In today’s day and age, one of the most enjoyable parts of buying a new home is integrating smart home technologies. It truly makes you feel like you’re living in the future and simplifies your daily tasks. When you finally have everything integrated and establish a routine there so many things you can accomplish with little effort. You can have your morning coffee waiting for you when you wake up,…
When buying an older home, there are a lot of things to look out for, including asbestos, mold and bad wiring. Provided these three major issues are non-factors, any other issues are likely aesthetic and secondary, however, it’s still important to conduct a home inspection to ensure everything is on the up and up. When it comes to aesthetics, older homes are less desirable and require some renovations to be…
Space is one of the primary concerns when house hunting. It’s always a struggle to find a home you like in the right area, that’s large enough and has enough storage. For certain rooms, you can make do; bedrooms just need to fit your beds and dressers, the den needs space for a comfy couch and most dining rooms can accommodate reasonably sized tables. The most problematic area is if…
Deciding on whether to DIY or hire a pro can be tricky. There are several tasks that are no-brainers, like putting in lighting fixture yourself or hiring a pro to do foundational work on your house. Then there are a lot of tasks that fall into a gray area. Variables like skill level and experience definitely play a factor in that gray area and it’s important to understand your skill…
There are few thing as exciting as shopping for a new home. Just the idea of looking for the perfect space in the perfect area that you can decorate and make yours. The initial stages are especially exciting; going online and checking out listings or driving around your favorite neighbourhoods and daydreaming. The experience is especially fun if you’re upsizing or shopping for your first home. It takes a long…
Designing and decorating your first home is a thrilling experience, but also overwhelming. A lot of effort goes into ensuring you have an inviting kitchen, warm living room, serene dining room and comfortable bedrooms. Once you’ve completed all the major design and decor elements in your home and you have it just the way you like it, it’s satisfying and a little sad at the same time. Sad because the…
Buying a new home creates an enormous to-do list. If it’s your first home, the task of furnishing your home is costly and time-consuming. However, even if it’s not your first home, it’s nearly as difficult integrating all your current furniture into a new home where everything may not fit quite right. It requires a lot of imagination and skilled design to be able to integrate existing furniture. Still, no…
DIY design is more common than hiring professionals. There’s a lot of excitement associated with buying your first home. If you were previously living with your parents or renting, it’s still your home, but it’s technically not the same. In your parents home you’re limited to design in your personal space, your bedroom. Although an apartment offers you more freedom, there are certain changes you won’t be willing to make,…
As thrilled as closing on your dream home is, it’s also equally overwhelming. The packing and moving process are tedious and trying to establish a unified decor while incorporating your existing furniture is a challenge. With the added factor of raising a family, you’ll find that much of your existing items as a bachelor or newlywed are no longer suitable. Before you move into your new home, you’ll want to take…
There are a lot of details that go into decorating your home, an inviting kitchen, warm living room, serene dining room, cozy bedrooms and the list goes on and on. These aren’t the types of projects that get solved in a day, it’s an ongoing struggle: Styles change, people change, children become teenagers and all the while you’re scrambling to maintain a beautiful and functional design and decor that matches…
