(ARA) – It’s the time of the year when spending as much time outdoors as possible becomes everyone’s lifestyle priority. But there’s only so much time that you can spend at the beach or on a restaurant patio – enjoying the season at home, in your own outdoor space, is ideal for so many reasons. You can relax, gather your friends and family, linger as long as you like with no restrictions on kids or pets joining the party. There’s a difference between the modern outdoor space and what’s been the standard in the past. Today, a few stray folding chairs on the grass and burgers on a beat-up old grill doesn’t quite cut it anymore. Outdoor spaces are increasingly …More
Style And Function: Key Elements Of Today’s Kitchen
(ARA) – When your family comes home at the end of the day – from school, work, a play date or extracurricular activities – it’s very likely the first thing they do is dump whatever they’re carrying on the kitchen table or counter and grab a glass for a drink. The kitchen is also where you prepare meals, entertain guests, help your children with homework and even stay up late to pay bills. Because the kitchen is the hub of the home, homeowners are always looking for ways to do more in this vital space, all while keeping it stylish. One of today’s most popular trends in new and remodeled kitchens is the use of multiple kitchen faucets, which add …More
ALL-STAR JUDGING PANEL DELIVERS EXPERT EVALUATIONS IN NEW SEASON OF ‘HGTV DESIGN STAR’
Original HGTV Design Star Winner David Bromstad to Mentor Finalists New York, N.Y. [For Immediate Release—June 6, 2011] With the addition of a star-studded panel of guest judges, including designers Thom Filicia, Robert and Cortney Novogratz, Nate Berkus and Kathy Ireland, as well as Food Network’s Paula Deen and Dina Manzo, event planner and former cast member of Real Housewives of New Jersey, HGTV Design Star returns for a sixth season on Monday, July 11, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The series’ celebrated line-up of stars includes HGTV’s own returning judges Genevieve Gorder, Candice Olson and Vern Yip, as well as a guest appearance on the panel by John Gidding. David Bromstad, the first HGTV Design Star champion, will mentor the …More
Go For The Gold: Master Suite Remodeling Tips
(ARA) – If kitchen and bathroom remodels are the gold and silver medalists in the Olympics of home renovation, then a master suite remodel is a very respectable bronze. But while the superstars of the renovation world may reap more in terms of resale value, a master suite remodel can be more rewarding for your soul. After all, we spend a lot of time in the bedroom – and we’re doing more than just sleeping. For many Americans, the master suite has become a refuge, the area of the house where we can relax and put the day’s stresses and cares out of our minds. Anything we do to make that small (or large) suite of rooms more appealing can …More
Your Most Powerful Decorating Tool: The Internet
(ARA) – Redecorating used to be most fun for those who had the time to spend poring through interior design magazines, waiting for samples to arrive in the mail, and driving to specialty stores looking for exactly the right item for their redesign. Today, remodeling ideas and items that would once have taken hours – or even weeks – to obtain are now easily available, thanks to the magic of the Internet. Where once you would have had to locate and drive to a specialty store for items like custom blinds, slipcovers or lighting, you can now browse and purchase a staggering variety of options all from the comfort of your home PC. Do-it-yourselfers will find plenty of inspiration and …More
