It’s easy to get caught up in the minutiae of design, but it’s easy to forget the big picture. How many times have you built something only to get bogged down by the little details? How many times have you gone back and tinkered with the design of an object only to find that it […]
Category: Home and Garden Design
Making Your Garage Work: Three Renovation Ideas
The first thing you need to do to complete this project is select the space you want to work with. Most homeowners choose to start on an area that’s already paved (usually the garage) because of the strength of the foundation and the stability of the floor. However, you can also design a garage that […]
How To Design Your Home to Keep Cool in Summer
Are you one of those people who hate the idea of air conditioning in your home because it seems like it will cost you tons of money? Or do you love the idea of air conditioning in your home, because you want to make sure you can stay cool in the summer? Either way, you […]
How To Keep Your Curb Appeal High
Keeping your curb appeal high is probably the hardest thing to do when you are selling your home. It can be easy to make your house look a little “dated” or “unkempt,” even if you are very proud of your home. Your curb appeal is often what makes your house sell, so keep it up! […]
Lighting Options for Darker Homes
Most of us love the convenience and flexibility of modern home lighting. Still, we dread the darkness, and we want to maximize our illumination where we can. That can be tricky, since many standard lamps don’t give off enough light to illuminate dark spaces, and other lamps may be too bright where we need them […]
4 Ways to Make a Home Look Inviting
We all want the insides of our homes to look as inviting as their outsides. We will soon be found out otherwise. Home interiors can be the stuff of personal preferences but, generally speaking, we know when something does not look right or pleasing to anybody’s eye. We cringe as we look at it ourselves, […]
16 Great Ways to Style a Non-Working Fireplace
There are a lot of ways to make a fireplace work for you but creating a comfortable environment for your home is the number one priority. If you don’t already have an existing fireplace, go shopping for fire accessories. You don’t have to pay top dollar to get high-quality fire equipment, but don’t skimp on […]
Defining Your Aesthetic for Your Home
Aesthetics are different for every home. A home is not defined by its architecture or fixtures but by its owner’s personality. Some homes are meek and quiet, while others are loud and boastful. Some homes are calm and collected, while others are brash and self-assured. Some homes are elegant and refined, and some are messy […]
What Kind of Lights Should I Use?
We all want to put the right kind of lights in our homes, and we all need the right kind of lights in our homes. But, what kind should we use? Depending on the situation and the purpose, we may need the right kind of light for the right kind of lighting. For example, under-cabinet […]
How To Dress a Home for Selling?
The key to selling a house fast is to put your best foot forward and make it look like a home that’s ready to move into and live in. First and foremost, the selling of a house is based on the condition of the home and the condition of the home is determined by the […]