Last week, I went on a quick girls’ trip with a friend to the Vrooman Mansion Bed & Breakfast in Bloomington, Illinois….
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Exteriors
Everyone wants their home to have curb appeal. That little bit of something that makes their home picture perfect. From the curb to the roof, there are a lot of different things you can do to achieve your goals, no mater what your budget.
Exteriors is all about the products, finishing touches and design elements that create balance and harmony to make your home the one everyone loves to look at.
You can add shutters, transform your home with decorative garden gates, and use beautiful old houses as design inspiration.
5 Ways to Add Curb Appeal to Your Home
Sex appeal – you either have it or you don’t, or so the saying goes. But, what about curb appeal?…
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Small Balcony Ideas: DIY Projects for an Outdoor Oasis
Today, I’ve rounded up a whole bunch of DIY projects that are perfect for a small balcony. Small balconies can…
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Easy Upgrade Ideas for Your Balcony Flooring
Balconies can often seem like an architectural afterthought. They are usually pretty utilitarian: a wood or concrete floor, and a…
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Identifying House Styles: Prairie Style Homes
Back in October, we toured Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood. Wright was a true genius,…
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Design Inspiration: 30 Exterior Shutters
I will be the first to admit that my house has very little curb appeal. Built in the late 1970’s,…
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Identifying House Styles: Richardsonian Romanesque Homes
This post on Richardsonian Romanesque homes is the first in a series that will help you identify house styles. While…
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15 Garden Gates to Transform Your Curb Appeal
Looking to take your curb appeal to the next level? Then check out this list of garden gates that will…
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