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A Hue For You In Shades Of Blue!

Ben — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 22:01:56 +0000

Colors convey clues, what does your favorite BLUE hue say about you? We often use color to express ourselves—in our clothes, our decor, our art. For years, psychology has linked color to certain personalities—the feelings they evoke and what they say about you. That means that your front entrance color says something, too! It’s one of the first things guests see when they visit your home.

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What Your HUE Says About YOU

Ben — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 13:29:24 +0000

Colors convey clues, what does your favorite hue say about you? Your front door is the first thing that people see when they look at your home. Shouldn’t it say something about you? Whether you’re going for “big and bold” or “subtle and sophisticated,” there’s a color out there that will suit your needs. Our pre-painting pondering begs just a few questions to consider: These are…

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All That Glitters is Gold!

Ben — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 20:14:30 +0000

If you wait long enough, everything comes back in style! Some people are still a little afraid to make a move to ditch silver and really dive into bringing gold glittering into their home. But now, everywhere you look gold hues are so prominent, it’s becoming more and more difficult to ignore. Gold fixtures are the latest trend in luxury bathrooms, kitchens and living spaces, but with a modern…

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Give Your Walls Some Love!

Ben — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 17:06:57 +0000

Everyone loves a good DIY project and we are here to talk about our top pick for the next one we think you should try in your new home. If you are thinking of adding some smart detail to your front entryway, giving a little something “extra” to your powder room, or want to create dramatic detail in your dining area, we think you should try wallpaper. More specifically… peel and stick, wallpaper!

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Embrace Light Wood

Ben — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 16:59:12 +0000

This year’s home design trend features one new staple, and it’s seen in many forms. Gone are the days of dark wood taking center stage… light wood has made its comeback! Whether you choose to feature this trend in your hardwood floors, your bathroom vanity, or simply in your furniture selection, this year we suggest going light. Darker woods have featured heavily in recent years…

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Canopy Beds

Ben — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 15:09:11 +0000

We’re seeing more and more canopy beds in 2020 and we love it! They’re proof that a single piece of furniture can make a big statement. A canopy bed anchors the space, adds height, and gives a room a grandeur focal point to love. Because a canopy bed takes up height, the bed won’t feel dwarfed by high ceilings. However, we also love how they are used with average height ceilings — by taking…

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Rattan Furniture

Ben — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 14:54:10 +0000

While we’re all for timeless—and personal—design, it’s always fun to spot a new trend. And the truth is, each year does tend to bring a few new styles of furniture that inevitably make their way into the pages of our magazine and across Pinterest and Instagram. As if we needed more proof that the grand millennial style is here to stay, we’re seeing an uptick across the board in furniture made…

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Mid Century Modern

Ben — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 13:50:43 +0000

Mid-century modern design has really made its comeback, so we thought we would go into the history and aesthetics that make mid-century modern furniture so desirable. Starting around 1945 and lasting until 1975, the mid-century modern design aesthetic was inspired by the widely popular Bauhaus movement that took place in Germany. The world was winding down from being at war and it presented…

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Interior Painted Doors

Ben — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 21:24:54 +0000

If you’re still looking for fun activities you can do during quarantine–especially ones that get the whole family involved, why not try painting your interior doors? Painted interior doors can be the needed change you need indoors and can work in every color of the rainbow. Not only do colorful doors make a bold statement, but they are so easy to transform, so no need to feel nervous!

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Multi-Functional Spaces

Ben — Tue, 26 May 2020 20:23:20 +0000

With households experiencing remote working and learning at home, multifunctional spaces have become one of the most relevant interior design trends 2020 has seen. Designs of homes have taken to open-plans for a while now making the existence of multifunctional rooms possible. Multi-functional Spaces A doubling up of space and functionality is most commonly seen in the kitchen and dining ...