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Beautiful Backsplash Ideas For Your Home
While the little details in your home may seem minor, you would be amazed at how one small change can create a whole new look. This can be especially true when it comes to choosing a backsplash for your home. This seemingly small detail in your kitchen or bathroom can somehow complete the whole room’s look and adds a new visual aspect to your space. Choosing the right backsplash can…
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How To Incorporate Copper Into Your Home
Copper seems to be all the rage lately, within homes and on the pages of design magazines. This is no surprise as copper has a standout look that attracts the eye but still mixes well with other neutrals, metals, and colors. Because copper is so attractive, it’s important to use it the right way and make sure it shines within your home and decor scheme but to do that, you…
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Q&A: Can A Valor Gas Fireplace Be Customized?
When it boils down to it, details are essential. So when it comes to a finished product, whether you’re working on your garden or deciding on a new look for your home, we always look to achieve the perfect fit. Even more so, finding a product that offers you a ton of customization in a comfortable and simplified way can be challenging. So how does this apply when we are…
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Effects of Color in Interior Design
If you’re looking to overhaul your interior design, a great way to do so is through color. Understanding the basics of color and how they work together will allow you to develop a space that is not only pleasing to the eye but evokes specific emotions. Keep reading to learn about the effects of color in interior design: The Color Wheel Before you understand how to use color in interior…
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How To Enjoy Your Gas Fireplace This Summer
Let’s face it, our gas fireplace gets far less use in the Summer months compared to the Fall/Winter seasons and that makes total sense. However, just because it happens to be a sunny time of year it doesn’t mean that your gas fireplace needs to be ignored. You can still enjoy and use your fireplace over the summer and give it a little extra attention before winter arrives. Maintenance &…
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4 Ideas For Decorating With Gold
When it comes to the metallic family, it is no wonder why gold is a popular metal choice for interior home design because of its shimmery appearance and classic look. Gold can make a bold statement in any space but at the same time blend well with other colors and can add a little excitement and elegance to the inside of your home. So, once you decide that you would like…
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Preparing Your Home For Spring
Spring is just around the corner as we head for the month of March! When the season start to change, this usually marks a great time to tackle a few home projects to improve your home. These tasks will put you ahead of the game for the new season and most can be done within a day or two. Time To Scrub In a general cleaning routine, the walls and…
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Visit Valor at IDS Vancouver 2018
Valor will be taking part in the IDS Vancouver Interior Design show from September 20th – 23rd! The show features over 250 exhibitors ranging from industry professionals to architects to every day consumers, all of which are extremely excited to showcase their design work and new products. Valor will be showcasing some of the top selling fireplaces and even a few of our latest products. When’s the show? September 20th…
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5 Tips For Staying Cool This Summer
We are currently at the peak of the Summer and the temperatures keep rising higher and higher. Unfortunately, if you’re not near a lake or a pool it can be really hard to beat the heat! It’s so important to stay cool, so check out the 5 tips below for how to stay cool this Summer: Create A Cooling Spray: It may sound a little wild, but you can create a…
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4 Tips & Tricks For Interior Painting
Painting the interior of your home can seem overwhelming and daunting even when you’re tackling the smallest area. However, it doesn’t have to feel that way, especially if you get prepared and organized before you start. Before you begin applying paint to the walls, it’s important to have a few main things on hand such as paint, brushes, rollers, trays and a drop cloth just in case you end up…