CNS Cousins Construction - December 2024

Transform a Corner of Your Home Into a Coffee Haven Ditch the Coffee Shop

and mixing spoons; if not, you’ll need to get creative. You can utilize a mug rack and other organizers to house all your coffee necessities. Now, you need to add your coffee maker to the space. Remember, you don’t need the fanciest or most expensive coffee maker. The quality of your beans or blend will have a more significant impact on the flavor of your coffee than the machine. You just want something that will look good and reliably make you a cup when needed. All that’s left is adding your personal touches to the area. You can showcase your personality through the design or just fill the area with things that bring you joy. Adding an aesthetic that makes you smile will help you start each day on the right foot. After making your first cup of Joe at your new coffee bar and taking that first sip, you’ll wonder why you never did this earlier!

you can make some delicious and invigorating coffee at home for a fraction of the price. Create the ultimate coffee bar by investing in the right appliance, redesigning a space in your home, and stocking your favorite creamers and blends. If you’re interested in designing a coffee bar for your home, you must first determine a good location. You don’t need much space for this project; simply using a small corner in your kitchen or foyer will suffice. From there, decide on the furniture to house your coffee needs. To save money, consider repurposing a piece of furniture you own or go thrifting to find something that matches your aesthetic. Once you’ve settled on your furniture, it’s time to design it to house everything you need to make your morning coffee effectively. If it has cabinets or drawers, use them to store mugs, coffee pods,

Many Americans struggle to start their day without fresh coffee. According to a recent study conducted by Drive Research, around 73% of Americans have at least one cup of coffee daily. However, stopping at Starbucks or your local coffee shop every morning gets expensive quickly. Thankfully,

What Railings Should I Choose for My New Deck? ASK YOUR CONTRACTOR

horizontal or vertical cables and glass panels. Glass panels can add a creative touch to a deck railing and offer an unobstructed view. Many types of cable railings available today also offer almost the same wide-open feeling. We don’t recommend horizontal deck cables for families with children under 8 years old, however, because they are likely to use them like a ladder and climb overboard! One feature that is popular with our clients is a drink rail — a flat, 6-inch-wide surface extending around the top of the deck railing, usually made of decking boards, where people can set their drinks, plates, or other items. A drink rail functions almost like an extra table and adds to a deck’s visual appeal.

The wide variety of deck railings available today has raised questions for homeowners who are adding or updating decks. What types of materials and styles are best? We work with each of our customers to make the best choices for their taste and their budget. In ranking railing materials based on quality, aluminum is at the top of the list, followed by composite, then vinyl, and finally, wood. Aluminum railings are low-maintenance, durable, strong, and resistant to corrosion and weather. While an aluminum railing may cost a little more up front, it is more cost-effective in the long run because it lasts longest. All of these materials except wood are durable and resistant to discoloration.

develop creative, original railing plans. We have an architectural designer available to help our clients weigh their options and achieve the overall look they want!

We can build specialty decks in a variety of colors, and we also can help

Homeowners also have some exciting choices in railing design, including

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