Hudson Valley Style Magazine Fall 2018 Cover: Lauren Racanelli

Fall 2018 Cover Story: Lauren Racanelli – The New Generation of Homebuyers. Interview by Maxwell Alexander

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Fall 2018 Cover Story: Lauren Racanelli – The New Generation of Homebuyers. Interview by Maxwell Alexander Get Your Copy of The Hudson Valley Style Magazine Fall 2018 Issue >> Max: Hi Lauren! Thank you so much for the amazing cover photo shoot and for shedding some light on how Hudson Valley’s Real Estate market is evolving, but first, please tell us about yourself and why you call Hudson Valley your home. Lauren: Thank you! I am a NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, specializing in residential home sales in the Hudson Valley.  My main focus are counties like Orange, Dutchess, Putnam […]

Hudson Valley Style Magazine Spring 2018 - Dino Alexander - Selling Real Estate in Style

Selling Your Home? Why Hiring a Realtor Should Be Your First Move

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Selling Your Home? Why Hiring a Realtor Should Be Your First Move by Dino Alexander, NYS Licensed Real Estate Broker, Principal Broker — Alexander Maxwell Realty Today’s online world means it’s easier than ever to list your home yourself. At first, this may seem like a great idea. You’ll save on real estate agent commissions, and you’ll have complete control over the whole selling process. However, this isn’t the whole story. Going it alone means you’ll miss out on the invaluable knowledge and experience that a realtor can offer. Here are just some of the reasons hiring a real estate professional should be the first […]

Reimagine Your Workspace - 5 Secrets of Productivity and Feng Shui by Maxwell Alexander

Reimagine Your Workspace – 5 Secrets of Productivity and Feng Shui – Maxwell Alexander

Posted Maxwell AlexanderLeave a commentPosted in Design, Environment, Health & Wellness, High-End Design, Hudson Valley Design, Hudson Valley Style, Hudson Valley Style Decor, Hudson Valley Style Magazine, Innovation, Interior Design, Interior Design Tips, Lighting Design, Maxwell Alexander, Modern Rustic, Natural Beauty, Organic Living, Sustainability, Sustainable Design

Reimagine Your Workspace – 5 Secrets of Productivity and Feng Shui by Hudson Valley Style Magazine Editor, Designer Maxwell Alexander Just a few months ago we featured Villa 9W – one of the Duncan Avenue Design Studio projects and analyzed it from the Feng Shui perspective. I like using Feng Shui concepts to make overly complicated scientific ideas more relatable and down-to-earth. It is fascinating how our knowledge of home design circled back thousands of years just to see that we’ve had it all figured out! Well, another thing just happened: the new generation of the workforce (Millennials) is in! […]

Design is where ideas meet reality. - Maxwell Alexander

Cosmic Intelligence of Design – Visual Essay by Maxwell L. Alexander

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In this visual essay, I am making an outline of a thrilling journey of intellectual exploration of reality through Design. As per the notion that was given to me by my favorite School of Visual Arts mentor Sarah Giovanitti, I am a Designer with a capital “D” and until very recently I couldn’t grasp the full extent of this concept. I have been putting together my thoughts about this for a while now, but just a few minutes ago we came back from our favorite coffee shop where something amazing happened: We had a breakfast and were sitting in the […]

Real estate insight: Green home improvements boost value, shorten sale time

Going green: a smart real estate strategy that adds value

Posted Maxwell AlexanderLeave a commentPosted in 2019 Trend, Bathroom Design, Design, Energy Efficiency, Environment, Health & Wellness, Home, Homes and Gardens, Hudson Valley Real Estate, Kitchen Design, Landscaping, Organic Living, Real Estate, Responsibility, SmartScaping, Sustainability, Sustainable Design, Wellness

Real estate insight: Green home improvements boost value, shorten sale time (BPT) – Are you thinking of selling your house and want to know some of the best ways to boost your home’s value, demand top dollar and potentially inspire a bidding war? Whether you’re selling in a few months or a few years, there is one strategy that gets noticed in real estate markets across the United States: green home improvements. Green homes can sell faster and for more money than comparable houses without eco-friendly features. Better yet, green homes are increasingly in demand. More than half of people […]

Winter is a great time to make your home come to life - Interior Design and Plantscaping Tips from Maxwell Alexander

Winter is a great time to make your home come to life – Interior Design and Plantscaping Tips from Designer Maxwell Alexander

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Winter is a great time to make your home come to life with these Plantscaping Tips – by Designer Maxwell Alexander, Editor in Chief, Hudson Valley Style Magazine Plants are a powerful but underused tool in interior design. Their green, leafy bodies can add life to even the coldest rooms and they are versatile enough to be able to be included either as a major feature or as a last minute detail. But as living creatures they are, plants can be tricky to work with since they need good lighting, settings, and the right planters to look their best. So […]

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High-tech appliance trends from the House Beautiful Whole Home Project Concept House

Posted Maxwell AlexanderLeave a commentPosted in 2019 Trend, Design, Energy Efficiency, Environment, Essentials, Health & Wellness, High-End Design, Homes and Gardens, Hudson Valley, Hudson Valley Style Magazine, Innovation, Interior Design, Kitchen Design, Responsibility, Sustainability, Sustainable Design

High-tech appliance trends from the House Beautiful Whole Home Project Concept House (BPT) – On a tree-lined street in the Brookhaven neighborhood of Atlanta, a house built with the goal of better living through design opens its doors to the public this fall. Each space was created with comfort, peace and serenity in mind, from the decluttered entryway, to the intuitive kitchen with luxurious state-of-the-art appliances designed to easily bring healthy choices to a family’s nightly dinner and provide flexibility in food preparation, to the laundry room with (seemingly) space-age appliances that make the chore a breeze, to the fitness […]

Top exterior trends to inspire your 2019 home projects

Top exterior trends to inspire your 2019 home renovation projects

Posted Maxwell AlexanderLeave a commentPosted in 2019 Trend, Energy Efficiency, Environment, High-End Design, Homes and Gardens, Hudson Valley, Hudson Valley Design, Hudson Valley Real Estate, Hudson Valley Style, Hudson Valley Style Decor, Hudson Valley Style Magazine, Landscaping, Lighting Design, Modern Rustic

Top exterior trends to inspire your 2019 home projects (BPT) – Thinking of adding a deck? How about replacing the tired, worn siding on your house? Now that the weather is colder, it’s the perfect time to curl up with a hot beverage and start planning your 2019 home projects so you can nail the budget and settle on the look you’re after. “Updating your home’s exterior can make an older home look more modern, but it can also make a new build feel warmer and more established,” says Kristine Swint, an in-house design expert at Royal Building Products. “Whether […]

Psychology of Visual Perception: Interior Design Tips to Make a Small Space Seem Big by Maxwell Alexander

It’s all about Psychology of Visual Perception: Interior Design Tips to Make a Small Space Seem Big

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It’s all about Psychology of Visual Perception: Interior Design Tips to Make a Small Space Seem Big by Designer Maxwell Alexander, Editor in Chief / Hudson Valley Style Magazine Whether you live in a small apartment in New York City or want to make the most of a compact room in your suburban Hudson Valley home, decorating to amplify the feel of square footage is a must. Here are three design tips to help you do just that. Maximize light and use of mirrors What causes a room to appear spacious? Light. To make your home’s smallest areas feel bigger, […]

5 ways to host a no-hassle holiday celebration this season - Hudson Valley Style Magazine

5 ways to host a no-hassle holiday celebration this season

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5 ways to host a no-hassle holiday celebration this season (BPT) – The holidays are supposed to be a joyous occasion, filled with warm memories of family and friends. When it’s your turn to host, however, the holidays can quickly turn into a stressful blur that involves cleaning, decorating and cooking all before the guests even arrive! Hosting loved ones doesn’t have to be this way. Try these five tips for a no-hassle holiday celebration and enjoy being fully present for the fun this season. 1. Cater in or stock up on pre-cooked holiday favorites Kick back and relax with […]

How to put your own touch on modern bathroom design

How to put your own touch on modern bathroom design

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How to put your own touch on modern bathroom design (BPT) – Home design continues to evolve but one element remains true: The bathroom is often the oasis within the home. A secluded bathroom is an ideal spot to experiment with modern designs without undergoing a major renovation. Below are a few tips on how to incorporate contemporary elements into an existing bath. Accessorize simply Choose simple and polished accessories that complement the aesthetic of the room. Incorporate sleek, angular towel bars or an elegant robe hook to create a clean layout that is functional and design forward. Incorporating modest […]

For a no-worries Noel, follow these 12 holiday safety tips

For a no-worries Noel, follow these 12 holiday safety tips

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For a no-worries Noel, follow the 12 safety tips of Christmas (BPT) – The fun, festive activities during the holiday season make it a favorite time of year for many people. At the risk of sounding like a Grinch, though, all that festivity can lead to unintentional safety hazards. For example, some 30 percent of all home fires and 38 percent of home fire deaths occur over December, January and February, reports the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI). Fortunately, awareness is half the battle. As you enjoy the holidays this year, think about best practices for keeping you and your […]

Five Show House Trends to Inspire Your Renovation

Posted Maxwell AlexanderLeave a commentPosted in Duncan Avenue, High-End Design, Homes and Gardens, Hudson Valley Design, Hudson Valley Designer, Hudson Valley Real Estate, Hudson Valley Style Decor, Hudson Valley Style Magazine, Innovation, Interior Design, Kitchen Design, Real Estate, Renovation, Sustainable Design

5 design show trends to inspire your 2019 renovation (BPT) – When it’s time to remodel and renovate your home, you’re no doubt on the lookout for the freshest takes in design and color choices, so you can ensure your renovation is a lasting investment. To go about your home refresh in a thoughtful way, it can help to turn to the top experts in the industry for their ideas and insight. With more than 145 years of leadership in the kitchen and bath space, Kohler Co. has worked side by side with the top designers to showcase the most […]

Tips for embracing the benefits of natural light

Tips for embracing the benefits of natural light

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(BPT) – With daylight saving time in full effect, sunlight can be harder to come by. According to a recent study by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), humans spend an average of 90 percent of their days indoors, so savoring every opportunity for natural sunlight is more important than ever, especially during winter months. However, more time spent indoors and longer nighttime hours can mean fewer opportunities to soak up the benefits of natural light. But did you know that you can enjoy all the perks of natural lighting through simply upgrading or adding windows into your home? The health […]

Almax Realty: Luxury Hudson Valley Villa for Sale

Almax Realty: Luxury Hudson Valley Villa in Balmville, New York

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Welcome to the magnificent Hudson Valley Villa located just minutes away from World-Class Travel Destinations such as Dia: Beacon, West Point, Storm King Art Museum, Newburgh Riverfront Fine Dining, Shawangunk Wine Trail, Farm Trail and much more. This designer home is an ideal commuter location with close proximity to I-87, I-84, Route 9W, Newburgh-Beacon Bridge and Metro-North train station and just 50 minutes away from NYC. Unique architecture, award-nominated interior design and unprecedented functionality & comfort make this luxury villa a true gem in the Hudson Valley. The spectacular two-story high woodburning fireplace in the center of the home creates a cozy […]