Professional Tips & Trends: Increasing Home Value

Soft power, silence, pause. These are some of the words that Ellen O’Neill – director of strategic design intelligence at Benjamin Moore – uses to describe the recurring theme that inspired “Metropolitan AF-690,” Benjamin Moore’s 2019 Color of the Year. “It goes well with soft pinks and blush tones, but it really accommodates any gesture…

When it comes to selling your home, first impressions are everything. Eager buyers may ask questions about house maintenance or the quality of your neighborhood and schools, but these things will pale in comparison to the feeling a buyer gets the first time they step into your home. So, if you want to sell your…

A deck is one of the easiest ways to increase living space and add curb appeal to your home. It can improve your home’s value, and add room for grilling dinner, gathering with friends, and late night stargazing. But you don’t have to stick with a cookie cutter idea of what a deck can look…

We don’t usually like to play color favorites, but in this case, we can’t resist. 2017 is quick approaching, and that means that it’s time to forecast the newest color trends for the year. If you’re new to color selection, there are a few things professionals take into consideration when deciding on a palette. Color…

Whether your home is brand new or in need of an update, the best way to make it stand out on the curb is with a beautiful coat of exterior paint. While this might sound like an opportunity to go crazy expressing yourself with bright and busy colors, there are many things to consider before…