Design Trends

Quartz Questions?

Quartz countertops are a popular choice for kitchens, but they’re not right for everyone. Before you finalize decisions about your kitchen redo, consider these quartz pros and cons from HouseLogic. First the pros. Quartz is durable, stain-resistant and highly customizable. On the other hand, quartz can be pricey, prone to…Read More

Filed under Design Trends on Mar 09,2023 | Tagged in: kitchen, kitchen countertops, kitchen trends, Quartz countertops

Cluttercore is Trending!

If going all Marie Kondo on your interior spaces makes you feel anxious and uncomfortable, here’s good news. Cluttercore is in! While the Kon Mari Method of tidying and organizing home interiors has received gobs of publicity, it’s not for everyone. Those who love their eclectic collections of stuff can…Read More

Filed under Design Trends on Feb 16,2023 | Tagged in: Cluttercore, Marie Kondo

Color of the Year: Viva Magenta

Viva Magenta has been named Pantone’s 2023 Color of the Year. In announcing this year’s pick, Pantone notes that Viva Magenta “vibrates with vim and vigor. It’s a shade rooted in nature descending from the red family and expressive of a new signal of strength.” The press release also calls…Read More

Filed under Design Trends on Jan 04,2023 | Tagged in: 2023 color of the year, best paint colors, color of the year, Pantone, Viva Magenta

Let’s Chat!

Back in the 50s and 60s, conversation pits were all the rage. If you watched the TV show MadMen or other retro favorites, you might have seen people luxuriating in plush, sunken pits, sipping cocktails, laughing and chatting away. While gone from the housing scene for years, the conversation pit…Read More

Filed under Design Trends on Oct 27,2022 | Tagged in: Apartment Therapy, conversation pits, outdoor conversation pits, practical ideas

Tricked-Out Entryways

Whether you’re looking to welcome little goblins, create curb appeal or just embrace fall Halloween fun, there are so many easy and inexpensive ways to trick-out your front door and entranceway. The Spruce offers ideas using pumpkins, spiderwebs, googly eyes, mummies, bats, skeletons and other creations you can whip…Read More

Filed under Design Trends on Oct 13,2022 | Tagged in: entranceways, halloween, pumpkins, spiderwebs, The Spruce

It’s Time for Pumpkins on Porches

September is the perfect time to dress your porch in pumpkins, mums, cornstalks and everything fall. Whether you want to create a cozy spot to curl up with cup of cider, or are getting ready to sell your home, these 14 Porch Decorating Ideas from The Spruce will help you…Read More

Filed under Design Trends on Sep 13,2022 | Tagged in: fall, fall porches, Porch Decorating Ideas, pumkins and porches

Painted Ceilings Add Drama

Ceilings once painted plain white are getting a facelift, as homeowners discover the possibilities for adding color up top. Doing so can add drama and sophistication, while solving the problem of rooms where there is no distinct line between the walls and ceiling. As detailed in this article from msn.com,…Read More

Filed under Design Trends on Jun 21,2022 | Tagged in: beamed ceiling, ceilings, coffered ceiling, home design

26 Best Paint Colors for Selling Your Home

You may love the hunter green living room you created years ago. The pink or blue shade that’s adorned your kids’ rooms may provide warm memories of happy days. But, to a potential buyer, those colors could be a turnoff that upstages your home’s best features. According to this article…Read More

Filed under Design Trends on Feb 17,2022 | Tagged in: best paint colors, home painting, paint

Crazy Popular Home Design Trends

With so many of us staying home during COVID-19, it’s no wonder that the internet is buzzing with home design trends and ideas. Houzz and realtor.com have put together a list of some of the blistering hot ideas trending right now. They include rooms for specific activities, from art to…Read More

Filed under Design Trends on Sep 28,2021 | Tagged in: home interiors, house trends

Adding Color Without Paint

Hate to paint? This blog is for you! There are great ways to add color to your spaces without the mess and frustration of paint, tarps, brushes, samples, splatters and cleanup. This article from Realtor.com offers 9 Zesty Ideas to Add Color to Your Space – and there’s zero paint…Read More

Filed under Design Trends on Jun 09,2021 | Tagged in: design trends, Home Colors, home painting

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