There are many things that you can do to update your house without spending money on major renovations. First, you can add new lighting to your house and also include mirrors to help create a more spacious feel. You can also create an outdoor room to go to relax and make your home more valuable and cozy. Landscaping is a great way to update the home and make it look much more polished and … [Read more...]

When people start renovating homes, they tend to make some common mistakes. The first mistake is that they worry way too much about the next person who will be in the house. Everyone has different tastes and preferences, so it's impossible to predict what the next person will like. People also tend to cut out things they really want during their renovation. Instead, learn to keep those things and … [Read more...]

A perforated staircase can enhance the style of any room that it is in or become the focal point of a space. A spiral staircase with perforations can work in curved, open-plan, or traditional right-angle spaces. The screen-effect of the perforations create interesting plays of light and shadow. The translucence of the staircase can remove weight from a room and add a sense of openness. Perforated … [Read more...]

Dining rooms can take on a number of functions and styles depending on the pieces placed within and the layout of the space. Seating is the key component to define any dining room. By varying the seating type, formal chairs vs casual benches, one can create a more flexible space. Seating style can also define the feel of the room as more rustic or elegant. A table size and shape plays huge role in … [Read more...]

The entry way is often a key area of the home that receives little practical design effort. There are many steps one can take to enhance the functionality of the entryway. First, one should conserve space by utilizing the wall as storage with hooks. Second, using additional living space for the entry is possible. Third, reorganizing an entry closet into a more useful space is helpful. Fourth, take … [Read more...]

Themed rooms aren't just for kids, teenagers will love themed or decorated rooms as well. They will love to have a place to study or sleep that is personalized to them, they may even enjoy it over being anywhere else in the house. You can use neutral colors and offset those with a brightly colored pillow on the bed to add just a bit of color. You can also make the room more stylish and up to date … [Read more...]

Natural light is a great way to make the inside of your home more inviting, not only that but it can be healthy to have natural light streaming into your home. The light from outside can provide vitamin D, an essential vitamin for well being. It can help regulate sleep and control things that have to do with your mood like depression. There are several things you can do to bring natural light into … [Read more...]

Amy and her husband, Jim, were on the search for a weekend home. Jim did not want a home that had an old and Victorian look. At first, Amy complied, but their broker persuaded them to look at an old Victorian home. Jim fell in love with the home and the style. The home had a good balance between Victorian and modern features. The couple began working on the home full time and renovating it. The … [Read more...]

Attics can be challenging places to remodel within your home. Many have an awkward design that can make them difficult to work with. However, a renovation project can help your attic give you useful additional square footage within your home. Many renovation projects have shown that an attic can be transformed into something useful. Beth turned her attic into a useful office. Clarita was able to … [Read more...]