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This empty-nest homeowner loves the scenic setting of her Cape Cod-style home in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. But as she entered a new chapter of life, she wanted to update the house for her changing needs and make room for extended visits from her grown children, who live far away.She...
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If you’re looking to update your home this season, few design choices have as much impact as color. A simple shift in shade can brighten a room, create a sense of calm or completely reenergize your space. Perhaps you’ve saved a Houzz photo that perfectly captures the look you want — but now...
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When homeowners look for a design or remodeling professional, a few key factors influence their decision. Images of your past projects are important, as is the price you quote. But one of the main ways to inspire confidence is through client reviews. Read on for five proven tips for prompting your customers...
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An organized kitchen can be achieved on nearly any budget. Understandably, not everyone will have the means or the desire for a full remodel. Whether you’re looking to improve your space by repurposing what you already own or planning for kitchen storage that’s been custom-designed for your...
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Whether due to dark colors, light-blocking layouts or structural elements, a dim kitchen is no fun to be in. And while an all-white kitchen may be visually light, it can feel cold and uninviting. That’s why these designers paired a range of whites with different kinds of wood, creating cooking spaces...
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Reviving this historic Cape Cod home and improving the health of its surrounding landscape were priorities for the homeowners, who had spent decades summering in a smaller house down the road and had deep ties to the community. The homeowners hired LDa Architecture & Interiors to renovate...
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These 10 tried-and-true native flowering plants have it all: attractive flowers, foliage and forms; few care requirements; and the benefit of supporting birds, butterflies and other wildlife. Essentially, they’re just as well-suited to home gardens as many non-native ornamental plants (and look good...
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A well-planned mudroom gives coats, shoes, bags and other essentials a place to land, helping keep clutter from spilling into the rest of the home. Built-in benches, hooks, cabinets and open shelving can make coming and going easier, but these spaces don’t have to look purely utilitarian....
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A cramped main floor with poor traffic flow left this Toronto-area couple with a house that didn’t work for their daily life. Interior designer Paige Groomes solved the problem with an overhaul that established the new kitchen as a central anchor with all the other spaces working around it. Hints of...
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If you’re after a simple, effective and relatively low-cost way to connect with your target market and ultimately grow your business, it’s worth spending time on an email marketing strategy. Not convinced? Here are seven things you can do with regular email newsletters to market your brand.
