Four Hands Warehouse Sale
Tue, Feb 14 2012 09:25
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Four Hands Home will be having a sale on overstock, discountinued and slightly damaged items on the weekend of February 24th. Note, this sale will take place at the old Lacks Furniture Store at 2020 W. Anderson Lane (next to Sofa and Chair). Get there early....always a crowded event.
Nadeau Furniture
Tue, Feb 14 2012 09:14
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Nadeau, furniture with a soul, recently opened up a location in Austin right behind Whit Hanks on 6th Street. Nadeau is an importer of furniture from Indonesia. Their pieces are sold at wholesale prices.
Angie's List Super Service Award 2011
Thank you to all of our clients who gave Nine Design Group positive feedback on Angie's List! Again, we have received the Super Service Award. This award is only achieved by 5% of businesses on Angie's List. We are honored to have received this award and appreciate our clients for their business and feedback.
Walking on Sand in a Master Bath
Sun, Feb 5 2012 10:35
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In this master bath remodel, we removed the carpet, wallpaper, cultured marble countertops, oak cabinets and shower.To stay within budget, we kept the existing tub, but framed it with tile for a built-in feel. We raised the countertops and added a built-in laundry hamper next to the tub. The client says that the new floor tile make her think she has escaped and is walking along a sandy
Entire House Remodel
Sat, Feb 4 2012 10:54
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The clients had lived in their home for over twenty years and were ready for an entire house remodel. In the kitchen, new alder cabinets, granite countertops, pendant lighting, hardwood flooring and a travertine backsplash make for a beautiful and functional space:Kitchen Before Kitchen After Kitchen AfterHere are some photos of the master and guest baths: Master Bath BeforeMaster
Gorgeous Master Bath Remodel
Sat, Feb 4 2012 10:23
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On this master bath, the husband was attempting to do much of the work himself. After two years of an inoperable bath, the couple called and asked for design assistance.The results are dramatic. We added travertine for warmth and beauty. New cabinets added much needed storage. A larger, frameless glass shower expands the room. Mosaics on the floor, in the shower and
Changes Add Value
Sat, Feb 4 2012 10:00
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Our clients asked us to help them update the kitchen on a new home they had just purchased. Keeping the existing oak cabinets, but painting them white, lighted and brightened the entire room. We then added a quartz countertop that resembles marble without the worries of staining or maintenance. Then to bring color to the white kitchen, we added soft blue/gray subway tiles. A
Design Ideas for the New Year
Thu, Dec 29 2011 06:19
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Happy New Year! It is a time for resolutions and change. We all resolve to take better care of ourselves. We promise to exercise more, eat better and get more rest (those are a few of mine anyway). Why not make this new year's resolution different? Take the focus off yourself and make it about your home! Make 2012 the
Bright and White Kitchens
Thu, Sep 1 2011 08:28
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If you read interior design magazines or peruse decorating blogs as much as we do, it is hard not to notice the latest trend in kitchen design. The bright white kitchen is back! White cabinets and countertops are actually very classic and never really went out of style but have seen a recent reemergence. Below is Jill Gruner of Nine Design Group's classic version of
Here Comes the Sun!
Tue, Jun 14 2011 08:38
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Sunburst mirrors are both timeless and beautiful. They have been around for hundreds of years!School may be out for summer, but there is always time for a quick history lesson:"We start to hear specifically about the sunburst mirror in the 1600s, during the reign of Louis XIV of France, who was known to the world as the “Sun King”. Apparently, King Louis liked to gaze into a sunburst mirror when
