Do not underestimate the art of lighting your home. Choosing specific light sources, from overhead, to table top to floor, can completely alter the feel of a room for the better if done well. Strategic lighting, particularly as the weather gets colder and the nights grow longer, can give your space a calming and cozy feel. Following are some guidelines on how to transform your lighting without breaking the bank: … [Read more...] about Transform Your Lighting Without Breaking the Bank
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Ways to Celebrate Winter Solstice with Hygge
Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere typically occurs on December 21st or 22nd and is recognized as the shortest day (and longest night) of the year. As such, there is no better way to beat the winter blues than with the practice of "hygge." Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah) hails from Denmark and is a cultural practice that embraces feeling warm, cozy and safe. In fact, the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen claims that it is because of Danes' adherence to everything "hygge-ly" that they are rated as the happiest country in the world. Following are some tips on how to celebrate winter solstice with hygge: … [Read more...] about Ways to Celebrate Winter Solstice with Hygge
How to Use Pantone’s Color of the Year in Your Home
Mocha Mousse, a lush shade of brown also known as PANTONE 17-1230, is the "it" color of 2025. Mocha Mousse merges the approachable with the elevated for a rich, flavorful shade of brown. It fuses subtle elegance and earthy refinement, aligning with themes of comfort, wellness and a desire for simple pleasures. Interesting how a color can do all that, right? Here's how to use Pantone's Color of the Year in your home: … [Read more...] about How to Use Pantone’s Color of the Year in Your Home
Design Trends You’ll Love for 2025
The over-arching theme for 2025 interior design can be summed up in one word: Midimalism. It is just as it sounds: The art of being in the middle - not too little and not too much. The look embodies clean lines, functionality, neutrals, warm wood, textures and natural materials. Think cozy pillows, throws, faux fur and lightly colored patterns. Like the story of Goldilocks, Midimalism embraces the ideal of being "just right." Here are the design trends you'll love for 2025: … [Read more...] about Design Trends You’ll Love for 2025
Best Trending Home Staging Tips in Real Estate for 2024
As a real estate professional you know the true significance of January: getting out ahead of the upcoming spring sale season. You are preparing CMAs for potential listings, sending marketing materials to your farm area, and staying in front of your sphere and leads. And with the expectation of new listings coming onboard, you must be ready to guide your sellers towards the latest interior design staging trends to maximize top dollar. Statistics show investing 1.3% in staging results in a 7.1% average over-list return or 5-15% over asking price (Architectural Digest). Make sure you are a step ahead so that your listings reflect what today's savvy buyers are looking for. Whether you work with a professional stager or perform that service in-house, following are the best trending home … [Read more...] about Best Trending Home Staging Tips in Real Estate for 2024