Two of the easiest ways to give your home a dramatic makeover are with paint and lighting. The best news is that both will increase your home’s value without breaking the bank.
When Lori decided that her 20-year-old, craftsman-style home in Castle Rock, Colorado, needed a refresh, she targeted those two details.
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Whether you appreciate the history behind Cinco de Mayo or just love any excuse to imbibe in nachos, salsa, and margaritas, the fifth of May is here and we’re ready to celebrate! Homemade guacamole will be the hit of the party served in a beautiful porcelain enamel bowl from Barn Light Electric.
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The farmhouse style knows no boundaries. From Maine to Florida and west to California, the ubiquitous farmhouse can be found almost everywhere. In addition to the traditional elements of wide porches and board-and-batten siding, modern farmhouses boast more contemporary design elements such as granite countertops, stainless steel farmhouse sinks, and sleek lighting.
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Building a new home involves making countless decisions on every detail from flooring and cabinets to hardware, paint, and lighting. Builders create an allowance for each of these items as part of the overall budget. If a homeowner goes over the allowance in one area, they must scale back their choices in other areas to stay within budget.
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Having lived in her new home for more than eight years, Dawn was ready to tackle a refresh of her kitchen. Her home is in the lake community of Summerside in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and features a mid-century-modern-inspired kitchen.
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When Peggy and her husband decided to renovate their home on Pickwick Lake in southwest Tennessee, they envisioned a modern farmhouse that would be fun, relaxing, and low maintenance.
“This was an extensive renovation; pretty much a complete gut,” Peggy says. “We went with blues, grays, and white with mostly shiplap and tile and very little sheetrock throughout the house.” Peggy also wanted plenty of warm light with fixtures that could be dimmed to control the brightness as needed.
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