As we step into a fresh new year, Bench & Board is buzzing with excitement and purpose! Nestled in the heart of the community, our gift shop has always been…
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Sponsor spotlight: Gratitude to our community from Sam Souza Painting LLC
As an Edmonds small business owner operating in the local community, this year has been full of blessings. Before Thanksgiving, it feels appropriate to express my gratitude to the local…
Sponsor spotlight: Marking Earth Month — A greenhouse affair
Rachael Bauer, Interior Designer LEED AP ID+C, NCIDQ #30282 425-765-7680 | rachael@rbbydesign.com www.rbbydesign.com Recently, I was tasked with a distinctive design challenge that diverged from my usual interior projects. The assignment?…
Sponsor spotlight: Patio refresh in time for summer
Rachael Bauer, Interior Designer LEED AP ID+C, NCIDQ #30282 425-765-7680 | rachael@rbbydesign.com www.rbbydesign.com With the sun smiling brighter each day, now’s a great time to start thinking about your outdoor patio…
Sponsor spotlight: Tips on designing with color
Rachael Bauer, Interior Designer LEED AP ID+C, NCIDQ #30282 425-765-7680 | www.rbbydesign.com Despite the frequent occurrence of gray skies in the Pacific Northwest, it is intriguing that grays and neutrals remain…
Sponsor spotlight: Five burning questions about fireplace safety
Fireplaces provide a generous amount of warmth and add a special ambiance to your home. Before you relax and enjoy your fireplace during the fall and winter months, here are…
Irons Brothers Construction Project Showcase of the Week: Bothell kitchen and bath remodel
From drab to fabulous. This spectacular kitchen, with pops of blue, is now a bright and cheery living, eating and entertaining hub. The reimagined kitchen has reinvigorated our clients’ lifestyle,…
Home and Real Estate Weekly: Taking interior design online
The internet is forever evolving how we access goods and services, so why should home décor be any different? Homeowners have a plethora of resources they can look to when…
Spring cleaning tips for your home and yard
Spring is finally here, and it’s time to put away the sweaters, scarves, and boots and get your home in tip-top shape. Here are some spring-cleaning tips to help you…
Local companies at Seattle Home Show Feb. 23-March 3
Several local companies are among those exhibiting at the Seattle Home Show, the nation’s oldest and largest consumer home show, Feb. 23 through March 3 at CenturyLink Field Event Center….
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Home and Real Estate Weekly: Turning a bedroom into a luxury room
For most of us, our bedroom is little more than a place to sleep and relax. However, just because it’s always been that way doesn’t mean that we have to…
Home and Real Estate Weekly: Big ideas for small spaces
Smaller rooms can be difficult to decorate, because if you don’t know a few important tricks, the space can end up feeling a little claustrophobic. Here’s how you can keep…
Home and Real Estate Weekly: Choosing the right paint finish
It can be intimidating to stand in front of the paint swatches at the paint or hardware store and try to make a decision. Picking a color can be difficult…
Home and Real Estate Weekly: Five tips for maintaining houseplants
Adding plants to your home will give it a fresher and brighter feel and will also improve your home’s air quality. Although it does take a little bit of work…
Home and Real Estate Weekly: Hot home trends
Ready to mix up your home décor this year? Here are the top five hottest trends homeowners are loving right now! Industrial stylings. From pullies to Edison bulbs to vintage…
Home and real estate weekly: Ideas for accent walls
Publisher’s note: Please enjoy this new weekly feature focused on home and real estate topics. An accent wall can totally transform a room, taking it from boring and drab to…
Five reasons to stage your home before buyers visit
Sellers seem to have mixed reactions when they hear the word “staging.” Some go all-in, while others are somewhat resistant to the idea. The more reluctant homeowners ask questions like:…
Reader recommendation: Merrittes lampshades
Sometimes you stumble on a business so well run in the old-fashioned way that it just makes you feel good. I recently discovered just such a business, and although it’s…
The benefits of staging when selling a home
Seller’s market conditions persist in cities across the country, as inventory continues to fall short of demand. Under these kinds of conditions, sellers typically enjoy competing offers from buyers. But…