Archives for August 2015

13 Stylish Ways to Accent a Bedroom Wall

bedroomFrom tried-and-true favorites to the latest textures, these creative ideas can strengthen your bedroom’s design

One of the easiest and simplest ways to give a bedroom a big wallop of design is with an accent wall. You could make the case that the best place to do this is behind the headboard, because the rest of the room should bow down to the place where we lay our heads, rather than compete with it, right?

The process can be as simple as painting the wall a different color. But with options available today like 3-D cement tiles and mica wallpaper, you might want to consider the range of choices before making a decision. Check out some of the best and most creative ideas for bedroom accent walls on Houzz below.

Securing A Safe Home

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How to Keep Your Stainless Steel Clean

stainlessProtect this popular kitchen material with a consistent but gentle cleaning routine

For the past few years, designers have debated whether or not stainless steel will continue to reign supreme in kitchens across America or lose its popularity to glossy black or white appliances boasting sleek, smooth finishes.

While the trendsetters debate, however, millions of us continue to choose to live with the commercially cool look and functionality of stainless steel. Whether you have a little or a lot of the shiny stuff, here’s what experts suggest we do about those fingerprints, and how to care for and clean one of the hardest-working surfaces in the house.

13 cool ways to make your small living space look & feel big

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7 Rules for Organizing Small Spaces

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The Greatest Buildings of World History

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Foreclosure Inventory Hits Lowest Mark in Over 7 Years [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Furniture Arranging To Make Your Home Feel Bigger

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How to Make Your Move Easier for Your Family

Screen Shot 2015-08-02 at 5.04.28 PMSay goodbye to a much-loved home and settle in quickly to a new place with these tips for transitioning

Moving into a new house is so much more than simply relocating to a different place. When we leave behind a home, especially one we’ve lived in for a long time, we also leave behind all those years spent enjoying it. Children who were tiny when you moved in have grown into strapping teenagers under its roof. Friends have visited, meals have been shared, and the small dramas of everyday life have been played out in it, so it can be emotional to walk away.

Settling into a new home that carries traces of its previous owners also can take time. So in the rush and chaos of moving, take time to celebrate the home you’re leaving and get set to enjoy the place you’re moving into with these tips for easing the transition.