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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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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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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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How to Get This Designer Bedroom Look
Read more: How to Get This Designer Bedroom LookWarm, cozy neutrals and layered textiles turn this master suite into a relaxing retreat. To help you achieve our model home look, we’ve identified the defining elements of this designer bedroom. Mouse over the image to see what we’ve shared below. The color palette Sherwin-Williams® Balanced Beige (SW 7037) , Backdrop (SW 7025) and…
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How to Talk to Your Child About Relocating
Read more: How to Talk to Your Child About RelocatingWhether you’re moving across town or across the country, relocating to a new area comes with its challenges. For children, who often have little or no say in the decision, it can be a difficult transition. As a parent, you’re in a unique position to help shape your child’s outlook on moving. Downplay the negative…
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How to Get This Designer Dining Room Look
Read more: How to Get This Designer Dining Room LookTouring model homes is a fun way to find design inspiration. Here, we’ve deconstructed a professionally decorated Harper dining room to help you recreate this designer look at home. Designer dining room elements Choose a warm neutral color, like this Basket Beige paint from Sherwin-Williams, then add bursts of color through your furniture, drapes, rugs…
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Tips on How to Buy a Second Home
Read more: Tips on How to Buy a Second HomeThere are a number of reasons for wanting to purchase a second home: to have a vacation getaway, as an investment, or even for a place to eventually retire. No matter the motivation, recent years have seen more people buying second homes. In fact, according to Yahoo! Finance, sales of secondary properties have jumped 7%…
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“Find Me a Builder!” How to Find Your Homebuilder Match
Read more: “Find Me a Builder!” How to Find Your Homebuilder MatchBuying a new home? Before you sign on with a home builder, make sure you’ve found the right match. Not all builders have the same priorities. The first step is to identify your buying style! Which description below best describes you and your family? THE LOCATION-BASED BUYER You know the zip codes and you’re very…
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How to Arrange Furniture in Your New Home
Read more: How to Arrange Furniture in Your New HomeWhether you’re buying your first home or your tenth, arranging furniture can be a challenge. Though the sofa you bought for your last living room might have been a perfect fit, don’t be surprised if it’s all wrong for your new great room. To make sure you get the most out of your home furniture…