In the current real estate market, it seems that the only rule is that there are no rules! That’s why even though you have likely heard it said many times that you should not list your home for sale in the fall, you can totally ignore that advice today. Traditionally sellers were hesitant to list their homes during this time …
Boost Curb Appeal with a New Front Door
Replacing your front door is one way you can make a seemingly small change to your home’s exterior, while vastly overhauling its look and curb appeal. What’s more, a new front door is a great way to add value to your home, and depending on what type of new door you select, you may be able to make the change …
Renovations That Can Hurt Your Home’s Value
In spite of supply chain woes and increasing materials costs, there has actually been an increase in home renovation projects over the past year. Perhaps those of us still working from home full time are noticing more and more work that needs to be done around our houses. Or maybe people who might have elected to sell their home and …
The Death of the Dining Room
Here in the south, we are always up for a celebration, and nothing makes a small party seem more formal and important than hosting it around the ornately carved dining room table in the formal dining room. Times are changing though, and many of us are hosting fewer gatherings in our homes, while we are also hosting our group and …
DIY Painting Tips
While it’s true that many of us will always take the easy way out and hire professional painters when we want to change up the look of our homes, there are also those among us who take great pride in doing at least some of the interior painting of our houses ourselves. Not to mention, there is a major cost …
The Return of Wallpaper
The last few months have seen multiple paint companies and design publications releasing their official paint colors of 2022. However, if you are looking for the biggest interior design trend of the year for your walls, you may find that it’s not paint at all. After decades of ridicule and dismissing it as old-fashioned and out of touch, the design …
Little Changes in Your Bedroom Can Lead to Big Improvements in Sleep
According to the experts, the average adult needs seven hours of sleep every night to feel their best and stay healthy. Unfortunately, as many as 1 in 3 Americans fail to hit that 7 hour mark on a regular basis. These same sleep experts have a lot of tips for those of us who have a little bit more trouble …
Post Pandemic Design Trends
There’s no denying the long term effects the Coronavirus pandemic has had on every aspect of our lives. From how and where we work to how, and whether, we shop and dine out, many of us had to make sweeping changes in our day to day lives. For months on end we longed to have everything go back to normal, …
Design Trends That Aren’t for Everyone
When your home is in need of a refresh, it can be tempting to jump on the newest and most popular design trends. However, not all trends are meant to stand the test of time, and not all popular design crazes will work in all homes. Even professional designers who are touting the latest and greatest in color, textiles and …