Tag: decorating ideas
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How to Design a Model Home
Read more: How to Design a Model HomeIf you’ve shopped for a new home, then you’ve likely toured professionally decorated model homes. Touring a model home decorated by a builder is one of the best ways to get a feel for how a home’s floor plan will function in real life. But do you know what goes on behind the scenes? We…
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5 Home Decorating Mistakes to Avoid
Read more: 5 Home Decorating Mistakes to AvoidYou just moved into your beautiful, brand-new home, and now it’s time to decorate! But don’t hop into your car and head to the nearest furniture store just yet. Sometimes it’s best to take a step back and identify what you don’t want to do before you begin a big project. This is definitely a…
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How to Get This Designer Bathroom Look
Read more: How to Get This Designer Bathroom LookFeel like your bathroom décor is set in stone—or ceramic tile, or cultured marble? Even if you aren’t buying a new home or planning a major remodel, you may be able to bring new life to your lavatory with the right lighting, wall- and window coverings, accessories and hardware. Take some inspiration from the owner’s…
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Bringing Autumn Into Your Home
Read more: Bringing Autumn Into Your HomeFall is falling once again, and with it comes colorful leaves, crisp breezes, blazing bonfires and your pumpkin-flavored favorites (think: coffee, cupcakes and savory soups!). Celebrate the start of sweater season by bringing the outdoors inside your home. Here are some simple yet stylish ways to sprinkle autumn throughout your abode. Start at your front…
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Tips for Coordinating Your Home’s Color Scheme
Read more: Tips for Coordinating Your Home’s Color SchemeFeeling inspired by our model homes? Here’s a handy infographic to help you recreate that model-home look in your own space. Using our Las Vegas models as an example, we’ve illustrated ways to pick a unified color palette and carry it throughout your home. Ready to try out these ideas in your décor? We’d love to…
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Setting up Your Home Office
Read more: Setting up Your Home OfficeStyle and function. Ideally, your home office should strike a perfect balance between the two. Whether you work from home daily or occasionally, you require a comfortable, practical space that promotes productivity while adhering to your home’s unique design aesthetic. In other words, your office should be a reflection of the other well-appointed rooms in…
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Childproofing Your Home (Room by Room)
Read more: Childproofing Your Home (Room by Room)Wondering if it’s time to start childproofing your home? Here’s a good rule of thumb: If your kiddo’s about to crawl, you’d better get on the ball! There are literally hundreds of products aimed at making your home a child-friendly zone. Following are some popular ways to childproof the rooms in your home. Please keep…
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How to Get This Designer Kitchen Look
Read more: How to Get This Designer Kitchen LookIt’s easy to fall in love with a model home kitchen, and not just because the sink is dish-free! Here, we explain the basic design elements used in our elegant Lauren model home in Tucson. Finishes & fixtures More than any other room in the home—except, perhaps, the bathroom—a kitchen’s ambiance is at the mercy…
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Designing a Bedroom to Grow With Your Child
Read more: Designing a Bedroom to Grow With Your ChildIt’s difficult to picture it when your child is an infant, but he or she will grow fast and bedroom needs will change just as quickly. Making smart choices when it comes to kids’ room décor will save you money and make transitions easier as your child ages. Keep the walls neutral Perhaps the best…
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7 Design Refresh Ideas for Spring
Read more: 7 Design Refresh Ideas for SpringAs the days grow longer and flowers bloom again, you can just feel the excitement in the air. Spring is here! This year, why not make a special point to bring the freshness of the season into your home? Whether you’ve just moved in or have been in your place for years, consider these seven…
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7 Pinners for Homeowners to Follow
Read more: 7 Pinners for Homeowners to FollowPinterest can be a great place to get ideas about home decorating, entertaining, organized living and many other ways to enjoy life in and around your home. But, the experience is only as good as the people you choose to follow. If you’re new to Pinterest—or just looking to inject some domestic genius into your…
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A Bright Spot: 5 Home Lighting Trends
Read more: A Bright Spot: 5 Home Lighting TrendsLighting is one of the most important elements in your home, creating an inviting environment while setting the scene for entertaining or comfortable living. That’s why we’re excited to illuminate today’s top five trends—courtesy of Progress Lighting. Read on to learn what the lighting professionals have to say about establishing just the right ambiance for…