Decorating With Pastels
Pastel colors go hand and hand with the Spring season and with the upcoming Easter holiday. So this is a great time to incorporate pastel color into your existing home decor and brighten up your space. You can decide how much pastel you want in your space, but even little pops of pastel color will help brighten up the home. Linens When you want to bring in a new color palette into your home it can be important to start with small doses to see how you feel about the change. So when it comes to bringing in pastels for the Spring season, bedding and linens can be a great…
How To Bring Warmth In
When you have a modern design scheme, it can be easy to go for cool shades and neutrals which take away from the use of warm tones. But you can bring in the warmth in lamps, decor items and certain color tones that really help warm up the space. Keep reading to learn how to bring the warmth in. Wood Warmth There is something about the texture and the look of wood, that instantly gives us the feeling of warmth. So, in a room that feels cold, try an add-in wood wherever possible whether that means going big with a wood accent wall or going small with wooden home decor.…
Makeover Your Living Room
The living room is the hub or center of the home where the whole family has space to gather, relax and rest after a long day. Because this space is used so often, it’s important to keep the room looking great, all while giving off an inviting and comfortable feeling. If you aren’t feeling that from your living room set up or design, maybe it’s time for a mini makeover to help the room feel new and fresh again. Consider Bright Colors Bright colors in a neutral or dim space can do wonders for the entire room. For an easy makeover tip, consider adding in bright colors in decor pieces,…
3 DIY Projects To Tackle This Spring
As Spring quickly approaches, it’s important to take some time to refresh and get creative as the seasons change over. So why not tackle a DIY project that you can customize and show off proudly in your home! Keep reading for 3 DIY projects to tackle this spring: Lanterns It’s important to layer different sources of light in your home to produce a comfortable, inviting space. A great way to do that is to build these DIY lanterns, that are created using picture frames and display them in your home. You can use real or faux candles to add a layer of light to your room and you can put…
5 Ways To Better Use Corner Space
The corner spaces in your home can often sit empty and unused as it can be hard to find something to fill the space. We also tend to focus on the center of the home when it comes to decorating, so it’s important to remember to expand the design into the corners. Small spaces or corners can be really quite useful when you are trying to maximize storage, increase the functionality of your room or improve on your style. Planters An indoor plant is a fantastic way to fill an empty corner in your home and bring some the outside into your home. This touch of greenery will bring a…
Preparing Your Home For Spring
Spring is just around the corner as we head for the month of March! When the season start to change, this usually marks a great time to tackle a few home projects to improve your home. These tasks will put you ahead of the game for the new season and most can be done within a day or two. Time To Scrub In a general cleaning routine, the walls and baseboards sometimes get missed. This is a great time to give those walls a good scrub from top to bottom and make sure to pay extra attention to the outlets and switches as they get used often, but cleaned rarely.…
How To Create A Family Command Center
It may sound like an official term, but a family command center is a place for your calendar, your organizers and somewhere for family to see what’s coming up next. Now, this may be in your home office, at your front door or even in the kitchen, so it’s important you keep the command center organized. You’ll need a few basic items, but before you know it you’ll have a communal place to keep the whole family organized. Pick Your Spot When it comes to picking a spot in your home for your family command center, it’s important to put it somewhere everyone will see it. You want to put…
How To Brighten Up Your Home
When it comes to decorating a room in the home, one of the number one complaints is that the room feels too dark. Now, obviously the first thing to do is add light wherever possible, but sometimes you need to go a step further and use the items in the room to help brighten the space. White Furniture When it comes to white furniture, it’s well known that it’s not for every household. However, it does do a fantastic job of brightening up a room and bringing light to a dark space. Now, while it may not be practical to have your main family couch in white, consider items like cabinets,…
4 Tips For A Warm Home
While it seems to be getting colder and colder outside, it’s important we keep our home nice and toasty warm. Now, you can easily bundle up with a sweater or two to avoid the cold temperatures, but why not find ways to warm up your house and keep it cozy for the whole family. Keep reading for 4 tips for a warm home: Utilize Curtains: Curtains can be a great item for keeping the heat in the home and they make a great modern accessory for most windows. Now, when it comes to keeping the heat in you’ll want to consider hanging thicker curtains or blackout curtains over the largest windows in the…
Visit Valor at NAHB IBS 2019
Valor will be showcasing our beautiful products at the NAHB International Builders Show! IBS brings together the industry’s most important global manufacturers and suppliers and showcases the latest products, materials and technologies involved in all types of buildings and Valor is proud to be taking part. When’s the show? February 19th – 21st, 2019 Where’s the show? The NAHB International Builders Show will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center. For directional and mapping support, click the map below: Where’s Valor’s booth? Make sure to visit booth #C1851 where you’ll find stunning radiant gas fireplaces from Valor. Drop by our booth during your visit to learn more! To learn…
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