Seller Concessions: A Smart Strategy To Get Your House Sold
For the past few years, it’s been mostly a seller’s market. But dynamics are shifting as the number of homes for sale grows. And that means that the market is balancing out a bit. As a result, some sellers are finding they need to be more flexible to close a deal. One...
10 Ways To Finance Your Home Remodeling Project
Been putting off a home improvement project until you have more cash on hand? Or maybe the price tag on a design or remodeling project you’ve already started has grown. Either way, taking advantage of the many financing options available can get you to the finish line...
How To Choose A Ceiling Fan For Comfort & Style
Ceiling fans make great additions to the home year-round. They cool us down in summer and warm us up in winter. New features and technologies mean they’re more energy-efficient than ever, and design updates have led to some pretty stylish models. Personal preference...
10 Dos & Don’ts of Designing A Kitchen Island
When it comes to creating a new kitchen, an island is a must-have for many homeowners, but how can you ensure yours is both beautiful and functional? Here, four kitchen design experts suggest 10 things to bear in mind to help you get this key element right. 1. Do...
10 Advantages of The Humble Ranch House
Since falling from favor in the 1970s, the ranch house has languished on the bottom rung of the architectural food chain. Critics deride its small size, dated finishes and prosaic design. But if you’re able to see past such shortcomings, the ranch (or rambler, as it’s...
Midcentury Home Reimagined From The Ground Up
When landscape architect Travis Gramberg and his wife Aubree bought their 1960 ranch house in Costa Mesa, California, they had a strong vision for making it a home that would encourage indoor-outdoor living. But they knew they had a lot of work ahead of them to...
Books & String Lights Cozy Up An L.A. Loft
Good design takes time and patience. And Gabrielle and Zack Aker are examples of this. They spent countless hours cultivating their downtown Los Angeles loft. Zack devoted a month to building a towering bookshelf and stocking it with 1,000 collected works of...
How To Clean Hardwood Floors
Although hardwood flooring is an investment, it’s one worth considering, and maintaining, according to the National Association of Realtors and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. Their survey data show that new and refinished hardwood flooring more...
4 ADUs Just Right For Multigenerational Living
Aging-in-place features, space-saving ideas and stylish details help keep families together without overcrowding. Having family nearby can be a wonderful thing, particularly for those planning to age in place. But having family members underfoot at every turn? Maybe...
15 Lasting Design Ideas
Everyone’s dream home looks different. But there are certain elements most people would agree belong in the perfect house. Browsing photos offers plenty of inspiration for home features that will remain stylish and functional for years to come. BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC 1....
Everything You Should Know About Barn Homes
Barn homes evoke verdant pastures, wide-open spaces and a simpler way of life. At the same time, they boast the clean lines, soaring ceilings and open floor plans prized in contemporary homes. It’s no wonder that homes built to resemble barns — as well as those...
Fox River Grove Garage Sales
Fox River Grove -- June 18th-20th! There are tons of awesome garage sales in the area! Click on each location to see their address, what days they are open, and what they are selling! Easy as 1, 2, 3! Garage sales are open 9-3pm June 18th-20th (Thursday-Saturday)....
Carpentersville Garage Sales
Kimball Farms -- May 15th - 17th There are tons of awesome garage sales in the area! Click on each location to see their address, what days they are open, and what they are selling! Easy as 1, 2, 3! Garage sales are open 9-3pm May 15th-17th (Friday-Sunday). Contact...
6 New Home Offices With Tips for Style & Storage
At the start of a new year, many homeowners want to get organized and return to productive routines. A stylish and well-functioning home office can help get it done. Here, design and construction pros share the fashionable features and storage strategies they used to...
Two Resources That Can Help You Buy A Home Right Now
A recent report from Realtor.com says 20% of Americans don’t think homeownership is achievable. Maybe you feel the same way. With inflation driving up day-to-day expenses, saving enough to buy your first home is more of a challenge. But here’s the thing. With the...
Elgin Garage Sales
Highland Woods, Elgin -- June 18th-21stThere are tons of awesome garage sales in the area! Click on each location to see their address, what days they are open, and what they are selling! Easy as 1, 2, 3! Garage sales are open 9-3pm May 28-30 (Thursday-Sunday). ...
15 Smart Ideas From Beautifully Organized Pantries
The pantry is the workhorse of the kitchen. It helps you when you need to get dinner (or breakfast or lunch) on the table and keeps ingredients fresh and cool. But like all hardworking spaces, it can get a little (or a lot) disorganized. Gather inspiration from these...
6 New Mudrooms With Great Storage Ideas
Having a hardworking entry is perhaps the best way to keep a home tidy. The right storage components can help organize coats, shoes, sports equipment and other items before they clutter up other areas of the house. Here, designers share the cabinet details, paint...
Fox River Grove Garage Sales
Fox River Grove -- June 18th-20th There are tons of awesome garage sales in the area! Click on each location to see their address, what days they are open, and what they are selling! Easy as 1, 2, 3! Garage sales are open 9-3pm May 29- June 1 (Thursday-Sunday). Food...
Top 10 New Dining Areas
Whether your dining space is a formal room, a casual eat-in setup in the kitchen or something in between, you’ll need inspiration for combining style and function. 10. Fresh Life In this Atlanta home, Heather Wren Interiors reused the clients’ beloved dining table and...
