Keep Home Design Trendy and Cost-Effective

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Did you know that, in the year 2012 alone, Americans shelled out as much as 163.44 billion dollars on furniture, and it costs more than $3,000 to furnish a typical U.S. living room? These figures often discourage would-be home designers. A staggering number of Americans do not realize that home design can be high class and trendy, without breaking the bank. How can homeowners get the best of both worlds?

Amp Up Lighting in the Dining Room and Kitchen

One of the most common, and costly, mistakes that home designers make is tearing down walls. Knocking down walls is decidedly permanent, and it can easily result in a lot of costs (including the cost of rewiring or redistributing cables, plumbing, and insulation). The right furnishings, appliances, and decorations make modestly sized rooms ap

Tips For Landscaping

Landscape design tips

On most properties, landscaping can make a huge difference. Knowing the best landscape tips can help turn your property into a dazzling, aesthetically pleasing bit of space. Plus, if you are selling a home, the right landscape and design of the property can actually improve the value.

Landscaping can also reduce air conditioning by up to 50 percent; shading the windows or walls of a home with plants or other various landscaping materials will keep the home cooler and block the sun’s rays. On that note, you should group plantings in gardens according to water requirements. Those that need similar amounts should be together.

Furthermore, you shouldn’t buy plants in full bloom. One of the best landscape tips is to buy plants that have not been in their pots too long. In addition, it is important to stay