CURB APPEAL: What is it?

What constitutes curb appeal?  

TAKING THE PLUNGE

into smaller spaces

Little Friends

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So, I have a few friends and clients who have downsized lately.  Many from very large to not so large homes.  But some from large to very very small homes or apartments.  

Some are retired, some are divorced, some are empty nesters, some are temporary,

 all are trying to make small spaces cozy and efficient.

THE COLOR YOU CRAVE: GRAY

The world has been having a love affair...

with Gray/Grey

I get more questions, more search queries and more blog views on the subject of Gray / Grey

than any other subject.

ever.

CALL IT GREIGE

beige-y gray?   or gray-ish brown?  

source

whatever you prefer to call it, the effect is the same

calm

soothing

warm

and the perfect background for the beautiful trappings of a room

SPEAKING OF COLOR

and a fireplace

source

Contrasts are important in design.

New and old.

Hard and soft.

Dull and shiny.

Dark and light.

It is what makes a room unforgettable.