Organizing Hacks

(Family Features) Getting organized and making the most of your home’s storage space can be a daunting task. To help keep clutter at bay and streamline organization throughout the house, consider these tips for revamping your closets and designated storage areas from the experts at ClosetMaid. Find closet systems and other organization hacks at ClosetMaid.com. Watch video to see how to get organized! SOURCE: ClosetMaid

Save Your Way to Lower Home Insurance

(Family Features) If your homeowner insurance rates are creeping up even though you haven’t filed any claims, it may be time to take a look at how you can bring those prices back down. Research, smart shopping and even some home upgrades can make a noticeable difference in your insurance premiums. Explore the cost-savings potential with these tips from the experts at CertainTeed, a leading manufacturer of exterior and interior building products: Shop for the best rates. It’s easy to be complacent when you’ve used the same insurance company for years, but if getting the best rate is your objective, it’s …

On-Trend Home Design

6 design approaches to explore in 2019 (Family Features) The influence of global cultures is increasingly visible in home decor as technology expands homeowners’ world views. Acting on the inspiration of global trends can be as simple as shifting your outlook to bringing eye-catching features and everyday functions into your home. For example, playing with color, replacing doors and incorporating unique accents can help contribute to an on-trend style that flows seamlessly from room to room. Colors offer the opportunity to create a mood and update a space. Doors provide an average of 800 square feet of previously untapped design …

closet trends 2019

Photo above, courtesy California Closets Creating a luxury boutique feeling in the master closet is a growing trend, according to industry experts. They are taking notes from luxury retail when it comes to lighting, with the addition of backlit shelves and illuminated displays to add a wow-factor to any space. Today’s master closets may include elegant light-filled furnishings with mirrors and glass doors, or may incorporate color or pattern on the walls to give the space a stylish look. Some may favor the look of darker wood or industrial-built storage. “We absolutely take the home’s interior design into account when …

fabrics at home

While most experts say that color is coming back in the home in the form of fabrics, some say they continue to see neutrals as popular. And at the same time, some of the experts prefer tweed or texture while others are very fond of the latest velvets. “Performance fabrics are top-of-mind for everyone in the home fashion business. “Performance’ can mean many things from light-fastness and wearability to cleanability. Homeowners have lots of options and should have lots of questions,” says Bohnne Jones of Decorating Den Interiors. “The latest in performance fabrics are the textures, whether it is a …

getting the most out of your house when you sell it

It seems counter-intuitive to put more money into something you are done with putting money into. That is, of course, unless you would like to leave the closing table with more of it. Today most buyers want an open concept floorplan, a great kitchen, and a great master bedroom suite. Beyond that it gets more specific. But if you can get the first 3 things right, your chances for selling success greatly improve! In order to grab a buyer’s attention today, you will need updated colors on your cabinets and walls, a “magazine quality” look with everything in the right …

Home Upgrades that Really Work

Ideas and inspiration to create more functional spaces (Family Features) Bathroom and kitchen upgrades are among the most popular home renovations, but not just because the improvements are likely to increase the home’s value. Renovations to these high-use areas can enhance the practical enjoyment of your home while adding aesthetic appeal and style.   A Better Bathroom Bathroom makeovers can take many forms, from simple updates to total overhauls. Consider these common approaches, identified by the home experts at JCPenney Home Services, to determine the best match for your home and needs. Tub-to-Shower Updates According to the National Association of …

4 Steps for DIY Paint Project Success

(Family Features) Painting is one of the easiest and most impactful DIY projects for homeowners to quickly update their homes. Whether it’s a new look in a master bathroom, adding a pop of color to the guest room, finishing off a basement remodel or anything in-between, a fresh coat of paint provides a fresh spin that’s all your own. To make your painting project go smoothly, consider following these important steps. Take this task list from the experts at Purdy Professional Painting Tools into account before diving into your DIY painting project. Find inspiration. Having a final design in mind …

Top 12 color trends for the bathroom

With its evolution into a lifestyle space, the bathroom is experiencing the return of color as well. The color transgressions of the 60s and 70s are forgotten – the main thing is to avoid boredom at all costs. Bathroom Planners and the industry are responding to the desire for individually and boldly designed bathrooms with an ever-growing variety of finishes and unusual arrangements. Diversity is the order of the day when it comes to materials too: besides wood, marble is also playing a prominent role, as are new kinds of metallic finishes for fittings, furniture surfaces, and accessories. As a result, …

Sock Fancy Rolls Limited Edition Design Just in Time for the Holidays

Get Your Shopping Done Early With Gifting Made Easy Sock Fancy, the direct-to-consumer sock subscription company, is releasing a limited-edition holiday sock design in addition to brand new shipping options, allowing customers to schedule arrival dates for an extremely tailored gifting experience. Subscribers can expect custom packaging as well as an additional pair of the limited-edition holiday sock design featuring a modern Nordic pattern, when they apply the promotional code. New this year, purchasers will be able to select a custom ship date, ensuring delivery within any window, personalizing every gifting need for celebrations throughout the holidays. “We are excited …