Decorator Tricks! Living in an apartment, or in an older home with tiny rooms, can present a challenge: how to make your limited space seem larger. Try these easy home-decorator tricks. Go Light: Use light colors on the walls and floor. Softer hues can make a cramped room feel bigger and brighter. Hang a Mirror: Place a mirror opposite a window and it will bounce light around the room, making the...
Wallpaper for your Living room! Want to give your living room an instant update? A new wallpaper is a great way to add color, pattern and texture! Looking for living room wallpaper ideas? Over the last few years, we have been led to believe that white walls are the only way to go. A plain and neutral base can indeed be a good starting point from which to build a decorating scheme, but if you ignore...
Apartment Balcony Ideas Do you have a small balcony? Do you need the inspiration to renovate it? See these 11 small apartment balcony ideas with pictures. Often those who have a small balcony don’t find ideas to do something due to the size. But with some changes you can decorate a tiny space like that and make it cozy especially in the spring. So check out these apartment balcony ideas and inspire...
Bathroom Ideas Looking for small bathroom ideas? A small bathroom can be stylish, practical and, with the right know-how, space-efficient. Make a small bathroom look infinitely bigger with neutral colors that run along the floor, up the walls and even continue onto the bath and loo. This will create a feeling of never ending space, rather than breaking up the bathroom into separate areas, which can make...
Safer Neighborhood Long gone are the days where all the neighborhood kids played kick-the can in the middle of the street each summer night. Whether you blame it on paranoid parents or uninterested children, one thing is for certain: many neighborhoods today are lacking the close-knit feeling was prominent just ten or 20 years ago. Missing this feeling creates concerns for neighborhood safety overall....
Pets & Kids in a small space Small-space living can be a breeze when you live alone, or even with a roomier or S.O. Add kids and pets to the mix, and things get a bit more complicated. Our favorite little companions come with spatial needs, not to mention lots of stuff. The good news is it can be done, and I’m sharing practical tips on exactly how to do it. 1: Do away with unnecessary...
Whether you’ve just moved or are looking for a quick, little home pick-me-up, or perhaps something more significant, there are some well-known interior design tricks that designers employ that you too can easily do with minimal effort and cost. Sometimes the smallest things make the greatest impact. It could be the addition of a mirror, a painting, a lamp or even a plant. Maybe you want to soften...
Home Security A burglar is out for one thing: to find a home that is easy to enter. If your home appears too difficult or the risk of being caught is too great, they will move on to the next house. It does not take a lot to make your home appear intimidating to burglars – in fact, it is very simple. Unfortunately, too many homeowners ignore these super simple security tips that could significantly...
Walk-in Closet Don’t have a bucket list but if I did, "get a walk-in closet" would definitely be on there. As someone who has lived in 800 square feet or less for the last 20 years, I’ve still never had a closet to call mine. I see walk-in closets with accessory islands and seating areas, and that’s not what I’m dealing with in my small house. At all. Take Off Your Closet Door One way to...
The kitchen is an area of your home that gets used more often than most other areas. So it stands to reason that if your kitchen were more organized and simple to use, your life would feel easier. Professional organizer Monica Ricci has 10 easy steps to organize your kitchen, and make your family life flow more smoothly when it comes to meal preparation. Tip #1: Empty Cabinets Pull everything out...
Decorating Don’t stress about furnishing your new pad! We have five easy tips, tricks, and ideas to help you get started for decorating your apartment. Whether you're using hand-me-down furniture, decorating on a budget, or splurging on luxury, your first apartment is a great opportunity to explore your personal design style! Deciding on a look, feel, and color palette for the first time can be...
Neighborhood Amenities There’s a lot to consider when you’re searching for your next home, including whether it has the right number of bedrooms, a layout conducive to your needs and is move-in ready or ripe for all the renovations you’ve been planning. But what matters even more is what’s just beyond the property line. The area you purchase in is not only an important factor in your...
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