by Admin | May 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
Beach Chairs Whether you have a summer home or you drive to a local beach, you probably have a supply of beach essentials you use every year, such as chairs. So, take a moment to evaluate them. Are they still in good condition from the previous summer? Do they easily...
by Admin | May 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
01of 10 Pick Light Paint Colors Dark paint colors will only make the room look more drab—instead, opt for a lighter backdrop. “Select a wall color that will reflect light around the space, not absorb it,” says Rebecca Zoet, designer and owner...
by Admin | May 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
Leaving Outdoor Lights On Outdoor lights are essential for safety, but they can also create problems, says Matt Rogers, CEO and co-founder of pest control company Pestie. “If you’ve ever made the mistake of leaving your outside lights on during the summer and...
by Admin | May 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
Know your space and your lifestyle. The right furniture for you depends on your space and your lifestyle. If you’re lucky enough to have a rooftop terrace, be sure to consider the wind’s ability to blow things away. Got kids? Maybe don’t get white cushions or pieces...
by Admin | Apr 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
Makeup and Multiples The bathroom seems like a perfect place to store makeup and back-ups, but aside from the products you use daily, it’s better not to keep makeup here. “Organized people use all the toiletries they have or give them away,”...
by Admin | Apr 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
01of 06Low-Maintenance Gardens According to Cate Singleton, director of design for Tilly’s, people are opting for lower-maintenance gardens and backyards these days, making it easier to simply enjoy the space. “Picking local native flowers that will flourish in...
by Admin | Apr 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
Home Renovation Spend Hits New High: Renovation spend has surged in the past three years, with the median spend* increasing by 60% between 2020 ($15,000) and 2023 ($24,000). The top 90th percentile of spend rose as well, increasing by 77% between 2020 ($85,000)...
by Admin | Apr 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
Furniture Lined Up Against the Walls When professionals plan interiors, they rely on principles of good interior design, such as visible weight, proportion, scale, balance, and symmetry. The biggest mistake people make when arranging furniture is to push the largest...
by Admin | Mar 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
Start Small The Spruce / Candace Madonna You wouldn’t run a marathon without training, and you shouldn’t undertake decluttering your entire home at once, either. “When you start a decluttering journey, don’t go right into the heart of your house—the...
by Admin | Mar 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
1. Find Photos That Illustrate Your Point It’s much easier to show your partner a photo that depicts what you’re imagining for a space, rather than relying on descriptive powers alone. Create a shared ideabook on Houzz and you can both input inspiring pictures. Then...
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