What is the problem with this room? Often an interior designer is asked this question. Luckily they know the principles and elements of design and can figure it out! In this case, the bathroom ceiling was too high. The remodeler framed in a lower ceiling to correct the proportions and the room was immediately more comfortable.
Want to sell your luxury home? The Wall Street Journal’s Mansion section suggested the following for items for the best resale. (Friday, January 4, 2019)
This was compiled by input from various realtors in various parts of the U.S.
Buying and then getting into unknown costs for remodeling is not an option most buyers are interested in. So you may want to consider some remodeling to increase the appeal of your home and its value. It is better to get professional input from a well-known and respected designer than to have a home languishing on the market.
Have you spent a lot of time making great bites for your friends only to find they don’t eat much? Maybe they would prefer jewels! A few very easy and fast nibbles with a valentine jewel can make a luncheon for close friends a festive and give them an unexpected surprise. Serve a one pot dish for more substantial fare and a heart shaped dessert – voila! a success!
I’ve saved some ideas on my Brunch Pinterest board. Take a look!
The most inviting draw for your home during cooler weather? A fireplace! Kitchens are natural gathering spots with the hostess and food, however, a fireplace is a natural draw. With comfortable seating for family and friends, you can create a welcoming and relaxing area for memorable moments. Many options are now available to make this easier. It is hard to top a real fire but there are pollution restrictions and messy clean ups. Gas logs have long been an option and they have become very real looking. The popular lineal fires are an entirely different and very popular look. Napoleon Fireplaces’ lineal fires have options that may be utilized in remodeling or specified in new builds because they can take less than 6” to being part of a build out that looks deeper. Venting options make it versatile enough to start with design placement and then figure out where the heat will vent. Explore the cozy options on my Pinterest board – Fireplaces!
What to do with those old rotted railroad tie steps? Here is a great option that I completed with the help of Felix, my trustworthy tile installer. You frame the steps, pour concrete and add the pavers! Voila! A new look replacing a dirt pile and concrete blocks!
Home maintenance is time consuming. It helps to know a good handyperson or several different ones depending on the job. My clients routinely have painters, floor finishers, etc. for a continually well maintained home. Make a list, set a date and go for it!
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