From its quirky features to its unique charm, there’s plenty to love about a historic home. For those thinking of purchasing one, there’s also plenty to consider. As anyone who’s watched HGTV can tell you, owning a historic home often comes with its own set of benefits and challenges. Here’s a quick look at the […]
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 […]
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 […]
3 Home Renovation Trends Worth Investing in for 2024
If you want to increase the value of your home, it’s worth investing in certain home renovations now that will pay off down the line. While remodeling a kitchen and/or bathroom has long been the go-to for boosting home values, there are now more timely and practical renovation trends that will have even more appeal to […]