Sunrooms, Outdoor Rooms

“People want to feel connected to the world around them even while they’re indoors,” says Christine Marvin of Marvin Windows and Doors. “More people want to spend their time outdoors, or at least feeling connected to what’s outside their walls,” she says. While screened porches remain popular, allowing outdoor living with barriers to the weather and bugs, homeowners today often opt for three- to four-season sunrooms. Sunrooms not only bring the outdoors in but are a space that can be lived-in all year.       Jonathan Miller Architecture and Design Reporting that people want to make as much use …

Laundry & Mud Rooms

No longer simply a utilitarian space, laundry rooms have been coming out of the basement and closet for years, moving into more convenient areas of the home, such as the master suite and off the kitchen and garage. In fact, most architects and designers are incorporating more comprehensive laundry rooms in their house plans so homeowners can create a comfortable and functional space for the whole family to enjoy. The average person spends at least six hours a week in their laundry room washing clothes so it’s no surprise that homeowners crave a more organized, attractive, and functional space. New …

Shopping Columbia & Spring Hill

Columbia and Spring Hill, separated by a few miles on State Hwy. 31, offer home decorators a wide range of shops ranging from antiques and furniture to lighting and decor items. Saturn Parkway off I-65 South is an easy way to access both communities.             Value Furniture South of Saturn Parkway lies Columbia. Offering furnishings for every room, Value Furniture has counter-height dining sets and upholstered pieces in fabrics and leather. The store also has quite a selection of sofas, loveseats, accent tables, and accessories.     Discount Electric Supply Part of a larger distribution …