Inspiration for a timeless home design remodel in Dallas

Photo of a modern landscaping in Los Angeles.

Gorgeous handcrafted Faux Floral Wall Decor. Photo by SilkInBloom

Summer/Fall 2025: after the first growing season, hot coloured zinnia in the Fiesta Garden - such incredible color saturation! Ornamental flowers (non-poisonous types) mingle with Edible Flowers grown in organic soil, for the best use of space in a tight area. Zinnias are considered by some to be edible (although they may taste a bit bitter); more importantly, they are considered to be non-toxic by the Ontario Poison Control Centre. Please be careful about the plantings in and around your Edible Garden, especially if you have young children. If you're not sure, it's better to be safe than sorry, and ask a professional landscape designer or horticulturalist for advice in advance of purchasing a plant. Even better, check your local Poison Control Centre (PCC) website to be certain about the safety of plants in your growing zone. Keep all your plant tags in an accessible location, as the PCC will want to know the accurate botanical (Latin) names for reference. If you haven't kept your plant tags, and you need to bring your child in to the ER - particularly if they have symptoms, bring in a flower or leaf of the offending plant, it may be possible for them to contact the PCC to identify if it is safe or toxic.

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This is an example of a large rustic front yard landscaping in Los Angeles.

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Bedroom - transitional bedroom idea in Boston

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and multicolored floor freestanding bathtub remodel with furniture-like cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, green walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Our latest interior redesign completely transformed this home’s main level, blending elegance with functionality. The kitchen underwent a stunning renovation, where we closed off the dining room entry to create a more defined space and added a graceful arch at the main entrance. A durable yet sophisticated marble floor sets the foundation, harmonizing with two-toned white and greige premium cabinetry. The seamless quartz slab countertop and backsplash enhance the kitchen’s clean aesthetic, while seeded glass wall cabinets beautifully frame a custom hood with a concealed insert. Brass and acrylic cabinet hardware, new recessed LED lighting, and a cozy two-person seating area elevate the ambiance of this stylish and inviting culinary space. The foyer now serves as a luxurious welcome, featuring intricate wall molding, ceiling beams, crown molding, grasscloth wallpaper, and a striking brass light fixture. A thoughtfully curated mirror and ottoman add to the refined elegance. The adjacent powder room was refreshed with textured wallpaper, a chic new vanity, brass plumbing fixtures, and a custom mirror that extends from the sink to the ceiling, flanked by marble tile. In the dining room, a custom-designed ceiling molding discreetly houses LED lighting, enhancing the glow of a statement gold chandelier. We carried this attention to detail into the living room, where a two-story quartz slab fireplace surround and floating shelves with custom wall molding maintain the home’s character. New ceiling beams, LED lighting, and carefully selected furnishings complete the transformation, creating a warm and sophisticated atmosphere.

Design ideas for a coastal landscaping in San Diego.

Top Tips for Selling a Home in 2016 Want to sell your house in 2016? It’s a great year to sell your home and if you go about it the right way you’ll get what it’s worth and maybe more. Now I could write this post and do the usual “do this, “do that” type stuff but I wouldn’t be doing you any favors. Because unless you know your numbers and the value of your home, you could wind up leaving money on the table or even losing it. So here you go. If you want tips for selling your house in 2016, listen to me - a guy who has bought and sold hundreds of properties as a full-time professional Real Estate Investor. Before you repair anything or call a real estate agent… ...you have to know your numbers. Tip #1: Know the After Repair Value (ARV) of Your Home If you’re going to get the right amount of money for your house, you have to know the After Repair Value (ARV). Essentially this means that you should know what your home can sell for after it’s is 100% rehabbed. If you have a house that you can sell for $120,000, you need to know that. If it will sell for $350,000, you need to know what you need to do to your house to get it there. At the same time, you don’t want to overdo it. If you have a house that’s currently worth $100,000 as is and it can sell for $115,000 when it’s all fixed up, you may or may not want to put the money into a rehab job. If you put $10,000 in just to make an extra $5,000, it might not be worth the hassle. So whatever you do, know what it’s worth now (as -is) and know what it’ll sell for afterward. If you want to find out how much your house is worth, there are plenty of agents out there who will give you comps (Comps is a term that is short for “Comparisons” that lets you determine an appraisal value for your home by comparing it to recently sold homes in your area that are similar to yours) or advice for free, so ask them. So don’t over do it, but don’t be hesitant to put money into your house if it’ll yield a big payoff when you sell it. TIP #2: Make Your Agent Work For You After you determine your ARV and enlist a good agent to help you sell your home, It might be worthwhile to hop in their Escalade to drive around town and look at some high end houses in your area to see what kind of upgrades they have. And when you see a common theme, you’ll have a good idea as to what kind of upgrades you might want to do to be able to sell your house. Granite? Concrete? Tile? Carpet? Wood floors? It depends. I don’t know your area or market so you have to do the research, ask your agent questions, and exercise wisdom. Every market is different and you don’t want to put money into an upgrade or rehab if it’s not the type of thing people in your area are looking for. So talk to a competent agent, and even offer to pay them a bit more in commissions if they can sell your home for a higher price. This is not a waste of money. A good agent with a proven track record is worth every penny because they know exactly what needs to be done to sell your home for the most money. Tip #3: Interior Improvements So once you have an idea about what your home is worth, have a good agent, and have toured homes in your area to see what kind of upgrades homes in your area typically have, it's time to look at your interior to decide what you should and shouldn’t do to sell your house in 2016. No matter what you do, you need to be wise about it. Maybe you live in non-traditional or funky house. That’s fine. Just go through 2 or 3 times with a notepad, write down the frustrations you have with it, and do what you need to do to make it functional, warm, beautiful, and inviting. Interior must-haves: 1. Make sure your kitchen is functional. 2. Always have (or add) a 2nd bathroom: If you don’t have a second bathroom, build one. Sure it could cost you $5-$6k, but it could net you an additional $20k when you sell. No matter what you do, make sure there is a second bathroom. It’s a must. 1. Open floor plans are huge in 2016: If you don’t have one, first- make sure it’s right for your area, and if it is, create one. This might mean building or breaking down a wall, but it’ll pay off in the end. 2. Stage your house: Just do it. Staging your home means that you hire a home stager and/or an interior design consultant (like the lady on Love It or List It) to set up your home in the most inviting way possible and tell you everything you need to do to make it sell. You’ll pay some cash up front but staged homes are shown to sell for 6% to 10% higher according to realtor.org. Tip #4: Exterior Improvements Just like the interior, you have to make sure the exterior of your house looks appealing if you want to get the most value of your house in 2016. Exterior must haves: 1. Add curb appeal: When people pull up to your house, most won’t even want to go inside or look at it unless it looks good from the curb. So make sure it looks gorgeous. Rake the leaves, plant some flowers, mow the lawn - make it inviting. 2. Make sure the picture on the MLS listing matches what your house currently looks like: People don’t want to look at a picture and pull up to your house, only to be disappointed. 3. Hire a professional photographer: This is crucial. It could mean the difference between someone viewing your house, or someone skipping it because the pictures look like a child took them. Hire a pro - it’s worth it. Ask me how I know. 4. Don’t paint your house diarrhea green or brown: This is just common sense. If you’re going to paint, use a neutral color. You don’t want to make your house unsellable because you chose an odd color or made a bad decision elsewhere. Tip #5: Common Sense, Common Sense, Common Sense No matter what you do or do not do, don’t make any hasty decisions. Ask your agent questions, look around, be observant, and don't do anything extreme. If you need to fix up your house to see a big profit, do it. If you have a modest budget and improvements won’t raise the value or your house (the ARV) anyways, don’t go crazy. 2016 is a great year to sell your house. Do it right and do it wisely. Cheers, Nate --- Nate Pyles is a long term Real Estate Investor who made it through the crash in 2008 and spends his week buying and selling houses for profit in the Boise, ID area. He runs House Flip Mentor, has 4 kids, a gorgeous wife, loves to fly, and even built his own Irish pub on his property.