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.
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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 [...]
One of the most exciting but frustrating moments of moving to a new home is finding a proper place for all of the furniture, knick-knacks and other possessions that create that “at home” feel. Every architectural style of home from bungalow house plans to French country house plans is full of possibilities. You can design [...]
It’s not too difficult to picture a dream home where peaceful décor provides a constant oasis for rest and relaxation. Most homeowners everywhere dream for an atmosphere where gentle sounds and smells fill the home with complete comfort and joy. Luckily, refreshing your home to reflect a truly serene place for you and your family [...]
A touch of color is a simple and inexpensive way to brighten up your home’s décor. Starting with smaller spaces such as your bathroom is a great place to experiment with color arrangements. But with all the palette of colors available to homeowners today, selecting colors for the bath in your home plan can often [...]