How To Keep Your Home Cool This Summer
As we hit the peak of the Summer season, the temperatures keep rising outside and the sun seems to shine brighter every day, which makes keeping ourselves comfortable an absolute priority. Now the big question is how do you get your home and yourself to a good temperature? Well, you won’t need expensive air conditioning but you might need to get a little creative for some great results that keep…
Coastal Decorating Ideas
The Summertime tends to bring on a very relaxing feeling that you want to remember all year long. A great way to do this is to bring a coastal, beach-inspired theme into your home through the decor and furniture choices to keep that Summer feeling alive even through a cold Winter. Artwork When you want to bring a theme to your room, a great place to start is with artwork…
3 Ways To Add Retro Style Your Home
Vintage style and retro decor has been on the rise lately in the home design world and it’s no surprise why. Retro style brings a layer of charm to your home and can mix in really well in a modern setting. While it can be intimidating to go bold with colors and patterns, the end result is well worth the risk! Keep reading to learn 3 ways to add retro…
The Dos And Don’ts Of Decorating With White
When it comes to home design, white has always been a popular and modern choice for the walls, furniture, floors and decor. However, there are some things to keep in mind when you decorate with white and it’s important to find a balance as you create your design. Keep reading for the dos and don’ts of decorating with white. Do Explore Different Shades When you decide to use the color…
Decorating with Plaid
Plaid seems to be a pattern that appears with the arrival of the Fall season. It’s checkered design and warm colors, give off an extra cozy feel that fits nicely with the season and the colder temperatures. Now, when it comes to bringing in plaid within home design it can be the perfect accent for neutral colors and it gives off a sense of warmth. Layered Doormat If you love the…
3 Tips For Decorating With Leather Furniture
Leather furniture can be cozy and inviting when used in the home. However, because the more popular choice is usually dark leather it can be difficult to decorate with it due to its intimidating look. The key is to find a balance between your leather furniture pieces and the rest of the room. Keep reading to learn about 3 tips for decorating with leather furniture: Dark & Light: The key to decorating…
New & Improved Dealer Locator
As part of a continual effort to improve the digital services offered, Valor is happy to announce a large scale change to the Find Your Dealer section of the website. Changes include: Pins: The map will present the user with pins on the map to show dealer locations. Click the pins to learn more, get directions or contact the dealer. Improved geo-location: The locater will automatically be able to tell…
Retrofire Updates for 2018
Introducing the New and Improved Retrofire The Retrofire insert was designed to “retro-fit” existing masonry and wood burning fireplaces, and can even accommodate unique and challenging arched or uneven facings. The Retrofire will install in small spaces without the need of closure plates or traditional insert surrounds. Once installed, the Retrofire easily convects and radiates soothing heat. Some describe it as a direct vent, high efficiency gas log. To keep…
Stylish Ways To Display Blankets
No matter what time of year it may be, you can always find a reason to curl up under a cozy, warm blanket. If you find yourself to be somewhat of a blanket collector you may find you will have several different types of blankets and nowhere to display them, so why not create something that will be stylish and practical. By doing this you will add an extra layer of…
Choosing The Right Paint For Your Home
Choosing and applying paint colors to the walls of your home can be a difficult challenge even in the smallest of rooms. This usually becomes a hard task because of what type of room you’re dealing with whether it be the lighting, the decor in the surrounding area or even the size of the room. So, to make the decision easier it’s important to keep a few key tips in…
Stay up to date with popular home trends and fireplace news.
