The Verdict Is In: These 5 Home Design Ideas Will be Trending in 2019

Usher in the new year with a crop of inspiring fresh ideas across home design. To help you keep up with the latest décor trends, celebrity interior designer, Taniya Nayak, has pulled together the top five home design trends for 2019 to provide inspiration no matter your personal taste. 1. Natural and Organic. Bring a…

Upgrade Your Kitchen to Cook Like a Professional Chef

(StatePoint) Of course, cooking like a chef at home requires talent and practice. But there’s no doubt about it — having the right culinary tools, appliances and prep space is essential, too. To upgrade your kitchen so that you can cook like a chef, consider the following: Prep Like a Pro Save time and energy…

3 Unexpected Upgrades to Add Beauty and Comfort to Your Home

(StatePoint) While a simple home upgrade once meant a new area rug or fresh coat of paint, these days, there are new and unexpected ways to update your space in order to add beauty and comfort to your home. • Think Smart: New technology can add unexpected convenience and luxury to your everyday life. Virtual…

3 Mini-Makeover Ideas to Refresh a Room

(StatePoint) Looking to bring new energy to a space? Hoping to update that outdated décor?  These easy tips can help you revitalize any space in your home with minimal time and effort — utilizing color, accessories, accents and more. A New Color Scheme Looking at the same wall color day after day can be uninspiring….

5 Easy Ways to Update Your Home Office for Greater Productivity

(StatePoint) If you work from home, you likely spend a lot of time in your home office, which makes it’s design just as important as the rest of your home. If it’s not up to par, it’s time to bring new life to the space. A few easy updates will help you feel more comfortable…

Keep Your House Cooler This Summer Without Air Conditioning

In 2017 most of us are making an effort to live a greener lifestyle. We also love to save money! Lisa Kaplan Gordon writing for Houselogic.com shares some great tips to keep our house cooler this summer Want summer comfort but hate the AC? Follow these tips on how to keep your house cool without…

Welcome to your Smart Home

Imagine it has been a long and difficult  day at work.  You come home to find  the porch light on and  your garage door opens automatically as your car pulls up.  Inside the lights are on, temperature  is a perfect 72 degrees, your favorite music is playing, pets have been fed and your dinner has…

Quick and Easy Bathroom Makeovers

Now that the winter weather has set in you are probably spending more time in your home.  Are things looking a bit dated?  Here are four quick and easy ideas from Century 21 to freshen up your bathrooms without spending much time or money. Replace Showerheads Still stuck with the same showerhead that was there…

Tricks for Making Your Ceiling Feel Higher

We all love high ceilings for the feeling of space and openness they give us. Unfortunately many homes in this area have standard 8′ ceilings. Here are some great ideas to help create the illusion of height in your home.

Time to Get Organized!

If you are like many people, one of your new year’s resolutions was  to get organized.  We are two weeks into 2015 so it’s time to get going.   If you don’t know where to start, Sara Adrienne Knowles , a Seattle interior designer writing for Zillow.com has some  suggestions for you.  Learn to let…