So you want to do some renovations in your home? Maybe you want to do some cosmetic updating, change the layout to make your space more functional, or take care of some household repairs. Renovating a home is a big undertaking, and likely quite a large investment for you. For the DIY-er, it’s important to […]
How to Prepare Your Home for Hurricane Season
Hurricane season is in full force, as we see devastation and loss across Texas, Louisiana and Florida. When the threat of weather approaches there is often not time to take all of the necessary precautions to protect your home, belongings and family. While there is much damage that is unavoidable in these natural disasters, there […]
3 Color Trends of 2017
There’s a lot that goes into determining what’s new in upcoming trends. Believe it or not, there are entire teams of people that gather to do research and give input into the next hot color palette. Cultural influences, societal ideas, current events, and artistic experiences all shape experts’ opinions on the colors that will define […]
Your Paint Questions Answered: Part 2
In part one of “Your Paint Questions Answered,” we worked on learning the lingo of color. We are a business committed to ensuring you’re in love with your space, and we know that color accounts for 60% of an individual’s response to a place. Therefore, helping you choose a paint color is a critical factor […]
Your Paint Questions Answered: Part 1
Color is one of the most impactful elements in a residence. One source says that color accounts for more than 60 percent of our response to a place (HGTV). Calm and relaxed, or energetic and productive? Quiet or social? Time to rest, or time to play? Color has the power to completely alter the emotions […]
Inviting Others In: Hospitality in an Age of Hostility
I’m busy. The house is a wreck. I’m tired. I haven’t gone to the grocery store. My kitchen isn’t made for entertaining. My house is too small. Next week will be better. These are just a few of the excuses we roll through in our minds when the thought strikes of inviting others into our […]
4 Reasons to Renovate Your Kitchen
Home renovations are becoming more and more popular. If you can’t afford to build a completely new custom home, tackling a few rooms, or even just starting with one, is a great option. And oftentimes after a renovation, a home looks and feels brand new. One of the most popular rooms to renovate is the […]
Home Renovations That Will Increase Your Resale Value
Choosing to renovate your home, whether a large or small renovation, is a big decision. It’s one that will involve time and money. Therefore, you want to ensure that your home renovations are truly an investment. When remodeling, it is beneficial to focus on how the changes you make will affect your home’s value. What […]
Invite People To Your Home Again
How many times do you pass up on having company over because you: are embarrassed by your outdated house? hate your kitchen? don’t feel like your home is functional for a large group? feel your living area isn’t open enough? wish you had a bigger dining area? …and the list goes on. Perhaps you even […]
3 Reasons You Should Renovate
Many people find themselves in this in-between place of discontentment with their current home, but not quite ready to make the leap into purchasing a new home. Maybe renovation has crossed your mind, but you aren’t sure whether or not it is a good fit for your space. Here are three of many reasons why […]