Interior design evolves as seasons change, and with each New Year, fresh trends replace dated fads. What new trends can we expect in 2016? “Say goodbye to mason jars and chalkboard paint, as the overdone 'farmhouse chic' is finally headed out of style,” says Kerrie Kelly, home...
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The positive or negative response we get upon entering a room is nearly instantaneous. We don’t need to carefully examine each corner, or walk around turning over every pillow to decide if a room makes us feel good or not. But, what is it that...
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Minimalist Nordic design is taking over the custom home décor scene in 2016. Scandinavian-inspired design principles, featuring white, simple color schemes and use of natural materials, provide attractive options for creating a balanced, beautiful home. The Nordic movement, which evokes the simple, minimalist homes of Denmark,...
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At this time of year, there is no shortage of predictions from designers, home stagers, real estate pros and others about anticipated trends for 2016. The first round of design trend predictions included input from Maria Killam - an internationally sought after color expert, design...
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Be it freezing temperatures, snow or ice, wintry weather can damage, and even destroy, the landscaping on your new custom home property—no matter how resilient your plants seem. “When inclement weather is in the forecast, most people focus on stocking up on food, rock salt and...
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Color, along with pattern and texture, are crucial elements in the design of a custom home’s interior. But in the coming year, the predominant color trend may not be a color at all. According to the experts at Sherwin-Williams, alabaster—a flattering, natural white—will largely inform many...
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If you follow home trends, you’ve probably read in recent years that Americans are willing to invest significantly to create luxurious dream bathrooms. Now it seems the same is true for innovative, beautiful kitchens. More than half of homeowners said they would upgrade their kitchen,...
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Good times with loved ones are an important part of the holidays, so it’s understandable if you want everyone to put down their smartphones and turn off the TV while you’re sharing a holiday meal. But you can “tech the halls” to help get the...
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U.S. Census Bureau released a set of new tables detailing hundreds of languages that U.S. residents speak at home. American Community Survey data on languages spoken at home were previously available for only 39 languages. These tables, based on American Community Survey data collected from 2009 to...
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If temperatures routinely dip below freezing in your area, you’ve likely witnessed the impact ice can have on your property. Ice-covered trees, in particular, are susceptible to breakage from the added weight. But how can you know which of your trees are more likely to...
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