Top 10 home decor trends for 2014
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 | (BPT) - Renew. Rejuvenate. Reinvigorate. The same objectives people have when making their personal New Year’s resolutions can be just as easily be applied to their homes. There’s no better time to give a home a fresh look, whether it’s incorporating a new color palette, adding ac... More >>
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Save money without skimping on style on your kitchen remodel
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 | (BPT) - Home remodel projects don’t have to require an extensive budget, or look cheap when using less expensive materials. If you’re interested in updating the look of your kitchen this year, you can find products and materials that allow you to create a beautiful and stylish home with... More >>
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Budget-friendly ideas for creating an impressive entertaining space
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 | (BPT) - Each year there is a plethora of sports games, birthday parties and holidays to celebrate with friends and family. Now is the ideal time to create an impressive entertaining space in your home – one that you will be proud to share and truly enjoy throughout the year, whatever the occa... More >>
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Ideas to inspire home remodeling projects
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 | (BPT) - With new home trends emerging, it’s an ideal time to collect ideas to inspire your next home improvement plans.Nearly 60 percent of homeowners surveyed by real estate site Zillow plan to complete a home improvement project or room addition by the summer of 2014. Of those surveyed, nea... More >>
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Put your decorating fears to bed and awaken your personality with the latest color trends
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 | (BPT) - The bedroom is an oasis. It’s the place where you wake up, energized and ready to start the day, as well as where you slip away and unwind from the day’s activities. This is the one room that is truly yours, so make sure it’s a reflection of your personality.Looking for a ... More >>
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Three-room makeover takes homes from simple to sensational this spring
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 | (BPT) - Spring is the season of new beginnings, so is it any wonder that many Americans think about home improvement and brightening their decor when the weather warms? Simple updates can bring the cheerful perspective from the outside indoors, and revive any room just in time for warmer weather.Ma... More >>
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Four simple tips for designing an on-trend home for 2014
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 | (BPT) - The new year will usher in a new era of home decor by welcoming an “anything goes” attitude as designers mix old with new; DIY and high-end; as well as rustic and sleek to create eclectic, one-of-a-kind looks that are just as personal to the homeowner as they are unique.“W... More >>
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Keep wall flaws hidden with beautiful texturing techniques
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 | (BPT) - When it comes to home decorating, texturing can do for your walls what a good coat of wax can do for your car's finish - hide a host of flaws. Poorly patched holes, uneven sheetrock, ugly wallpaper and even multiple layers of peeling paint can all be hidden beneath a beautiful layer of text... More >>
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Add your health to your spring cleaning to-do list
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 | (BPT) - Spring is a season for dusting, washing and polishing the home, cleaning up the yard of any winter debris and even cleaning the storage on the computer or laptop. Spring also should be a time to clean up your health – adding small habits to your lifestyle that can result in big change... More >>
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Trim adds decorative new dimensions throughout home interiors
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 | (BPT) - When people think of home trim, they often picture the beauty it brings to exteriors – but the right trim products can add arrestingly elegant and bold decorative elements throughout home interiors, too.High-quality cellular PVC trim from Kleer Lumber, a division of The Tapco Group, i... More >>
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Six hot home design trends for spring 2014
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 | (BPT) - Does the change of seasons have you itching to refresh a tired, lackluster room? Or maybe you’re looking for some small ways to make a big impact on your home’s style? Whatever the case, here are some of this season’s most buzzed-about trends and how you can incorporate th... More >>
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From floor to fixtures: Top spring home decor trends add style and personality
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 | By Laura Malm(BPT) - Spring is in the air, which means it’s time to refresh your indoor spaces to reflect the energy and optimism of the season. The top home decor trends of spring 2014 take a fresh approach to traditional design elements to create an aesthetic that is fresh and full of life.... More >>
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Spring into four simple DIY home decorating trends
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 | (BPT) - Whether you’re personalizing a new home or revitalizing an old room, the start of spring is when newly imagined spaces become do-it-yourself realities.Here are four easy and affordable DIY tips to bring 2014’s trends into your home.Don’t just spring clean ... spring create... More >>
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Simple steps to paint like a pro
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 | (BPT) - The difference between a professional paint job and a do-it-yourself job that looks like a pro painted it is surprisingly simple. As the old adage goes, the devil’s in the details. If you want that professional look while maintaining your DIY pride - and checkbook - take the time and ... More >>
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Five hot decorating trends to make your home interiors pop
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 | (BPT) - Looking for ways to switch up your style this year? From the right patterns and colors to impressive accents, the latest home design trends will keep your space looking fresh and fabulous in 2014.“Now more than ever, homeowners are willing to experiment with design,” says Taniya... More >>
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Custom home decor without the hassle and high costs
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 | (BPT) - Conventional wisdom holds that in order to achieve a custom look in your home decor you either have to spend a bundle hiring professionals, or invest countless hours of hard work doing it yourself. In the Internet age, however, it’s easier than ever to achieve the look of custom home ... More >>
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Clutter-clearing home cleaning tips turn chaos into harmony
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 | (BPT) - The stack of shoes that pile up by the front door, the linen closet that you’re afraid to open, the junk drawer that may well hide the mysteries of the universe – we all have one or two spots in our home that cry out for organization and tidying. Spring cleaning season is approa... More >>
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Four quick color tips to awaken your home in 2014
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 | (BPT) - While many resolutions are based on eating healthier and exercising more, homes rarely receive the same promise of improvement. This year, resolve to give your home some attention by committing to a new coat of paint. Painting can be a quick and cost-effective way to refresh your home, so c... More >>
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Add a touch of style to your holiday this year
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 | (BPT) - The holidays are a time to celebrate with family and friends. Whether you are hosting a large party or are planning to keep it simple with just a few guests, chances are you are looking for ways to deck the halls inside and out to create Christmas cheer.You aren’t alone. According to ... More >>
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Spruce up your home for spring
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 | (BPT) - Spring is a time of rebirth. A time when everyone shakes off the last chills of a long winter and sets goals to improve themselves. Maybe you plan to set a goal to lose weight, now that you can exercise outside, learn a new skill or get promoted. All of these are great ideas. But while you ... More >>
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Decorating with light captures the fresh spirit of spring
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 | (BPT) - Something about spring seems to inspire us to lavish attention on our homes. Whether enthusiastically cleaning or freshening decor, Americans seize spring as an opportunity to breathe new life into interior spaces. While painting and decluttering are great ways to revitalize home decor, for... More >>
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Nix the neutrals: Undoing open house decor to make a new home your own
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 | (BPT) - When selling a house, the mantra for most is neutral, neutral, neutral. To help potential new owners envision themselves moving in, real estate experts remind sellers to de-personalize their homes. That means removing family photos and mementos and replacing favorite color schemes with more... More >>
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Cook up some space in the kitchen: Simple solutions to add storage and style to your home
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 | (BPT) - The kitchen - it’s the central hub of the home where we do homework, pay bills, charge electronics, surf the Web and cook up a meal or two. We spend hours in this core of the house, so it’s not surprising that a recent survey from the Research Institute for Cooking and Kitchen I... More >>
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Perk up your home with pattern
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 | (BPT) - Give your home an energy shot this spring with bright colors and bold patterns.“Patterns are hot, hot, hot,” says Cathie Pliess, program coordinator of design for The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and a certified interior designer. “Look for oversized patterns in bold c... More >>
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Top 2014 home decor trend: Personalized design
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 | (BPT) - Interior design is in a constant state of transformation, and this year homeowners are taking control. The “keeping up with the Joneses’’ mentality is giving ground to the desire for personalized design that reflects the exact needs and design aesthetic of the residents. I... More >>
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