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4 Ways Color Can Make Your House a Haven
...ithin your home, consider these tips from the experts at HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams to discover how to use color to paint a sense of calm for all who enter. Peace on the Porch Fuss-free styling on the front porch sets a tone for the ambiance inside. Make sure all who enter know this is a place of calm and comfort by using soft, subtle colo...
4 Ways Color Can Make Your House a Haven
...ithin your home, consider these tips from the experts at HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams to discover how to use color to paint a sense of calm for all who enter. Peace on the Porch Fuss-free styling on the front porch sets a tone for the ambiance inside. Make sure all who enter know this is a place of calm and comfort by using soft, subtle colors. A fre...
On-Trend Home Designs for 2022
... height of the pandemic. Approaches may vary depending on the homeowner's style and climate, but examples include larger patios in brick and stone, as well as more functional private patios and porches. Another aspect of this trend is the tendency for homeowners to integrate indoor conveniences such as kitchens, fireplaces, furniture and electronics into their outdoor spaces.
R&R in the great outdoors: 3 ways to transform your outdoor living space
... use those areas at least weekly in season. A favorite material for such havens is Western Red Cedar, a stunning and fragrant wood species that incorporates beautifully into decks, porches, furniture and other functional elements of your home. Not surprisingly, Western Red Cedar has many fans in the construction world. Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan of HGTV'...
Trend alert: Wood planks warm up ceilings and walls
...'s a big, sprawling house," Bohn says. "Using the same materials underfoot and overhead gave the spaces added unity." In some rooms, the wood ceilings extend past clerestory windows to create covered porches that link the interior of the house to the mountain landscape outside. More drama is provided by the natural light that streams through the clerestories and across the ceilings, changing the l...
3 tips to protect your home this winter
...sional tips and products to help you prep and protect the outside of your home for the winter. Prepare before starting projects Whether you are refinishing your deck, porch, siding or roof, it's important to properly prepare the surface before starting your project. It not only helps to clean the wood, but also helps the stain to look its best for as long as possib...
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5 ways to prepare your outdoor living space for fall
...and last and last. Honestly, it just gets better with age, improving as the years pass, and it really is a showstopper.” Screen it in Unless you’ve got a screened-in porch, you may still have to shield your outdoor living space from the occasional nippy breeze. For Colin and Justin, this is easily rectified with movable wicker screens that they store inside during...
Easy Ways to Save This Halloween
...ky name. Rent or download classic horror films for an after-dinner movie marathon everyone will enjoy. Make sure your home is adorned with the most fearsome decorations with light up pumpkins for the porch, inflatables for the front yard and ghoulish decals for the walls. Shop from home. Save time and avoid the headache of running around town looking for the perfect costume by shopping online. ...
Bringing Indoor Comfort Outside- Make outdoor space an extension of your home
...r inspiration into your outdoor spaces, creating a beautiful extension of your home for all to enjoy. "It's easier than ever to bring the comfort and style of your favorite indoor spaces into your porch, patio and other outdoor areas," said Aimee Beatty, in-house stylist with Pier 1 Imports. "From comfy throw pillows to trendy rugs, colorful artwork and cheery curtains, new outdoor products boa...
Bringing the Outside Indoors/Making Patio Space an Extension of the Home
...When the weather conditions are just right, a relaxing evening spent on the porch or patio is perfect for enjoying good company and the beauty of the outside world. Wouldn't it be nice to enjoy these comforts regardless of the season? Bring the rejuvenating, refreshing and calming effects of nature into your personal space with a few simple touches. The best place for incorporating these organic ...
Top trends to make your windows look hot this summer
...ll be "in" this season, as homeowners seek to maximize the appeal and design impact of their outdoor living spaces. Exterior shades not only provide much-needed protection from the sun for patios and porches, they can help underscore an outdoor space's status as an important element of your home's overall design. * Cordless - Cordless shades have been available for a while, but their popularit...
Curb Appeal from the Ground Up
...ts later on - and it saves you money on your water bill, too. Complement With Color Consider your home's exterior when selecting flowering plant combinations for plant beds, window boxes or front porch planters. With a white house, any color combination will work well. With a yellow house, red or pink blooms tend to complement best. Here are some other colorful tips to keep in mind: -For ...
Curb Appeal from the Ground Up
...ts later on - and it saves you money on your water bill, too. Complement With Color Consider your home's exterior when selecting flowering plant combinations for plant beds, window boxes or front porch planters. With a white house, any color combination will work well. With a yellow house, red or pink blooms tend to complement best. Here are some other colorful tips to keep in mind: -For ...