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The Secret to Elevating Your Deck Design
~Kristine M. Jan 10 When you think about your dream deck or patio area, what do you see? Multiple levels with beautiful lighting? A design that works with other elements of your backyard? Perhaps your garden has a stunning view you’d like to enjoy? Of course, safety...
8 Kitchen Appliance Trends to Avoid—and What to Choose Instead
From gas appliances to over/under fridges, these are the outdated trends experts say to skip for your next renovation. By Elyse Moody Elyse Moody Elyse is a former senior editor for Martha Stewart Living. EDITORIAL GUIDELINES and Randi Gollin Updated on...
Designers Leading Home Trends For 2024
~Kristine M. Jan 8 Believe it or not, 2024 is almost here. With a new year comes fresh home design trends. We had to ask: what’s in and what’s out? We turned to a few interior designers and architects for their 2024 home trends predictions. After all, they’re the...
Pantone Picks Its 2024 Color Of The Year
~Kristine M. posted: "Color management company Pantone Color Institute just announced its selection for 2024 Color of the Year and it’s a soft shade of orange dubbed Peach Fuzz. It’s quite a pivot from its choice for 2023, the spicy Viva Magenta, and it also...
25 Cozy Covered Patios & Porches With Fire Features
~Kristine M. posted: "Few outdoor amenities add ambiance, warmth and coziness like a fire feature, especially when paired with comfy furniture and overhead cover. If it’s already turned too cold for outdoor living where you are, consider taking inspiration from the...
Inside Home Systems: A Guide to Heat Pumps
December 6, 2023 Sustainability By: Donovan Gordon Heat pumps offer an efficient alternative to standard HVAC systems and are often a selling point for sustainability-conscious buyers. Homeowners in America installed 4 million heat pumps in 2022(link is...
Experts Project Home Prices Will Rise over the Next 5 Years
December 4, 2023 For BuyersFor SellersHousing Market UpdatesBuying MythsSelling Myths Even with so much data showing home prices are actually rising in most of the country, there are still a lot of people who worry there will be another price crash in...
10 Easy Steps to Get Ready for Winter This Year
November 19, 2020 | Categories: Lawn Care, Winter Cold weather has arrived, which means that it’s time to winterize your property! There are many tasks that can be completed now to avoid damage from snow, salt, and ice. From taking care of the...
9 Home Design Trends You Didn’t Know Came from the Roman Empire
If you have a penchant for classic design, you can likely credit that to ancient civilization. By Mary Cornett The Roman Empire has been a hot topic lately. The hashtag #RomanEmpire is nearing 2.5 billion views on TikTok alone, but in case you missed the viral...
10 Bedroom Design Trends We Can’t Wait to See in 2024
By SARAH LYON Published on 10/17/23 Kalu Interiors As we inch closer to 2024, we're eager to see what trends will reign supreme in the design world, especially when it comes to bedrooms. We asked experts to share the bedroom trends that we'll be seeing all...