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The Secret Ingredient to Make Any Room Feel More Inviting

September 28th, 2022

You know the feeling of walking into a room and immediately feeling drawn to a certain area — whether it’s a cozy seating nook or an interesting collection on the mantel? If you can’t quite put your finger on what it is about the space or group of objects that seems alluring, there’s a good chance that it’s texture. More subtle than color, form or pattern, texture is perceived both by sight a ...

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10 Dos and Don’ts of Designing a Kitchen Island

September 21st, 2022

When it comes to creating a new kitchen, an island is a must-have for many homeowners, but how can you ensure yours is both beautiful and functional? Here, four kitchen design experts suggest 10 things to bear in mind to help you get this key element right. Do Choose a Tough, Easy-Care Countertop Material Kitchens are places of heavy traffic flow and productivity, so a good, durable natural ...

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How to Renovate a Small Backyard

September 19th, 2022

A small backyard can hold more than a patio, a few plants and some grass. With the right design and some clever moves to visually expand your space, you can add more features than you might imagine. In many ways, renovating a small yard is no different than tackling a larger space — you’ll still collect inspiration photos, establish a budget and hire a professional, among many other things. ...

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Key Measurements for the Perfect Garage

September 6th, 2022

Throughout the past century, garage dimensions have remained about 9 to 10 feet wide and 18 to 20 feet long per car, with a single garage door width of 8 feet. The difference in garage dimensions now is that we tend to want more space for storing our stuff along with the car. It seems that car designers are always enlarging, shrinking and then enlarging their models again to adjust for the l ...

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How to Plan the Perfect U-Shaped Kitchen

September 2nd, 2022

A U-shaped kitchen, sometimes called a C-shaped kitchen, has workspace on three adjoining walls of cabinetry, with an open end for access. In a small U-shaped kitchen, the opposing cabinet runs effectively become a galley layout, but with one end closed off. This galley format works for larger kitchens too, although if the opposing runs are too far apart, this can reduce the kitchen’s efficie ...

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Pros Share 6 Must-Have Kitchen Design Features

August 31st, 2022

Countless decisions go into designing a beautiful and functional kitchen — so many that it’s hard to know what to focus on. We asked several design and remodeling professionals what they consider the must-have features in a kitchen, and the following elements came up again and again. Give these areas adequate attention when planning a kitchen and you’re almost guaranteed to end up with a spac ...

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Could a Mission Statement Help Your House?

August 24th, 2022

You’ve undoubtedly heard of the benefits of creating mission statements for businesses, or even for yourself — but what about writing a mission statement for your home? Part style, part personal values, this short and sweet statement could help you make stronger decisions about decorating and more. We will walk through eight self-exploratory steps, building up to writing a home mission statem ...

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How to Organize Your Closet on Nearly Any Budget

August 22nd, 2022

Closets (including dressers) are hardworking spaces in most homes. Since they’re usually out of public view, they often become multipurpose storage spaces for a host of items. Sometimes that’s what’s necessary and sometimes it’s just that the closet has morphed into the default spot for this or that. If your closet spaces are in need of an overhaul or general organization, read on to find out ...

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Tech Features That Can Improve Your Bathroom

August 19th, 2022

Whether it’s a bathroom you can control from your phone or a responsive shower head, motion-sensor faucet, defogging mirror, automatic lighting, audiovisual technology or smart toilet, there’s a whole range of tech-assisted improvements you can make to your bathroom. These additions can increase safety and improve hygiene, and you can also use the technology to save water and energy, identify ...

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How to Carve Out a Corner Just for You

August 17th, 2022

Having a room of one’s own is an appealing idea — a space just for you, where you can read, journal, craft, do yoga or simply relax, away from the bustle of a busy house. But even if you don’t have an entire room to spare, carving out a special corner designed for you and you alone is something doable. Rev up your inspiration with these 10 creative corners, from reading nooks to hammock hango ...

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Beebe Cline, White Rock Realtor

Hugh & McKinnon Realty

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