You’ve bought a new house, and you’re well on your way to selling your present home. The next step is to get the contents of your home from Point A to Point B, affordably and in the same condition they started. You can always do it yourself by recruiting your friends and family and tempting them with free food and drinks, or you can hire a professional moving company. If you choose the latter, follow these five suggestions for a positive moving experience. Read More >
Living on an oceanfront coastline may be a dream a little out of reach for many, but living the coastal dream within your own home may be attainable. In fact, coastal décor is one of the hottest decorating trends today! So, let’s bring the beach to the suburbs and the city with some breezy, ocean-inspired ideas.
1. Start With The Walls. Hues such as pale greens, blues, creams and beiges are soothing coastal colors and you can use more than one because they all work so nicely together. You may want to have one statement color and then choose others to complement it. Read More >
Congratulations! You have chosen a new home to buy and move into. In the midst of this excitement comes the realization you may now have to sell your current house. There are a few tricks of the trade to speeding that process along ensuring your property becomes the perfect home for a new couple or family!
1. Declutter Everywhere: Don’t just attack the places you can see like countertops and bookshelves. Go a little deeper like the pantry and closets. Viewers in your home may open doors and drawers to get a feel for themselves what the storage is like in a particular space. Read More >
Like most things in our lives, our homes also experience a flux. Sometimes you have a full house with every room utilized and sometimes those rooms are vacated and left empty – especially true for empty nesters. Often people buy homes with extra rooms which sit empty until their purpose has been defined. The obvious choices are a home office, study or guest room. But if you think a little outside the box, that extra real estate can be an escape you may have not even considered! Read More >
Remembering wallpaper from the days of past may conjure up images of little tiny roosters all over the kitchen or giant flowers screaming from all four walls of the living room. Take a breath. Wallpaper is cool again, and it doesn’t have to be terrifying.
Are you unsure of where and how to decorate with this medium? Read on to see how to design a beautiful space using wallpaper and some of its practicalities. Wallpaper has come a long way! Read More >
Often when we think of Anaheim, we relate it to arguably the world’s most famous theme park, professional sports teams and stadiums. The Honda Center, Angel Stadium, the Anaheim Ducks and the Los Angeles Angels all call Anaheim home. Also within its city limits are beautiful parks, outdoor spaces, museums and delicious food options including the Anaheim Packing District. Located in Orange County, it’s close enough to drive to both Los Angeles and San Diego for the day or a weekend getaway. And some people are lucky enough to live here! Read More >
When you’re searching for a new home, sometimes it’s love at first sight. The bright windows, the soaring ceilings and the walk-in closets can set your heart aflutter. But, you should also consider the less romantic features of your home, like its energy efficiency offerings or the materials used in construction. We’ve curated a list of characteristics that might not make you swoon, but could influence your decision to purchase. Read More >
Sure, you can hire an interior designer to beautify your new home. After all, it is a blank canvas just waiting to be turned into something gorgeous. But, what if you want to do it yourself? These hacks will have your friends thinking you hired a professional. Only you will know the truth. Read More >
Many companies allow, and even encourage, people to work from home whether they are employees or consultants. If this is you, you know that every day can’t be a ‘work from a coffee shop’ kind of day, so you’ll need a home office that’s comfortable, convenient and professional. If you’re transitioning to a home office from your corporate space, or you simply want to enhance the one you currently have, here are some tips to get the most out of your home-based workspace: Read More >
Is it possible to make one of the hardest working rooms in your house one of your favorite spots? Few may think the laundry room is the place to be, but with these cute design ideas, hacks and tips, you’ll be making excuses to wash, dry and fold every day of the week!
1. Instead of plain, white walls, paint them in a pop of color (or colors!) you might not feel comfortable using in another room in your house. After all, it’s a small space, so feel free to give it its own personality. Be bold with your color choice. Read More >
