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In an effort to make our homes truly feel like our safe places, a design trend is on the rise that increases property values while, at the same time, making homeowners want to stay put. This trend? The indoor-outdoor living experience, where homes are designed to flow seamlessly from indoor living to outdoor fun. Let’s take a look at what you can do to make your home flow from the inside out. Evolution of Outdoor Spaces Historically, our indoor and outdoor living spaces have been viewed as two separate spaces used for two very different things. Now, we are looking to make our homes flow better to accommodate both our needs, which are indoors and outdoors at

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There's a reason history's most brilliant minds—from Benjamin Franklin to Maya Angelou—had morning rituals. In fact, a 2012 study published in the journal Emotion confirmed that positive morning routines significantly boosted mood and productivity throughout the day. A morning room, when thoughtfully curated, can be your own headquarters of clarity, focus, and peace. Whether you live in a large suburban home or a small city condo, transforming a space into a refuge isn't about luxury; it's about strategy. In this article, we examine some ways to do that, combining design psychology, handy tips, and unexpected advice. Mood Over Color Consider how you want to feel in the space when creating your morning room. Creating a welcoming and inspiring

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Heirlooms are not just objects; they are tangible symbols of our family’s history, with stories and memories that define our heritage. Having these treasures within our homes not only honors our ancestry but adds authenticity and personality to our everyday lives as well. However, as we pass down heirlooms, it can be challenging to find new ways to display, use, and make them ours. After all, our heirlooms proudly showcase our past but still need to balance and complement our personal interior design styles. Let’s look at five creative and careful ways to display family heirlooms, blending history and personal style to honor your family's heritage in your home decor. Understanding the Significance of Family Heirlooms Family

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Digital Home

Not too long ago, we were enthralled by Siri and Alexa, voice control systems that came with the latest smartphone and smart home technologies. Now, these systems are commonplace and can be found running whole households as they increase in popularity and functionality, shaping home automation with each new improvement and application. The Evolution of Voice Control Technology Voice control systems have evolved from basic remote functionalities to more sophisticated interfaces powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP). These systems allow users to interact with their smart home devices using fairly simple voice commands. Over time, these systems have become more sensitive and can now respond to complex, multi-step commands. The Power of Custom Automation Voice

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Lifestyle and Wellness

Forest bathing, or Shinrin-yoku, has gained traction as a powerful method for enhancing mental and physical well-being. By intentionally creating a connection between oneself and nature, we can foster a sense of peace, relaxation, and groundedness within ourselves and our environment. This practice has proved to have a natural healing power that even science can’t refute. What is Forest Bathing? Forest bathing is a Japanese tradition that encourages immersing oneself in nature, engaging all five senses, to create a deeper connection with nature and the environment around us. Scientifically speaking, this practice has many health benefits, such as alleviating stress, boosting creativity, and enhancing immune function. The Biophilia Hypothesis The biophilia hypothesis suggests that humans have an innate connection with

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Lifestyle and Wellness

As we settle into a new year, we may already have noticed a lag in our health and wellness goals for 2025. In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, these goals can become hard to maintain as there are many things fighting for our attention. However, this static way of life doesn’t necessarily serve us, and the only way to ensure a happier life in 2025 is to embrace a few game-changing health and wellness practices. 1. Culinary Therapy Instead of thinking about healthy eating as the dreaded diet that never works, consider it in a larger sense by combining cooking classes or meal preparation with social interaction and wellness to create a unique experience. You

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Landscape

When planning what plants to choose for your garden, it’s easy to pick the plants we see in almost every garden. And while there is nothing wrong with that, some options might suit a darker soul more, allowing for a creative, unique, dramatic, and atmospheric garden that will shock (in a good way) and inspire. 1. 'Dark Side of the Moon' Astilbe This perennial features deep chocolate-brown, almost black leaves. The leaves grow yellow but turn dark as they mature, creating a stunning backdrop for the bright rosy-purple flowers. It grows 20 to 22 inches tall and 24 to 28 inches wide and thrives in sun or shade, blooming in mid- to late summer. 2. Baptisia Decadence® ‘Dark

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Budget-Friendly Ideas

Clutter can be hard to control, and finding places for all the bits and bobs lying about can be even harder. Getting organized is the hardest part of decluttering, but the question of how much it will cost to make your home look neat always looms overhead like heavy rain clouds. It is safe to say that if your home needs decluttering, then you likely already have a whole bunch of items that can be repurposed to help you stay organized. 1. Shoeboxes as Dividers Shoe and cereal boxes are a much cheaper alternative to buying drawer organizers and dividers. To create your own dividers, consider using leftover shoeboxes to separate smaller clothing items like socks and

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Order & Structure

As our homes get smaller, our storage needs become a concern. It’s easy to throw out anything we don’t need, but this contributes to a growing waste issue that threatens our environment and biodiversity. By considering and implementing a few simple eco-friendly organizational solutions, we can help combat pollution and minimize unnecessary waste. These helpful storage and organizational solutions are sustainable, easy to apply, and can help declutter your home in the long run. 1. Eco-Friendly Storage Containers An eco-friendly storage solution is to use containers made from sustainable materials. This includes bamboo drawer dividers or baskets, fabric storage boxes made from jute or canvas, and glass, metal, cardboard, and wicker receptacles. Using these can help you

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Projects

A new trend is emerging that interior design enthusiasts worldwide can add to their homes with only a bit of creativity, vision, and effort. Upcycling thrift store finds using DIY furniture flip techniques is a movement towards more sustainable and creative interiors, opening up economic opportunities for many artisans. Upcycled Chic Furniture Upcycled Chic furniture is the brainchild of thrift stores and DIYers. By finding bargain, second-hand furniture and renovating it through paint, wallpaper, new hardware and other DIY crafts and techniques, you can upcycle someone else’s “trash” and create and unique and chic new piece of furniture for your home. Sustainability and Environmental Impact Upcycling furniture, renovating it, and making it almost brand new is a practice that