Setting up a home theater might seem like a relatively easy project. Unlike other home improvement projects, you don’t have to worry about changing your plumbing or electrical systems. You also rarely have to deal with changing the layout of your home or making any other major changes in order to set up this type of room. While...

If you have a backyard with a terrace or balcony, consider investing in an outdoor heater to extend your living space. Add warmth to chilly fall or spring evenings while relaxing on your porch swing or enjoying a meal on your patio. With a heat source, you can enjoy your outdoor entertainment area in any season while creating...

Textiles are one of the most important aspects of interior design—a true decorating fundamental that interior designers use to pull a room together. These things are often overlooked in favor of stylish trim, on-trend paint shades and well-chosen furniture, which are all necessary parts of the design equation. But without the right fabrics and wallpapers to unite the...

Photo by Fizkes via Shutterstock If you know absolutely nothing about buying a house, don’t learn the hard way. There’s plenty of information available to help you avoid the many potential pitfalls in the process. You want your first home buying experience to be exciting, not exhausting. Here are some tips to get you started the right way....

Photo by Андрей Постовой on Unsplash A transitional bathroom is a popular design trend that is a cross between modern and traditional. What are the key features of a transitional bathroom? A combination of two styles: A transitional bathroom can have different meanings to different people. Usually, it is a mixture of a recent era with the current...

Image by PlusONE from Shutterstock The presence of natural light inside of your living space can have a tremendous impact on how you feel in your home. If you're interested in introducing more daylight into your space consider installing a skylight or light tube. What are skylights? A traditional skylight is a window set into the roof of...

Many garden projects let kids embrace their creative side and give them a mini plant sciences lesson as a bonus. So how would you get your little ones invested in gardening while growing their curiosities? All you need is a small workspace in your home and a few supplies to enjoy these indoor gardening activities together. Germinate Seeds...

Photo by Hasan Albari from Pexels Thinking about automating your new home? Here are some of the most innovative new smart home features to consider incorporating in your residential design. 1. Color-Tuned Lighting Apps exist for both computers and smart phones to warm up color tones toward the evening hours, helping signal to the brain that it’s time...

Houseplants can add some extra life to any interior space. Some are prized for their decorative foliage, especially those with long trailing or climbing vines. An excellent way to decorate is to encourage your plants to grow into a lush wall covering. However, not all plants will climb or trail on their own. Here we’ll go over the...

Photo by SpeedKingz via Shutterstock Living green is the goal of many young homebuyers. Once in their new home, they want to take steps toward improving their home’s efficiency. The first step to improving your home’s energy efficiency is to choose the right house. Solar panels and LED light fixtures aside, the most efficient form of housing is...

THIS IS IT! Come see this beautiful 1700+ sf 3 BR, 2 bath home conveniently located off of Bryan Rd. in O'Fallon! Lots of nice features start w/the huge vaulted & beamed GR w/attractive brick FP & 3 large windows. Brand new Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring just installed in the main living area & new carpet/pad in BRs & hall. The breakfast room features a bay door to patio, attractive lighting & is graced w/a newer gorgeous oak staircase prof. installed by owner, a master stair builder by trade!. The convenient kitchen offers ample oak cabinetry, granite countertops, deep corner sink w/2 windows, a movable center isle...

Spectacular brick & stone 1.5-sty Estate home. Impressive 2-sty foyer leads to handsome study surrounded by library paneling & bookcases, elegant dining room framed by arched entryways and stunning great room with architectural columns & marble fireplace flanked by 2-sty windows. Spacious open kitchen with 42” cherry cabinetry, premium appliances & planning center adjoins light-filled breakfast room with bay window & atrium door to patio & vaulted hearth room with wood beam trusses & floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. Coffered master bedroom suite combines the enjoyment of a direct vent fireplace with sitting room...