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Top Home Renovations for Maximum ROI
Some Highlights: Whether you are selling your home, just purchased your first home, or are a homeowner planning to stay put for a while, there is value in knowing which home improvement projects will net you the most Return On Investment (ROI). While big projects like adding a bathroom or a complete kitchen remodel are…
Read More10 Inspiring Ways Your Home Can Help With Your Resolutions
Eating healthier, getting in shape and finding a creative outlet are among the common resolutions you can tackle at home. Some New Year’s resolutions, such as climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro or learning to fly a plane, definitely require you leaving your house. But for many common resolutions that focus on your body, spirit and mind, there’s…
Read MoreFreshen Up Your Bathroom This Weekend
Haute Hardware Switch out your dated, dusty knobs and pulls and replace them with their chic, shiny counterparts. This quick, low-cost project (can you even call it that?) has the power to transform the entire aesthetic of your bathroom design. Proof: this, white double vanity with inky countertops and bright, brass hardware that oozes glamour.…
Read More4 Fresh Dining Rooms Mix Old and New
Good-looking wall treatments and layered furnishings are laid out beautifully in these rooms. 1. East Meets West Designers: Homeowners with Michael Miller of Phase2 Builders Location: San FranciscoSize: 250 square feet (23 square meters) Homeowners’ request. Modernize while keeping and restoring the historical details of the Victorian-era home. “In addition, they looked to their experiences and former home of Cape…
Read More4 Must-Have Features for a Small Living Room
1. Built-In Units This is an obvious one, but it needs to be here. Built-ins are the ultimate when it comes to making the most of a small space. Custom fitted units can be built into awkward angles and alcoves, and store-bought furniture simply cannot compete in this area. Storage is necessary to keep a home…
Read More10 Principles of Room Organizing
Getting your home organized is a great feeling, but figuring out where to start can be overwhelming. Keep the process simple by zeroing in on these 10 principles of organizing, which can be applied to any space, anytime. 1. Get to Know Active vs. Passive Zones Active zones are the spots in your home that…
Read More10 Most Popular Living Rooms
If you’re wanting a fresh look for your living room, just think light and airy. That’s a recurring trend among this countdown of the most-saved living room photos on Houzz so far this year. You’ll also find ideas for welcoming seating arrangements and winning color combinations, such as dark blue-grays paired with warm browns. 10.…
Read More10 Inspiring Ways To Turn Your Backyard Into A Resort-Retreat
Luxurious accents, inviting lounge areas and twinkling lights help make a backyard feel like a vacation spot. Imagine stepping into an outdoor space and seeing a swaying hammock, glowing garden lights and bold tropical foliage, and hearing the sound of water trickling from a fountain. Can you already feel yourself sinking into vacation-relaxation mode? While…
Read MoreTake a Seat: 8 Perches for Pausing in Your Hallway
After you’ve put your coat hooks, shoe storage and a surface for keys and coins in your hallway, you probably think there isn’t much room for anything else. But one useful item you might well have forgotten is a seat — useful for putting on outerwear or just taking a breather when you get home.…
Read MoreRenovated Schoolhouse Now Dreamy Kitchen
The Berlin bloggers behind Our Food Stories, Laura Muthesius and Nora Eisermann, have hit it out of the park again with this German schoolhouse kitchen. Back in May, Laura and Nora got their hands on an old property in the German countryside, and the whole place needed a total overhaul from head to toe. The…
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