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Oh yes, this furnishing may be one of the most important things to have in a home. It is not a nice-to-have , but a must-have . My family and I lived in our previous home without utilising a single curtain or blinds. We just used temporary window coverings—a whiteboard and a banner—for seven years! This was not appropriate living conditions, which I’ve come to realise recently. In my new abode, we explored using curtains, blinds and motorised units for the different areas of our home. To ease our hassle of sourcing multiple vendors, we engaged mc.2 as our one-stop vendor to provide all the above. We went with them as their showflat at Vertex is one of the most impressive in terms of variety and customer service. But of course, there are areas to be improved on which I’ll cover later in this article. Match curtains and blinds with furniture I don’t mean colour-matching, which is relatively easy to do either by yourself or with the help of an interior designer. Space-matching is mo

Small changes, from a banquette and grout to salvaged shelves, make all the difference Before: Unify a mismatched and inefficient kitchen Sarah, a managing director at an international nonprofit, WaterAid, and her husband, Eddy, a medical consultant, thought their co-op in Washington Heights, New York, was ideal for raising their two daughters. They loved the location (near Fort Tryon Park) and the design aesthetic of their 1939 Art Deco building. The problem? An outdated kitchen that had been (seemingly) randomly renovated over the years, with one section updated at a time. It resulted in what Sarah called a “hodgepodge” layout and design.    “Overall, it was dark and dated,” said Sarah. “The cabinets seemed to be original, but we don’t know that for a fact, but they sure looked like it.” The couple also desperately needed more counter space. “There was more space for dining than food prep,” commented Sarah. After: A united dining area and cook space Sarah and Eddy posted t

“Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them.” Franklin D. Roosevelt I ‘ve been saving images of flags in beautiful settings for awhile now, they are so inspiring to me! I thought you might enjoy seeing them as much as I do. Hope you have a wonderful weekend celebrating the freedom we have and in remembrance and gratitude for those who gave their lives for it. You can find my Memorial Day sale finds here . You can find my Memorial Day sale finds here . Source link source https://civilco.construction/flags-in-decor-memorial-day-weekend/

In Houston, home additions are a great way to increase the square footage of a house Your home in Houston might start to feel a little tight. Maybe you have extended family members move in. Children require extra bedrooms or bathrooms. Or you may have renters come in to fund the cost of the mortgage. Whatever the need, your house just needs more room. A common solution is to build an addition, which gives you that space. It also provides maximum, long-lasting value to your home. Here, Sweeten provides some guidance on points to consider when planning Houston home additions. Sweeten matches home renovation projects with vetted general contractors, offering advice, support, and up to $50,000 in renovation financial protection—for free. Planning a home addition with contractors and architects Unlike smaller remodeling projects, building an addition is a complex, multi-layered project. It requires a team of qualified professionals who can help you. A home addition is the total of

Want to know how to remodel your closet at home? Use this step-by-step guide to edit it down and finally get organized It wasn’t that long ago when closets were merely places we kept the stuff we weren’t using at the moment.  And all those items—clothing, shoes, or jewelry—usually turned into a jumbled mess. A mess that had to be kept behind closed doors.  Not anymore. Closets have evolved from storage areas to showplaces. Having order for day-to-day activities, while having attractive, practical space is key for a well-run home. Feeling inspired by Marie Kondo or The Home Edit? Sweeten is offering some basic tips on how to remodel your closet, with details on paring down, building back up, and getting organized.  Sweeten matches home renovation projects with vetted general contractors, offering advice, support, and up to $50,000 in renovation financial protection—for free. How to remodel your closet: Construction options There are a few ways you can go about getting your perf

H i friends! I wanted to let you know about some Memorial Day weekend sales happening now, as well as collages of some of my favorite finds on sale! Enjoy! Ps…I’ll be back this weekend with a special holiday post! World Market has up to 25% off select outdoor items this weekend (+Members save an extra 15% off on curbside pickup orders). I just got two of these white adirondack rocking chairs for my side patio from there this week. We have the regular adirondack chairs too and love them. I also have these navy blue striped adirondack chair cushions I’ll put on these sometimes for extra cozy seating! McGee and Co 20% Off with Code Sources for above: Pillow // Wooden Handled Tray // Seagrass Wrapped Carafe // Wooden Spoons // Blue Sea Glass Beads // Dotted Terracotta Planter // First Aid Box // Patterned Plate // Tea Towels Set of 3 // Distressed Wooden Pedestal with Handle // Mango Wood Square Pedestal // Mango Wood Rectangular Pedestal // Knot Door Stop

Soft hues and arching pass-throughs inject light in an Art Deco renovation “After” photos by Miao Jiaxin for Sweeten Architect: Can Vu Bui and Lane Rick, principal architects at the Office of Things , and in collaboration with architect Matthew Storrie, led this renovation in a 1920s rowhouse and found a general contractor by posting the project on Sweeten. Where: Glendale neighborhood in Queens, New York Primary renovation: A front-to-back, Art Deco renovation to reenvision the home’s 600-square-foot ground-floor, bringing in space and light and solving storage problems throughout. Sweeten general contractor Sweeten’s role: Sweeten matches home renovation projects with vetted general contractors, offering advice, support, and up to $50,000 in renovation financial protection—for free. Written in partnership with architect Can Vu Bui Opening up a claustrophobic layout “Be patient and be bold,” Can Vu Bui, a Brooklyn principal at Office of Things, a collaborative arch