How to Get Your Furniture Arrangement Right

Like a blank page or canvas, an empty room can be either an opportunity or a challenge. With so many ways to fill it, how do you know where to start? I’ve taken some of the basic rules of furniture arrangement and distilled them into 10 simple tips. They’ll help you work with your interior designer…

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Dream Kitchen Must-Haves: From Practical to Luxurious

When designing your dream kitchen, it’s okay to dream big! Here is a compiled list of 11 features that will elevate your kitchen from functional to fabulous. Some are splurge-worthy, while others are practical upgrades that will make your life easier. 1. Quartz Countertops Quartz offers the beauty of natural stone like granite or marble,…

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High-Value Bathroom Upgrades

When it comes to bathroom remodels, budgets are rarely limitless. So, where should you invest for the biggest impact? Three bathroom experts share their insights on high-value upgrades that will enhance both the look and functionality of your space. 1. Skylight Giulianna del Popolo, principal designer at GDP Interior Design, highly recommends skylights. Natural light…

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compact home bar

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 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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a more peaceful home

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

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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Home Design Trends

35 Inspiring Home Design Trends

Seeking to create a lively and joyful home environment? Look no further! Here are some of the hottest trends in design for 2023, encompassing kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms, home offices, laundry rooms, bedrooms, exteriors, and landscapes: Kitchens: Bathrooms: Living Rooms: Other Interior Trends: Home Offices: Laundry Rooms: Premier Home Remodeling in the Greater Phoenix Area…

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How to Store Kitchen Tools

HOW TO STORE KITCHEN TOOLS AND FLATWARE

They say the key to organization is a place for everything and everything in its place. This is true for even the smallest items, such as your kitchen utensils. These include your everyday flatware as well as the many small but mighty cooking tools a serious chef requires. Here are some of my favorite options…

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