Melissa Epifano
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10 House Number Ideas To Boost Curb Appeal
Homeowners who want to boost curb appeal likely won’t prioritize house numbers among their upgrades. At face value, house numbers may seem purely functional, helping friends and delivery drivers find your front door, but they have much more potential than... -
How To Design A Bathroom Like Your Favorite Hotel
Outside of the pillow menu and great views, a luxury hotel's bathroom is one of the best perks of getting away. With wrapped bars of soap, sleek showers, and the magical glow of mood lighting beneath the countertops, it’s the... -
8 Home Murals That Will Inspire You To Break Out The Paint
You might feel like there are few options for transforming the walls of your home outside of a new paint color or a different style of wallpaper. Fortunately, that’s where murals come in—built-in artwork that’s much more intricate and unique... -
6 Outdoor Additions That Will Up Your Home’s Resale Value
Crafting the perfect outdoor living space can be a balancing act. On one hand, you want to create a space you love, and on the other, it may be important that any project you take on increases your home’s value—which... -
5 Ways To Make Your Outdoor Space Functional Year-Round
Outdoor living spaces may be thriving hubs in the spring and summer, but they often go dormant in the fall and winter. With cooler temperatures and rainy or snowy weather, it might feel like your porches and patios are only... -
10 Amazing Bathroom Tile Ideas
When it comes to home decor, bathrooms aren’t like other spaces in your home. They serve a function-first purpose. Sure, you’ll find the palette and figuring out a good lighting setup is just as important as setting up a few... -
8 Paint Colors That Naturally Brighten Up A Room
All it takes is one coat of paint to drastically change the look and feel of a room. Due to the power of paint, if a room is feeling cramped or a little too dim, it’s the first course of... -
10 Home Office Paint Colors That Boost Productivity
There are many perks of working from a home office, but there are just as many distractions, too. In between meetings and crossing tasks off your to-do list, it’s easy to be tempted by the pile of laundry or convinced... -
9 Timeless Paint Colors That Withstand The Decades
A bright, trendy shade on your walls will never fail to infuse fun into a room, but for years of style, timeless paint colors will always win. It can be tempting to jump on the hip color bandwagon, but the... -
9 Ways To Use Chalk Paint In Your Home
Chalky paint scratches the itch of nostalgia. It’s the adult alternative to the sidewalk chalk that caused infinite hours of childhood joy. With many of the same bright colors, a similar finish and the ability to create some pretty fantastic... -
7 Bedroom Painting Ideas
Though there’s a large emphasis on finding great bedroom decor decor, a good paint idea will always set the foundation for a stunning room. In fact, the paint you choose can also make a statement—and not just by being bright... -
12 Small Deck Decorating Ideas That Are Perfect For Summer
As soon as the sun is out, moving your meals, lounge time and other activities outside is almost human instinct. Yet without the right set up, enjoying the fresh air is far from comfortable. This is especially true when it... -
13 Indoor Garden Ideas To Beautify Your Home
Plants bring so much to homes. They add life and greenery to corners, walls and nooks all year round and infuse a much needed splash of nature into human-built structures. Though outdoor plants are lovely, too, there’s something to be... -
12 Ways To Make Your Old Home Feel New Without A Big Renovation
Designing an old home can be somewhat of a paradox. On one hand, there are unique qualities that give the home a personality, even without furniture or decor filling the rooms. Conversely, it can be tough to upgrade and align... -
7 Ways To Decorate A Studio Apartment
Studio apartments prove that spaces can be whittled down to the foundational bare bones and still feel warm, welcoming, and personalized. That being said, studio renters and owners need to have a discerning eye when decorating them. Clutter is more... -
18 Ways To Make Your Space Feel Bigger Without Moving
Physics will tell you that it’s impossible to stretch the size of a space without physically adding more square footage to it. That may be so, but anyone living in a compact space will be happy to hear that interior... -
Dos And Don’ts For Choosing The Best Front Door Color
Front doors aren’t typically the first object considered when it comes to decorating your home, but the second you decide to paint it, the decision suddenly feels gargantuan. Should you brighten things up with a sunshine yellow? Or is a... -
9 Outdoor Shower Ideas That Are Right On Time For Spring
Outdoor showers aren’t just reserved for tropical five-star hotels and beach resorts. They make a stunning addition to any outdoor space and fall under the same household luxury category as hot tubs and saunas. Even if your home’s location isn’t... -
7 Small Kitchen Decor Ideas That Don’t Skip On Style
The kitchen is where the best cooking adventures take place as well as where culinary mishaps are bound to happen (most of which can be laughed about later at least). Therefore it should be primed and ready to handle anything... -
10 Illuminating Bedroom Lighting Ideas To Consider
The flick of a switch or the turn of a dial and your sleeping quarters are instantly illuminated. If done correctly, the bedroom is a multifaceted place with properly lit segments and areas—if that is. In many cases, bedroom lighting... -
These Great Bathroom Lighting Ideas Will Brighten Your Home
Bathrooms are more than just a stop-off in your morning and nightly routine. They can be a hub of tranquility and offer a space to prepare for the day or unwind and relax after a long one. Though the general... -
How To Choose The Best Basement Paint Colors For Your Home
Tucked away beneath the house is a room that may not get the same stylistic attention as spaces like bedrooms and living rooms, but certainly deserves it. Basements are often neglected spaces where boxes of decorations and the occasional mismatched... -
How To Choose The Best Kids’ Room Paint Colors For Your Home
Finding a paint color is tricky in and of itself, but painting a kid’s room adds another complicated layer to the design process. Now, it’s you and your little design assistant’s opinions both being considered. It’s exciting and intimidating. Reflecting...
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