Interiors
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3 Styles of Decor for Your New House
Once you find the perfect home, your next step is to find new furniture. The style of your furniture will portray your personality to your guests. For this reason, it is important to think carefully about what kind of furniture you will put in your new home. While there are many different styles, three of the main categories are country, French, and minimalist. If you already know your style, these categories can be combined or altered to fit your own aesthetic, but if you are new to decor and furniture stylings, it is beneficial to stick to one, base style.
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4 Spring Cleaning Tips to Get Your Home Cleaner
Nobody wants to live in a messy home, but in this busy world, it’s all too easy to find yourself behind on your cleaning and discover that a mess has slowly built up over time. If your home or apartment is overdue for a bit of spring cleaning, here are some useful tips to make it look as beautiful as you want it to. Make Hard Choices The best way to start any cleaning project can also be the most difficult — getting rid of possessions you don’t use anymore. Cleaning out your belongings decreases
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Making Your Home Safe for Baby
Preparing for the arrival of a baby can be an exciting time in your life; however, the long list of to-dos you suddenly have to move to the ‘to-done’ side of the equation can prove to be equally as daunting as it is exciting. At the top of that list should be the tasks that need to be completed in order to ensure the safety of your child. Completing the tasks before baby arrives will help ensure they aren’t overlooked once the baby grows and is more mobile, when the safety steps are paramount. Cover the Corners
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Safety Items To Keep in Your Home
Every household needs certain safety items. It does not matter how many people live in the home; there are certain preparedness actions that need to be taken. You will hopefully never have to use some of these things, but there are situations that can arise that require the use of them. Be sure that your home is armed with basic safety items, including a fire extinguisher, first aid kid, and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Fire Extinguisher Many house fires start in the kitchen, so it is a good idea to have a fire
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Are Custom Cabinets Worth it?
If you’re considering finishing your kitchen, bathroom, or other living space with cabinets, custom cabinetry may be the way to go. While often more expensive, custom cabinets provide you more selections, styles, and flexibility. Here are a few things to know beforehand that will help you determine if they will work for you. More Lumber to Choose From Your cabinets will last longer if they are made from wood. If you use a customer cabinet builder, you’ll have more lumber selections. If they don’t carry the wood you want, they can order it or
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European Interior Design Styles
European furniture design is not a single style because each region on the continent has its own unique history. Although there are certainly some blended elements as with any mobile society, specific countries are known for their specific looks and level of decoration. France French décor is all about celebrating France’s rich history without being stuffy. Just like French fashion, it should be sophisticated but look effortless. The French home will be very elegant but livable with no extra knick-knacks unless they are beautiful, meaningful, and well-placed. French kitchen furniture, for example, might be formal
