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What words would you use to describe your home? If you said peaceful, clean, inviting, or organized, congratulations—it sounds like you’ve cracked the declutter code. If you said chaotic, overwhelming, or messy, let’s chat. Of course, it’s perfectly natural for your home to alternate through phases of clean and cluttered; we’re human, after all. Here are some strategies for streamlining your space.
ENTRYWAY: Establish a landing area for your keys, wallet, purse, and shoes. A console table wit...
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and for some of you it would be hard to part with a beloved Tiffany-style lamp that has long passed its decorative prime. Maybe it has sentimental value, and if that's the case, in your eyes Tiffany is timeless and will never go out of style. Certainly, it can be artfully blended with other decorative elements to make it look colorful and interesting.
All whites and grays
In a recent 1stDibs on-trend hues report, white received the largest decline (down 10...
Embarking on a kitchen remodeling project is an exciting adventure. It can transform the heart of your home into a functional and stylish space.
However, without careful planning and consideration, mistakes might be made, which could easily lead to costly setbacks and unsatisfactory results. To ensure a successful kitchen renovation experience, try to steer clear of these four common mistakes.
Underestimating the Budget
Perhaps the most significant mistake when it comes to remodeling your kitch...
Selling your home can stir up a range of emotions you may not have expected. While you may feel excited about the opportunity to move into a new house, you may also experience feelings of sadness or loss as you prepare to sell your home. Use these tips to help overcome the wide range of emotions you may experience.
Confirm you’re ready
Whether you’re downsizing your space after retiring or upsizing to accommodate a growing family, you need to make sure you’re ready for the home-selling process....
In the wide world of kitchen décor, the sink is rarely a star. Sandwiched between the granite countertops and the kitchen backsplash, it is perhaps the last thing homeowners think about. But considering how often we use it, and the different chores we use it for, the sink deserves a considered choice.
Kitchen design consultants at HGTV provide kitchen sink basics to think about:
Size and Shape
Classic FarmhouseA large, single-basin sink, this classic design works well if you plan to use it for...
Have you ever found yourself busy in the kitchen preparing the meal while your guests are outdoors enjoying themselves in the fresh air? The solution to never missing such an occasion may be an outdoor kitchen. This can be as simple as a grill with a storage cabinet for supplies or as sophisticated as a full kitchen complete with grill, refrigerator, sink and eating area.
In the planning stage of the outdoor kitchen, you will need to consider how your outdoor appliances will connect to electri...
Need to make your home an escape from the rest of the world? Instead of remodeling completely, here are a few easy ways to make your home feel a little more private.
Plants
Keep large plants in front of or near windows to make the view to the inside of your home less direct. If investing in a fence isn’t for you, or you want a more natural look, build a garden wall to enclose your outside space or invest in growing hedges to act as a natural barrier. Whether you utilize plant displays inside...
