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How to Improve Your Home’s Basement

These tips on how to improve your home’s basement can show you how to transform your basement from storage space to living space in no time. Everyone has their favorite room in the house, a room that really speaks to them. This room is usually different for everyone, but in general, people tend not to choose their […]

Taming the Mess: 5 Tips for Organizing Your Bedroom

Your bedroom should act as a place of peace and calm, but that can’t happen if it’s a mess. Follow these important tips for organizing your bedroom. Your bedroom should be a haven for you, an escape from the tension and stressors of the outside world. With the coronavirus pandemic, however, we’ve all been spending […]

Basement Renovation Isn’t A Big Deal, But Here’s Why You Believe Otherwise

Despite their potential, the majority of us use our basements for tasks like laundry, junk storage, or other such unnecessary pursuits. That’s an issue you’re going to want to address if your family is at risk of outgrowing your home. Yet, even in the face of moving as an alternative, many of us simply don’t […]

6 Factors of Great Office Design

Imagine this room: old, yellowing carpet on the floors. Grey, peeling wall paint. Sparse furniture and even sparser decorations. Clutter lying around everywhere, cheap vases with plastic flowers staring at you from every flat surface, and desks that are all crammed right next to each other. Do you feel pleasant in this room? Neither do […]

Best Storage Ideas That Will Organize Your Entire House

Keeping a house organized can be a big job. While decluttering and reducing the items you own can help, there’s only so much you can cut back on. The best way to keep your whole house organized is to use smart storage solutions. Here are some of the best storage ideas that will change how […]

Explore Regensburg, Germany with The Design Tourist

In this episode of The Design Tourist, host Karen LeBlanc travels to Regensburg, Germany, a UNESCO World Heritage to explore the link between the city’s culture and creativity through its architecture, art and handicrafts. We’ll shop the city’s many artisan stores and regional handicrafts at its famous Christmas Markets and learn about Regensburg’s Bavarian history […]

Creating A Space In Your Home That Screams You!

If you are looking to be more artistic with your space, to the point that it screams ‘you,’ then you have come to the right place. Some people forget that their home is a place that you can style however you want, and when people come in, they are expecting to see a reflection of […]

How To Turn Your Home Into Energy Efficient Sanctuary

Concept of eco friendly home and energy efficient lightbulb

We belong to the indoor generation – is the conclusion of a recent American survey which found that 1 in 4 Americans is happy to spend the whole day at home. Why not? After all, your home is your refuge from the hustle and bustle of the outside world, a place where you can relax […]

5 Design Ideas for a Functional Laundry Room

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Although laundry rooms aren’t usually people’s favorite spaces, they’re one of the most important. Plus, it’s not like anyone wants to scrub out dirt and grass stains for hours on end. But when your area looks and feels put-together and practical, you may discover a new love for this chore. By transforming your space, you […]

Creating A Perfectly Creative Space

We all like to think of ourselves as creatives at times, and yet, we all have a different sense of creativity! We all paint and draw differently, and we all approach DIY differently, and we definitely have different styles and tones of writing. It’s what makes us all fit together and bounce off of each […]

Helpful Tips For People Tackling Long-distance Road Trips Alone

There’s nothing that’s so anxiety-inducing such as driving alone for long, with no one by your side to keep you company. And again, that’s a reality for many people, and therefore, it’s necessary to discuss this so more people will know they should keep themselves safe during the ride. Sometimes, that’s all easier said than […]

These Home Decorating Tips will Help you to Get that Luxurious Look

If you are on a tight budget then you’ll be glad to know that it’s still possible for you to create a home that looks like it’s out of a luxurious magazine. If you aren’t sure where to start or if you want to try and add some extra flair then you can find out […]

Making The Right Impression At Any Meeting

Whatever the reason for a specific meeting being called might be, you need to make sure that you are giving it your all if you hope for it to work out for you. You might be trying to get a new client list on board, or you could be interviewing for a role. Whatever it […]

5 Outdoor Tech Gadgets to Create Your Backyard Oasis

Living in a digital era brought many innovations in the ways our households function on a day-to-day basis. However, no one said connected technology should be limited to your home’s interior, and our outdoor spaces could surely benefit from the addition of some smart technology add-ons. Here are a couple of ways you can infuse […]

3 Main Benefits of Feng Shui in the Home

Feng Shui can make a big difference in the flow of energy in your space. Take a look at three of the main benefits of Feng Shui in the home! Chances are pretty high that you’ve been spending a lot more time at home lately. You’re working at home, exercising at home, cooking and eating […]

Helpful Tips for Planning a Memorable Fall Wedding

These helpful tips for planning a memorable fall wedding will ensure your extravagant evening will be talked about for years and years to come. Due to recent world events, it’s understandable to put wedding plans on hold for the moment. However, the time to take part in wonderfully extravagant weddings with friends and family will […]

6 Ways to Make Your Home a Haven of Relaxation

Your home should be a place of ease, a place to get away from tension. Follow these different ways to make your home a haven of relaxation—you won’t regret it! The whole world is tense right now, and it’s easy to let that tension eat its way into the home. But when this happens, it […]

Top Scenic Drives in South Carolina

The Carolinas contain a lot of beauty, so if you’re looking for a good way to take it all in, check out the top scenic drives in South Carolina! Dying to get away? Sometimes the easiest way to tame your travel urges until your next big trip is by hopping in the car. Whether you […]