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Most interior designers have a lengthy education and experience that makes them experts at choosing just the right look for a variety of spaces. Here are tips from a few to help you decorate your space like a pro: 5 Interior Design Tips From the Pros Don’t Shy Away From Technology Professional designers use the latest technology to envision new spaces and stay on top of important things like...

Ah, spring. The days get longer, it's cooler outside and flowers begin to bloom. After several months of long, cold nights, it's likely dust, dirt and debris have made their way into your house. Time for some spring cleaning! Of course, you’ll perform the usual deep cleaning of furniture and floors, but don’t forget about these often-overlooked areas of the house: 9 Spring Cleaning Items to...

The way your home is designed has an obvious impact on the way it looks, but it can also affect the use. A well-designed home will improve your home’s function, ensuring it meets your practical needs, as well as your aesthetic preferences. The following tips will help make your home more livable: Tips to Enhance the Functionality of Your Home Be Willing to Change Its Layout While decorating can...

Most of us spend our weekdays in office buildings and navigating bustling streets. With all the chaos in our day, it’s soothing to come home to a calm space. A great way to achieve a tranquil look is to incorporate natural elements into your design. Reclaimed wood is one of the most popular and versatile elements you can add to your design. Here are some ways to add warmth and character to any...

It's been said that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This is especially true when it comes to keeping clutter at bay, which is often easier said than done. Most people only start looking for de-cluttering solutions once things have gotten entirely out of hand. It doesn't have to be like that. If you are moving into a new home or simply looking for ways to better organize your...

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...

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...

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...