Working from home? While you’re probably enjoying the convenience and perks of a remote work situation, you may also be seriously reevaluating your home-office design. As a matter of fact, a home office has become one of the top requests on Home Buyers wish lists. A few tips for designing your home work environment: Lighting… Read More
Pantone, THE widely accepted authority on color for designers of every genre, is predicting that a creamy, sunny yellow (13-0647 TCX Illuminating) and a neutral, cool gray (17-5104 TCX Ultimate Gray) will be favored in 2021. I can easily understand why decorators and homeowners alike might seize the opportunity to incorporate the upbeat soft yellow… Read More
Wood and wood-look materials are exploding in both the building and remodeling worlds. Wood laminate has long been an affordable substitute for hardwood. New vinyl planking, commonly known as waterproof wood-grain has gained favor for its authentic appearance, easy care and remarkable durability. There are beautiful options in a wide variety of colors and styles…. Read More
As 2020 home design trends move decisively away from neutral and conforming, creativity is clearly the craze of the next decade. Monochrome vs High Contrast – Given that these would appear to be design opposites, you might think they couldn’t both be on trend at the same time. However, the true focus here is drama. Both… Read More
‘Living with less’. This is the minimalistic definition of minimalism. Minimalism can be taken to extremes or barely discernible, be deliberate or incidental, but if you’re on the minimalist track you are solidly on trend. Actually the minimalist lifestyle may have begun as a fad, but having caught on so quickly and completely, we have… Read More
In the world of Real Estate, light sells! Arizona homes tend to be dark, especially during the warmer seasons. I get it. Keeping the sun out keeps the heat out. Though we’ve had an unusually cool Spring so far this year, many of the homes I’ve shown to potential home buyers have been dim. Not… Read More
With the optimum home selling season right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about prepping your home to attract 2019’s crop of potential property buyers. In order to maximize your home’s appeal, begin by researching the most recent design trends. Simplicity – In 2019 the design buzzwords are ‘Less is More’, as evidenced… Read More
Home Sellers should be aware, that as home updates go, none may be more valuable than an updated bathroom. Home Buyers commonly look for quality upgrades in both kitchens and baths, but not necessarily expensive, just modern, attractive and functional. Spa-like baths and luxurious touches can go along way to getting a home sold quickly,… Read More
Can You Transform Your Home’s Interior With a Few Wood Accents? Wood as an interior design element never seems to go out of style. Wood floors are always in demand, wood adorned furniture has been trendy for decades. But it’s looking like 2018 might be the year of wood’s comeback as a decorating focal point…. Read More
Express Yourself – 5 Small Ways Your Home Can Make a Big Impression. We always talk about neutralizing your home for maximum resale value, and that’s still a accepted best practice. But unless you’re getting ready to put your home on the market soon, your decor should let your individuality shine through. Interior design that… Read More
