The Avery Journal

Remodeling Journal

A starting place for a more informed remodel. Explore Avery's original articles on design decisions, planning, and the practical questions that shape a home renovation.

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Browse the editorial archive by topic, or search for a question on your mind. Dates reflect the original publication, not a new project announcement.

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Planning & Design

Interior Design Trends in 2022

Explore the article’s 13 interior design ideas from 2022, from retro accents and natural materials to multipurpose rooms, expressive colors, and outdoor comfort.

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Empty carpeted room with beige walls, white doors, a ceiling light, a wooden stair railing, and Avery branding in the upper corner.
Editorial imageOriginal editorial illustration accompanying the room-addition article: an empty carpeted interior with white doors and a stair railing. The source does not establish that this is a completed Avery project.Illustrates the topic; not a completed Avery project claim.
Home Additions

7 Ideas for a New Room Addition

Explore seven ways to create more usable space at home, from an additional bathroom and primary suite to a home office, outdoor kitchen, breakfast nook, home gym, or family room.

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Bathroom vanity with a white basin, dark blue cabinet, blue vertical wall tiles, round mirror, and greenery.
Editorial imageOriginal editorial illustration accompanying the article, showing blue bathroom finishes and decorative greenery; not presented as a completed Avery project.Illustrates the topic; not a completed Avery project claim.
Bathrooms

Few Tips to Improve Your Bathroom’s Décor

Explore eight bathroom décor ideas, from paint and statement tiles to greenery, mirror frames, wall art, vanities, and finishing accessories.

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Kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel refrigerator and range, an over-the-range microwave, pendant lights and a breakfast counter; original Avery-branded editorial illustration.
Editorial imageOriginal editorial kitchen illustration accompanying the article, with Avery branding. Not presented as a verified completed Avery project.Illustrates the topic; not a completed Avery project claim.
Kitchens

5 Best Kitchen Appliances to Add After Your Remodeling Project

Compare cooktops, ovens, refrigerators, microwaves and dishwashers early in your kitchen remodel, with attention to layout, fit and the features you will use.

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Entertainment-room interior with a pool table, bar counter, stools, wood flooring and recessed lighting.
Editorial imageOriginal editorial illustration of an entertainment-room interior; not verified as a completed Avery project.Illustrates the topic; not a completed Avery project claim.
Home Additions

Creative Room Additions to Consider for Your Home

Explore seven room addition ideas, from a second story and kitchen bump-out to a sunroom or dormer, with planning considerations for your home's layout and structure.

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Original editorial bathroom illustration with a freestanding tub, glass shower enclosure, dark vanity, and high window.
Editorial imageBathroom illustration retained from the original article; not verified as a completed Avery project or as an accessible bathroom design.Illustrates the topic; not a completed Avery project claim.
Bathrooms

5 Bathroom Renovations to Accommodate Seniors

Explore five bathroom renovation considerations for older adults, from easier access and room for mobility aids to fixture placement, lighting, and bathing options.

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Original editorial bathroom illustration showing a freestanding white bathtub, glass shower enclosure, vanity and gray stone-look fireplace wall.
Editorial imageOriginal article illustration of a bathroom with a freestanding tub, glass shower and neutral finishes; not verified as completed Avery work.Illustrates the topic; not a completed Avery project claim.
Bathrooms

10 Bathroom Upgrades that Add Value to Your Home

Explore ten bathroom upgrades focused on comfort, usability and buyer appeal, from heated floors and updated tile to lighting, neutral fixtures and coordinated metal finishes.

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Original editorial illustration of a kitchen with gray cabinets, a white island countertop, pendant lights, and stainless steel appliances.
Editorial imageOriginal article’s editorial kitchen illustration; not verified as completed Avery work.Illustrates the topic; not a completed Avery project claim.
Kitchens

10 Kitchen Upgrades that Add Value to Your Home

Explore ten kitchen upgrades, from flooring and cabinets to lighting and finishing touches, with a focus on everyday function and potential buyer appeal rather than promised resale returns.

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Glass shower enclosure beside a white freestanding bathtub, with gray patterned tile and an Avery logo in the lower-left corner.
Editorial imageOriginal editorial illustration of a glass shower enclosure, gray tile, and a freestanding bathtub; not presented as a documented completed Avery project.Illustrates the topic; not a completed Avery project claim.
Bathrooms

Shower Additions and Upgrades to Consider for Your Bathroom

Explore ceiling-mounted curtain tracks, frameless doors, matte black fixtures, shower niches, and large-format tiles, along with practical planning considerations for a bathroom update.

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