6 Tips for Mixing and Matching Metals

There’s no rule that says every finish in your home must be identical. Actually, it’s frequently preferable that they’re not matching. 

Mixing metals has become a popular technique for giving rooms like kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms, and other spaces a collected-over-time appearance. 

A matching look can seem bland and without character. Varying metal finishes on hardware, furniture, lighting, and other fixtures is appealing and adds interest to a space.

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Got “Cabin Fever”? Here are 7 Ways to Bring Nature Indoors

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In today’s fast-paced, connected world, many of us lack the time to enjoy the outdoors. This is regrettable because studies indicate that nature plays a significant role in our health and wellbeing. 

Fortunately, you can bring the outdoors inside if you’re craving the sounds, textures, and moods of nature! Plants, unprocessed natural materials, and even art can help you incorporate elements of the natural world into your home.

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7 Tips for Affordable Holiday Decorating

7 Tips for Affordable Holiday Decorating

The first holiday season in your new home is a special time for creating memories. Decorating your house for the first time is an exciting part of the festivities, but it can also be stressful — particularly for your bank account.

After making a down payment on your new home — plus paying for a home inspection and other moving expenses amid high inflation — spending more money on holiday decor might seem unthinkable. And if you’re still shopping for a new home this holiday season, it can feel frivolous.

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How to Use Raspberry Blush – Benjamin Moore’s 2023 Color of the Year

The fall season is one that design enthusiasts look forward to. Why? Because this is the time of year when all of their favorite paint manufacturers reveal their Color of the Year!

Benjamin Moore’s Raspberry Blush, a deep coral red with a hint of pink that is sure to give any space a newfound energy, is one of the new colors that have been announced for 2023. 

We adore it so much that we couldn’t help but look closer.

This composite color, which is somewhere between a vivid coral, a burnt orange, and (appropriately) a raspberry pink, is dynamic and adaptable.

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How To Make Your Home a Stress-Free Environment

Your home is the one place in the world that you have the most control over, and thus it should be your oasis between the stresses and challenges life throws at you. However, many people struggle to figure out how to achieve that oasis—especially when so many of them have brought their work home to operate remotely. Here’s how to make your home a stress-free environment to help you achieve some serenity and tranquility.

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