Feature Friday...

Great 

summer patios

 decorated in white.

Inspiration

 to help decorate 

your outdoor spaces.

photos courtesy of pinterest

Selling Your Home...

Follow 

some of these simple tips

 to increase the value of your home

 prior to selling.

- Open up the space, if you can eliminate partial walls & exposed posts you'll create an open concept space that many buyers today are looking for.

- Update lighting & outdated fixtures like your front door hardware & interior doorknobs.

- Paint the house interior with a neutral tone in an eggshell finish.

- Remove all outdated wallpaper.

- De-clutter your interior, exterior & garage. By de-personalizing the interior, buyers will be able to picture themselves living there.

- Update the kitchen hardware & change appliances to stainless. If possible, add an island but keep in mind that you require 30" of space between counters.

- Update the kitchen backsplash with a classic subway tile & change out the lighting. Paint unattractive kitchen cabinets or have them re-surfaced.

- Replace the faucets in both the kitchen & bathrooms.

- Remove all popcorn ceilings.

- Change out light switch & outlet covers.

- Create a functional outdoor entertaining space.

- Add curb appeal by painting or replacing the front door.

- Add large planters on either side of the front door so it's inviting.

photos courtesy of pinterest

Moody Monday...

Unique 

storage ideas to keep yourself

 organized 

&

 stylish.

Re-invent 

vintage furniture pieces.

Create

 areas with open shelving.

White wash crates

 & 

stack them for extra storage.

photos courtesy of pinterest

Be creative, 

a little goes a long way.

Feature Friday...

Simple 

do's & don't 

of Interior Design

* Do use different textures in a room to add interest to the space.

* Do enhance a small space with a few large furniture pieces.

* Do choose accessories that emphasize the color palette used in the space.

* Do play with design trends when you need a change.

* Do make a floor plan & take it with you when shopping for furniture & accessories.

* Don't hang small canvases, pictures or mirrors on a large bare wall, they will get lost.

* Don't choose paint colors in store, take samples home & check the colors in your own lighting.

* Don't have to many things on display at one time, it can make shelving & furniture tops look cluttered.

Remember to put your own personality into the design of your home.

Punch of Color...

Should 

I paint my front door

 black?

A 

black front door 

can be both elegant 

& 

dramatic. 

It 

works well with all other

 color palettes. 

The

 only thing to keep in mind

 is if you don't have contrasting colors

 to act as a backdrop, 

black may make your entry

 feel dark which isn't what 

you want for your

 curb appeal. 

In 

the picture shown above

 the black door

 is definitely dramatic but is offset nicely

 with the white trim

 &

 railings.

Other 

great tips to keep in mind 

when decorating your 

front step or porch:

- your garage door doesn't need to be painted to match your front door but they should blend.

- choose a larger light fixture for your front door area.

- add a mailbox for decoration.

- choose house numbers in a contrasting color.

- make your home seem larger by adding flower pots in the same or similar color as your front door.

- select door hardware that you love. There are many styles & finishes to choose from such as gold, bronze, nickel, chrome & black.

- paint is easy to change so don't worry about making a mistake with the color, you can always change it.

photos courtesy of pinterest

Feature Friday...

Anything you are putting

 out the back door 

that you no longer want or need, 

bring it to the Nest for our

 Home Decor Exchange swap.

Join our community today...

Here 

is peek at some of the new arrivals 

of home decor that we've received in the 

last few weeks.

Just 

a quick reminder that our new arrivals 

are not part of the 

home decor exchange program.

 See

 in store for a great selection

 of home decor accessories, furniture, flooring 

& 

so much more.

Moody Monday...

When designing a stylish outdoor space, you need to consider:

Scale: measure your area so you can purchase furniture that fits your yard or patio. You need to leave a lot of room for you & your guests to move around.

Style: continue using your indoor style outdoors.

Focal Point: you need a focal point to anchor your eye just like your interior rooms. This could be an outdoor fountain, fire pit, established tree or a garden area.

Comfort & Durability: purchase the best furniture & accessories that you can afford. This will save you money in the long run by not having to replace them often.

photos courtesy of pinterest

Kitchen Layouts...

We 

recently renovated our kitchen

 &

 it was a bit of a challenge

 to decide on

 a kitchen layout.

After 

removing the wall that was 

separating the kitchen

 &

 living room it was time to 

finalize the new design

 for the kitchen.

Finally

after flipping through many 

magazine pics 

& 

a lot of online research 

we decided on a single wall kitchen

 with a large island. 

We 

loved the openness of the room 

once the wall came down 

& 

decided to keep the open concept through

 the whole main floor.

Here's a little info on four basic kitchen design layouts:

The

 Galley style kitchen

 is a great option for smaller spaces 

&

 for clients who do not like an 

open concept space. 

Note, 

you need at least 42 inches 

between your countertops on either side

 to allow the proper opening 

of cabinet doors

 & 

appliances. 

Even

 though the space is smaller

 don't be afraid to add a 

splash of color with tiled backsplash.

An

L-shaped kitchen 

with an island is a great layout 

for adding a lot of 

storage space. 

An

 island adds extra room

 for storage, prep 

& 

entertaining.

The

 island also acts as a divider 

while allowing people in the kitchen to 

interact with everyone else.

 Consider 

a flat island countertop 

instead of a raised breakfast bar

 to allow for a 

nice open prep space.

If 

your needing a lot of storage space

 then the U-shaped layout

 is for you.

With

 three walls of cabinets 

you gain a lot of extra storage

 & 

prep space.

Remember 

when adding an island

 in this type of kitchen that it doesn't

 affect the workflow. 

photos courtesy of pinterest

The 

Single Wall kitchen layout 

works very well if you are trying to create an 

open concept space. 

With

 the cabinets installed only on one wall,

 it doesn't take up much floor space

 &

 visually lengthens the room. 

Keep in mind 

this type of kitchen needs to be placed

 where there are 

no windows or doors. 

If

 you have the room

 add a long island for extra storage

 &

 prep space.

Those are your four basic kitchen layouts, 

hopefully seeing some pics will help inspire you 

when renovating your own space. 

When your ready for flooring

 & 

tiled back splashes visit us in store for a 

free consultation.