What do backyard pool lovers do to overcome water shortages and high utility bills? Combine high tech design with the power of nature for a beautiful, cost-effective, environmentally-responsible solution. Traditional backyard pools are great for everything from exercise to entertaining, providing attractive features that appeal to many different types of homeowners. In today’s climate of …
Traditional pinks and blues used in nursery design are being nudged aside as many parents have turned to grown-up colors that blend with the rest of their home and transition easily as their children grow. Palettes of gray, black and white are showing up in nursery design everywhere, complemented with silver, gold and brightly-colored accessories …
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Style is always evolving, and you can definitely see that in the world of home design and décor. As a real estate professional, I’ve seen a lot of predictions for “must-have” decorating and style tips for 2016. Some of them sound like fun and have catchy names, like the “Glamily Room.” And many make a …
Kitchens today are undergoing an interesting transformation. As a Realtor in the Arlington, Virginia area, I get to see a wide variety of kitchens in the homes that I work with and I am constantly amazed at the ingenuity in design and function that I’ve noticed as homeowners create kitchens that work just right for …
Is it a myth that you can have a stylish home AND kids at the same time? Or are you doomed to live with shaggy-chic distressed decor until you become an empty nester? Stylish kid-friendly decor is possible, as long as you remember that compromise is the key. Families are incorporating their children’s things into …
When was the last time you used your dining room? According to a recent survey studying the habits of high-end homeowners, many people are looking to maximize the space in their homes by transforming dining rooms into something more practical that will be used on a daily basis. The Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate …