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Fans of HGTV’s Fixer Upper, rejoice! Now you too can experience Joanna Gaines’ laidback, family-friendly style in your own space. She recently launched a home collection in collaboration with lifestyle brand Anthropologie. In keeping with the brand’s aesthetic, the overall vibe leans boho. But even this modern-lover found a few favorites (The chunky Camille rug would be a dream underfoot).
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When planning their newly constructed townhouse, these Baltimore homeowners envisioned a stylish kitchen infused with character — not cookie-cutter finishes. They achieved their dreams with the help of designer Bria Hammel. Bria mixed gray cabinetry, satin-brass hardware, and Nuvolato marble to create a glamorous kitchen perfect for entertaining. At 225 square feet, it makes use of every inch with separate zones for cooking and mingling and storage up to the ceiling.
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You may have heard of the phenomenal Bethann Hardison. As one of the first African-American supermodels, her life has been one filled with fashion, travel, and celebrity. This amazing past is displayed prominently throughout her home. Religious figures from Mexico share space with a print gifted by Andy Warhol himself. Benches from Thailand sit beneath artwork by David Bowie and Keith Haring. If these walls could talk, they’d tell a story of fashion icon and advocate living her best life.
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Let’s face it. Philadelphia can be drab at times. Gray skies. Gray buildings. You want a gritty backdrop for a psychological thriller? Set it in Philly. So if you’re longing for a change of pace, a colorful home may be just the remedy.
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Owners of small homes, rejoice! This renovation proves that with some imagination and design skills (professional is best), you can maximize every square inch. Here, designer Marcie Reid transformed an underutilized corner of her living room into the perfect powder room. She packed both form and function into this tiny footprint, and thanks to clever design choices, you’d never know this bath wasn’t supposed to be there. These before and after pics will undoubtedly inspire you to rethink your space!
[Read more…] about Before and After: A Tiny Space Becomes the Perfect Power Room
As someone who collects African-inspired art and textiles, I find this latest home tour particularly inspiring. Designer Sophie Ashby successfully blends modern and traditional with accents of Afro-themed prints, sculpture, and art. The balance is just right. Take the living room for example. An oversized print by Nigerian photographer Lakin Ogunbanwo hangs prominently atop a modern bookcase. Its well-edited shelves styled with accessories of all styles. I’ll undoubtedly incorporate some of Sophie’s tricks in my own home.
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“Clean and comfortable” is how I would describe this renovated, 1920s home. Though minimally accessorized, the design is far from austere. Well-chosen pieces — woven light pendants, assorted baskets, carved bowls — ooze warmth and give the home a global vibe. The design also incorporates natural tones to complement a dominant palette of white and gray. Overall, the home is a lesson in creating a comfortably modern interior within a century-old shell.
With its power to transform, paint can work wonders in attracting buyers and increasing the bottom line. In fact, Zillow analyzed over 135,000 photos to discover which paint projects yield the best return. Here are four to try.
[Read more…] about Increase Your Home’s Sale Price With These Paint Ideas
