Raise your hand if you know what a toe kick is? Anyone….anyone….you in the back? No? Well join the club! The toe kick is the slightly recessed, humble space located just below your cabinets. It is there to allow you to stand closer to your counters when they are functioning as a workspace, such as while cooking. Toe kicks entered …
Spice Up Your Kitchen with an Indoor Herb Garden!
With life getting busier and the popularity and convenience of food delivery service apps increasing, you might be surprised to find out that Americans are actually cooking at home more these days than in recent years. If you enjoy spending time in the kitchen, you probably already know that a great way to kick up the flavor in your home …
Staging Tips for Your Home’s Exterior
If you’ll be putting your home on the market soon, you’ve probably already thought about the interior staging tricks you’ll employ to maximize your home’s value and potential. But don’t forget about the curb appeal! Failing to give proper attention to the outside of your home can leave potential buyers with a bad impression, affecting the way they view a …
Could Your Bedroom be a Better Sleep Room?
Most people spend a great deal of time and energy on the appearance of their home’s common areas, but some of us are guilty of allowing our bedrooms to become design afterthoughts. If you’re getting the recommended 7-8 hours of sleep each night, you may easily spend more time in your bedroom than any other room, and small changes in …
Compass Concierge – Selling Your Home Has Never Been Easier!
Looking to sell your house? Relax and let us do all the heavy lifting! BrownDaniel is thrilled to offer this service as part of the Compass family of real estate professionals. Compass Concierge is a suite of services designed to prepare your home for the market. Your agent will assess your needs and recommend the specific services that will elevate …
Unexpected Home Staging Tips
Most buyers know the basics when it comes to home staging – clean, declutter and depersonalize to help potential buyers picture themselves settled in to your home. These tasks should be the first three steps you take on your way to home staging success, but there are a few more unexpected ideas that can lead to an easier and faster …
Retro Kitchens are Back!
The splashy hues and curved lines that typified your grandparents’ first kitchens are making a comeback. These bright, happy styles became popular in the 1950s as kitchens became a social center of the home, and of the newly populated suburbs where neighbors would gather for midday coffee talks. If you’re going all in with a retro renovatio, these styles work …
What NOT to Do When Decluttering
If you check your social media feeds or local news shows, you’ll find that home organization and storage streamlining has never been more popular. Are you also looking to get in on the decluttering craze? There are many great tips floating around for how to start the decluttering process, but here are a few things to remember NOT to as …
Decorating for Holidays When You are Selling Your Home
To decorate or not to decorate?! If you are in the process of selling your home or considering a sale over a holiday such as Thanksgiving or Christmas, you don’t have to put away your décor just because people are coming into your home. Here are some tips and suggestions for decorating for holidays when selling your home: Channel your …