| ...to the HPBA, and including a fireplace in your construction or
renovation plans is a gift of warmth, comfort and ambiance you can give
yourself. Whether it's a centerpiece for your living room or family room, or an
accent to your bedroom, bathroom or study, a fireplace can provide an artful
design element for your home and a safe, reliable heat source in the event of
unexpected weather.<... |
| ...rong>A step up:
* If space allows, adding built-in storage such as cabinets and shelves can help keep an entry space organized and visually appealing.
Family room
Basic tactics:
* Assess the kind of clutter that builds up in your family room. Perhaps your clutter consists of children’s toys, magazines and new... |
| ... feast, present ideal gifts that are perfectly wrapped and decorate the house like something off a magazine cover. However, your mother-in-law is still going to focus on the stained upholstery in the family room, the tacky and dated wallpaper in the dining room, and the guest bedroom carpet that looks older than she is.
This year, you can spare yourself the in-law-inflicted shame with some... |
| ...
"Today's new homes and home remodeling projects embrace far more open designs, allowing for unprecedented levels of flexibility. These floor plans permit gatherings to spill out of the dining room, family room or living room into adjoining spaces with no loss of sociability, or take on a welcome aura of privacy when needed," says Michael Myers, Marketing director for Johnson Hardware, manufactur... |
| ...nitial cost for steel doors and nearly 54 percent for fiberglass doors, according to Remodeling Magazine's Cost vs. Value Report.
* Layer and upgrade lighting in key rooms such as living rooms and family rooms. Replacing outdated lights can create a fresh, appealing atmosphere in a room. But don't stop at overhead fixtures. Layer your lighting by adding new floor lamps and table lamps. A variet... |
| ...even serving as a hub of information thanks to Smart TV platforms and increased connectivity," Robinson says. "Techorating principles take into account the central role a TV plays in the living room, family room or bedroom."
Start by considering the aesthetics of the TV itself. Flat screens are popular not only for the superior viewing experience they provide, but also for their visual appeal.... |
| ...he master bedroom.
"The master bedroom has increasingly become a restful retreat within your larger home - a place where you can spend the day, if you wish, with all the comforts of a traditional family room," says Donna Schroeder, color marketing and design manager for Dutch Boy Paints. "The trend is to combine comfort with convenient amenities in an atmosphere that is peaceful and relaxing."... |
| ...Updating a living room or family room doesn't have to mean giving it a complete makeover. A few simple changes can transform a tired room into a fresh space in no time.
Give your windows better treatment.
* Replace heavy draperies - which can look outdated - with a more contemporary alternative. Faux wood, honeycomb blinds, roman or vertical shades - there are a lot of options to dress up you... |
| ...60 has already been put to good use by his four sons. Though Arizmendi’s shot sailed wide of the bullseye, his wife stepped right in for him and made a perfect shot to claim the Xbox 360 for the busy family room.
“It was funny because we were getting ready to take off when I noticed the line at the LATICRETE booth had finally died down a little,” said Arizmendi (pictured), a dedicated LATICRET... |
| ...ctors, up-flush systems evacuate waste immediately through this piping, rather than storing it in a holding tank.
William and Jane Sprague from Annapolis, Md., wanted a bathroom in their basement family room, but they didn't want the high cost and expense of digging up the concrete floor to create drainage. In addition, space for the proposed bathroom was limited. Up flush plumbing saved the S... |
| ...geniuses at Kenmore have several simple ideas for a clean, healthy house during the holidays:
1. Don't sweat the small stuff. Focus your energy on the areas guests spend the most time in, like the family room, kitchen and guest baths and bedrooms.
2. Don't let allergies spoil the holiday cheer. Deep clean carpets and other allergy-ridden areas with the Kenmore Intuition Upright Vacuum: a HEPA... |
| ...l provide outstanding beauty and maintain its good looks for years. It is available in six contemporary shades.
Decolites
Decolites is a hip, fun woven wool loop that brings to life home offices, family rooms, or any room that can use a bit of whimsy. Modern brights punch up the palette of 13 shades, which also includes transitional favorites. Luxurious New Zealand wool and multi-hued space-dy... |