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Elevate Décor with Retro Touches

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A living room that has incorporated retro touches in the design aesthetic.

Step into your favorite local thrift store, and you will find a goldmine of one-of-a-kind home décor pieces — usually at very reasonable prices. One of the best parts of thrift store shopping is the hunt for great pieces that you know will not be found online or at your local big-box retailer.

Feeling inspired to learn more about how you can incorporate vintage and thrift store finds in your home? Keep reading to learn the history behind different design trends and how you can find cool décor for your home.

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eNews, Home Design, Homeowners

Pros and Cons of Different Flooring Materials

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Flooring is essential to any building, be it a home, office, or commercial facility. It is one of the first things people notice when they enter a room and significantly impacts the space’s functionality, comfort, and overall feel. However, with so many options, deciding on the right flooring materials can take time and effort. In this article, we will discuss the most popular flooring options and their pros and cons. We will analyze each flooring based on its cost, durability, maintenance, and aesthetic.

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Simple, Low-Cost Ways to Revive Your Home

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A living room showing that you can revive your home by rearranging your bookshelves.

After spending so much time at home, you may be looking forward to sprucing it up as people start coming over again. But these upgrades don’t have to do serious damage to your wallet. You can revive your home without spending too much by following these inexpensive home improvement tips.

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eNews, Home Design, Homeowners

Make Your Bedroom Feel Like a 5-Star Hotel

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A bedroom that looks and feels like a 5-star hotel

What makes a night in a nice hotel so endlessly alluring? Is it the crisp linen, the luxurious pillows, the complimentary hand lotion? Maybe it’s the room service, the neatness, or the peace and quiet? The truth is, it’s all those things and more. Over the years, a lot of thought has gone into what it takes to make hotel rooms as relaxing and welcoming as possible.

The good news is that you don’t have to travel the world or spend lots of money on a hotel to experience this. You can emulate most of these things in your very own bedroom.

Read on to learn 9 simple ways to make your bedroom feel like a 5-star hotel. All our tips are simple and easy to implement, and most are affordable too! 

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Create an Amazing Home Office

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A stylish home office

Working from home has many advantages, including saving money and time. When the pandemic hit and work-from-home suddenly became the new normal, you simply adapted- working from the couch, the bed, the kitchen… basically, anywhere you could type and make phone calls.

However, these makeshift “work areas” in your home prevent you from maximizing your work output. You may even feel tired, sluggish, or experience physical pain. It is time to design and invest in a proper office inside your home.  Here are 6 tips to setup a home office to create the office vibe needed to boost productivity.

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Essentials of a Man Cave

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A man hanging a mancave sign on the door.

Remodeling your home? Have an extra room in the basement you’re not sure what to do with? Maybe it’s time to create the ultimate man cave! Whether you want a place for Friday night poker or to watch your favorite team take on their rivals, a man cave is the perfect place to sit back and relax. Check out these six essentials for creating a dream room.

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Home Buyers, Home Design, Home Sellers, Homeowners

Have garage doors replaced the front door?

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By Garage Door Enterprises

gray decorative garage door

In the last several decades, it has become a common trend for most Americans to use the garage door as the primary entrance to their home instead of the front door. In fact, surveys over the last fifteen years have found that up to 70% of homeowners enter their home exclusively through the garage door. This information has several important impacts for those who are either selling their home or looking to buy a new one. It means that you should now be considering visual appeal, safety, and convenience for a garage door system.

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Homeowners

Home Design Trends for 2018

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With the new year comes brand new home design trends. And while some trends seem to continue on from years past, like the ever-popular metallic accents as well as sleek, simple designs, there are new and exciting home design trends you can implement in 2018.

Darker Wood Is Making a Comeback

This one might be surprising seeing as the past few years have emphasized lighter, blonde wood as the main design choice for the home. However, richer and darker woods like mahogany, rosewood, and walnut are making a comeback for the upcoming year.

The darker brown hue of these types of wood will make any room feel luxurious and grand. Whether this means getting a new dining room table, a new chair set, or even just décor featuring darker wood, this modern trend will make your home feel cozy and luxurious. Continue reading →