Category: Home Improvement

Houseplants and Biophilic Design continue to Trend Big for Home Design

Biophilic design – which incorporates elements of nature into a home’s decor — has been a growing trend in recent years, and 2024 will likely be no different. “We expect to see one of the top interior design trends in 2024 to be a marked increase in biophilic design,” says Greg Roth, senior interior designer at CarbonShack […]

Easy Bathroom Upgrades that can be done in a Weekend

A bathroom or guest bathroom is one of the most-used rooms in your house but also one of the least updated rooms. With bedrooms or living rooms, it’s easy to refresh the space with some beautiful decor and a quick spring clean, but that’s not so easily done with a bathroom. In fact, you say bathroom makeovers and a whole […]

The Ozarks Meet HGTV in New Series ‘Lakefront Empire’

Expert real estate agents in Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks will hustle to find potential buyers a slice of waterfront paradise in the new HGTV series Lakefront Empire, premiering Monday, March 11 at 10|9c and available to stream the same day and time on Max. Located between St. Louis and Kansas City and boasting more miles of shoreline than the […]

Multifunctional Home Design Remains Hot in 2024

One of the Covid-era home decor trends that has increased in popularity is the focus on multifunctional—spaces, furniture, rooms, and items. In fact, many people — homeowners and designers alike — have reconsidered how spaces are designed and what it really means to be “multifunctional.” Being at home for months on end during pandemic lockdowns […]

This February give your love the gift of “Honey Do’ing”

It’s the month of roses and chocolate. But instead of forking out money for a predictable symbol of love, consider accomplishing a long-delayed honey-do project. Skip downer chores such as unclogging drains and go for something that puts you both in a cheerful mood. For example, do you need a better solution for winter coats […]

Smaller Porches and Decks are Hugely Popular with Homeowners Remodeling this Year

For many homeowners, 2024 will be the year of home improvement. With mortgage rates sitting well above 6%, most aren’t willing to enter the housing market – which would mean essentially swapping their sub-4% mortgage rates for much higher ones. Instead, as U.S. News reports, renovating their existing homes will make more sense – allowing them to hold onto those […]

As our Parents Age, adding an ADU makes More and More Sense

For many homeowners, 2024 will be the year of home improvement. With mortgage rates sitting well above 6%, most aren’t willing to enter the housing market – which would mean essentially swapping their sub-4% mortgage rates for much higher ones. Instead, renovating their existing homes will make more sense – allowing them to hold onto those low rates while making […]

Adding a Home Office is a Design Trend with real ROI

For many homeowners, 2024 will be the year of home improvement. With mortgage rates sitting well above 6%, most aren’t willing to enter the housing market – which would mean essentially swapping their sub-4% mortgage rates for much higher ones. Instead, renovating their existing homes will make more sense – allowing them to hold onto those low rates while making […]

Experts in Home Design say “Goodbye to Gray” in 2024

For many homeowners, 2024 will be the year of home improvement. With mortgage rates sitting well above 6%, most aren’t willing to enter the housing market – which would mean essentially swapping their sub-4% mortgage rates for much higher ones. Instead, renovating their existing homes will make more sense – allowing them to hold onto those low rates while making […]