Category Archives: Entertaining

Create a Coffee Bar in Your Home

Enjoying a lovely, hot cup of joe is definitely one of the sweeter things in life. Coffee helps most people start their day and wind down for a break in the afternoon. It’s always nice to walk into a coffee shop with aromas swirling and beautiful displays to admire, but it can get expensive to […]

Creating a Welcoming Entryway

The holidays are a wonderful time for entertaining, and it’s inevitable that most of us will have guests over to our homes. If you do plan on visitors, why not welcome your guests into your home with a cozy entryway? It’s time to ditch the clutter and bring out some beautiful decorations. Here are some […]

Ideas for How to Use a Flexible Space Room

If you are looking to buy a new home, you may have noticed layouts with a flex space, also known as a bonus room. They are often on the main floor of two-story houses, and they are a versatile addition to any home. This extra room in your house can be used in many different […]

How to Make Space for a Christmas Tree in Your Home

It’s that time of year again! Time to bring up your Christmas tree from the basement storage closet, or go out and get a fresh one to bring into your home. Did you buy a new couch this year? A new TV? You may need to do some rearranging before bringing in your tree. Here […]

Make Your Home Warm and Inviting for the Holidays

This time of year, many of us are hosting loved ones. Like it or not, we all have certain homes we love to visit – and others that we don’t. While decking the halls with boughs of holly may make the place look festive, it’s not the only thing you need to do to make […]

How to Create a Perfect Guest Room

When you open your home to guests, it’s important to be sure they feel comfortable in their guest room. In most cases, your guest room is a room that you don’t use yourself very often – why would you? So how do you know your guest room is really a comfortable place to stay? These […]

How to Pick a Rug Pattern and Style

With the popularity of hardwood floors in home design these days, the demand for area rugs has also been increasing. People love the look of hardwood, especially in open concept floorplans, but it is often difficult to determine where one room ends and another begins. Adding rugs to your rooms can add interest and help […]

Living Room vs. Family Room: What’s the Difference

If you have ever looked for a house to buy or rent, or searched through house floor plans, you have probably noticed that some layouts have both a living room and a family room. While both are considered living spaces, it can be confusing to determine the difference between these two and how they should […]

3 Types of Guest Room Beds

More and more people are living in a different city from their family and friends, and not everyone can afford to have a spare bedroom set up for when guests come to visit. It can also feel like a waste of space to have a dedicated guest room set up when it is only used […]

Choosing the Best Paint Color for Your Living Room

Your home is your castle, and it should be ready and able to meet your every need – from large family gatherings to quiet nights in. Your living room is challenged to serve as the background for many of these functions. As a result, choosing the correct paint hue for your living room walls can […]