Now that she is starting kindergarten, our daughter has constantly been begging us for a “big kid” room. But, a child’s room can be one of the most challenging rooms in the house to decorate. As parents, we want to ensure that our child will be comfortable and happy in her own bedroom. We also [...]
Over the years it has been interesting to see how home trends have changed. I live on the outskirts of a large city and when we first moved into the area there were many new subdivisions being built. And you know how fun it is to walk through the model homes and see the newest [...]
Our family had a wonderful time during the holidays. There was so much excitement and our home was beautifully decorated with holly, pinecones, ribbon and festive garland. Now that everything is cleaned up and put away our home looks kind of dull. We tend to hibernate now until spring and watch movies, have game nights [...]
When planning for the birth of a child it is hard to think of the day that they will be leaving for college. But, trust me, as the father of 2 college-age girls, it does happen. It happens so quickly that soon you savor the time you spend with them because they are never home.
My [...]
Here’s another great-looking product for your home that has a modern, yet “retro” look that was inspired by the American style fridges of the 1950s.
Manuafactured by Smeg, an Italian appliance company, this collection of appliances has been designed by leading architect Renzo Piano and designer Marc Newson. Besides being extremely stylish, the appliances in this [...]
Looking for some added appeal to the interior spaces of your home?
The smallest details can really “make a space” whether it’s a transom window above a doorway, taller baseboard moulding, or a chair rail. These special details create an inviting interior space that gives any home a more finished, luxurious look.
Many builders today can’t invest [...]
When there’s a downshift in the economy, people become less frivolous and tend to spend their money more conservatively. Keeping this in mind, the expensive products and accessories that decorate homes in 2010 will be featured in neutral colors than tend to have a longer shelf life and aren’t as trendy. Carpeting, draperies and furniture [...]
Every so often homeowners are graced with a winter day that feels like spring has finally decided to pay a visit. Or perhaps you prefer the first break in summer heat when the crisp cool of fall is just around the corner. Whatever the favorite season, many homeowners can agree that when nature starts to [...]
Busy schedules often make it difficult to keep the household running smoothly. But as more and more families begin to buckle down and spend more time at home in a slow economy, a comfortable and well-organized ranch home plan or two-story home plan is being considered a top priority. The practice of feng shui is [...]
The kitchen is a functional space often referred to as the heart of the home. It is a comforting place where family and friends gather together for dinner, the kids complete their homework or weekend craft projects are completed. In the practice of feng shui, this description comes as no surprise as the kitchen if [...]