Decorating Your Home
Building a House Your Entire Family Can Work and Learn In
If you are like most people in the U.S., you didn’t think much about a home office before 2020. Sure, you might have mentally designated a space to work on projects outside of the office or prepare to telecommute when your child was sick. But it was likely an afterthought. These days, however, it is…
Read MoreDream Master Bathroom
If you had the opportunity to design your dream Master Bathroom, what would it look like? Separate vanities, free standing tub, walk-in spa shower, the possibilities are endless. Here are some of our favorite Master Bath designs to help give you a little bit of inspiration. His and Her vanities A large oversize…
Read MoreHow to Strike a Design Balance Between Trendy and Timeless
Shag carpeting. Beaded curtains. Carpeted walls. Indoor wicker furniture. Over the last 50 years, people have followed some truly horrifying design trends. And you’ll notice you (hopefully) haven’t seen a single one of them in a new build home or modern design catalog. Striking a balance between trendy and timeless isn’t always easy. You might…
Read MoreSprucing Up Your Outdoor Space
It has been awhile since we have been “allowed” to entertain friends in our homes. With things slowly starting to open back up, and restrictions being lifted, we are finally able to begin to see our long lost friends and family! Of course we still want to be mindful and cautious when we are around…
Read MoreHot Design Trends for 2020
New home design trends are always changing, and while the 2019 trends will not disappear entirely, they will certainly evolve and grow in the upcoming years. Many of these new trends can be seen throughout our new Harper Model Home at Kensley. Here are 6 hot design trends that you will see this year! …
Read MorePantone’s 2020 Color of The Year: Classic Blue
Pantone announced that its 2020 Color of the Year is Classic Blue, a shade reminiscent of the sky at dusk. “It’s a color that anticipates what’s going to happen next,” said Laurie Pressman, the vice president of the Pantone Color Institute, which selects the Color of the Year. “What’s the future going to bring as…
Read MoreHow to Install Wallpaper
Wallpaper has come a long way since the last time that you saw it in your grandparent’s home. It is a cost effective way to make your home feel like it has that custom touch without breaking the bank. From an accent wall to an entire powder bath, how you choose to use wallpaper is…
Read MoreMeeting Your New Neighbors During Halloween Doesn’t Have to Be Spooky!
Moving into a new neighborhood comes with a lot of change. The prospect of meeting all your new neighbors and getting to know the people who live nearby can be daunting. But if you’re moving in the fall, making new friends in the area is a lot easier. Why? Because Halloween, celebrated by walking around…
Read MoreHow to Take Control and Organize Your Pantry Like a Pro
Think quick – do you have brown rice in stock? How about macaroni noodles? After spending time finding a recipe, making a grocery list, and planning out your meal, the last thing you want is to reach for a staple and realize you’re out… or worse; you can’t find it in the chaotic mess that…
Read MoreDecorating Your Home for Fall
The best way to give your home a little refresh is to switch up the decor when the seasons change! Now that we are heading into the month of October, and yesterday was the first official day of Fall, now is the perfect time to change out the Summer wreaths and the bright colored throw…
Read More5 Things You Must Include in Your Dining Room
Formal dining rooms can be one of the most forgotten spaces in a new home. You may have grand ideas about the dinner parties you’ll throw, or the cherished moments of a family dinner, but lives get busy, and the dining room is all but abandoned until the holidays. Much like any room in your…
Read MoreLabor Day Sales Round Up for Your New Home
Labor Day weekend is the perfect time to shop for your new home’s decor. This holiday weekend can offer some great sales, and it is that transitional time of the year when Summer items need to be sold to make room for Fall and Winter. So if you are in the market for some new…
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