Posts with tag 'outdoor decor'
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Turn Your Rooftop Space into an Outdoor Oasis
In addition to popular rooftop bars, restaurants, and event spaces, many homes in the metro area come with a rooftop space for outdoor relaxation — it's one of the best ways to maximize your greenspace in an urban setting. If your rooftop space could use a refresh, or has felt like more of an afterthought, our real estate agents are here to help with inspiration that's both stylish and budget-friendly.
- Install a hanging chair, swing, or hammock.
Capture that breezy, relaxing vibe by installing a modern hanging chair or swing. Look for models with self-supporting stands if your rooftop doesn't allow for ceiling mounts. It's an easy way to add a playful, lounge-ready touch to your rooftop setup. - Add planters with tall greenery.
Even if you don't have soil to dig into, you can still enjoy greenery above the city streets. After all, certain plants will enjoy the direct sunlight, can thrive in this rooftop envir...
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Spring Decor Trends to Revamp Your Living Space
- Replace heavy drapes with breezy curtains
Gone are the dark winter months. Embrace the longer daylight hours by stashing heavy drapes for the season. In their place hang up some light, flowy curtains that let more sunlight in. It won't be long before the days are warm enough to open the windows. - Rearrange your bookshelves
If your bookshelves have looked more or less the same for several years, now is a great time to liven them up! Instead of alphabetical order — or, more realistically, no order at all — try arranging your books by color, assigning a specific palette to each shelf. Thinning out your books and displaying just a select few...
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Home Decor Shops Around Chicagoland
Whether you're about to move into a new home or you're simply ready to revamp your home for spring, this is a great time of year to invest in some new furniture and decor. Luckily, there are some truly exceptional local shops for housewares in Chicagoland, and our real estate agents are excited to share some of their favorites.
- District - 4835 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
After starting as a furniture restoring business run out of a local garage, District has become one of Chicago's most respected sellers of modern and vintage furniture. District opened its brick and mortar shop in the
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Creative Ways to Refresh Your Living Room
It's never a bad time to update your living space. If your house could use a little freshening up, our real estate agents are here to help. Let's start with just one room: the living room. These quick and easy DIY tips will have your living room looking like new this year.
- A Fresh Coat of Paint
Getting all-new furniture is expensive, but applying a fresh coat of paint is equally transformative and much more affordable. For just the cost of a few rollers and a gallon or two of paint, you can have what feels like a brand-new living room. But what color to choose? Much has already been written about the a...
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Budget-Friendly Design Hacks: Stylish Home Tips on a Budget
Interior design doesn't have to be expensive. New homeowners can often feel overwhelmed by the idea of decorating a new place, especially after shelling out the down payment on their new digs, but you can create a high-end feel in your home without a high price tag. Our real estate agents are here to show you the way with these simple design hacks for budget-friendly interior design and decor.
Choose Your Color Palette First
Deciding on your preferred color palette before you start buying decor will give you a solid foundation for a more cohesive look. Choose colors you like and won't get tired of.
If you already have a few pieces of furniture and decor you want to keep, you can use them as part of the basis for your overall color scheme. Take a favorite painting, for...
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