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Even though 2011 was a challenging  year for many, I have it on good authority that 2012 is going to be great. Businesses are going to begin to bounce back, jobs are going to be created and things are going to get easier. How do I know? Let’s just say, it’s all in the mail. Here at the magazine, I receive a  ton of mail—most e-mail but snail mail as well. For a little while, much of what I was opening was dire and recession-based, how “this and that” was in jeopardy, and with warnings about quarterly projections. Most of  the books had a theme of “on a  budget” and the products were fewer and smaller than I remember. But recently, a new emphasis has begun to emerge. It’s not full-on

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extravagance by any means, but there is definitely a tone of optimism and creativity I have missed seeing. Companies have begun uniting a  sense of fiscal comprehension with a  wonderful embracing of style and flair. It is no longer either beautiful or affordable; it is now beautiful and affordable.  You can also see this reflected in our magazine. Our builders and contractors know the value of money, how hard we all work for it and how  important it is to get our money’s worth. But they are also artists and crafters of the finest degree. Most have been in their fields for many  years, if not decades, and they  understand that when you choose them to do work for you, you’re

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Don’t miss the opportunity for a beautifully detailed ceiling. Photo courtesy of  Mantels are one of the most popular trends right now. Here it’s tied in with more beautiful custom trim work. Photo courtesy of Home Trimwork 

used to be very popular was the custom-built armoire made to fit around a television. Today with so many people having a flat-screen TV, it’s become more of a smaller credenza that sits underneath. The flat-screen TV might be mounted to the wall, and the shelving unit now sits underneath that. It still offers storage options but without the bulky piece of furniture that used to store the television.” Dominick Natoli, owner, DoMolding.com says that it’s the built-ins that his clients are asking for in terms of woodworking  options. These can work in many areas of the home. “We’re doing a  lot of built-in units with open shelving on top and drawers

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underneath for offices, libraries and family rooms,” he says. “They are really gorgeous and add a piece of permanent furniture to the home. The woodwork stays even when the furniture is gone so there’s no question it adds value.” Halkett says that built-ins can really enhance a child’s bedroom as  well. “We’re doing a lot of desks and window seats in those spaces,” he says. “If there’s a long wall with two windows, we can put a desk  between the windows and window seats underneath of them, and then a whole wall of shelving. This gives children a little alcove to play or a space to just sit and read. It’s a way to add comfort and make the child’s room special.” Igor Szczerba, president of Home Trimwork, says that built-ins tied to the trim work are very popular. “It really flows nicely in the room,” he says. “A lot of times you may have a bookcase connecting  to the crown molding that wraps around the entire room. And a  custom built-in bookcase is not just a set of plain shelves. We can really make it attractive with additions such as pilasters or other ornamentation that makes it a decorative piece. You can even add glass doors.” SPRUCING

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Custom woodworking also has the ability to upgrade plain walls. There are many choices when it comes to baseboard upgrades. In addition, wall paneling and wainscoting can completely change the look of a room. “We’re doing the true wainscoting with a wood top and bottom more often,” reports Natoli. “Homeowners want the real thing. It adds beauty and charm as opposed to the plain builder grade flat white walls that most homes are built with. We’re also doing a lot of two- and three-level crown moldings on very high ceilings. That really adds to the overall look of the home.” Szczerba says that the foyer is a great area for wainscoting. “It’s always nice to do the high traffic areas because you get to appreciate and enjoy it more,” he says. “But also, with the way wainscoting is painted, the high traffic areas are convenient because the semi gloss is easily washable. High traffic areas mean running into the wall a lot, but it’s easy to keep clean.”

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