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How To Design A Home For Neurodiversity
It’s estimated that about 1 person in 7 is neurodivergent — where the brain functions differently from the majority neurotypical population. The term covers autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), among others. Neurodiversity also includes neurodegenerative disorders, such as dementia and Parkinson’s disease. Why are these statistics relevant to design? Largely…
Read More8 Screened-In Porches For Watching The Seasons Change
As we head into summer’s final act, porches become a front seat to nature’s spectacular costume changes. The following eight porches offer plenty of ideas for creating unobstructed views while using screens to keep out pesky insects and railings to maintain safety. See how pros connected the porches to nature yet made them protected and…
Read More9 Ways To Refresh Your Summer Container Gardens For Fall
There’s no need to completely rework your summer containers to give them fall flair. Instead, check out these nine ideas for updating existing container gardens (or, if you’re inspired, potting up new ones), including one plant to add for instant drama, and a zero-effort, lazy-gardener’s trick for covering a bare spot. Glenna Partridge Garden Design…
Read MoreHow To Make Your Home A Happier Place
We spend so much time in our homes that it’s important that they bring us joy. Follow these inspiring ideas to spread a little happiness in your home. Granite State Cabinetry 1. Let In the Sunshine Nothing will lift your mood like sunlight beaming in through your windows. To make sure that your home gets…
Read MoreKitchen: Calm, Expansive Space For Family Gatherings
While expecting their first child, these two busy physicians found a house exactly where they wanted to live in Ripon, California. The house had the right amount of space for their growing family, but they needed professional help to make it suit their needs and style. They searched Houzz for interior designers, contacted three local…
Read MoreHow To Clean Your Outdoor Furniture and Soft Furnishings
Many people give their outdoor furniture, pillows, pads and rugs a good cleaning in spring, but late summer and early fall also are opportune times for sprucing things up. They’ll have a sparkle that you can enjoy the rest of the season. And if the end of spending time outdoors is coming up, you’ll get…
Read MoreFire-Wise Landscapes Can Help Keep Your Home and Property Safe
Firescaping incorporates the design of the landscape and property surrounding a home to lessen its susceptibility to fire. This can be achieved through a well-thought-out landscape design plan that specifies less combustible plants, incorporates fire-resistant materials and follows the advice and guidelines determined by fire-safe organizations. In this article there are several landscape design strategies…
Read More10 Garden Nooks That Are Perfect For One or Two People
Are you looking for a place to get away from it all? That place might be right in your backyard. See how landscape pros used nooks, crannies and even open areas to create cozy, inviting spots for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors. Whether you’re looking for a personal retreat or somewhere to sit with a…
Read More10 Tips For Building Good Relationships With Other Professionals
Finding dependable home professionals to team up with isn’t always easy. It’s important to find like-minded pros who are trustworthy, skilled and a pleasure to work with. And when you find them, fostering a lasting business partnership can help you deliver stellar projects for clients. Pink Door Designs 1. Be Open to Working With Other…
Read More5 New Kitchens That Beautifully Mix Materials & Finishes
Rarely does a kitchen comprise a single material or color. Mixing finishes creates balance and visual interest, and it makes practical sense when choosing a surface for messy prep work versus one that’s more decorative like a wall finish. Here, design and remodeling pros share the details in five kitchens with remarkable combinations of materials…
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