Homeowners today expect a lot from their kitchens. The kitchen must function not just for preparing food but for paying bills, studying, gathering and entertaining. In general, today’s kitchen is never too large or too extravagant. And, more importantly, realtors agree that if you invest in your kitchen, you will get your money back when it comes time to sell. See what Falconcrest Homes‘ in-house interior designer Anna Jilon recommends for five kitchen upgrades for your new home that you should not skimp on.
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Gorgeous landscape lighting for your home will not only enhance the beauty of your property but also provide safety and security. And with the right combination of ambient and task lighting, creating a yard that is as beautiful at night as during the day can easily be accomplished. When deciding where to place landscape lights it is important to keep in mind your views from indoors, the focal points in the yard you want to highlight, safety and security. Also, creating a sense of depth throughout the landscape will add ambiance and personality to your yard. Here are several secrets to fabulous landscape lighting for your home.
Landscape Lights Should Focus on Several Important Areas
Read MoreSummer is just around the corner, and the warm sunshine is beckoning you to spruce up your patio for the outdoor season. Don’t be overwhelmed. Creating a beautiful, inviting and functional patio at a reasonable price can be accomplished with a little planning and elbow grease. Here are five budget-friendly ways to deck out your patio for your family and friends to enjoy all summer long.
Give Your Structurally Sound Patio A Facelift
Read MoreTending to your spring garden in May is a wonderful way to celebrate the lengthening days and the end of a long, cold winter. Also caring for your garden in the spring is one of the most important things you can do to ensure a successful garden throughout the summer. Check out these four spring gardening tasks in May that will awaken your garden from its long winter rest: prepare the soil, clean up the garden, add mulch and plant new flowers and shrubs.
Preparing the Soil in May will Ensure the Soils Fertility
Read MoreA luxurious bathroom, whether it is a master, guest or powder room, is a tremendous asset and welcome pleasure to a home. And, bathrooms are a great place to splurge on extra special features because they are a relatively small space in a home, which minimizes the material costs to upgrade. However, choosing where to spend and where to save in order to create a gorgeous, luxurious bathroom can be a challenge. Check out these four secrets for a luxurious bathroom look that will add value to your home and give you a wonderful place to begin and end your day for years to come: tile, mirrored walls, smoky glass, and five-star accents.
Create a Modern and Luxurious Bathroom with Floor to Ceiling Tile
Read MoreThe colors you choose for the interior of your house will set the mood and spirit in your home. And, coordinating the colors in your home will make you feel comfortable and create a sense of peace and harmony. Applying good color flow throughout your home is an excellent way to achieve balance and connection from one space to another. Choosing the perfect colors for you home is also an important decision. One common suggestion for choosing your color palette is to use the colors from a favorite object in your home: a painting, the couch, or a piece of pottery. Then, when choosing coordinating colors throughout your home, it can be helpful in to visit your local paint store or search online expert advice. Below are several colour coordination tips from top Canadian designers Sarah Richardson, Jane Lockhart, and Debbie Travis.
Sarah Richardson
Read MoreA dream closet is a sanctuary for today’s busy professionals to dress, relax and prepare for the day or evening. And while a dream closet should provide organized, trouble-free access to the occupants clothing, shoes, and accessories, the room should also be stylish, cozy, and reflect the user’s personal style. More importantly, a dream closet should be designed as a retreat to contemplate and prepare for a the new day or a special evening out. Below are five tips on how to create your dream closet.
Illuminate the Closet with Decorative and Practical Lighting
It’s April. Sunlight warms your winter-weary yard and shines through your home’s windows; spring is here. Soon, this welcome sunshine will beckon you to declutter, clean and maintain your home so that it is ready for a carefree summer. A good first step is to organize and upgrade your cleaning tools: buy a new broom, and a fresh bottle of cleaner, new gloves. Next, to help with the decluttering process, set aside two large boxes; labeled donate and sell. Below is an April home checklist, to assist you in the task of preparing your home for warmer weather.
Your April Home Outside Checklist
Read MoreSpring is just around the corner; the days are getting longer, and the weather is warming up. It’s time for gardening enthusiasts to prepare their gardens for spring. Below are five tips for getting your garden ready for spring.