Posted on March 20, 2018 by Alyssa Gisseman
Last updated: Mar 20, 2018 21:30

How to Incorporate Design Trends from the Past

Some design trends go out of style only to make a comeback decades later. Today’s designers are all about drawing inspiration from the past to help you create an interior decorating style that is all your own. Check out these interior design trends from the past that you can implement in your home!

Go Bold in the Kitchen

The 50s featured bold kitchen designs. Brightly-colored cabinets and appliances were standard. This trend has been making a comeback. White kitchens tend to be a little boring, and today’s designers are favoring bold accent colors in the kitchen. So bring a little bit of the 50s into your kitchen by painting your island a bold color or incorporating a colorful backsplash. Continue reading →

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Alyssa Gisseman
Last updated: Feb 16, 2018 16:59

6 Tips to Clean Up Your Yard

Maintaining your yard can be a hassle. But having a nice yard can increase the curb appeal of your home and make your house seem more inviting. Plus, you don’t want your house to stick out as a sore thumb in the neighborhood. Cleaning up your yard can be simple if you follow these tips.

Read more to simplify your yard cleanup! Continue reading →

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Alyssa Gisseman
Last updated: Oct 4, 2017 20:01

How long will your house last?

Your house may be standing for hundreds of years, but that doesn’t meant that the individual pieces that make up your home will last that long. Each part of your house—flooring, doors, hardware, brick, appliances, and more—has a unique lifespan.

So, what will stand the test of time? And what won’t? Learn more about the life expectancy of different areas in your home. Continue reading →

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Alyssa Gisseman
Last updated: Sep 13, 2017 22:54

7 Tips to Make Your New House Feel Like Home

After buying a new house, it can take some time to adjust to your new space. Here are seven tips to help you feel more at home instead of getting overwhelmed by all of the boxes.

1. Unpack

Unpacking all of your boxes is a daunting task; however, it is necessary to make your new house feel like home. Unpacking and finding a place for everything will help bring back familiar sights, while helping you get settled in. Continue reading →

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Alyssa Gisseman Ball
Last updated: Aug 10, 2017 06:36

5 Tips to Creating a Zen Space

If your house is becoming a stressful space, it might be time to implement principles of Zen Buddhism to restore balance, harmony, and tranquility to your home so that it can become a space you enjoy living in.

Use earthy tones

Since zen is inspired by nature, earthy tones are the perfect colors to use in the home. Whites, grays, beiges, and other neutral tones are the start to creating a sense of calm within your walls. Neutral colors also match well with other colors, making it easy to create visual continuity between furniture, decorations, appliances, and floors in a room. Earthy tones don’t have to mean boring. Try introducing textures throughout the space to increase visual interest, while still maintaining the zen. Continue reading →

Go Bold in the Kitchen

Use earthy tones