Landscape design has reversed course over the seasons, as the indoors further move outward and the outdoors become an extension of household living. The trend, ever evolving, shows no signs of slowing down this year, either. Continue reading 6 Landscape Design Trends to Bloom in 2016
Spring cleaning on the agenda? Don’t break out the bleach—reach for vinegar, a non-toxic cleaning solution, instead. It’s less expensive than commercial products, and has much more use value. Continue reading 20 Ways to Spring Clean the Natural Way
Adding a houseplant or two always seems to improve the look of a room. But as it turns out, certain houseplants can also improve your health. According to recent studies by NASA, some houseplants filter out dangerous compounds that are commonly found in most homes – the kind of compounds that are often associated with respiratory illnesses, cancer, and other conditions. Continue reading 10 Houseplants That Can Actually Improve Your Health
The “transitional” style will once again be the most popular design trend in homes this year. According to the National Kitchen and Bath Association’s (NKBA) annual survey, recently released for 2016, the transitional style, dominated by a neutral color scheme, is a trend that will continue in both kitchen and bathroom design for the foreseeable future. Continue reading Transitional Style Reigns Supreme-Kitchens & Baths
A smartly-designed kitchen—one that caters to both the current and long-term—will serve the needs of your household for years to come. But what does “smartly-designed” mean? Continue reading 15 Kitchen Design Trends We’ll See in 2016
If your New Year’s resolutions include keeping a tidier, more organized household, home and garden experts provide a home organization checklist designed to help keep you on target. Continue reading A Foolproof Home Organizer Checklist
More homeowners than ever are incorporating outdoor living spaces into the design of their homes—and with the outdoor living market expected to top $5.7 billion this year, it’s safe to say the trend isn’t fading any time soon. Continue reading Fire Elements, Kitchen Add-Ons Heat Up Outdoor Living
Predictions for the ten hottest housing markets in 2016 were recently announced by Zillow. Topping the list is Denver, followed by Seattle and Dallas-Fort Worth, all of which are major tech towns – ideal for job growth. Other places that made the list are Utah markets Ogden and Salt Lake City, along with Omaha, Neb. and Boise, Idaho. Continue reading Just Announced: Ten Hottest Housing Markets for 2016
One way to beat the winter doldrums this season is to liven up your home with greenery. Green thumb or not, the key is to start small, says gardening author Ann Whitman, who suggests beginning with a terrarium, a miniature tabletop garden. Continue reading Gardening in Winter? It Can Be Done!
Accessibility. Automation. Conservation. Health. Safety. These themes are expected to shape the future of residential home design, according to a recent American Institute of Architects (AIA) report. Continue reading What Will Homes Look Like in 10 Years?
Donald Trump Voted Worst Celebrity Neighbor in 2015. Americans would most like to be neighbors with the singer-songwriter and pop sensation Taylor Swift in 2016, according to the ninth annual Zillow® Celebrity Neighbor Survey. Republican presidential candidate and business mogul, Donald Trump, was named the least desirable neighbor of 2015. Continue reading Donald Trump Voted Worst Celebrity Neighbor – 2015
When we think of interior design and décor, most of us contemplate the aesthetics, or how the home will appear to the eye. We’re missing the boat, according to Dr. Sally Augustin and Dr. David Fell of FP Innovations. Incorporating certain outdoor elements in our décor can improve our health and mental well-being, they claim. Continue reading 3 Steps to a Healthier, Happier Home
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