New York’s Hudson Valley and Catskills regions have long been cherished by visitors seeking a serene escape from the urban sprawl. With Airbnb and short-term rental (STR) popularity skyrocketing, homeowners are finding it increasingly profitable to rent out their homes to tourists. However, the competition is stiff. To help homeowners thrive in this bustling […]
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When we talk about trends in interior design, the past few years have been all about minimalism. Its clean, simple, and uncluttered ethos has dominated every Pinterest board and lifestyle blog. However, just as the pendulum of time never stops swinging, neither do the tastes of designers and homeowners alike. Now, it seems, we’re […]
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As the Director of Hospitality Experiences at Alluvion Vacations, Dino Alexander has seen firsthand what works and what doesn’t when it comes to designing a space for maximum comfort and style. In this article, we’ll share some of his top interior design tips, space-saving solutions, and decorating ideas that will help you create a […]
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Discover the Top 5 Kitchen Trends of 2023 on Any Budget – Presented by The Home Depot (BPT) – Are you looking to revamp your kitchen in the new year? A beautifully designed kitchen not only provides a place to cook, eat, work and entertain, but also adds value to your home. Keeping in […]
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Living in a small space can be a challenge, especially when it comes to making the most of your square footage. However, with a few strategic decorating techniques, you can create the illusion of a larger space and make your small room feel more spacious and open. Here are some tips for making a […]
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Simple Tweaks for a Contemporary Bath (BPT) – Bathrooms are your personal sanctuary and escape from the chaotic outdoors — a place to reset, recollect and prepare for the next step in the day. Many homeowners today are looking to modernize this space to build on the need for tranquility. Read on for simple […]
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A blank wall can be dead space, especially if you’re not going for a minimalist style. You might want your home to look homey and vibrant, and you might have already decided that the blank wall needs to be filled with some kind of art. But how do you choose the piece? Here are […]
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Graphic Designer Maxwell Alexander has always been fascinated by how design can influence the way people perceive brands, leading him to combine his two passions of typography and brand strategy. In order to discover more about this topic, he spent some time chatting with fellow designers who share his passion for this subject matter, […]
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It’s been around for a while, and a hit GHTV show made it even more popular. But it doesn’t seem like it will go away anytime soon, and we couldn’t be happier! We’ve got all the stuff you need if you’re planning a remodel! Let’s get started with our inexpensive interior design tips, then […]
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The Hudson Valley and Catskills region of New York State has become something of an eastern counterpart to the California wine country, with picturesque farmhouse inns and other attractions cropping up all over the place in the historic agricultural region. The style of these upstate New York interiors has recently been dubbed Modern Rustic […]
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Kitchens have evolved a lot over the years. Once found only in the rear of the house, today’s kitchen design takes the kitchen out the background. The challenge for kitchen design is in creating a more open-faced kitchen, that is part of a dining area, a family room or a great room. In deciding […]
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A blank wall can be dead space, especially if you’re not going for a minimalist style. You might want your home to look homey and vibrant, and you might have already decided that the blank wall needs to be filled with some kind of art. But how do you choose the piece? Here are […]
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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 […]
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Country kitchen decorating ideas are for any person who gets pleasure from the warm, earthy feeling of the simplicity of nature. Decorating a country kitchen is among the most popular types of interior decorating. This is because of the overall feeling of being welcoming and friendly that country kitchen decorating has to offer those […]
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(BPT) – Buying a home is exciting. Once you purchase a property, you want to make it your own. Whether it’s a 100-year-old beauty or a fresh new build, there are improvements you can make that not only personalize the space but add instant value to your real estate investment. 3 Home Value-Boosting Improvements […]
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(BPT) – There is nothing more inviting than a luxurious, well-appointed bathroom, but no matter how ambitious the remodel, there are unique challenges that come with every project. Whether updating the guest powder room or redesigning the master bathroom of your dreams, from plumbing and lighting to budget and space limitations, there is a […]
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In a strictly rational world, buying a home would be largely an economic decision. Homebuyers would weigh the properties carefully, comparing factors like appreciation potential, relative value, and quality of life. But in the real world, the home buying experience is quite different. In the real world, home buyers shop with their eyes, and […]
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Sophisticated kitchen design for a stately aesthetic (BPT) – A balanced aesthetic across styles creates a truly sophisticated kitchen design. Bring this concept to life with contemporary nuances that complete a space and complement an overall traditional tone. From spatial layout to thoughtful fittings, merge design influences to elevate the heart of the home […]
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Top 10 Interior Design Trends for 2020 by Designer Maxwell Alexander #Millennials Just a few weeks ago I started working on 3 interior design projects exactly at the same time, they are still in their beginning stages and are to be brought to life sometime in 2020, so yes, as Designers we often have […]
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Essential staging tips that will help you sell your house flip faster. By Realtor Maxwell Alexander When it comes to selling homes, clutter and overly personalized decor is usually the biggest issue that deters buyers from considering a home, but with flips, it is totally the opposite! Flipped homes usually don’t have their inhabitants […]
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