshing the front entry, there are always new exterior home improvement trends that can help enhance the curb appeal of your property. As we approach the end of 2023 and look forward to 2024, there are some exciting new trends to consider, particularly in Maryland where the weather can be harsh and unpredictable. In this post, we’ll explore some of the top exterior home improvement trends in Maryland for 2024 that will help you create a beautiful and welcoming home.

  • Home security

    Round Top Antiques Fair Exclusive Shopping Trip

    If you’ve been following Centered by Design for a while, you know how much we enjoy exploring Round Top Antiques Fair. Last year, Claire and Meghan shopped the expansive antiques experience covering miles and miles of land surrounding the remote town of Round Top, Texas, and came home with treasures galore. We talked about our best tips for navigating Round Top here, and Claire was even interviewed by Veranda for a story about how to shop it smartly. This year’s Round Top Antiques Fair is coming up in October, and we’ve created an exciting opportunity for you to shop the…

  • Home Renovation

    Window Trim: Should It Match or Contrast With the Sash?

    Your home’s look would not be complete without windows. They can accentuate your humble abode’s architectural style. Choosing the right window style and color can boost your property’s curb appeal and overall value.  When replacing windows or patio doors, homeowners often ask if the trim should match or contrast with the sash. Keep reading to find out.   Window Trim and Sash Windows have various components, and among them are the trim and sash. Also referred to as casing, trim outlines the window frame. It conceals the caulk and seals the gap between the wall and window frame. On the other…

  • Painting

    Positivity and Warmth Radiate Through Colour

    At the launch, which also marked the 15th anniversary of the annual Dulux Colour Forecast in New Zealand, I quickly identified my favourite palette, Solstice. A warm and reflective palette of rich browns, clay and warm neutrals with a sun loving yellow as an accent, Soltice is designed to evoke a comforting, familiar and inviting feeling. “This is a warm and welcoming palette of nurturing hues to make you feel safe and at home,” explains Dulux Colour Specialist Davina Harper. “Sunsoaked neutrals are influenced by a soft orange glow and paired with softer shades of pastel blues and citrus yellow.…

  • Home security

    Space Copenhagen Reveals Interiors for The Largo

    The collection of historical buildings was first lovingly restored by architect Frederico Valsassina and is situated in a prime position with views across the Douro River, which runs through the city of Porto. One of the key objectives of the renovation, which has steadily been taking place over the last three years, has been the conservation of hundreds of years of history and the preservation of the crafts and traditions embedded within the architecture of the building. The Largo’s interiors have been conceived by Space Copenhagen founders Peter Bundgaard Rützou and Signe Bindslev Henriksento to inspire connection; between guests, hosts,…

  • Home Renovation

    Window Wells: The 2023 Creepy Edition

    Imagine walking out at night and meeting one of the window wells or covers we will show you in a second. Broken bones will be your slightest worry. In a burst of pre-Halloween inspiration, our sales team participated in creating the 2023 list of the scariest window wells and covers they’ve seen. Oh, have they seen some spooky sites! In a burst of pre-Halloween inspiration, our sales team participated in creating the 2023 list of the scariest window well sites they’ve seen. Oh, have they seen some spooky sites! With a dose of humor and a dose of compassion for…