- Home Sweet Home – Part 31 – Bringing Color To Our Windows - Of the seemingly endless decisions one has to make when designing, building or remodeling a house, window color has to be one of the most overlooked and underappreciated. The response most often heard is “Just give me the standard window color.” Of course, the color of your window depends on what your window is made … Continue reading "Home Sweet Home – Part 31 – Bringing Color To Our Windows"
- Home Sweet Home – Part 30 – Mirror, Mirror On The Wall - Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all? Answer: The homeowner whose bathroom mirrors and lighting work together! It seems simple, but if you are getting ready to remodel your bathroom, or build a new home, the design, placement, and lighting of the vanity mirror is vital. After all, you will look … Continue reading "Home Sweet Home – Part 30 – Mirror, Mirror On The Wall"
- Home Sweet Home – Part 29 – Is The Farmhouse Party Coming To An End? - Perhaps you’ve noticed a proliferation of Farmhouse and Modern Farmhouse elevations. I was recently asked why I thought that’s the case. Could it be all because of a popular TV show? Perhaps there is more to the popularity. THE PERFECT BLEND I believe the farmhouse style is the perfect blend of nostalgia and modern-day vibe. … Continue reading "Home Sweet Home – Part 29 – Is The Farmhouse Party Coming To An End?"
- Home Sweet Home – Part 28 – Ringing In The Summer Solstice - The first day of summer was about a week ago. That day is officially the longest day of the year. How will you ring in the new season? If you live in the very warm south, summer means escaping the heat – typically with water. Taking a dip in the ocean, floating in a pool, … Continue reading "Home Sweet Home – Part 28 – Ringing In The Summer Solstice"
- Home Sweet Home – Part 27 – Preparing Your House For Resale – To Renovate or Not? - I was having a conversation with my hairdresser who said they were going to sell their house in the next couple of years. But as he looked around, he noticed there were several things that would need to be updated or repaired. And like many homeowners, he is a procrastinator – and wasn’t going to … Continue reading "Home Sweet Home – Part 27 – Preparing Your House For Resale – To Renovate or Not?"
- Home Sweet Home – Part 26 – TV Trays and The Evolution of Where We Eat In The Home - Today, watching TV and eating seem to go hand in hand. Whether just snacking while watching the Super Bowl or consuming the evening meal in front of your favorite show. But so much has changed in the design of our homes and our TVs since the 1950s. Raise your hand if you remember TV trays. … Continue reading "Home Sweet Home – Part 26 – TV Trays and The Evolution of Where We Eat In The Home"
- Home Sweet Home – Part 25 – The Painted Brick Dilemma - Let’s tackle a hotly-contested argument. Should you paint your brick? Brick is one of the oldest building materials dating back for centuries. It is durable and considered to be relatively low maintenance. The color of the brick varies based upon a number of factors – but primarily based upon the color of the clay used. … Continue reading "Home Sweet Home – Part 25 – The Painted Brick Dilemma"
- Home Sweet Home – Part 24 – A Pet’s Palace - Plain and simple, Americans love their pets. In a recent survey, millennials listed their pet as the third reason for buying a single-family home, even before kids or marriage. There are numerous studies listing the health benefits of pet ownership for folks 55+. And of course, having a pet is an integral part of raising … Continue reading "Home Sweet Home – Part 24 – A Pet’s Palace"
- Home Sweet Home – Part 23 – The Messy Kitchen - Once upon a time, our kitchens were strictly utilitarian spaces. This was back when June Clever (Leave It to Beaver mom for those too young to remember) was in the kitchen all day alone. They were very functional for one cook. The kitchen was isolated from the dining and living room where people gathered, so … Continue reading "Home Sweet Home – Part 23 – The Messy Kitchen"
- Home Sweet Home – Part 22 – Porch Living - Front porches are one of the cornerstones of traditional neighborhoods. Homeowners love them and community planning departments often require them. Let’s go through the basics to capture the magic of a front porch.
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