Archives for May 2018

11 Enduring Kitchen Ideas From the Industry’s Biggest Event

May 31, 2018 By EmmanuelFonte Leave a Comment

We visited the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show and found that many familiar kitchen features appear to be here to stay

If you’re looking for some insight into the coming kitchen trends for 2018 and beyond, or if you’re just looking for some fresh ideas to give your kitchen style an update, the recent Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in Orlando, Florida, might offer some clues. My design team and I spotted plenty of great ideas there, and the following is a collection of some of our favorites. (If you’re looking for bathroom inspiration, check out some favorite bathroom ideas we also spotted at KBIS.)

11 Enduring Kitchen Ideas From the Industry’s Biggest Event

Filed Under: Appliances, Blog, Decor, Home Remodel

Smartphone Addiction in America

May 28, 2018 By EmmanuelFonte Leave a Comment

Americans are addicted to their cellphones, but that’s not exactly fresh news. There is something unnerving about our obsession, though.

The stats from this infographic shows exactly how far our cellphone overuse goes. The average American uses their phone around 3 hours a day, and we’re checking our cell phones roughly 110 times per day!

Filed Under: Blog, Technology

Learn Hao To Play the Piano in 10 Minutes

May 25, 2018 By EmmanuelFonte Leave a Comment

At age of 40, Jeff, the oil company executive, tried to learn to play a small song on the Casio keyboard that he bought for his children. He quickly went on to play many original works of Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin, Elton John, Billy Joe, John Lennon, and Jay Chou … all because he built a notation system that anyone can read immediately. The patented Hao Staff (named after him and referenced against the traditional Grand Staff music notation) is now already used by thousands of people.

Filed Under: Art, Music, Technology

3 Tips For Making Your Dream Of Owning A Home A Reality

May 22, 2018 By EmmanuelFonte Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Blog, Real Estate, real estate financing

24 Ways to Add Value to Your Property

May 19, 2018 By EmmanuelFonte Leave a Comment

Your home is probably one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make, so adding features or maintaining what you already own is very important.

Adding value to your property doesn’t need to be a complicated or costly venture. If you want to work your way up the property ladder to purchase your dream home, it’s useful to know about ways you can increase your own property’s value to get the most out of a sale. Even the smallest changes around the house that might have skipped your mind can add heaps to your property value.

It’s especially useful to check with your local building control office if you require building regulations or planning permission on jobs you’re thinking of doing to your home. If the changes you intend on making are on a larger scale – make sure you get your neighbors on board with your ideas so you’re not met with nasty surprises when you submit your planning application form.

Remember that every home has its ceiling price – and we’re here to make sure your costs don’t outweigh your potential profit. Read our exciting infographic on 24 different ways you can increase your property value:

Filed Under: Blog, Home Remodel

Real Estate Statistics for April 2018 Infographic

May 16, 2018 By EmmanuelFonte Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Blog, Real Estate Updates

Do you really sound better singing in the shower?

May 13, 2018 By EmmanuelFonte Leave a Comment

Singing in the shower seems to sound better, but what is actually happening to the sound waves in that soapy, tiled room?

Filed Under: Blog, Music, Random Thoughts

These Are The Luxury Items Americans Can’t Live Without

May 10, 2018 By EmmanuelFonte Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Appliances, Blog, Decor, Economy, Furniture, New Media, Technology

8 Ways to Bring Modern Design to Any Outdoor Space

May 7, 2018 By EmmanuelFonte Leave a Comment

Break out of the box with these creative ideas for contemporary plantings and hardscapes

You don’t need a modern home to embrace modern and contemporary design ideas in your garden. In fact, many principles of modern garden design — clean lines, structural plant forms and restrained color palettes — and the peaceful atmosphere they create, can work especially well in more traditional-style landscapes, which emphasize structure and uniformity.

If you’re looking to revamp your garden this spring, take a look at these eight ideas from contemporary gardens for some out-of-the-box inspiration.

8 Ways to Bring Modern Design to Any Outdoor Space

Filed Under: Blog, Decor, Furniture, Home Remodel