Creating a Cozy Breakfast Nook

Creating a Cozy Breakfast Nook

Breakfast nooks used to be staples in the average kitchen. Before the advent of the eat-in, center islands, or great room designs, homeowners loved sitting down with their first cup of coffee in the kitchen. Often this was in the breakfast nook; a small space 

Creative Ideas for Decorating Your Home on a Budget

Creative Ideas for Decorating Your Home on a Budget

Decorating your home can be a fun and exciting experience, but it can also be a costly one. However, with a bit of creativity and some DIY skills, you can decorate your home on a budget and still achieve the look you want. In this 

5 Trendy Tips to Enhance a Small Porch

5 Trendy Tips to Enhance a Small Porch

Who doesn’t love the idea of a front porch? Picture a cool lemonade in the shade on a hot summer’s day while watching the world go by. Home builders have embraced this ideal over the past couple decades with more new construction featuring this timeless 

10 Things to Remove from Your Home When Listing for Sale

10 Things to Remove from Your Home When Listing for Sale

One of the most common questions from home sellers is, “do I really need to put my family pictures away”? The short answer is “yes,” but maybe not for the reasons you assume. The general principle is that buyers need to be able to visualize 

Benefits of Switching From Gas to Induction

Benefits of Switching From Gas to Induction

For decades, gas stoves have been the preferred choice for both professional and amateur chefs alike and it’s easy to understand why. Gas stoves allow for quick control of the heat which allows for quick adjustments when cooking. But recently possible bans on gas stoves 

5 Modern Details to Update Your Traditional Living Room

5 Modern Details to Update Your Traditional Living Room

The New Year is here and as soon as the holiday decorations are stored, it’s time to revive the living room space. New Year, new beginnings; your home is ready for an update just like you! Fortunately, you can get a fresh look for your 

Ceiling Design Ideas that Add Impact

Ceiling Design Ideas that Add Impact

For most people, the only effort they place into the ceiling design is removing the old popcorn treatment. While this is certainly an important first step, there are many ways to use the ceiling to add interest and impact to any room.  Considered the “fifth 

How To Maximize Space in a Small Garage

How To Maximize Space in a Small Garage

If it seems that new homes these days have included garages better suited for a tonka truck than a real one, it’s not your imagination. With land at a premium, home builders can maximize the living space square footage by skimping on the garage size. 

Design Trends for 2023 – More is Everything

Design Trends for 2023 – More is Everything

A common regret around taking down the holiday decorations is how bare the home looks suddenly. Fortunately for anyone ready to upgrade their design in 2023, new trends are offering more comfort and coziness than we’ve seen lately.  For the past few years, home designers 

Small Changes That Make Any Room Cozier

Small Changes That Make Any Room Cozier

In previous decades, a warm, cozy home required dark colors and heavy materials. One can envision sitting in front of a roaring fire in a dark room filled with pillows and wood paneling. Contemporary homes are brighter, with clean lines and light colors and textures.