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Consider These Tips When Implementing the Modern Farmhouse Style in Your Home
Farmhouse style interior design has boomed in popularity over the past few years. This design style is known for its rustic charm combined with a touch of modern flair. People love it for its practical simplicity. Here’s a look into the key elements of modern farmhouse style and how you can easily incorporate them into your home: What Is a Modern Farmhouse? The modern farmhouse style combines...
Use These Ideas to Transform Your Empty Nest Space
Once your children move out, you may be wondering what to do with their empty rooms. You can begin to cope with an empty nest by turning it into a usable space. Here are a few ideas to help you get started: 5 Ways to Transform an Empty Nest Build Your Dream Library Many people love to read. If you are one of them, consider turning that empty nest into your dream library. As you collect more...
Easily Clean Your Entire Garage with These Tips
If your garage is like most, it’s likely a dumping ground for miscellaneous items you don’t want inside your house, but don’t know what to do with. Here's an easy 5-step plan to get your garage cleaned out and organized quickly and painlessly: 5 Steps to a Sparkling Clean Garage Step 1: Take Everything Out First, be sure to have some strong garbage bags, plastic bins, and heavy-duty cardboard...
Follow These Decorating Tips to Achieve a Timeless Look
Home design fads may come and go, but there are certain design standards that will last through the ages. The secret is finding quality pieces that enhance the environment you want to create. These four design tips will help you create a timeless look in your home that you’ll enjoy for many years to come: 4 Design Tips for Creating a Timeless Aesthetic 1. Find Your Own Design Style Research...
Increase Your Home’s Property Value with These Landscape Projects
As far as landscape projects are concerned, there are five basic tasks you can do to bring a higher return on investment (ROI). These are lawn care, landscape upgrades, patios & decks, and general updates. Here’s what you need to know about each: Lawn Care Lawn care could be anything from just doing regular lawn mowing to adding more plants. When planting grass on a lawn, it’s always best to go...
Design Your Ideal Outdoor Living Space with These Tips
The spring and summer months are upon us, and many homeowners are taking this opportunity to spruce up their outdoor areas. Whether you're looking to add curb appeal by creating an inviting front porch or you want to expand your outdoor living space with a beautifully decorated patio, these tips will help you get your space summer-ready: Tips to Easily Create an Inviting Outdoor Living Space...
Follow These Interior Design Tips for a Stylish Living Room
Living room décor should be eye-catching, inviting and functional all at once. It may seem tricky to find the right pieces or add your unique style without going overboard, but following these tips will eliminate the guess work and help you find the perfect decor for your home: 1. Mix Contrasting Colors Mixing a combination of contrasting colors adds depth to the room. This makes your living room...
Ask Yourself These Questions to Help Set Realistic Remodel Expectations
All great kitchen renovations start with a plan, and that plan usually consists of upgrades and features you’ve always wanted to have. However, these plans are not always realistic. Fortunately, you can still have an upgraded, luxury kitchen if you’re willing to make a few adjustments. Every good designer knows a kitchen remodel requires making tradeoffs between style, layout, and most...
Keep These Measurements in Mind When Creating Your Home Office
When it comes time to design a new home office, knowing the physical limitations of the space you’re working with is critical. By starting with a firm idea of how much space you’ll need, you can be certain that everything will fit comfortably and usefully. Desk and Chair Most home offices will be centered around a desk, so that’s where you should start. Desks are usually between 4 and 6 feet...