Ultimately, your kitchen will reflect how you live. Because there are no hard and fast rules on where the budget should be spent in the kitchen, how you spend your money will depend on what’s most important to you. The gourmet cook can justify a large budget for appliances and splurge on a professional…
It seems no matter where we live — whether in a single-family suburban home or a one-bedroom urban apartment — we all invariably need more space. Luckily, you don’t have to up-size to get the added utility you need; with smart space-planning and a little creativity you can pack a ton of function into…
With longer days and warmer nights arriving, along with plenty to celebrate this year, your outdoor living space will become more important than ever. By focusing on the essentials, you can create an entertaining and relaxing extension of your home outdoors. Read on for our favorite elements: 1. Comfortable Outdoor Seating You wouldn’t select…
If you’re like most homeowners, you’ve probably at least considered updating your bathroom by investing in a stylish walk-in shower. These barrier-free fixtures will extend the visual square footage of a bathroom, making it feel airier, while giving the space a sleek, modern edge. For a long time, however, conventional wisdom cautioned homeowners away…
First impressions do matter, especially in real estate: It’s called curb appeal. Buyers might be less likely to check out the rest of a house if the outside is rundown or unattractive, or the porch decor is lacking. Even if the interiors are stunning, a house that lacks curb appeal will feel unwelcoming to…
Stuck inside for the past year, we’re ready to get out, even if maybe we can’t get all the way out to a restaurant or a park. What if, instead, we could add on another place to hang out… at home? Whether you have a backyard big enough for socially distanced entertaining, or even a…
When you’re hosting guests, the most important thing is to make sure they feel comfortable. You want to make the room a place where they can relax and get a good night’s sleep, and the paint color you choose can really have a big impact on how your guests feel when they’re in the…
A fresh new coat of paint is a wonderful thing, but painting is a significant investment that takes careful consideration and planning. For many homeowners and business owners, the budget is important, and who doesn’t like to find a great deal whenever possible? Professional painters, like all service professionals, range in overall quality of…
With people staying at home more, remodeling activity is high. People are taking the extra time to transform their homes into sanctuaries. Though it may seem early to think about it, if you want a new kitchen by the time lockdown restrictions ease and you can safely host parties again, now is the time…
This year, home offices have become more important than ever before. Good design will create a space you want to be in and can make it versatile for changing needs over time. Now that we are over the end of the year stretch of holiday celebrations, you will want to close out noise to…