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Making a New House Feel Like a Home

In a couple of years, my husband and I plan to purchase our dream house. Because I’ve been saving money for a new place for several years, I sometimes doubt if my dreams of home ownership will ever come true. Whenever I move into my new abode, I know I will need help with the decorating process. While I know the style I would like to incorporate in my new home, I lack the skills necessary to accomplish my desires. Whenever I shop at home interior stores, I feel so lost. Therefore, I will require the help of a skilled interior designer to help me make my new house feel like a home. On this blog, you will discover the characteristics of a great interior designer. Enjoy!

Making a New House Feel Like a Home

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5 Ways To Light Up A Shabby Chic Garden
Shabby chic gardens are romantic and soft — a whimsical and comfortable throwback to the days of old. As you design your shabby chic outdoor decor, the landscape lighting design you choose will have a lot to add to the overall effect.  To help you find the right lighting combinations for any vintage garden, here are five options to choose from. Edison Lights. So-called Edison lights, also commonly referred to as market lights, are a retro style of exposed bulb.

4 Creative Projects To Create Attractive Décor With Custom Picture Frames
Custom picture frames are not something that you think of when it comes to interior décor and design. Of course, picture frames are used for photos and paintings, but they can be used for a lot more. With a little creativity, custom frames will give your home's interior design a personal touch with unique décor features, such as a fourth dimension by framing 3D objects or inconspicuous lighting hidden behind frames.

3 Simple Staging Tips To Sell Your Home This Spring
Selling a home can be a difficult process, but with the right planning, it can be simple and profitable. Considering most professionals agree the spring season is the best times to sell a home, you may be in the early stages of preparing your home for showings and open houses. Unfortunately, the cleaning, organizing, and staging process can be overwhelming. With these simple solutions, you can stage your home to sell this spring season.

2 Window Treatments That Can Save You Money
Window treatments are a fantastic addition to any home that can help you do everything from cutting down on your utility bills to increasing your privacy to improving the aesthetic appeal of the interior of your home. Listed below are two window treatment options to consider that can save you money. Solar Shades One very popular window treatment to consider that can save you a bit of money is a solar shade.

3 Ways To Get Your House To Look Trendy Without Breaking The Bank
Many people want to decorate their house in a way that reflects the current trends. However, they worry about the cost that it will require to get the look that they want. Luckily, there are some things that you can do to get your house to look the way you want, without overspending. Here are some tips. 1. Keep The Structure Neutral Any large, expensive items should be kept neutral. For instance, if you are looking to invest in a new couch, you should choose something that is neutral in color and timeless.

Creating A 1920's Bathroom Retreat
Updating the bathrooms in your home can help add value if you decide to sell your property in the future. When it comes to selecting a style for your bathroom remodel, opting to model your own bathroom after those found in homes across America throughout the 1920's can be exciting. Here are three tips you can use to help you achieve an authentic 1920's feel in your remodeled bathroom. 1. Keep a white color palette.

3 Tips To Help You Personalize Your Drapes
When it comes to creating a cohesive feeling in the rooms of your home, having the perfect drapes can be beneficial. If you are looking to design your home on a budget, investing in expensive drapery might be out of the question. Here are three things you can do to personalize your drapes and give them a more high-end feel, all without breaking the bank. 1. Transform plain white panels into stylish ombre drapes.

Protecting Your Carpet From Furniture Wear
One of the downsides to having carpet in your home is the marks that heavy furniture can leave behind. If you like to rearrange your living area periodically, you've probably found yourself battling with these unsightly indents in the past. Although there are some methods to work the carpet fibers loose again, it's easiest when you can prevent the marks from the beginning. Here are a few tips to help you prevent furniture marks from being left behind in your carpet.

Are Wooden Countertops Right For You?
Warm and natural, wooden countertops are a sustainable and elegant countertop material. Knowing the pros and cons of wooden countertops can help you decide whether or not they are the right countertop material for your kitchen. Wooden Countertop Advantages In kitchens where the décor is geared toward country casual or rustic charm, wooden countertops are a beautiful and appropriate choice. They're also very long-lasting when well cared for. In fact, wooden countertops can last for as long as you own your house if they're properly installed and maintained.