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If music be the food of love, play on. Emmanuel Fonte website is about music, art, real estate, architecture, design and decor. Occasionally, I talk about my other passion, hockey.
Considering these things before tackling your floors can get you a better resultGearing up for tile floors? Don’t hammer away just yet. It’s important to plan for every little detail, including what you’re going to do with your baseboards and whether the tile you selected is suitable for children and pets. Make sure you answer these six questions before you get started on your tile installation.
A designer shares her tips for renovations that will stand the test of timeWith so many styles, products and materials available today, it can be hard to decide which ones will suit you best in the long run. My clients often have a difficult time committing to a design scheme. Since renovation projects involve an investment of time and money, people are afraid of getting it wrong. Although their tastes may change, I’ve found that when my clients follow these eight tips, they’re more likely to enjoy their renovation over a longer period of time.
I’m not taking a stand on Airbnb, but this video is entertaining while also educational. As it turns out, there are lots of reasons renting out your place––or even staying in someone else’s place––could be a really bad plan.
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I found this amazing video on The Atlantic
The Atlantic goes inside this distinctive urban space to understand how Arcosanti plans to reconstruct how humans envision cities.
The way you light the different rooms in your house has been proven to affect your mood and others around you. Find out more lighting tips by OKA.
The National Association of Realtors, The Mortgage Bankers’ Association, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae are all projecting that home sales will increase in 2017. Here is a chart showing what each entity is projecting in sales for this year and the next.
Make that alcove more inviting with
fresh art, new pillows or a good tidying up
Nooks are one of those features that often become a favorite place in the house. But they can leave us puzzling over exactly what to do with them. If you have a nice nook to work with, lucky you! But
if yours isn’t that inviting, it’s time for a revamp. One or two of these
designer ideas could be just the thing to inspire a reinvention.
It’s a classic spot for a work of art, but what are the design rules for getting it right?When it comes to hanging art above a mantel, what are the dos and don’ts? How high should you hang the work? Is one piece enough, and what’s the right color scheme? Read on for expert tips.
The short answer: It dependsOne of the most common questions I get during exterior color consultations is whether the window trim should be painted the same color as the sash. It’s a good question. And the answer is frustratingly complicated. But before we dive into it, let’s start with a quick primer on a couple of key terms used to describe the exterior of a window.
