Home decor can convey many different emotions – from warmth and comfort on cold and dreary winter days to elegance and festiveness during the holiday season. The colors and materials you use set the stage; everything from the textures that appear in the accessories, the arrangement of the furniture and even how sound reverberates in a room. It’s important to …
The holidays are right around the corner, which means that people all over the country will be preparing for the upcoming season’s many festivities, which usually center on food. And, for those who choose to host holiday parties, this also means a renewed focus on the heart of the home where food is prepared, guests congregate and the after-dinner coffee …
Construction defects is the name given to any deficiency in the designing planning and building of a home. The end result is that either the building is not constructed properly or if it is built, it does not provide the buyer with the purpose for which it was bought. There are four main categories in which construction defects can be …
2013 is ‘the’ year for the real estate market in Houston. You should already be aware of this; it has been all over the newspapers ever since this year started. But do you know about the latest design trends that are also being followed since then? If you want to become a homeowner in Houston, be sure that your chosen …
People choose to garden for many reasons: Food is fresher and tastes better. It’s a healthy hobby that exercises the body. It saves money. Numerous reports show an increasing number of homeowners are growing their own fruits, vegetables and herbs. As summer’s end nears, you may think gardening season is over. The good news is with a few strategic tips, …
On the “what’s in and what’s out” list for homeowners, naked window exteriors are definitely out. Easy-to-install decorative accents like mouldings, window crossheads and shutters are now trending for homeowners across the country. “With so many options for enhancing window exteriors using lightweight polyurethane products, even the most novice do-it-yourselfer can change a window exterior from boring to beautiful in …
According to the design industry, from 2008 to 2012, homeowners stopped purchasing furniture and remodeling their homes. Since people were worried about the uncertainty of the economy, most of them stopped spending on home decor. Also during this time, their savings and retirement accounts took substantial hits.
This is a newly compiled list of what consumers want in home design, which ranges from spa-like master bathrooms, to super-large kitchens, to beautiful outdoor spaces. Smaller homes Based on the results of a recent AIA Design Trends Survey, consumers are transitioning towards wanting smaller home sizes. They are more focused on conserving energy costs. Private outdoor spaces The majority …
Even though Moore Oklahoma is known to have a lot of tornado activity, there is no code requiring emergency shelters and safe rooms in homes. According to a report from the New York Times, only one in 10 new homes had one when the recent tornado struck. There is also a short supply of public shelters. Anita Wagoner, director of …
