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 [...]
My husband can always tell when I’m getting a little restless. I start moving things around the house and he can’t find them. We have lived in one of those cute country cottage home plans for about three years now and when we first moved in I decorated it to be perfect. I had a [...]
We are in the process of moving and have recently purchased one of those cute little country home plans that is the perfect size for the two of us. It is an older home so we want to fix some things up. Since the weather is too cold to work outside we have started on [...]
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 [...]
The kitchen, often referred to as the heart of the home, wears a number of hats in the overall home blueprint. Kitchens serve a number of functions including family breakfast, evening meals, homework sessions and family game night. These rooms are prone to high traffic volume and have to stand the wear and tear from [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Homes offices are becoming an every-day necessity in many home designs. Whether you use your office as a hobby room for playing games on the computer, browsing the Internet, or as your full-time work center, it should be well balanced and extremely functional for every purpose it serves in your day-to-day lifestyle. These days, working [...]