Windows offer ventilation, light and an opportunity for design. There are numerous options to choose from, so knowing when to use patterned or textured window treatments can help keep things elegant, yet colorful. Different materials, shades of colors and styles can completely change the feel of a room. Here are a few scenarios where using patterned or textured window treatments may be a good idea. [Read more…]
New technology is taking over the home accessory industry. Intelligent blinds and shades are hot on the market and for good reason. The material, color and design selection is on par with non-motorized blinds and shades, and the prices are coming down as they become more common in homes. We have put together some of the benefits of intelligent blinds and shades, to help show you why so many home owners are ranting and raving about them. [Read more…]
Whether you have lived in a home for a few decades, just moved into a smaller space or are left behind with everything your kids accumulated in their lifetimes, you are bound to accumulate clutter . Most homes have storage space, but the key is determining how to use it efficiently. Here are a few helpful tips on what to do with clutter in your home. [Read more…]
Choosing the right furniture for your home can be crucial to your home design plans. Your family may love watching movies together, so purchasing a sectional could make the most sense. You may be a bachelor who loves sports, so that perfect recliner will make Sunday football that much better. Even a pet or pets can come to mind when browsing catalogs or shopping through stores, because you know your dog will chew the legs right off that stylish table. We’ve put together these furniture selection tips to help you think through important considerations. [Read more…]
It is our responsibility to keep this world as beautiful as we found it for future generations. There are quite a few things that you can do to reduce your footprint. With new studies on our cleaning chemicals that focus on alarming use of their impact, to technology that reduces the amount of energy we output in our homes, the time is now to start making meaningful changes. If you are ready to take on the challenge, we have some excellent green home decorating tips to help you get started! [Read more…]
We all typically think curtains first when deciding how to outfit our windows. We ponder which material we like most, which color and style. One feature that can often be forgotten is your window blinds. Cracked, broken or bent window blinds can be an eye sore, but can also effect the functionality of the blind itself. Keeping that sunlight out early in the morning can be crucial to sleeping in peacefully, and properly allowing light in can significantly reduce glare on television and computer screens. Choosing the right window blind material can add to the aesthetic of the room and prove to be the best material for your household. Below are some pros and cons of window blind materials. [Read more…]
There are many ways to build a cozy home, with each color, material and theme carefully selected. It takes a lot of time to determine the characteristics of what makes the perfect interior to fit your lifestyle. What many of us may overlook when browsing different options is the climate we live in. Below you will find a few of our winter home design considerations to help keep your heating bill low and your spirits high. [Read more…]
Are you looking for ways to add or free up space in your home? Feeling confined by limited square footage and/or searching for ideas to minimize clutter? Just because you are hampered by spatial constraints doesn’t mean you can’t live larger in your existing space. You just need to get creative with your approach! Check out these storage solutions for small spaces to help open things up. [Read more…]
Are you looking to freshen up your home for 2018? Consider some of the latest trends in your redesign. Here are a few to consider. [Read more…]
Bedrooms can be so much fun to design and redesign. Simple steps like changing bedding and window treatments from season-to-season or year-to-year can completely transform a bedroom. If your’e looking to change things up with your bedroom design, consider these bedroom design trends for 2018. [Read more…]
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