The beach brings a peaceful and exuberant pleasure all in one to anyone that visits. The waves in the evening add a tranquility. While the energy of beach goers during the day remind us how exciting summer really is. Some homeowners are fortunate to own a beach home. Read More
Techniques for Designing Your Home with a Rustic Theme
Winter often gets us in the mood for a cozy environment. One that allows to snuggle and feel like we have a rugged atmosphere to stay warm. Designing your home with this rustic theme that reflects a winter escape or log cabin feel can be accomplished with a few techniques and design elements to incorporate into your home. Read More
Decorating with the 2016 Pantone Color of the Year
In 2016, Pantone decided to change it up by offering two stand out colors of the year. According to Pantone, the two colors of the year, Rose Quartz and Serenity “demonstrate an inherent balance between a warmer embracing rose tone and the cooler tranquil blue, reflecting connection and wellness, as well as, a soothing sense of order and peace.” Pantone explains that a direct correlation between consumers seeking mindfulness, reassurance and security were the reasons for selecting two colors to represent 2016. Specifically, these two colors together are being used interchangeably by the genders represented in fashion trends. Using a soft rose and sky blue to denote gender equality is yet another reason for supporting the blend of these two colors. Read More
Colorful Kitchen Style Ideas
Guest Blogger: Pavel Sotnikov
While an all-white or neutral color scheme oozes of modernity and sophistication—it can simply look boring. We see monochromatic color schemes and rooms all the time in photographs and magazine spreads. It might look picture perfect, but maybe that’s just not the look and feel you want. If you want to add some vibrancy and personality, a simple way of doing that is by adding bursts of color within your space.
The kitchen is one of the spaces in your home where you spend most of your time. Why not make it an inviting and exciting place to be in, not only for yourself, but for your friends and family. Transform it into an inviting area for people to spend a little extra time in. With the kitchen style ideas below, your kitchen will pop with more life and color, and maybe even spark some envy from your friends. Read More
5 Accessories to Spice Up Your Living Room
Guest Blogger: Steve “Wheat” Belt
You call it a living room for good reason — a lot of your family’s living happens in this comfortable space. Set near the kitchen and the dining room, the living room is often where everybody hangs out, watches TV, gathers when friends come over and more. Since the living room sees so much use, it only makes sense to want it to look nice.
Have you wanted to update your living room? Are you looking for some ways to spice up the space? Wondering how to give it a little update without a total overhaul? If so, here’s a list of accessories worth checking out: Read More
