Here are five ideas to help keep your kids busy while spending time around the house.Prepare the PlayroomPuzzles and board games can be a great way for kids to stay mentally active.Utilize the LibraryIf you have a library or reading area in your home, its the perfect...
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The Inside Scoop on Wet Rooms
Its official: Wet rooms are a rising trend in luxury bathroom design. For years, theyve been used as a solution when space was limited, but this style is increasingly being seen in high-end homes for many reasons. Before we dive into them, however, you might be asking...
5 Features of Mountain-Modern Architecture
Here are five defining features of the increasingly popular style of mountain-modern architecture.Dramatic LinesDramatic rooflines inspired by the scenery set the stage before youre even inside.Locally-Sourced MaterialsLiving in the mountains usually means having...
Here’s How City Dwellers Can Create an Urban Wine Cellar
When it comes to luxury home features, a spacious wine cellar remains as popular as ever with todays buyers. For a variety of reasons, however, its rare to find one in a city home. As a result, wine refrigerators are quite common, but if your collection boasts...
5 Kitchen Styles That Are Always in Vogue
With these styles, youre guaranteed a kitchen thatll stand the test of time…Farmhouse KitchenA rustic-inspired design, neutral colors combine with exposed wood beam ceilings and butcher-block countertops.Mediterranean KitchenA kitchen that feels like you’re always on...
How to Design an Elegant White Kitchen
From traditional elegance to contemporary cool, heres how to design a white kitchen.Go Big on MarbleMarble is perfect for creating sophisticated countertops and backsplashes.Warm It Up With WoodEasily warm up the ambiance and create an effortlessly timeless...
3 Fantastic Woods to Use for a Luxurious Deck
A wooden deck can provide any home with a special outdoor gathering place that the whole family can enjoy. However, if you want one thats going to look great and last a long time, its important that you choose the right wood for the job. Following are several...
Home Theaters: Creating the Perfect Space
Home theaters are becoming more commonplace as homeowners look to create convenient, comfortable and fun spaces where their families and guests can sit back and enjoy the show. If youre planning to upgrade an existing home theater, or perhaps install a new one, youll...
How to List Your Home on the National Register of Historic Places
For history buffs, theres nothing like living in a house that played an important role in the past. Whether it embodies a distinct architectural movement or was once home to a prominent individual, there are many different ways that a residence may be deemed...
How to Hide the Technology in Your Home
For better or worse, technology has come to consume our daily lives. While there are many advantages to having virtual assistants and endless smart devices throughout the house, they can also make your living environment feel stressful and cluttered. After all, humans...
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5 Ways to Keep Your Kids Busy at Home
Here are five ideas to help keep your kids busy while spending time around the house.Prepare the PlayroomPuzzles and board games can be a great way for kids to stay mentally active.Utilize the LibraryIf you have a library or reading area in your home, its the perfect...
The Inside Scoop on Wet Rooms
Its official: Wet rooms are a rising trend in luxury bathroom design. For years, theyve been used as a solution when space was limited, but this style is increasingly being seen in high-end homes for many reasons. Before we dive into them, however, you might be asking...
5 Features of Mountain-Modern Architecture
Here are five defining features of the increasingly popular style of mountain-modern architecture.Dramatic LinesDramatic rooflines inspired by the scenery set the stage before youre even inside.Locally-Sourced MaterialsLiving in the mountains usually means having...
Here’s How City Dwellers Can Create an Urban Wine Cellar
When it comes to luxury home features, a spacious wine cellar remains as popular as ever with todays buyers. For a variety of reasons, however, its rare to find one in a city home. As a result, wine refrigerators are quite common, but if your collection boasts...
5 Kitchen Styles That Are Always in Vogue
With these styles, youre guaranteed a kitchen thatll stand the test of time…Farmhouse KitchenA rustic-inspired design, neutral colors combine with exposed wood beam ceilings and butcher-block countertops.Mediterranean KitchenA kitchen that feels like you’re always on...
How to Design an Elegant White Kitchen
From traditional elegance to contemporary cool, heres how to design a white kitchen.Go Big on MarbleMarble is perfect for creating sophisticated countertops and backsplashes.Warm It Up With WoodEasily warm up the ambiance and create an effortlessly timeless...
3 Fantastic Woods to Use for a Luxurious Deck
A wooden deck can provide any home with a special outdoor gathering place that the whole family can enjoy. However, if you want one thats going to look great and last a long time, its important that you choose the right wood for the job. Following are several...
Home Theaters: Creating the Perfect Space
Home theaters are becoming more commonplace as homeowners look to create convenient, comfortable and fun spaces where their families and guests can sit back and enjoy the show. If youre planning to upgrade an existing home theater, or perhaps install a new one, youll...
How to List Your Home on the National Register of Historic Places
For history buffs, theres nothing like living in a house that played an important role in the past. Whether it embodies a distinct architectural movement or was once home to a prominent individual, there are many different ways that a residence may be deemed...
How to Hide the Technology in Your Home
For better or worse, technology has come to consume our daily lives. While there are many advantages to having virtual assistants and endless smart devices throughout the house, they can also make your living environment feel stressful and cluttered. After all, humans...