In a world increasingly focused on sustainability and conscious living, vintage and antique furnishings have found renewed favor among homeowners. They not only appeal to those just starting out in their homeownership journey but also...
The 2024 Color prediction season is in full swing as paint brand after paint brand announces its pick for Color of the Year (COTY). Below are the announcements from the brands and what we know...
Kitchen pantries have become an increasingly popular feature in modern homes. A walk-in kitchen pantry is highly prized, with 85% of home buyers wanting them, according to the National Association of Home Builders. With the...
It’s “Color of the Year” time. Paint manufacturers and designers are introducing predictions for 2023. After the use of all-white or all-neutral home palettes for much of the early 2000s, there is a continuing shift...
Did you know a fireplace ranks in the top three desired features home buyers look for, with about half indicating they would be willing to pay extra for a home with one? According to the...
The pandemic has influenced so many areas of our lives. It’s not surprising that it’s also impacting the design of our homes, since we are spending so much more time in them. The National Association...
Many of us are social distancing and after several weeks are starting to realize the challenges of having home be the place we eat, sleep, work, play, read, watch tv, and learn. While we are...
With the popularity of open floorplans and a shift towards smaller homes, the line between living, dining, and kitchen spaces continues to grow fuzzier. These changes are being reflected in kitchen design that aims to...
While the kitchen is considered the hub of the home and is often the recipient of high-end finishes and appliances, today’s laundry rooms are becoming more stylish and getting a bigger piece of the home...
This time of year home sellers often ask how to decorate and keep their home show ready during the holiday season. Here are five quick tips to help make your home look festive and welcoming to...
In his 2008 book The Way We’ll Be, pollster, author, trend-spotter, and thought leader John Zogby identified four mega-trends that he believed are shaping the trajectory of the American culture and fundamentally redefining the American Dream...
Cabin Fever. Living in St. Louis, almost all of us have experienced it. When the weather is just so cold you don’t even want to leave the house, its easy for the blues to set...