Seven Backyard Improvement Ideas To Add More Value To A Home

Friday, June 11th 2010
Seven Backyard Improvement Ideas To Add More Value To A Home

If you are like most homeowners, there is never a shortage of options when it comes to projects around the house. But studies have shown that some of the highest return on household improvements can come from those on the outside, not the inside. A primary reason is that outside investments can produce “curb appeal,” which is especially important if you are planning to sell your home. Those same improvements can enhance the enjoyment factor if... 

The New New England Furniture Collection by Timothy Liles

Tuesday, June 8th 2010
The New New England Furniture Collection by Timothy Liles

Three-piece furniture collection is design by American designer Timothy Liles. he has introduced beautiful furniture and home improvement called “New New England.” The modern trio is influenced by traditional American craft aimed at connecting consumers with the source of their products, bringing maker and user closer together. The Furniture including The Crested Comb-Back Chair, The Sweetser Lamp, and The Braid Dead Rug is so sophisticated and... 

A Modern Classic Family Home

Sunday, January 17th 2010
A Modern Classic Family Home

Having a “classic” appearance this family home will have wide appeal from families needing four plus bedrooms or retirees requiring low maintenance surrounds. The formal structured front garden enhances the home’s street appeal and located in a quiet court you could not find a better Leopold location in this price range. The carpeted formal lounge is a great place to relax or watch television whilst the terracotta tiled dining and... 

Edgar Pirotta luxury, European Style Apartment

Thursday, January 14th 2010
Edgar Pirotta luxury, European Style Apartment

Positioned on one of Toorak’s most coveted boulevards among some of Melbourne’s finest homes, this Edgar Pirotta luxury, European style apartment offers a lifestyle of classic elegance and contemporary sophistication. Being on a corner allotment, this north facing apartment cannot be built out, therefore ensuring the abundance of natural light throughout. Featuring generous free-flowing proportions, the home comprises entrance foyer,... 

Morgans Hotel Group Announces the Opening of Ames

Sunday, November 22nd 2009
Morgans Hotel Group Announces the Opening of Ames

Morgans Hotel Group Co. opens Ames in Boston, the latest addition to the company’s collection of Originals. Benjamin Franklin meets a supermodel with Morgans Hotel Group’s newest property, Ames in Boston. Morgans Hotel Group, known for introducing the boutique hotel with the opening of Morgans in 1984, is making its next bold move by bringing its provocative style to this rich and historic city. Ames represents a singular and authentic addition... 

Color Trends 2010

Sunday, October 4th 2009
Color Trends 2010

Color trends for 2010 take inspiration from a variety of social and economic influences. In addition, living space personalization continues to act as a driver for color change, with accent walls or niche areas appropriate for small doses of high impact, bold color, while using more subtle hues on broad wall areas. Debbie Zimmer, paint and color expert with the Paint Quality Institute(sm), states, “More and more homeowners are taking on the task... 

Pantone Fashion Color Report for Spring 2010

Sunday, September 13th 2009
Pantone Fashion Color Report for Spring 2010

Pantone LLC, an X-Rite company, and the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today announced the PANTONE® Fashion Color Report Spring 2010. The report features the top 10 colors for women’s fashion for spring 2010, along with designer sketches, quotes and headshots, and is available free-of-charge from the Pantone Web site at www.pantone.com/spring2010. The release of the PANTONE Fashion... 

Colonial Baluster Rounds Out CertainTeed Panorama Railing Design Options

Wednesday, March 25th 2009
Colonial Baluster Rounds Out CertainTeed Panorama Railing Design Options

CertainTeed welcomes a new colonial baluster to its Panorama™ line of composite railing, rounding out a broad array of design options that create a unique look for one- and two-family homes. Drawing inspiration from classic American colonial architecture, the shape of the balusters resembles a wood-turned spindle with a symmetrical, ornate appearance. Available in Colonial White and Desert Tan, the colonial balusters are molded in polyvinyl chloride... 

HGTVs FrontDoor.com Offers the Top 10 Tips for Selling Your Home During the Holidays

Thursday, November 20th 2008

The holiday season from November through January is often considered the worst time to put a home on the market. While the thought of selling your home during the winter months may dampen your holiday spirit, the season does have its advantages: holiday buyers tend to be more serious, and competition is less fierce with fewer homes being actively marketed. First, decide if you really need to sell. Once you’ve committed to the challenge, don... 

Classic English Interiors

Sunday, November 16th 2008

Classic English Interiors is a sumptuous showcase for a distinctive style that is now as popular in Manhattan as in the country houses of England. Written by The Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill, the book is divided into two parts. The first half reveals the private and the pubic side of Blenheim Palace, her ancestral home, explores the the