Category: Design
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Keep It Cool: The Best Exterior Window Shades For Your Home
Most homeowners only install shades as an inside design element that also protects privacy. But exterior shades have advantages, too. They can cut glare, buffer heat and slash energy costs. Some even protect windows from breaking in high winds. If you’re in the market, here’s how to determine the best exterior window shades for your…
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Want A Neutral-Chic Home For The New Year? It’s Easy!
The elegance of a neutral color scheme complements any design. Whether it be traditional or modern, a home’s sophistication is elevated by the simplicity of neutrals. The secret to the success of the neutral is based entirely on the undertone. When a room is outfitted in varying shades of cream and beige, the subtle undertones of…
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More Days Of Christmas: 5 Top Tips For Keeping Holiday Greenery Looking Fresh
Nothing beats the scent or beauty of fresh garlands and wreaths for Christmas decorating. But whether you’re using pine in a trendy Scandinavian decorating scheme or boughs of holly for a Victorian look, fresh-cut greenery needs TLC throughout the season to stay beautiful. Try these top five tips for long-lasting foliage: Plan Ahead Using fresh…
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5 Home Decor Ideas For A Stunning Fireplace Mantel
It’s time to deck the halls with boughs of holly! If you’re like the rest of us, you love decorating your house with beautiful Christmas decorations. One of the most important and often forgotten places to decorate is your fireplace mantel. However, as proven by décor experts, the mantel is the perfect place to add…
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5 Stunning Ideas To Decorate Your Front Porch This Holiday Season
You don’t want to be the only house in the neighborhood without any front porch festive decorations. It’s almost a competition: who is the most creative neighbor? Who can “outdo” each other? Just in case you need some inspiration this holiday season, review these five decorating ideas to have a festive show-stopping front porch. Season’s…
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5 Kitchen Remodel Ideas That Pay Off
Upgrading your kitchen can involve a lot of upheaval, but it’s also one of the few home renovations that yields a good return on investment. Whether you’re planning to flip your home soon or want to make your space more livable, these are the five top value-add kitchen remodel ideas: 1. Refaced Or Replaced Cabinets…
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5 Gorgeous Ways To Decorate Your Home For The Holidays
It’s time to deck the halls with boughs of holly. Trim up the tree with Christmas stuff. It’s the holiday season. If you’re like the rest of us, you love decorating your house with beautiful Christmas decorations. Whether you prefer traditional decorations or a modern twist, you might be inspired by these five beautiful living…
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Home Trends for the Modern Home that Have Truly Evolved in 2018
Home trends are always changing, but these were the top trends that truly evolved in 2018. They made homes better and homier. They are also continuing their trendy ways into 2019. These are design trends that will continue to catch our attention within the next year. If you’re looking to remodel or just want to…
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This No-Nail Gallery Is The Easiest Way To Upgrade A Sad, Empty Wall
A dull, empty wall is frankly kind of depressing. But there are solid reasons not to brighten up these sad spots. Maybe you can’t risk the damage deposit with nail marks from your art installation, for example, or are all thumbs with the hammer. Here’s the good news: You don’t need nails or carpentry skills…
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20 DIY Throw Pillows that Are Perfect for Your Home
Throw pillows are always a fun and creative way to spruce up a room. They can represent more of your personality or subtly make a change that matches with the seasons or your new color changes. Throw pillow are wonderful for every room in the home as well. For instance, throw pillow aren’t just for…