Articles about Interior Design

Least Desirable Home Features for 2015

We’ve been covering trends in residential real estate and interior design for many years here at Louisville Homes Blog. What’s important to you is important to us! Certainly, they’ll come up during our Homearama coverage. But you can also learn about them from time to time when addressing home sales volume and speed.

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Today’s Best 7 Home Value Hacks

In today’s real estate market, it really pays to stay ahead of the game. Make smart choices. Knowing what to improve can make your home stand out. With that in mind, I’ve uncovered the Top 7 Home Value Hacks that you may or may not know about. One thing is for sure, each one more than pays for itself when you’re selling your Louisville home. Home improvement has never been this savvy.

Home Value Hacks: Declutter
The reason why every Realtor says “Declutter” is because it works!
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Smart Furniture that Makes the Most of Your Space

In recent years, we have seen massive growth in the popularity of small-space living, especially in large, growing cities, as a result of the higher cost of housing space. However, even though you may be one of those living in a small space, this does not mean you must sacrifice the functionality and comfort in your home.

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Certain smart furniture can have dual purposes.
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3 Tools for your Pinterest Interior Design Projects

Once upon a time you had to pour over magazines and pin fabric swatches to a bulletin board when you were planning your home decoration projects. Luckily, those days are over, and there is a myriad of programs you can use to simplify this process for you.

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Three great tools for your upcoming Pinterest interior design projects.
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Louisville New Construction Takes Flight at Homearama 2014 – Full Report

Since 2007, I’ve been covering Louisville’s new construction showcase, Homearama, and before that, my wife and I went… just for fun! In this piece, I’ll share my thoughts on the homes that were part of this year’s Homearama 2014 at Shake’s Run, as well as, highlight some of the trends I see as new construction changes and evolves.

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After a cloudy start, the sun showed brightly on Louisville’s 2014 Homearama.
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Louisville Home Decor: Choosing Furniture for your Home

Furniture has a large impact on how your home will look and more importantly, feel. You could curate a living room full of iconic pieces that make a grand statement about your excellent taste and enormous wealth, but if the room does not feel comfortable to sit in, then it is all for nothing! Read on to learn more about Louisville home decor and how you can enhance your living space.

Could this be your Louisville home?
Choosing the best Louisville home décor starts with making good furniture choices that complement your style.
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4 Tips For Extra Space Throughout Your Louisville House

There never seems to be enough space around the house – whether you have a brand new house, a house you grew up in, or even a townhouse. It always seems to just collect more and more boxes and use up valuable storage space. Here are some great tips for extra space you can free up in your home!

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Adding extra storage space in your Louisville house isn’t as hard as you might think. Check out these great tips! | Photo: simplifiedbee.com
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Louisville Interior Design Trends for 2014

2014 is finally here. It’s time to discard the old and bring in the new! Last year the housing market recovery had many homeowners renovating. Those interior design trends ranged from wooded decors for kitchen cabinets and deep, double sinks to tiles with a natural look and multi-functional furniture.

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A strong use of color will always be essential for our Louisville interior design trends. Here we see a yellow dining room that really pops!
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Creating the Stellar Outdoor Space that Will Be the Envy of Your Neighborhood

More and more today, homeowners are gravitating to the great outdoors for their leisure and recreation time. Such things as immaculate decks, swimming pools, outdoor entertainment rooms, and kitchens have become quite popular. If you would like to convert your outdoor space into something special, read on.

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Do you want a stellar outdoor space? Read these tips to help you have the best Louisville Summer ever!
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