Last week I shared the poll results from our first 9 weeks of This or That Thursday. Today I'd like to share some of the decisions we have made for our Belle Cote project in Argyle. You'll be happy to know that there is a lot of overlap between what you selected and what will ultimately be installed in this home. KITCHEN: First up, the kitchen. CABINETS: Demand is still high for the white shaker cabinets. This clean look is popular in remodels and high end builds. It's a nice

It's been so much fun to contemplate finishes for a spec home we are building in Argyle, Texas and ask for your input too. After 9 weeks of you diligently following along and letting me know your opinions, I thought you'd appreciate a recap. Week 1: Lighting: Oil Rubbed Bronze or Warm Brass? Winner: Oil Rubbed Bronze Week 2: Windows: Black or White? Winner: Black Week 3: Master Bedroom - Carpet or Hardwood? Winner: Hardwood Week 4: Plumbing - My blog referenced 4 finishes but

Fixer Upper's Chip and Joanna Gaines have made shiplap a household name. As they've gone in to renovate old homes and found the shiplap in behind the sheetrock and restored it, they've created a whole new look. And creating the demand for the look has also created a demand for shiplap and an increase in its price. There are ways to get the shiplap look without actual shiplap. See the first pic in the gallery below, for example. We are starting to focus inward on our Belle Cor

OK, I might have to rename this column to "This or That Thursday or Whatever Day Following Thursday When I'm Not Sick and We Don't Have Football." It doesn't have the same ring to it, but it might be more truthful. LOL. The important point is that we want you to be part of our building prcess. We love your thoughtful input each week. Especially when building a spec home, rather than a home for a client, it's great to get public input on current trends and styles. As the exter