Room Update – Try Color-Blocking
Repainting a room is one of the easiest ways to freshen the décor while changing the feel of the room. The hottest design trend this year takes this to a whole new level. Color-blocking techniques ar...
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Mid-Century Modern vs. Contemporary
There has been a great deal of excitement in the design field concerning the Mid Century Modern style. This ’50s and ’60s home décor trend is evidenced in every furniture store as more brand are
incorporating the vintage look with modern�...
Tips to Make Your Home Both Beautiful and Kid-Friendly
Have you ever been to a home where it’s clear that the kids have taken over the space? It’s obvious that the home has become more of a playground, filled with toys and bright-colored plastic everywhere. Homes like this often sacrifice style...
Weekend Project – Organize Your Kitchen Pantry
The kitchen pantry is one of those areas that can quickly become a mess. Older cans and boxes keep getting pushed to the back and forgotten. How many of us have found cans of green beans dating back a decade or two during a spring cleaning? Or ...
How to Bring Restaurant Design to your Dining Room
Remember the feeling of walking into your favorite restaurant and looking forward to a nice meal in a great atmosphere? With the shutdown of indoor dining around the country, social media has been flooded with beautiful pictures of homemade foo...
Timeless Elegance – Creating an “Old Money” Look for your Home
There is a certain look and feel that just oozes “old money.” These homes are graceful and elegant with interiors that are timeless and beautiful. Far from changing with each trend, these homes offer a sense of history that is warm and invi...
Finding An Affordable Home in a Great Neighborhood
You have heard it a million times, “buy the worst home in the best neighborhood.” While you do not necessarily want to buy a home straight out of a horror film, finding an affordable home that might need some updating or repairs in a GREAT ...
How to Find a Pet-Friendly Neighborhood
In a tight housing market, finding the right home for you and your family may feel like a needle-in-the-haystack effort. Add to this the need for a pet-friendly neighborhood and you may feel like it is impossible. The good news is that more com...
Help! My Home is Unique – How Do I Price it Right to Sell?
Most homes can be easily priced by looking at comparable properties in the area. A real estate agent will look at recent sales of similar homes as well as market trends – is it an accelerating market or a declining market? But for sellers who...
Don’t Let “As Is” Scare You!
Seeing “as is” on a home listing can make some homebuyers nervous. The first thought often is, “what’s wrong with the home”? In fact, the term “as is” should not scare you away from a home that otherwise looks like a good fit. Und...
How To Get Designer Looks For Your Home On A Budget
Who doesn’t love to spend time browsing through home magazines? Every season there are new looks and trends. While some are easy to achieve with a little paint, others would require extensive redecorating and design. A trip to the mall with h...