Renovating a house is an exciting experience. You have the opportunity to reinvent your living space by changing the look and functionality. But when is the right time to do it? And how to do it smartly? Here are five tips that can help you.
When I tell people about my profession as an interior designer, I often get responses like “oh my gosh, that’s SO cool. I would love to do that!” Well, I’ll tell you first hand, this industry is not all that it seems. It’s not really like “reality” TV shows or the numerous channels dedicated to decorating and remodeling. One of the very first important lessons I learned on the job after college was “You always need to manage client expectations.” Now, more than ever, that sentence rings true.
April showers bring May flowers, and as we see more and more green out our windows and spend more time outside, it’s time to look inside and how to make our homes more green too! Earth Day is in April, a holiday started in 1970 during the start of the modern environmental movement.
Welcome to 2020+1! We’ve got a +1 on this new decade and in honor of moving just a little bit further into the future, we’re dedicating a blog post on ways to “plus up” your space. What do we mean by plus up? Finding a way to add a little pick-me-up to rejuvenate or otherwise add ease and efficiency to your space. Here are some great ways to add a little one-up to your mudroom, kitchen, bathroom and living room, giving your new year a boost!
We are wrapping up and winding down in 2020, and Benjamin Moore has just announced their Color of the Year for 2021, Aegean Teal! While most of us don’t tend to change the colors in our homes every year, these color choices can forecast trends in design for not just paint colors, but home furnishings, décor, accessories and even fashion.
The kitchen, often referred to as the heart of the home, is certainly a hub. As a place to gather, prepare meals, and many times, entertain, this space has become more and more central to the home, and as a result gotten a larger and more open concept footprint in the modern family home. Kitchen remodels offer the biggest return on investment for resale, as well as an opportunity to improve the quality of life for homeowners who plan on staying in their homes.
As we get deeper into summer, the term staycation is getting more and more attention. If you are like many of us planning on spending more time at home, it is the perfect opportunity to invest in your own backyard oasis. A great deck, patio or porch area creates the ideal environment for gathering with loved ones and the perfect space for entertaining.
Everyone says the kitchen is the heart of the home, and we all seem to be spending more time there, and not just for cooking. Kitchen islands are getting bigger and becoming informal dining areas, and with a larger work surface we’re doing more than preparing a meal. It only makes sense that people are trying to make bolder statements in their kitchens and a great way to add decorative and functional elements is through great lighting. Here we’ll dive into five trends in kitchen lighting.
It’s a great time to get organized and clean up from all the clutter that accumulates during the year. So while you’re trying to figure out where to start, let’s talk about how to get organized in all the spaces of your home. From your kitchen, to your living room and playroom. These ideas can be implemented right away.
by guest author Shawna Feeley
My favorite space in almost any house is the kitchen. When it is well-designed, it provides an arena to cook, create, commune and to just hang out. Kids do their homework and families connect in this functional and well used space. Therefore, it imperative that you love this special room in your home and it makes you happy. If, this is not the case, here are some kitchen updates that will bring a smile to your face without creating a hole in your wallet.