One of my best friends recently bought her first family home with her husband and son. The first thing she said to me when I came over for the grand tour was “I didn’t put up any of the stupid quotes”. Not long ago you couldn’t walk into a room
One of my best friends recently bought her first family home with her husband and son. The first thing she said to me when I came over for the grand tour was “I didn’t put up any of the stupid quotes”. Not long ago you couldn’t walk into a room
Little black dress, black tuxedo, black limousine, black comedy, black coffee, black belt, blackmail, blackout. Black is classic hue in fashion and, well, life. Yet when it comes to decorating our homes, most of us tend to shy away from using black as more than an accent color. Yes, black
Are pot racks a stylish way to keep your pots and pans where you can find them, or is it the first step to hoarding and clutter? This kitchen is gorgeous, and the hanging pots only add to its charm, plus it makes cooking convenient: But I’m afraid my kitchen
The 10 essentials of real estate photography. #4: The front shot is the most important shot. (Photography For Real Estate) Nothing says Happy Valentine’s Day like rooms full of creepy stuffed animals. (Ugly House Photos) It’s not a closet, it’s a dressing room. Get it Right. (WSJ) Snowstorm dumps on
Although a man may have many homes in his life, the bachelor pad may be the only one he can decorate to please no one but himself. While every bachelor pad is as different as the bachelor that inhabits it, there are a few staples that showcase the modern bachelor
The value of having professional photos taken for your house listings has been thoroughly documented. A well-composed photo using professional quality equipment can make a huge difference in how potential buyers perceive your listing. But recently, the photographic spotlight has been stolen by an application created for the amateur photographer.
Sure, we’re all excited for spring. And yes, listing photos with a lush green lawn are more aesthetically pleasing than a bare brown one. But what is with all the exterior real estate photos with frighteningly terrible Photoshopped lawns? If you think you’re fooling anyone, you’re wrong. And, if you
Time to get cozy. These rooms make me wish the groundhog had seen his shadow. (Zillow Blog) Take Great Home Photos the Easy Way — 5 Tips From a Pro. (Houzz) A real estate listing from The Onion guaranteed to make you laugh. Dug into the archives for this one.
Try not to dwell on it too much, driving yourself crazy asking ‘what were they thinking’?! Just sit back, enjoy, and be glad you don’t have to look at it across the street from your living room window. Warning: this is not for the faint of heart! This is a
Red is the color of love, luck, passion, blood, and anger. Whatever its associations, red is a bold and dramatic color. Red works in all sorts of decorating styles, from sleek modern to country cute, but it’s a bold and dramatic color and you use it when you want to