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Tile is a versatile and creative way to enhance the look of your home. Thanks to ever-evolving manufacturing and printing technologies, today's tiles come in just about every pattern, shape, size, and texture you can imagine, so the opportunities to decorate with them are near limitless. Here are a few ways you can add dimension to your home with creative tile placement: Tips to Enhance Your Home...
Revive Your Home Office With These Tips
Many home workspaces – whether they're designated rooms or a nook in a living room or bedroom – often face one of two problems: a lack of comfort or an abundance of clutter. Fortunately, it doesn't take much to reverse these problems and invigorate your workspace, so it is a productive place you enjoy spending time in. Here are four energizing tips to help you declutter and enjoy your workspace:...
When you live in the desert, almost every day is sunny. The sun shines in Las Vegas nearly 300 days each year. That’s why a majority of locals add window tinting to their cars and exterior shades to their homes to reduce heat and block UV rays. 5 Reasons Every Home Needs Exterior Shades Protect Your View Whether you're sitting outside looking out at your yard or the mountains in the distance, the...
Save Money on Your Energy Bill With These Tips
Even the most fervent homebody has been known to stop midway through a home improvement project and mutter, “Now, why am I doing this again?” Sometimes, when you're surrounded by parts, tools and instructions, and facing a project at close range, it can be difficult to see the bigger picture. It will come as a relief, then, that as you weatherize your home for summer, the question probably won't...
Adopt These Top Window Treatment Trends of the Year
Top Window Treatment Trends If your home is like many others, you've been looking at your window treatments for so long that you may not really see them anymore. They just blend into their surroundings. If this is the case, then it’s time to upgrade! Here are six window treatment trends to make anybody take notice: Top 4 Window Treatment Trends Upend the Color Paradigm Beiges and ivories are safe...
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It can be easy to overlook your ceiling. But topping off a room with an eye-catching ceiling design can give any room a lift. Take a look at these creative ceiling treatments for ways to take each room’s design to entirely new heights: Creative Ceiling Designs for Every Room in Your Home Polka Dots Polka dots can add a touch of whimsy and style to a child's room, a play room or a craft room....
As the days grow longer and the weather gets warmer, everyone starts to think about entertaining in the backyard. Whether you have a porch, patio or deck, we have some fun outdoor dining area ideas to help you set the stage for your al fresco events all season long. Six Essentials to Outdoor Dining Get creative with tables and seating. Instead of one big table, use two square tables that can be...
Add Color to Your Bathroom with These Tips
Bathrooms tend to be stark and cold, as a result of hard surfaces like countertops, cabinetry and flooring, as well as white and metallic finishes and hardware. Adding color is a great way to make your bathroom not only more eye-catching, but more inviting and comfortable. There are a number of unconventional ways to add color to your bathroom to reflect your individual style, and below, we're...
Incorporate These Bedroom Design Trends into Your Design
The public rooms in your home such as the kitchen or living room are all about family, and often end up being comprised of different styles which reflect a number of personalities. Your bedroom, however, is all about you. When it comes to decorating this private space, there are no hard and fast rules, and you're free to change the look anytime you desire. If you're ready to make a big impact in...