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How To Make A Small Living Room Look Bigger
Wish your living room were 50 percent bigger than it is? With a few design tricks, you can make it feel like it is. And you don’t even have to take down a wall. Try these tips for tweaking your colors, furniture, window treatments and more to make your living room look and feel bigger.…
Read MoreMaximize Your Kitchen’s Undersink
The undersink area is one of the trickiest when it comes to maximizing kitchen storage space. All the obstructions within it can leave you with odd and at times difficult-to-reach spaces. Here are some tips and tricks to turn this challenging area into storage bliss. Some people get to customize their kitchen’s undersink storage setup…
Read MoreCould a Mission Statement Help Your House?
Identify your home’s purpose and style to make everything from choosing paint colors to buying a new home easier. You’ve undoubtedly heard of the benefits of creating mission statements for businesses, or even for yourself — but what about writing a mission statement for your home? Part style, part personal values, this short and sweet…
Read MoreMost Popular New Living & Family Rooms
As homeowners put not-so-big-house principles into practice, downsize into smaller homes and plan more efficient uses of space, we often see the formal living room and casual family room merging into one. Casual comfort meets luxe accents and grand fireplaces meet TVs and smart built-ins. This is the case in photos of living rooms and…
Read MoreThe 10 Most Popular Decks & Patios
If your goal is to create an outdoor space that people will want to use, just add features and amenities that draw them outside. Top-of-the-list of considerations should be comfortable furniture, a fire feature, an outdoor kitchen, nice landscaping and even a TV. You’ll find plenty of these design elements and more in this countdown…
Read More5 Design That Make Your Home Reflect Your Personal Style
When it comes to creating a warm and inviting living space that reflects your style leanings, your sofa or armchair isn’t the only interior item that makes an impact. Selecting beautiful appliances, such as a TV that doubles as art, adding personal touches to your walls such as artwork and photography, and incorporating soothing colors…
Read More10 Most Popular Home Offices
Whether you’re teleworking, writing the Great American Novel or just paying the bills, it’s helpful to have a designated office space in your house. Depending on your needs and available square footage, a home office can range from a closet-turned-study nook to a spacious, multipurpose room. Whatever your style and preference, you’ll find inspiration in…
Read More5 New Kitchens With Clever Island Designs
A simple rectangle is the most common kitchen island design. While effective, it’s not for everyone, nor every kitchen. Here, designers share details about uncommon kitchen island designs that create specialized storage and function. 1. Stylish Station Designer: Julie Deuble of Sierra Unlimited Construction and Arbor Craft Cabinetry Size: 350 square feet (33 square meters) Homeowner’s request. Big…
Read MoreThe Lost Art of Laziness
Do you find yourself lying awake at night thinking of everything you need to do the next day? Checking your emails before you’re even out of bed? Talking about how busy you are? Hard work and having a work ethic can be great things, but we all need a break. So give yourself at least one weekend…
Read More10 Ways to Make Your Home Feel More Joyful
A home bursting with joy is something you can feel the instant you walk in the door. But what is it that makes a home joyful? Certainly the mood we bring with us has a bearing on our experience of home, but the spaces we inhabit also have the power to influence us. If you want…
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