Dee Greene Hill

Philadelphia Area REALTOR®

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Best of Smart Home at CES 2019

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Photo via Las Vegas Review-Journal

When it comes to experiencing and discovering the latest in consumer technology, CES is an event like no other. The world’s best and biggest companies come together in one place to show off their newest innovations. CES boasts 4,500 exhibiting companies, 2.9 million net square feet of space and over 188,000 attendees. Here’s the best of smart home that we saw.

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Enjoy this article courtesy of Blue Matter, a blog by Coldwell Banker. Dee Greene Hill is a licensed agent with Coldwell Banker Preferred.

Celebrity Style: At Home with Shonda Rhimes

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At Home with Shonda Rhimes

We’re heading from Philadelphia to LA with a tour of TV producer Shonda Rhimes’ villa-inspired home. After falling in love with the home’s history, she enlisted designer Michael S. Smith to restore it to its past glory while adding warmth, function, and loads of natural light. Shonda became a fan of Smith after spying his work in the Obama White House. As she writes for Architectural Digest, “That ability to connect with whatever creates sparks in a person is part of what makes Michael such a gifted designer.”

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Give This Holiday and Make Your Home Clutter-Free

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‘Tis the season of gratitude, giving and of course: decorating, parties, feasts, shopping and more. But before you go down your merry, merry to do list, think about the needs of your community and all the stuff and clutter you don’t need around your home. Perhaps, you have clothing, furniture, kitchen items, or even food you have been meaning to clear out? The jolly news is charitable organizations make it even easier for you to donate your household items to assist those in need this time of year. You can make a difference, so everyone can have a joyful holiday. And, you get to rediscover the holiday joy you experienced as a child.

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Enjoy this article courtesy of Blue Matter, a blog by Coldwell Banker. Dee Greene Hill is a licensed agent with Coldwell Banker Preferred.

Check Out This Gorgeous Green Kitchen by Emily Henderson

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Kitchen inspiration by interior designer Emily Henderson

In her recent renovation, designer Emily Henderson shows us the simple cure for a cookie-cutter kitchen – paint! Painted cabinets can completely transform old spaces or add personality to new ones. Here, Emily chose a muted green (Sherwin-Williams Pewter Green to be exact) for this Portland home. Its contrast – opposite white marble countertops and a subway tile backsplash – creates a modern feel to an otherwise traditional kitchen.

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Choosing the Right Smart Home Products

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Understanding and Choosing Smart Home Products that Are Right for Your Lifestyle

Many people are drawn into the world of smart home technology by cool features like smart lights and smart assistants, because they help make life more convenient. But it can also be somewhat intimidating for people to get started when they’re faced with a bevvy of technical terms and limitless options. Getting past the jargon and understanding how smart home devices can work together can all add up to a much more convenient lifestyle.

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Enjoy this article courtesy of Blue Matter, a blog by Coldwell Banker. Dee Greene Hill is a licensed agent with Coldwell Banker Preferred.

Model Home Style to Inspire Your Decor

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Watermark Show Home, Interior Design by Alykhan Velji Designs

Though model homes are essentially home staging on overdrive, they can provide a treasure trove of design inspiration – especially when done this well. The Watermark model home found waaaaay up north in Calgary, is a lesson in balanced eclecticism. Dubbed “Prairie Modern,” its design style mixes traditional, rustic, and contemporary elements. The home also features custom millwork throughout (see the kitchen and bedroom for example). From brass accents to muted textiles, there’s a bit of inspiration for every decor.

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A New Twist on Halloween Decorating

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Switch up your Halloween scenery this year. Rather than buy new decorations for every holiday, get creative with Christmas lights. Dig out your tree lights — or shop for new, updated options — and turn them into spooky Halloween decor. The best part? Reusing lights for two different holidays frees up more storage space for you. You won’t need to double up on Halloween and Christmas decor, so you can store twice as much and save money in the process.

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A Delaware County Barn Becomes A Modern Dream Home

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Delaware Country Barn Conversion
Aside from my love of interior design, I also have a penchant for art and amazing architecture. The latter is just one of the reasons I so love this barn conversion by architect Pietro Cicognani. From the dramatic ceilings to the industrial staircase housed in the barn’s old silo, the home seamlessly melds rustic with modern.

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