Now that we're all spending so much time at home, a kitchen refresh probably seems like a marvelous idea. Whether you just want to change the colour of your dish towels or gut the place to the studs and start anew, these are the top trends you'll want to bring home.
Combining styles - a sleek and modern mash-up of two strong trends, industrial and farmhouse, say - makes for a super-trendy look that's loaded with character. "Try mixing design trends, metals and styles for a brand-new decor approach that's fresh and unexpected," says decorator Sharon Hendrix of Sterling Home Staging and Design. Thin...
There’s nothing to make you lose your cool like opening the power bill and seeing just how much energy you’ve used to stay comfortable during the hot and muggy summer months. However, you don’t have to let the heat get to you if you want to save money and the Earth. There are many greener and cheaper ways to keep from breaking into a sweat. Here ar...
Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases you will make in your lifetime. While the initial purchase of a home is a big cost, it is important to keep in mind the expected – and unexpected – costs of owning a home. From maintenance fixes and utilities, to insurance and emergency costs, it is important to be aware of the hidden costs of home owne...
What happens at a house showing? This important question has historically been eclipsed by others like, “How much should we list for?” and “How long will it take to sell?” However, COVID-19 has home many sellers considering showings from a different perspective, with extra attention paid to safety, convenience and current best-practices (think tech...
Our gaze naturally turns toward the outdoors and our yards as the weather begins to warm and buds burst open. Design ideas sprout up on all the great ways we can enhance our fresh-air experiences during this upcoming patio season. These five landscaping trends push the boundaries on how we see our outdoor living spaces, so prepare to be inspired.
