Posts Tagged ‘Blog’
Liven Up Your Space with a Compact Home Bar
While a sprawling basement pub might not be in the cards, a well-designed home bar can add personality and functionality to your home, even in a limited footprint. Here, designers share their tips for creating stylish and efficient home beverage stations. 1. Basement Bonus Room This basement media room incorporates a full-service bar with a…
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Top 10 Kitchen Island Must-Haves for 2023
Kitchen islands are the heart of the modern kitchen, offering extra prep space, storage, and a place to gather. But with so many design options, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. Here, we reveal the 10 features kitchen designers recommend most often to create a beautiful and functional island that reflects your…
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Top Flooring Trends of 2023: Beauty Meets Performance
Gone are the days when flooring was purely functional. Today’s flooring options are both stylish and durable, making them perfect for busy families and design enthusiasts alike. Here’s a look at what’s hot in flooring for 2023: Light and Bright Wood Light-colored wood floors with a touch of character remain a popular choice. White oak…
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10 TIPS FOR A MORE PEACEFUL HOME
Maintaining a Zen-like space is about much more than style. It’s about cultivating a more peaceful home where each object has a reason for being present, whether for its beauty, utility, or both. A More Peaceful Home 1. Clear Surfaces Daily Clutter is a visual distraction for a more peaceful home. Every time your eyes…
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COMMON DECORATING MISTAKES AND HOW TO FIX THEM
If you’re scratching your head over why the decor in your home leaves you feeling slightly underwhelmed, a remedy — or at least an improvement — may be just a few moves away. Whether it’s a bland room, a paint color you’re not quite sure about, or throw pillows that refuse to sit right, here…
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10 LIVING ROOM FEATURES PROS ALWAYS RECOMMEND
Kitchens and bathrooms get a lot of remodeling attention. But there’s been a surge of interest in living room updates in recent years. Many living room features are typically less expensive than the major changes often involved in kitchen and bathroom renovations. And the pandemic has changed the way many people want to live in their…
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6 TIPS FOR MAKING YOUR REMODEL MORE SUSTAINABLE
Whether you’re remodeling or building from scratch, it’s a great opportunity for making your home more sustainable (environmentally friendly). From finding local materials to designing easy-to-clean spaces with an eye to the future, here are six expert insights you need to know if you’re eager to go green. Making Your Home More Sustainable 1. Look…
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HOW TO WORK WITH AN INTERIOR DESIGNER
When most people think about hiring an interior designer, they zero in on aesthetics: wall colors, window treatments, and pillow patterns. But that’s just scratching the surface of what a designer can add to a home. These pros go beyond cosmetic concerns to ensure that a space feels harmonious through and through, from its floor…
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11 REASONS TO WORK WITH AN INTERIOR DESIGNER
When people consider working with an interior designer for the first time, they often don’t know what to expect. Television can make it seem as though designers are magicians. This can create the illusion that designing, purchasing for, and executing a vision can happen in a day; that concepts cost next to nothing to achieve;…
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WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ADDING A PERGOLA
A pergola is remarkably versatile The material a pergola is made of and where you place it in your garden or deck can turn it from a functional but basic structure into a one-of-a-kind statement piece. Extras can range from lights, ceiling fans, and adjustable overhead slats to entertainment systems, fire features, and outdoor kitchens…
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