Lina Kivaka
Uncover 12 easy DIY weekend home updates that will boost the value of your small house. From painting and updating lighting to installing new flooring and creating outdoor living spaces, these simple upgrades will add style and functionality to your space.
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Klaus Nielsen
Do you love too many decorating styles? Do you and your spouse love completely different looks? Scared that your house will look chaotic if you try to pull everything together yourself? Here’s a fun way - that you haven’t heard about before - to pull your home together like a total pro!
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Vincent Rivaud
Just because you have acquired a condo doesn’t mean your interior has to look like everyone else’s. One of the best things about having a condo is that you can put your stamp on the interior and make it look however you want.
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Ivan Samkov
Does the process of picking a paint color for your walls make you want to run and hide? Do you feel like there’s just too many choices and too many mistakes to be made? Let me show you my top 4 favorite – fool proof- ways to pick paint colors for any room in your home. It’s way easier than you think!
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The pass-through living room is one that has multiple doorways that allow you to get from one area of the house to another. You must be mindful of not blocking the pathways to the other rooms. When you think about arranging the furniture, keep in mind the purpose of the space. If you have a room with 3 or more doorways, here’s what you need to know.
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That big empty wall above the bed is taunting you like a blank question mark hoovering over your head and it’s ruining that vibe you’re going for. Here’s 15 fast and creative ways to finish up that space so your bedroom can feel like the oasis you want it to be.
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This year I am loving the simplicity of CB2’s ornaments. I am actually pretty obsessed with them.
I also think that many companies have their 2020 products right on par with the larger conversations going on in our world and that is brilliant!
It not only shows that the companies are listening to the world but that they are participating in the conversations.
The main conversation is unity. I love that CB2 has embraced this sentiment, especially now.
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This is the perfect time of the year to start compiling your crating totes and bins because all of the Christmas supplies is out in full force.
This year, why not employ a little diy so you don’t have to drain your bank account to get the look you want?
Let’s get into 5 Easy and Gorgeous DIY Christmas Ornaments Anyone Can Make!
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Do you ever have one of those projects that are way more complicated than you’d expect?
It’s like the universe is putting the kibosh on you and no matter how you try, it just keeps going South?
Planning a room makeover doesn’t have to take a long time and it doesn’t have to stress you out.
In fact, if there is an unusual amount of stress involved, that’s a tip off that one or several of these 6 biggest room makeover mistakes are in play.
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You’ve been kicking around the idea of making a change in your house.
Perhaps one of your rooms needs better function and you’re looking for help re-configuring doorways, closets or moving plumbing and electrical.
Or
You might need help sourcing new furniture because you’re in a new house and your old stuff doesn’t fit or your layout needs tweaking.
There’s a pro for every project imaginable but not every pro is right for every project.
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Do you believe that what you think can influence your life? If the only word you find to describe your living room is blah, you’re letting your thoughts affect your feelings.
A blah room is uninspiring and dull.
I’ll bet if you felt that way about the clothes you wore, you’d go shopping for some new pieces or accessories to jazz things up, right?
You wouldn’t go years feeling the blahs with your outfits without making some changes.
Why would you live with décor that made you feel that way and expect to feel differently without making changes?
Just like a new outfit, new throw pillows or an area rug won’t change the course of your life, but they can ignite a spark that inspires a revolution in the way you feel about your room.
How you think can about your home will shape your reality.
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We’re all looking at our small living rooms and wondering how we can improve their layouts or get more functionality out of the space.
In many small homes the living room is where we spend most of our time.
We’re working from home and putting together makeshift offices and homeschooling nooks in living rooms.
And I suspect that we’re probably sick of the way things look, décor, rugs, wall color, etc.
Maybe because they have to be more than just “living rooms” we’re interested in how to get multi-function without sacrificing style.
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Little houses usually don’t Have big rooms where you can experiment and close them off until you’re ready to reveal your creativity. That luxury of space doesn’t exist for small homes where the all rooms are literally steps away from the front door.
So, it’s totally understandable to not want to challenge tried and true small space decorating ideas in favor bold, gutsy choices. But, when you think about a bold decorating choice as a way to highlight the good or diminish the bad, then the prospect of embracing that choice isn’t as scary.
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I’m going to break down the top 4 outdoor fabric types and give you the low down on the durability, clean-ability, water resistance, mildew resistance and UV protection for each.
Depending on your home turf, you’ll have all the information you need to make a solid buying decision whether you’re looking to purchase a full outdoor seating area or if you’re in the market for accents like pillows and curtains.
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Ah, the small house… It’s often described as charming, cozy and quaint. But what you don’t hear it described as roomy, accommodating or versatile. That’s because unlike larger homes with space to spread out and grow, smaller homes are finite, and you have to work with what you’ve got.
There’s no “bonus” room that lacks definition, or a great room in addition to the family room and living room. Nope, the small house is purposeful. Bedroom(s), kitchen, living, and bath are all exactly what they are intended to be with little wiggle room for any other purpose.
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Maybe you’re fed up with the lumpy sofa and you can go through one more Netflix binge on something that feels like you’re sitting on a bag of sand and rocks.
But, if your room has a tricky layout or architectural obstacles, you may be hesitating to pull the trigger on new furniture.
Whatever the case, furniture shopping has changed for the moment and making the right decisions from home, when you can’t see or touch furniture, is more important than ever for determining a good experience from a bad one.
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Congratulations! You just moved to your new house! You’re thrilled to finally be in after months of jumping through hoops and standing on your head for banks and lawyers. Now, the house is finally yours, just in time for the stay at home orders… You’re spending loads of time on your furniture, looking at it day in and day out. As you look around, you’re beginning to feel bummed because it doesn’t quite look like the Pinterest board of your dreams. Maybe you’ve just been cooped up too long lately and you are just plain sick of your old furniture.
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This is all about simplifying the compilation of a gallery wall. Learn how to unify an eclectic group of items in 3 steps with items that you have on hand right now.
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Here’s my 7 step process to easily and creatively get a new vignette styled with stuff from around your house. Now, this process can be applied to small spaces or big spaces, in any room of the house. There are no rules for where it should be.
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As we navigate this strange time, planning out some little projects around the house can make a huge difference in how we feel each day. That’s exactly why I wanted to offer these 15 ways to decorate. They’re a compilation of easy projects – most of which can be done in a day or two. None of them will cost you much money, and some of the ways are even free!
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