As the old saying goes, everything old is new again! The phrase is used for many things, but it is definitely true when it comes to interior design and home decor. Trends that were once banished from homes coast to coast are once again appearing in home decor magazines and in showrooms. When we see these blasts from the past …
Say Goodbye to These Home Trends in 2023
The phrase “new year new me” doesn’t apply only to people, but can also be appropriate for housing trends as well. As the page on the calendar turns to a new year, decorating styles and housing features often begin to change to reflect the wants and needs of home owners and prospective buyers alike. The new year is a time …
Is it Time to Replace Your Driveway?
If you talk to real estate agents or read real estate magazines and blogs, you will likely hear a lot about curb appeal. Real estate experts love to point out how the front and exterior of your home are the key focal points for making a good first impression when you are listing your home for sale. Great curb appeal …
You Can Paint More Than Just Your Walls
Changing the look of a room by giving the walls a fresh coat of paint is one of the most common and easiest projects most homeowners will do, and a DIY task that can be mastered by even a novice, as long you have the right equipment. However, there are so many other things in your home besides your walls …
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 …
Staging Tips for Your Home’s Exterior
Even in our currently super hot sellers market, you still need to give proper attention to all aspects of your home’s appearance in order to maximize your profits when it comes time to sell. Home staging is always important, but it is key to remember that staging doesn’t stop at your home’s interior. If you’ll be putting your house on …
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 …