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Hot Home Trend: Stylish Cowhide

By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine

From rustic to modern to even the most luxurious interiors, homeowners are sprucing up their spaces with cowhide. Cowhide rugs have seen one of the biggest jumps in Google searches on home design trends over the last decade, according to Digital Third Coast’s latest design trends study, based on search engine results.

There are many types of cowhide to choose from, such as solid colored, cuvy shaped ones to black and white cowhide to ones with brown accents. The brown accent cowhides can be more subtle when used up against hardwoods or brown leather furnishings. The black and white cowhides, meanwhile, are for the wishing to make a bigger statement.

Where should you add a cowhide? Here are a few ideas to show how the trend is being used in home design.

FURNISHINGS: A cowhide accent chair or ottoman can create a focal point in a space.

Photo by Andrea Schumacher Interiors – Search home office pictures
Photo by Rocky Mountain Log Homes – Browse bedroom ideas

RUGS: A curvy cowhide rug under a coffee table in the living room can help anchor a space. Designers say the cowhide even helps “loosen up” an otherwise perfectly symmetrical balanced space.

Photo by cityhomeCOLLECTIVE – Discover family room design ideas
Photo by Van Wicklen Design – Look for living room design inspiration
Photo by Noha Hassan Designs – More bedroom ideas
ACCESSORIES: Cowhide accessories can also make an impact, such as cowhide patterned throw pillows or cowhide print blanket to dress up a brown or black sofa.
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One thing to add with this trend: Don’t overdo it. You don’t need a lot of cowhide to make a statement.

Source: National Association of Realtors

Posted in: Melton Team Home Design Ideas Tagged: NAR

Hot Home Trend: Double-Pocket Doors That Make a Statement

By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR(R) Magazine

Pocket doors are not only getting a chic makeover in recent years, but they really can be key to solving some design challenges in small spaces too. And for the “wow” factor, try a double-pocket door.

Pocket doors are those that slide right into the wall when opened. It’s like they were never there. You don’t have to account for a door swing like a normal door, which is a bonus in areas tight on space.

Pocket doors are hardly new. They’ve been around for ages. But they did once suffer from an image of looking flimsy and cheap.

That’s not today’s pocket door. The double-pocket pocket door has doors that slide open from either side, tucking into their corresponding wall.

There are many styles to choose from. For example, an all-white French door one with glass window panes allow more brightness and can dress up the doorway even when you want to close off a space.  Or, there also are some double-pocket doors that can stretch all the way to the ceiling for some added drama.

Pocket doors can be a great solution to section off closets, bathrooms, laundry rooms, or a home’s study. They also can add more privacy to a home with an expansive open floorplan. After all, the one growing gripe from homeowners with open floorplans is that their floorplans at time feel too open. The double-pocket door just may be one stylish solution to help solve that problem. And when the doors are tucked into the wall, you may never even known it was there.

Photo by Hansen Architects, P.C. – Look for dining room pictures
Photo by Finecraft Contractors, Inc. – Discover home office design ideas
Photo by Blanchard Ltd – Browse kitchen photos
Photo by Visbeen Architects – Browse bedroom ideas
Photo by Anthony Lindsey Photography – Discover hallway design ideas


Source: National Association of Realtors

Posted in: Melton Team Home Design Ideas Tagged: Home Design, home interior, home interior design, home trends, NAR, pocket doors

Hot Home Trend: Bamboo Everything!

By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine

Bamboo is making its way into more home interiors. From flooring, window treatments to wall accents, furnishings and more, this sustainable material is popping up everywhere.

Some designers are making bamboo their go-to material, which RISMedia recently highlighted in the article “4 Reasons Why Bamboo Is Taking Home Décor by Storm.”

Bamboo is widely available and more affordable than many other wood products. Bamboo is traditionally considered a type of wood flooring, but it’s actually not a wood at all, but a grass. And at growth rates of three to five feet per year, bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants on Earth, which means it’s widely available for spicing up interiors.

Here are a few trending ways we’re seeing bamboo enter more household decor.

Gold bamboo is particularly hot for home accents (Check out the coffee table in the picture below).

Photo by Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home – Discover family room design inspiration
Photo by Jenny Madden Design – Search entryway design ideas

 

Bamboo-textured walls can add a focal point to a space.

Photo by Biglin Architectural Group – Look for powder room pictures

 

Bamboo is popular in landscapes and for adding privacy.

Photo by Zulufish – Search deck pictures

 

Bamboo flooring is an alternative to wood flooring and comes in many different color variations.

Photo by Landmark Services Inc – Search kitchen pictures

 

Bamboo can be used for an artistic privacy screen.

Photo by Luminexa Surfacing – Discover bathroom design ideas


Source: National Association of Realtors

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Showcase Stylish Storage Solutions

By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine

“The home needs more storage!” It’s a common gripe heard from homeowners and buyers. A home can never have too many shelves or closets.

Indeed, a majority of about 1,000 survey respondents said their number-one biggest annoyance about their home: “The lack of storage,” according to the 2015 HSH.com survey. Sixty-seven percent of survey respondents put the lack of storage as one of their top five annoyances about their home.

In all your listings, showing off the storage potential should be one of the top items on your to-do showing prep list.

And that obviously first brings you to decluttering. Not surprising, the less clutter, the bigger the space will appear. So that means hauling away most of what is cluttering those closets, pantries, and shelves so that homebuyers can see the space, the floor, and the wall.

Here are some ideas for showing off the storage in a home:

Add a mudroom.

Stage a mudroom in your listing next to an entry door or even in the garage. The “drop zone” area is appealing to buyers who seek a place to store shoes, coats, bags, and anything else as they enter the home. These can be small areas, consisting of just cubbies, hooks, and a mat for shoes.

Photo by Jacob Lilley Architects – Look for contemporary entryway design inspiration

Invest in wicker baskets.

These are a stagers’ best friends. Add them to open shelving in the bathroom or living room to make the area look organized and added drop zones for belongings.

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Designer: Leslie Lamarre; Co-designer: Erika Shjeflo
Photo by: Bernard Andre

Add baskets galore in the closets.

Take a look at the photo below with all the baskets lining the wire shelves. Adding a line of baskets puts the storage potential center stage.

Photo by NEAT Method Scottsdale – Browse traditional closet ideas

Clean out the closets.

Remove a majority of the clothes hanging in the closet and leave only a few on wooden hangers. The storage space will look less cluttered.

Photo by Closet Factory – Browse traditional closet ideas

Stock the pantry in containers.

An overly cluttered pantry will look smaller. Enlarge the space by using containers for foods and lining items in a row to look organized.

Photo by NEAT Method Scottsdale – Search traditional kitchen design ideas
Photo by Nicholson Builders – Discover contemporary kitchen design inspiration

Source: National Association of Realtors

Posted in: Melton Team Home Design Ideas Tagged: closet, closet space, home organization, NAR, shelves, shelving, storage, storage space

My Favorite Staging Accessory: Greenery

Styled Staged & Sold will be featuring staging professionals’ favorite staging accessories and props over the next few weeks. (Do you have a favorite? Submit your favorite for consideration to mtracey@realtors.org.)

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Photo credit: Michelle Boyle, California Chic Staging

Go-to prop: Fake tree or plant

Stager: Michelle Boyle, owner of California Chic Staging Co., Roseville, Calif.

Why I love it: “So many people use awful and outdated greenery in homes. Spending the money on really great greenery makes all the difference when creating a look and feel for a home. You want a fresh, modern piece to help accessorize the space.”

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Photo credit: Michelle Boyle, California Chic Staging

Make it work tips: 

  • Learn the difference between a “good” fake tree and a “not so good” one. Typically, the better ones cost a lot more, but not always. Scout out places like Home Goods or Target. Some types of trees and plants can pull off being fake versus real much better, such as succulents, grasses, and Boyle’s personal favorite — the fiddle leaf fig tree.
  • A great place for adding greenery in a home is large empty corners of a room, coffee and side tables, and in bathrooms.
  • Don’t overdo it. Use fake greenery sparingly, such as one or two pieces in the main living room and one in each room thereafter.
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Photo credit: Michelle Boyle, California Chic Staging

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Photo credit: Michelle Boyle, California Chic Staging

Source: National Association of Realtors

Posted in: Melton Team Home Design Ideas Tagged: home staging, house staging, NAR, property staging, real estate staging

Soften Up Your Home’s Interior Color Choices

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Photo credit: Benjamin Moore

By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR(R) Magazine

Move over gray. Pastels and whites are softening up the color palette of more homes in 2016.

On-trend colors of pastels are entering more household décor, like in accessories from decorative bowls and vases to florals and throw pillows. The major paint companies all agree: Lighter colors and whites are this year’s go-to interior colors.

Pantone voted Rose Quartz (a pinkish hue) and Serenity (a soft blue) its colors of the year for 2016.  Sherwin-Williams announced Alabaster – an off-white tone– as its 2016 Color of the Year, echoing Benjamin Moore’s choice of Simply White.

White can be a particularly great choice when prepping a home for sale. But to keep white walls from looking too sterile, layer in lots of rich texture when selling a home, sats home stager Julie Young with BY Design Home Staging in San Antonio, Texas.

“If it’s an all-white room, it can feel static and cold.” Texture – like through organic materials of branches or colored orchids or even different tones of white accessories – can help make an otherwise monotone space feel more warm and welcoming to buyers, Young says.
Source: National Association of Realtors

Posted in: Melton Team Home Design Ideas Tagged: Home Design, home interior decor, home interior design, interior decor, interior design, NAR, realtor

How to Use a Home Decor Theme In a Room

By Tori Toth

Not sure how to use a home decor theme in a room? No worries, it’s easy to use a theme to add personality into a space…the hardest part is deciding what theme to show off.

Home owners have so many themes to choose from. Whether you take a cue from a location, design style, season, or even a beloved kid’s character there are five tips you should follow when working a theme into your home decor.

Home Decor Theme Rule #1: Work with color.

One of the easiest ways to bring a theme’s feeling into your home is through color. Take a beach theme for example, the palette echoes the colors of nature: big sky blues, earthy browns, sea kelp greens and turquoise waters. Through the simple use of paint, you can set the stage for other beach touches throughout the home.

Home Decor Theme Rule #2: Use artwork.

Displaying artwork is an excellent way to set a mood in a home based on a theme. The artwork can be literal or even abstract to add personality into the room. You can find originals, as well as more affordable prints and posters to grab a buyer or guests eye. Just check out the two images being used in this lemonade inspired dining room used below. You can use artwork that describes a lemon tree or a painting that uses the colors to inspire the mind.

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Lemonade Inspired Dining Room by tori-toth-arena

Home Decor Theme Rule #3: Have a focal point.

A theme should be developed around one specific piece you love or that represents the home’s lifestyle. Think about the pieces in the room and how they will adapt to your theme. Start with one thing then grow the theme from that if you want to add a travel theme start with a map and find weathered, authentic pieces that support the theme. Take your time and check out various outlets including furniture stores, yard sales and antique stores to spot that special piece that will bring your theme to life.

Home Decor Theme Rule #4: Use small pieces for a big impact.

You don’t need a lot of space or a huge budget to pull off a theme. You can change out throw pillows, table accessories, rugs or even knobs to add to your theme’s personality. Sometimes little touches can have a bigger impact than an overall transformation.

Home Decor Theme Rule #5: Add decor that’s natural and authentic to the theme.

Keep your eye out for materials that are natural to your theme and use pieces that are authentic. By using natural elements in a home it will create a warm and welcoming feel into the space. For generations humans love the natural and organic appeal of elements that make them feel calm, at peace, and above all, welcomed home.

What home decor themes have you used in a home?

Author PhotoABOUT THE AUTHOR: Tori Toth is an Amazon best-selling author who wrote “Feel At Home: Home Staging Secrets for a Quick and Easy Sell.” She is also the founder of The Stage 2 Sell Strategy, the world’s first online home staging video course for home sellers. Toth opened her staging company, Stylish Stagers, Inc. in New York City back in 2009. Her book, how-to videos, newsletters, products and appearances now inspire hundreds of thousands of home owners and real estate experts worldwide. Meet Tori by visiting her website or Facebook Fan page.

 
Source: National Association of Realtors

Posted in: Melton Team Home Design Ideas Tagged: home staging, NAR

Top Kitchen Design Trends for 2016

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By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine

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Photo credit: William Lesch; designed by: Lori Carroll and Associates, Tucson, Ariz.

Transitional, traditional, and contemporary styles remain the most popular in kitchen design but two new kitchen styles are popping up: industrial and farmhouse, according to the 2016 Design Trends Survey from the National Kitchen & Bath Association.

Neutral colors remain the dominate color scheme, with whites/off-whites, grays and beiges/bones being the most popular by far. Sixty percent of survey respondents report utilizing two or more colors within a kitchen space, a trend that has been growing since 2015. The two-tone trend is also growing more popular within kitchen cabinetry. Forty-two percent of designers report using a mix of color cabinets in their recent remodels. Respondents also reported in mixing up the kitchen color palette by using a different countertop material for the island versus the perimeter of the counter space.

NKBA reports the following top 10 kitchen design trends for this year:

1  Transitional style, with contemporary emerging.

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Photo by: Jeremy Swanson; Designed by: Anne Grice Interiors, Aspen, Colo.

2  Gray/white/off-white cabinets.

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Photo credit: Craig Thompson; designed by: Kitchen & Bath Concepts of Pittsburgh, West View, Pa.

3  Pull-outs, tilt-outs and tilt-ins for storage.

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Photo credit: Craig Thompson; designed by: Kitchen & Bath Associates of Pittsburgh, West View, Pa.

 

4  Wood flooring.

5  Quartz and granite countertops.

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Photo credit: Mike Kaskel; designed by: Kitchen Encounters, Annapolis, Md.

6  Outdoor kitchens (mostly in the southeastern part of the U.S.)

7  Built-in coffee stations and wet bars.

8  Pocket doors.

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Photo credit: William Lesch; designed by: Lori Carroll & Associates, Tucson, Ariz.

9. Special pet spaces (e.g. designated feeding stations, under-counter crate areas and special pull-outs to store pet food and toys)

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Photo credit: Craig Thompson; designed by: Kitchen & Bath Concepts of Pittsburgh, West View, Pa.

1o Docking and charging stations.

 


Source: National Association of Realtors

Posted in: Melton Team Home Design Ideas Tagged: Kitchen, kitchen cabinets, kitchen counters, kitchen design, kitchen design ideas, NAR

Neutralizing Your Home To Appeal To Both Genders: 5 Tips

By Patti Stern, PJ & Company Staging and Interior Decorating

Hesitant to paint your living room accent wall that bright new trending color before listing your home this spring? Worried those beautiful floral patterned curtains in the bedroom will scare your husband away? Whether preparing your home for sale or updating your décor with a fresh new look for the season, it’s important to keep the following styling tips in mind in order to appeal to both gender’s personal tastes.

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1. Choose a neutral color base.
A hard and fast rule for neutralizing is starting with shades of gray, beige, and white for walls, flooring, countertops and larger furnishings. To add some depth, use deeper tones like navy or black paired with pops of color in accents such as pillows, rugs, curtains, and wall art.

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2. Choose tailored furniture with modern accents. Big tufted velvet or floral patterned sofas speak more to feminine tastes with a more formal style while a streamlined sofa (pictured above) in a neutral fabric paired with a contemporary coffee table and modern accents creates a relaxed, welcoming feel. Adding an orange leather chair with a herringbone couch fabric will please both sexes. 

3. Bring in texture and pattern in accents. A patterned rug along with fun accents such as cozy woven throws and textured pillows is a great way to add generic, chic appeal. Avoid delicate trinkets on tables and shelves. Instead, try adding a little industrial or vintage style with chrome, metal, and brass side tables, floor lamps, and other finishing touches.

4. Mix and match fabrics. Leather or velvet fabric furniture can be neutralized by adding accent pillows in linen, cotton, or canvas and simply draping a cashmere throw. Window treatments should be kept simple with soft, easy flowing fabrics or a tailored roman shade style.

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5. Add elements from nature. Add a natural touch with earthy elements such as reclaimed wood tables, tree stump stools, woven baskets, natural fiber rugs, and twisted tree branch arrangements. Instead of a feminine style silk floral arrangement, try a cactus plant or other faux potted greenery. And wall art with a coastal or nautical theme or any landscape scenery are all perfect ways to add a mutually pleasing style.

For more examples of interior decorating and home staging, visit www.pjstagingdecorating.com.

 PattiABOUT THE AUTHOR: Patti Stern, principal, interior decorator and professional stager of PJ & Company Staging and Interior Decorating, has been decorating and staging homes since 2005. She and her team provide turnkey, full service home-staging and interior decorating to clients across Connecticut, New York and Massachusetts. She also developed an award-winning staging program for luxury homebuilder, Toll Brothers. Stern has been featured in Connecticut Magazine, the Hartford Courant, Danbury News-Times and on NBC Connecticut and FOX TV.  She is a regular contributor to Style, Staged and Sold.
Source: National Association of Realtors

Posted in: Melton Team Home Design Ideas Tagged: decorating, decorating a home, home decor, home decorating, Home Design, interior decorating, NAR

10 Trends Driving the Next Decade of Home Design

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By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine

Over the next 10 years, expect functionality, accessibility, and sustainability to be major themes guiding the look of homes. That could include everything from embracing healthier building materials and furnishings to homes that are designed to be more resilient to bad weather.

More than 500 residential architects offered their insights into what will be the most significant home design elements over the next 10 years. From the American Institute of Architects Home Design Trends Survey, here are the 10 residential design trends to watch for over the next decade:

1. Smarter homes: Technology will become more prevalent in the operation of homes, including via automated controls for temperature, security, and lighting.

2. Healthier homes: Consumers are becoming more aware of environmental health issues that will likely lead to greater use of low or no volatile organic compounds of paint and composite wood, natural fiber upholstery, carpets without polyvinyl chloride backing, and air purification systems.

3. Disaster-proof: Home owners will call for homes that can hold up better against natural disasters, which may mean elevating residences, windows with impact glazing, dedicated safe rooms, and backup power generation.

4. Energy efficiency: Sustainable design elements that increase a home’s energy efficiency — such as solar panels, water reclamation systems, and tankless water heaters –- will likely grow in demand.

5. Age-in-place: Universal design elements will grow in popularity to help an aging population stay in their homes longer. These design elements will likely include wider hallways, added handrails, and one-level living spaces.

6. All about the kitchen: Kitchens will be the focal point of the home, fueled by open design concepts that allow it to stay front and center.

7. Outdoor living spaces: More home owners will look to invest in sprucing up their outdoor living spaces, beyond just outdoor grills or decks. Instead, look for more home owners adding outdoor kitchens and fully furnished outdoor rooms.

8. Home offices: Home owners, due to changing work patterns and a growth in telecommuting, will likely place a greater emphasis on the need for a space devoted to a home office.

9. Smaller but better designed homes: As home owners demand to be closer to jobs and public transportation, architects will have to build in more accessible locations that are typically more pricey. This will likely bring about smaller but more innovative designs and more personalized design features.

10. Urban influence: With growing calls for an urban lifestyle from younger adults, architects will adopt some of these urban characteristics into their projects, such as with a focus on higher-density development that offer more amenities to residents and offer closer to commercial.

Read more about these 10 trends in Architect Magazine.
Source: National Association of Realtors

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Infographic: How to Bring the Outdoors Indoors

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Bringing the Outdoors Indoors by The Rug Seller
Source: National Association of Realtors

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Add Some Victorian Charm into a Modern Home

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Victorian Style In The Modern Home by Cast Iron Radiators 4u.
Source: National Association of Realtors

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Designing for an Open-Floor Plan

Open Floor Plan Homes in a collage.

Walls are vanishing from newer homes and the open-plan layouts are showing off multi-purpose areas, such as kitchens and dining rooms and living rooms that seamlessly flow into one another.

But how do you decorate one large space – to make it comfortable and beautiful for eating, entertaining, relaxing and more?

“The key is continuity,” says Kim Kiner, Vice President of Textile & Material Design and The Alustra® Collection for Hunter Douglas.

Here are some ways:

Color

open_colorTo keep an open-plan interior open, the No. 1 element for achieving continuity is wall color, says New York designer Glenn Lawson says.

Whether “warm” or “cool,” you can use the same one throughout or paint such architectural elements as pilasters, soffits and chair rails variations of the main color, from light to dark, Lawson says.

Large furnishings such as sofas and area rugs are most successful when they are, color-wise, “cousins” of the walls, three shades of blue, for example, Lawson adds. “This way the eye keeps travelling throughout the space and is not interrupted by large disparate areas,” Lawson says.

Also, consider using pops of the same color, such as a grey sofa in the living room and then a grey chair-seat fabric at the dining table and a grey lamp shade in the library, suggests Shea Soucie of Soucie Horner in Chicago.

“Thread a single color – or varying shades of a color – throughout an open space, and you’ll have a comforting sense of continuity as you move from one end of your home to the other,” she says.

open_floorsFlooring

“When you have an open-concept living space, it’s important to keep the flooring material consistent so you don’t chop up the flow of the space,” Soucie says. “You can make it interesting by laying wood planks on the diagonal, for instance, or by setting reclaimed European tiles in a herringbone pattern. Whatever you choose, make it the same throughout the space.”

Rugs can then be layered on top to soften the look and add warmth. It can also help in identifying the rooms within too.

“Rugs are amazingly versatile,” Soucie says. “No matter what kind you choose, they add personality, color, texture and style. And you don’t have to restrict them to your floor by the way – you can hang a beautiful rug on the wall just like you would a piece of art!”

Art and accessories

Use art or pillows to enhance the space, such as by repeating or contrasting with an existing color in the room. Add texture with the frame.

Don’t just hang the artwork to the wall, though, says Karin Edwards of Karin H. Edwards in Des Moines. “Bring it into a space, resting it on ledges, tabletops, even the floor,” she says.

Lawson also likes to use glass, Lucite, polycarbonate and acrylic accessories.

“They can provide sculptural interest without blocking anything, which keeps the interior open,” Lawson says. “Think glass coffee tables and ghost chairs. Their presence is beautiful yet implied, adding form in subtle fashion.”

open_furnitureFurniture arrangement

“How you position the furniture is crucial when developing beautiful, open-plan interiors,” says Whitney Stewart of Whitney Stewart Interior Design in Washington, D.C. “Separate, but equally useful and good-looking ‘zones’ can be as simple as an entry table with a paneled screen behind it or as complex as an entire kitchen.”

Bring furniture “off the walls,” even in small spaces, and arrange it for a specific purpose, such as conversation, reading, or dining. She leaves an allée on the periphery to act as a frame, which “produces a feeling of lightness and airiness,” she notes. “It also makes it possible to put pieces on an angle, often more interesting, and provides lots of wall space for artwork.”

“Open plans need unity,” Edward adds “Don’t chop them up with too much color or too many materials; you want to see clearly from horizon to horizon. At the same time, comfort demands smaller zones for nesting. I like to look for bridges between one zone and the next. The usual console behind a sofa for instance can double as a second island or homework station for the kitchen with the simple addition of a stool tucked in below.”

Also, a large, rectangular table – like with stacks of books and a lamp — can be one of the easiest ways to separate two distinct rooms, she adds.

open_nonwallsWindow treatments

“Whatever window treatment you choose, shades, blinds, draperies, shutters or any combination thereof, arrange them with an eye toward the long view, that is the entire interior not solely one particular zone, to further unify the space,” Kiner notes.

Stewart often hangs draperies directly from the ceiling for an enclosed bedroom. When something more structured is required, a free-standing wall does the trick and retains the open look and feel. Not only useful if constructed with shelving, they can add greatly to the décor when painted one of the interior’s accent colors.

Soucie uses a slew of systems to add excitement as well as usefulness to her projects. “We’ve had great visual success hanging draperies from rods inside rooms, not just at windows,” Soucie says. “For example, we once puddled gorgeous silk fabric in an entry hall between the front door and the staircase. It was a dramatic entrance and produced the  idea of luxury and sophistication from the moment you crossed the threshold.”

The same can be done between a living room and dining room or int eh doorway to a hall leading to the bedrooms, Soucie adds. “No one expects to see draperies anywhere but in front of a window, so it’s a pretty and fun way to add some unexpected charm,” Soucie notes. “And it’s also a great way to soften a larger space and make it feel more intimate.”
Source: National Association of Realtors

Posted in: Melton Team Home Design Ideas Tagged: floor plan, floorplan, Home Design, NAR, Open Floor Plans, open floorplan

The New Kitchen Finish: Black Stainless

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Photo Credit: KitchenAid

By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR Magazine

Among all the tech hype at CES 2016 this week, appliance manufacturers are showing off their latest high-tech, super energy efficient models. But they’re also doing it under a new finish: Black stainless.

KitchenAid, LG, and Samsung are among the appliance makers showing the black satiny finish. It’s the latest finish to go up against the long-held popularity of stainless steel, the rugged industrial look that has adorned modern kitchens for decades.

But stainless steel has had a love-hate relationship with home owners. Home owners love the shiny look but they tend to hate the fingerprint smudges that are often left behind. Manufacturers have tried alternatives, such as Whirlpool’s White Ice and GE’s Slate. But none have come close to biting into stainless steels’ popularity.

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Photo Credit: KitchenAid

Will black stainless catch on? Possibly, because it’s not that too different of a look.

It’s less reflective than the conventional stainless steel. It’s just slightly darker and offers a slightly more (but not completely) smudge-free finish.

KitchenAid first launched its black stainless steel finish in September 2015, which had designers calling it the hot “new neutral” that added “warmth” and “sophistication” to a kitchen space.

“Major appliances are the anchor pieces of a kitchen, and their color and design contribute largely to the overall look of the space,” says Beth Robinson, senior brand experience manager for KitchenAid. “As a stylish alternative to traditional finishes, our black stainless steel offers designers and consumers tremendous design flexibility and the chance to experiment with fresh ideas.”

What do you think? Do you think black stainless will catch on?
Source: National Association of Realtors

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6 Kitchen Design Dilemmas and How to Solve Them

6 Kitchen Design Dilemmas and How to Solve Them
(BPT)—Kitchen design is an art form, one where function and beauty harmoniously co-exist. Achieving that balance, however, isn't always easy. When renovating a kitchen, homeowners can find themselves facing challenging design dilemmas. And they are not alone.

"When redesigning or refreshing a kitchen, the goal is to create a space that is hard-working, yet beautiful," says Nate Berkus, renowned designer and artistic advisor to LG Studio. "Look for items that really represent who you are and your design personality, and you'll create an area you and your family will love both now and 10 years from now."

Berkus points to six common kitchen design dilemmas and offers suggestions on how homeowners can remedy those issues:

1. Space Challenges – When you don't have enough room for the large table your family needs, get creative. Consider building an L-shaped bench around a farm table and adding extra chairs. It's a clever use of space and will create a cozy nook where your family can gather for meals or kids can do homework. Plus, the bench can double as storage space.

2. Last Year's (or Last Decade's) Cabinets – Cabinets are one of the first things you notice in any kitchen, and they're also one of the most important in terms of functionality. If your cabinets provide ample space but look dated, Berkus suggests giving them a facelift with varying materials and finishes, like a wood or paint color that's different from the rest of the kitchen.

"I always appreciate a simple, clean style, but with cabinets, I tell my clients they shouldn't be afraid to mix it up," Berkus says. “I recommend sticking with a neutral palette for cabinets, whether you're installing brand new ones or painting your existing cabinets. White, charcoal and gray will always be elegant, and you can't go wrong with black - it's absolutely one of my favorites. It makes a dramatic statement and looks fantastic paired with stainless steel appliances."

3. Small Budgets, Big Taste – When you long for that sleek, built-in look but don't want to break the bank, counter-depth appliances are a great design choice. They seamlessly integrate with cabinetry no matter what the material, supporting that clean look you ultimately want your kitchen to reflect.

4. Unattractive, Inefficient Lighting – Lighting is one of the most important design elements in any room, and it's the one thing people often overlook when re-designing their kitchens. "Lighting can instantly change the whole feel of a space," Berkus says. "I believe it is one of the most important decisions you can make in any room, especially the kitchen, which, let's be honest, is usually the hardest working room in your home."

To create lighting that is both useful and beautiful, remember to light the room in layers - from above, under cabinets to illuminate work areas and all-around accent lighting to create ambiance.

5. Counter Space Confusion – Figuring out how much counter space you'll need is always tricky. Start by considering all the ways you'll be using your counters. You'll need food prep areas, of course, but will you also want a breakfast bar where your family can sit for meals and snacks? Will you need extra room for countertop appliances?

"My rule of thumb is, to always double the amount of counter space you think you'll need," Berkus says. "You can never have too much, especially if you like to cook and entertain."

6. A Too-Clean Slate – A large, open-concept kitchen can seem appealing, but it can also be daunting to design and decorate.

"Don't be afraid to do something unexpected in the kitchen to break up the space," Berkus says. "I love the idea of creating an unexpected seating area in your kitchen. Shop your weekend flea markets or online stores for a vintage sofa, coffee table and rug to set up an area for your family to relax in."

Ultimately, Berkus says, keep in mind that the kitchen truly is the heart of the home. "Kitchen design is about creating a space in your home that brings the whole family together, and is the best place to reflect your sense of personal style."

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7 Design Rules and Why You Should Break Them

7 Design Rules and Why You Should Break Them

7 Design Rules and Why You Should Break Them - Example Mosaic
Go-to design rules can be a huge help when you feel lost with your decor. But sometimes they end up painting you into a corner. If you’re finding your decor a little on the dull side, or you just like shaking up the system, here are seven of the top design rules that you should consider bending, twisting or totally breaking.

1. Rule: Small spaces demand quiet colors.

Why you should break it: Size isn’t everything, so use colors you love. After all, who wants to work in a boring home office? If you love bright or deep colors, don’t be shy about using them even in compact spaces. The life and energy they give will be worth the visual shrinkage of the room. Plus, using a deep neutral shade for the walls (which will recede) with bright items (which will advance) creates an interplay of depth that can actually make a room feel bigger.

Tip: Use open furniture to balance bold colors. This room has a leggy desk and a mirrored cabinet to keep the sightlines of the floor stretching on as long as possible.

2. Rule: Tile is only for the kitchen and bath.

Why you should break it: This seating area really proves that tile can be a stunning feature outside of functional areas like a kitchen backsplash. The dark yet reflective surface of this simple subway tile makes a stunning feature wall, and proves once again that dark colors can be beautiful in a small space.

Tile can make a dramatic wall treatment that provides interesting and unexpected texture anywhere.

Tip: Balance out the hard surface with extra textiles, such as a curtain, plush rug or piled-on pillows.

3. Rule: Kitchens demand tile walls.

Why you should break it: While we’re adding tile to bedroom walls, why not consider other materials in the kitchen? With a low backsplash in place to stop the typical food splatters, the remaining walls of this kitchen are free to take on charming wallpaper. This helps keep the kitchen feeling like a true part of the home rather than a strictly functional space.

Tip: Use a sheet of glass to cover wallpaper and you won’t need the addition of another material at all.

4. Rule: Kitchens should be neat and tidy.

Why you should break it: Although the clean-white kitchen remains a popular look, a kitchen can actually be perfectly clean without having everything hidden behind closed doors. Restaurant-style open shelving celebrates a sense of whimsical disarray and reveals the human side of cooking, letting your pots, pans and other supplies become part of the decor. So don’t stress about getting that minimalist look. Instead, try letting your kitchen tell a story by having your everyday items displayed proudly instead of locked away in cabinets.

5. Rule: Bedrooms should be symmetrical and quiet.

Why you should break it: Matchy-matchy furniture sets with paired side tables flanking the headboard isn’t the only way to create a blissful bedroom. Feel free to get asymmetrical. Use a chair or stool on one side (to provide a seat for tying a shoe or reading) and a chest on the other for extra storage, with mismatched lamps to add visual interest and variety. Let your mattress make the bedroom a restful sleeping experience and let the decor be something fun to wake up to.

6. Rule: The chairs should match in a grown-up dining room.

Why you should break it: Some people associate mismatched furniture with their college days, when hand-me-down pieces were mixed with bargain finds with no consideration for style. But mixing and matching seats is a look for grown-ups too.

Mix to add personality, interest or to create a conversation starter. Plus, you get to include old favorites along with new additions to your collection.

7. Rule: Art should be hung at eye level.

Why you should break it: Hanging art at eye level is a safe bet. But art doesn’t have to be safe, or even hung at all. Leaning frames and canvases on the floor or even on furniture creates an “artist’s studio” vibe, so use your instinct when displaying pieces and forget about the suggested heights and measurements.

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10 Easiest Home Upgrades to Increase House Value

10 Easiest Home Upgrades to Increase House Value

By David Glenn

Whether planning to sell the house, have it rented out, or simply for personal satisfaction, a little renovation and upgrade is always necessary to help increase its market value. In order to boost a house’s value in the market, it is first important to learn what prospective buyers or tenants are searching for in a house. For most homeowners, the biggest concern is usually the budget required for upgrade, renovation and home maintenance.

The great news is that there’s no need to spend thousands of dollars for home improvements. Just follow these 10 tips for the best home upgrades to add home value.

1. Knock down a wall and go for open concept. Not only will it create an illusion of a bigger space, but it is a home design trend that is very much in demand today. Just make sure to have the wall assessed for possible electrical wires housed behind it before hitting it with a sledge hammer.

2. Make the kitchen area workable. This means making the kitchen area a functional place where you can actually cook a decent meal. Update faucets, fix leaking pipes, buff the counters and repaint cupboards and cabinets. It is not necessary to replace everything with a new kitchen system. Simply repaint worn out furniture and replace outdated knobs with modern handles to make it look more expensive.

3. Brighten up the bath. Bathrooms are among the most important considerations for many tenants and prospective home buyers so it is pertinent to get this area of the house right. Buff up the tiles and replace the faucets, shower heads and toilet seats. There’s no need to replace all the tiles, just those that are cracked and chipped. The trick is to find the right cleaning agent that can help whiten the tiles to make it look good as new.

4. Add more storage.
If there’s an extra wall or area of the house that does not seem to have any function, add in a laminate closet system or have a carpenter install small built-in cabinets, racks or pantries. Making every extra space of the house functional will help make it look more livable.

5. Turn that extra space into an extra room. A house with a lot of rooms will always look impressive when advertised in the market. If the house has a huge attic, a den, or extra space that can be turned into another room then by all means, fix it up to look like an additional room. Simply add in a built-in closet and a window and it should be good to accommodate.

6. Update the lighting system.
Still using an old chandelier or unflattering fluorescent lamps? Hire an electrician to place some decorative lighting fixtures or dimmers that will give the house a more modern feel and mask any unflattering curves on the walls and ceilings.

7. Buff the floors.
The moment a buyer or tenant steps inside the front door the first thing they will notice are the floors. Tiled or hardwood floors need to be buffed till it sparkles. Carpeted floors need a touch of professional carpet cleaning to make it look, smell and feel brand new. Hiring professional cleaners is a small investment compared to the big impact it will make.

8. Apply a fresh coat of paint on the walls or replace an uncharacteristic door with a rustic barn door. Choose modern color palettes to give the house a fresh new look.

9. Add outdoor dining furniture in the front lawn or backyard. These areas can become extended living and dining areas.

10. Hire an electrical and plumbing service to look at the overall state of the house. It is much better to catch the problems early on than find out much later when the problem has already worsened such as replacing the entire plumbing system or rewiring the entire house.

This post was originally published on RISMedia's blog, Housecall. Check the blog daily for winning real estate tips and tricks for you and your clients.

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8 Ways to Bring Big Style to Small Spaces

8 Ways to Bring Big Style to Small Spaces
(Family Features)—As college students prepare to move into dorm rooms and apartments, they trim their packing lists and often sacrifice style due to space restraints. Although it may seem difficult to bring big style into tight quarters, there are several small things you can do to bring your personality to life on move-in day.

"Dorm rooms can sometimes feel drab and uninspiring, but just because they're temporary doesn't mean they have to look like it," says Tyler Wisler, interior design expert from Tyler Wisler Home and HGTV's "Design Star." "With the right tools and creative design elements, you can transform your home away from home into a space worth staying."

Wisler recommends these simple tips to turn that bland box into something spectacular:

1. Color your world. Incorporate colorful throw pillows and blankets to infuse additional hues into small white spaces.  You can even change them out each season to keep things fresh.

2. Accessorize your walls.  Hang jewelry on a clear jewelry rack, like Command Clear Jewelry Rack, to keep them from tangling, while dressing up plain walls. The shape of the rack also helps add a subtle chevron pattern, and removes cleanly from surfaces with no holes or sticky residue left behind.

3. Warm it up. Add an area rug to ground furniture, bring texture and warmth underfoot, and get rid of the "institutional" feel.  Consider throwing a faux sheepskin over your desk chair for a chic and comfortable accent.

4. Spruce up the space. Buy a plant or two to break up the hard lines of the generic room. Succulents or cacti are great low-maintenance options for busy students.

5. Say "no" to fluorescent lighting. Incorporate alternative lighting such as a simple floor lamp in the corner of the room or string lights to add a subtle twinkle above the bed. These light sources give off a warmer glow and will save you from flipping on the fluorescent boxes that often cast unflattering light.

6. Store the small stuff. Use labeled containers or boxes to store smaller items or trinkets. The less "stuff" you see in a small space, the more spacious it will appear.

7. Clear the floors. Prevent rooms from looking cluttered by keeping things off the floor. Maximize space on walls or the back of the door by adding damage-free jumbo hooks to hold purses, empty backpacks and coats.

8.  Dress up the furniture. Embellish boring furniture by creating interesting designs using colored and patterned washi tapes. Try an intricate pattern such as Greek key or simple stripes to instantly improve desks, shelving and dressers.

Source: www.Command.com.

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Add Home Value with These Indoor Decor Ideas

Add Home Value with These Indoor Decor Ideas
By Kristin Belt

If you’re like a lot of homeowners today, you might be tempted to chalk decorating choices up to personal preference and think they have little to do with home value—but this is a mistake. Whether or not you’re planning to sell your home soon, here’s what you need to know: the right decorating choices not only make your home a more enjoyable place for you to live, but also they increase and improve your property value when it comes time to put it on the market. This is because, believe it or not, there are a lot of ways that updates and decorating can increase how much your home is worth. How exactly does this work? What indoor décor boosts property value? Consider the following:

1. Fresh Paint. “Whether it’s interior or exterior painting, a fresh coat of paint instantly makes any space appear updated and clean, increasing its surface value,” says TLC Decorating Services. Stick to light neutrals that enlarge your living spaces and appeal to a wide range of tastes, and, if you have it in the budget, hire professionals who will make sure the paint job is done right.

2. Upgraded Lighting. There’s a reason real estate agents turn on all of a home’s lights for a showing — generally speaking, the brighter, the better. Well-lit rooms look bigger and more inviting, especially when attractive fixtures light them. Plus, because light fixtures are one of those home features that often will stay with a home when it sells, potential buyers are getting extra value from the recessed lighting, pendant lights and other fixtures you add to your layout and design.

3. Plantation Shutters. Attractive window treatments are always a selling point, especially if they’re custom-made like plantation shutters. Specifically created for your home’s living rooms, bedrooms or basement, plantation shutters add as much functionality as they do value, showing buyers yet another asset of your home.

4. Granite Countertops. It doesn’t matter if you live in a two-bedroom condo or a six-bedroom Georgian-style home, adding granite countertops is a design choice with value impact. “No matter what price the home is, most buyers want granite these days,” says Lee Anne Culpepper at Networx. Plus, because granite or other stone countertops are such an in-demand feature these days, most buyers will be willing to pay more for a home to get them.

5. New Appliances. Right along with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances are a top upgrade in terms of value boost. “The cold feel of steel is a hot ticket item for buyers,” says HGTV. “Transition your appliances as they wear out and go with a similar metallic look in your light switches.” Swap the old, outdated fridge, stove and dishwasher in your kitchen with sleek stainless steel and you bring it into the new century.

6. New Bathroom Tile. Nothing dates a bathroom faster than vintage tile, so if you want to breathe fresh life into a bathroom space, go with new, bright, modern tile instead. Light colors make small bathrooms look bigger — a major value boost come selling time — and modern choices make your bathrooms fit with your home’s more updated overall look.

7. Staged Rooms. Only a small percentage of the population can truly envision living in a home with outdated décor or empty rooms — that’s why a service like staging can be so powerful. According to Bankrate, one survey showed that home staging resulted in an average $1,780 price increase or 586 percent return on investment. If you want to make your home look more valuable and thus to command a higher sale price, consider hiring a stager to make your rooms look their best. When potential buyers see how attractive and spacious rooms can look, they’re one step closer to making an offer.

8. Attractive Framing. Empty walls force a buyer to try and imagine where art could go and how to fill space. When you have attractive, perhaps even custom framing throughout your living spaces, however, you have a perfect finishing touch — both for your own enjoyment in your home and for a desirable look when it’s time to sell.

If you’ve wanted to upgrade your home but are unsure how to justify it, this list is good news. Not only will the right indoor décor make your home more livable for the short term, but also it will add value for long-term resale. To figure out where to start with your remodeling projects, use the above eight ideas and make the most of your updates.

Kristin Belt is the owner of Austin FASTFRAME.

This post was originally published on RISMedia's blog, Housecall. Check the blog daily for winning real estate tips and tricks for you and your clients.

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Understanding Countertops and Their Role in Attracting Prospective Buyers

Understanding Countertops and Their Role in Attracting Prospective Buyers
By Keith Loria

As the heart of the home, the kitchen is typically a major selling point when prospective buyers view homes and decide to move forward with an offer. In addition to updated appliances and open floor plans, countertops are a crucial element that can’t be ignored. With a variety of materials, colors and textures to choose from, choosing the perfect countertop can be a daunting task.

If you’re ready to replace the counters in your kitchen, but not sure where to begin, here’s a rundown of the various options you have to choose from.

Granite.
One of the most popular—though expensive—options for kitchen countertop material, granite is available in numerous colors and shades of green, black, white, red, blue and brown. Granite countertops should be treated with an impregnating sealer to ensure that there are no small cracks that will harbor bacteria.

Plastic Laminate. A durable, hardwearing countertop surface with matte and fine matte finishes, plastic laminate is available in a variety of colors and patterns.

Quartz. Offering much of the same look that stone yields, quartz requires much less maintenance. Quartz comes in numerous vibrant colors and patterns that echo granite and marble.

Soapstone. A natural stone option available in greenish black or gray-green, soapstone is the least expensive natural stone for countertops. Not only is soapstone porous, it needs to be sealed with mineral oil to reduce stains.

Slate. A dense stone that comes in subtle colors such as green, gray, red, purple and black, slate is a softer stone that can scratch easily, however, scratches can be removed by buffing with steel wool. Slate also comes with a soft matte sheen.

Kitchen countertops are also available in synthetic solid surfaces, which are made of acrylic, polyester or a combination of both. They are resistant to stains and scratches and can be renewed and repaired.

If you’re looking to make a splash with your kitchen prior to a sale, redoing your countertops is a great way to grab a potential house hunter’s attention.

Contact our office today for more information about replacing countertops.

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