With spring finally blooming its way into the world, many homeowners are looking for ways to lighten up their homes. When you want the bright, cheeriness of outside to match with your interior décor, here are five ways you can lighten up your home. 1. Paint your walls Painting is a big task to take on but it can yield a huge result. Painting your walls white is a great way to make your home feel brighter, especially if you have a lot of dark wooden furniture or cabinets. Light paint can also … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Lighten Up Your Home
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Future Home Automation to Keep an Eye Out For
Are you still waiting for the house of the future to appear? A house that will cook breakfast for you, lay out your clothes for you, and keep track of what you need to pick up at the store? While this all-encompassing house of the future may not be here quite yet there are some exciting things on the horizon in the world of home automation. Lighting on demand Many people don’t even remember the world before we had remotes for the TV. It seems crazy to have had to get up and turn the channel … [Read more...] about Future Home Automation to Keep an Eye Out For
6 Tips to Boost Productivity in Your Home
We could all be more productive – especially at home. Yet finding ways to do so can feel overwhelming. We’ve compiled six tips that will make it easier for you to get motivated and stay on task. 1. It’s all in the numbers One of the things that can stop you in your tracks is looking at a seemingly unending to-do list. Instead of getting overwhelmed by how much you have to do, identify three things as your priority for the day. All you have to do is accomplish these three things. Simple! 2. … [Read more...] about 6 Tips to Boost Productivity in Your Home
The Importance of Acoustics in Home and Interior Design
It seems there are a billion things to consider when creating a home and acoustics often doesn’t make the list. The reality is that it’s essential to consider this factor when choosing walls, flooring, and window treatments. Even various structural counters can have a dramatic impact on acoustics. What is acoustics? In the simplest terms, acoustics is science that relates to the control, production, effects, and transmission of sound – as well as the process of hearing. As it relates to … [Read more...] about The Importance of Acoustics in Home and Interior Design
Avoid Misunderstandings When Buying or Selling a Home
It’s common for homeowners to pull out all the stops to make their home more appealing to potential buyers. This may include updating the lighting fixtures, installing modern appliances, and investing in window treatments that bring tons of light into the room. There is of course nothing wrong with this – as long as both the seller and the eventual buyer are clear on what stays with the home and what goes. It’s often the case that sellers have plans to remove expensive items from the home. … [Read more...] about Avoid Misunderstandings When Buying or Selling a Home
6 Tips to Decorate an Artfully Inspired Home
There are as many decorating styles as there are people who want to decorate their home, but if you’re a person who wants their home to look like an inspirational art gallery, you must remember that it’s about more than just which pieces you hang on the walls. Follow these six tips to create a home that’s as inspired by art as you are. 1. Follow your instincts It’s easy to overthink it, but the reality is that it’s all about what you love and what looks good to you. When you see a piece of … [Read more...] about 6 Tips to Decorate an Artfully Inspired Home