Looking to tackle a large home renovation project? We’ve got you covered with these articles, tips, and ideas all about home renovations.
From tackling that kitchen makeover to clever ways to feature exposed brick in your home to unique bathroom sink ideas to heavenly converted churches, this series of articles looks at the beauty that can come from a home renovation project.
Home renovations are rarely easy, often expensive, but – when done properly – can make a significant difference to your home.
Take some time and browse our collection of home renovation tips, ideas, & inspiration and contact us if you have a particular subject that you would like to see featured.
If you’re looking for some exterior renovation tips to help spruce up the curb appeal of your home & create a great first impression for visitors, guests (and yourself), you’ve come to the right place! We’ll cover some tips on how to execute a flawless home renovation to help spruce up your exterior as well …
Whether you are planning on selling or not, these are the most common issues that house inspectors find when doing an inspection of a home. By addressing these issues now, you won’t have to worry about them should you decide to sell in the future. Many problems within your home can be hard to identify …
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Exposed brick and stone walls have been an architectural feature of homes for generations. They have, over time, come into and gone out of favor… which often leads to these brick walls being covered for a period, then uncovered to expose the natural brick or stone, and then covered again, uncovered again… and so on. …
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A word of warning to those considering an Ecobee thermostat or other smart thermostat purchase. They will probably become obsolete before you would expect. I must admit, I enjoy my Smart Home technology. I’m certainly not as wired as some folks are, but I appreciate the convenience of telling my little Google Home device to …
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Perhaps you’ve just begun embracing independent living as a first-time property owner, or maybe you’re looking to breathe new life into your old home with a total house revamp. Whichever category you fall under, refurbishing is not as simple as slapping white paint over chipped walls or strategically moving your furniture around. Because of this, …
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The majestic architectural features of old churches create unique focal points in these heavenly converted church houses. With some of these old church conversions, a majority of the original features remain intact while others create entirely new and unique spaces inside these old – and sometimes abandoned – buildings. Luxurious Converted Church House in The …
The right bathroom sink can make or break your bathroom decor. Art & Home has partnered with Fontana, Wayfair, and other fine retailers to curate this exceptional collection of unique and beautiful vessel bathroom sinks. When I was doing my own bathroom renovation, one of the most challenging parts was picking out the bathroom sink. …
The color blue is often associated with calmness, which is one of the reasons it works so well to create beautiful blue kitchens. Here, we present a collection of Beautiful Blue Kitchens to inspire some ideas on how to incorporate the calming energy of the color blue into your kitchen decor. The color blue, depending on …
Stark contrast is the hallmark of the design in Black & White bathrooms. This particular color combination can be classic or modern, depending on how the shades are applied. In this collection, we showcase some stunning Black & White bathrooms that are sure to inspire the interior designer inside all of us. For more details …
Tackling a remodeling project, or several remodeling projects can be intimidating, to say the least. To help, we’ve pulled together the Top 12 Remodeling tips to help guide you on your way to a successful remodeling project so that you can realize the house of your dreams. Be consistent Study your hardware. If you …
The rugged look of industrial kitchens continues to gain in popularity and appeal. The combination of materials and colors, often incorporating metal in the accents and lighting, creates a purposeful sense of durability, which is perfect for a kitchen. We’ve collected some wonderfully executed industrial kitchens to help inspire your own decor dreams. Black & …
There is something about the image of grand staircases that really inspires a sense of awe and wonder. Perhaps it stems from the extraordinary visuals from classic movies such as Gone with the Wind that coined the phrase “The Scarlett O’Hara Staircase”… The classic Scarlett O’Hara staircase can still be seen as a feature in …
The kitchen is often considered the heart of a home. A well-thought-out kitchen decor aesthetic improves the quality of life in a home and makes the experience of ownership that much more satisfying. As an added bonus, a well-thought-out design can also increase the home’s value and may help the home sell more quickly should …
DIY Home Improvements (otherwise known as Do It Yourself) projects can be great fun and a real money-saver. But choosing wisely and planning carefully are the keys to avoiding several possible DIY disasters. To preface this article, I’m not talking about DIY home decor accents including anything you can make with a glue gun. With this article, …
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