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Need some paint color inspiration for your next home project? Each year, the leading paint firms weigh in with their paint picks for the “Color of the Year.”   The paint trends for 2025 appear to be leaning in heavy on the browns,…

Bring on the blues in 2024! Several paint firms opted for the blues for the “2024 Color of the Year,” while other firms stayed with more earthy tones. Use this list as inspiration for your paint projects around the home in the new year. …

A few home accessories in the right places can make all the difference. In a recent episode of The Housing Muse Podcast, I spotlighted several décor pieces that TV-designers love. Let’s breakdown a few more key elements in adding to you…

After binge watching HGTV, you start to notice similar accessories frequently being used to decorate homes. For example, as I mentioned in my latest podcast, pampas grass (the fake stuff, that is!) appears to be a TV designer's favorite. Pictured ab…

In 2022, if you recall, it was all about the greens. In 2023, it’s now all about the pinks and reds. The Barbiecore-influence is helping to set the tone. Peruse some of the top picks from the major paint firms for this year, and then listen in…

When it comes to style, safety and sustainability—what are the best choices for your floors? Heidi Steele, founder of Surface Resources and an expert who helps designers and homeowners determine the best flooring materials for their needs, rec…

Any home built in the past five to 10 years, likely has this color or some similar shade of it covering the walls inside. The greige color has been the go-to choice of the last few years. And while there are still plenty of fans to this all-aroun…

The latest design trends may feel familiar. Home design has a tendency to do that—borrowing from the past and putting a modern spin on it. Here are five trends to watch. Blonde hardwood flooring Darker wood tones were all the rage, but n…

Upgrade your home smartly to add value that buyers may one day be willing to pay extra for. These upgrades can be as simple as adding a faucet pot filler to your kitchen's cooktop or even swapping out your countertops for quartz, according to a new …

You probably have heard about staging a home to better you chances of selling. Usually that includes fluffing pillows, repositioning furniture, and making your home shine. But how about staging your dog to attract home buyers? Dogs have a long hist…