House & Home

4 decorating mistakes to avoid in your open layout

11 Sep 4 Decorating Mistakes to Avoid in Your Open Layout

You’ve been binge-watching reno shows on HGTV and now you’ve got the itch for an open floor plan. You’ve done the dirty work, taking a sledgehammer to that wall dividing your kitchen and living room, cleaned up the dust and drywall, and are now ready to furnish your new open floor plan space.Take a deep breath – the hardest part of your renovation is complete, however, decorating a space with an open floor plan can come with its own set of challenges. We’ve outlined the top four guidelines to help alleviate any unnecessary headaches when designing your open concept layout – now we want to make sure you don’t spend thousands on the wrong furniture for your open concept space.

Here are four of the most common mistakes people make when decorating an open floor plan space.

1. Going shopping before having a plan 2. Ignoring your existing structures that are going nowhere 3. Bad furniture placement 4. Making it magazine-beautiful at the expensive of the people living in the space
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all the facts about tiny homes

05 Sep Should you consider investing in a tiny home?

They are trendy, minimalist, and they create a small, environmental footprint. Simply Google the term and you will find endless pages and testimonials praising the merits of simple living in a tiny home.

If you're a millennial looking to buy your first home, tiny homes may have crossed your mind. Here are a few facts to help you make your decision:

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kitchen renovation ideas

30 Aug 6 Kitchens Guaranteed to Make You Swoon

Wondering whether you should renovate or just start shopping around for a home whose kitchen is already perfect?

If you are looking for a home with a spectacular kitchen, look no further than these inspiring Faris Team listings with “swoon-worthy” kitchens that could be yours!

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boost curb appeal with paint

29 Aug Unlock your home’s potential: 4 Reliable, No-Fail Exterior Colours

Ever drive past a home and think, Wow, I wish my home stood out like that?  Can a coat of paint on the exterior of your home add value to when selling your home? There are many factors to consider in answering that question as it really depends on the individual home, but it certainly can. One thing is for certain: curb appeal makes a big difference when selling your home, and we're here to help you ensure that your home turns heads.

Here are the top four no-fail exterior colours that are sure to make your home stand out amongst the rest.

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what should I know about century homes

25 Aug Are you missing out? What you should know about century homes.

Not everyone subscribes to the philosophy, “out with the old, in with the new,” particularly when it comes to homes. Century homes have a unique appeal and boast designs and features that can only be found in homes of the past.

Much different from cookie-cutter subdivisions of present time, with century homes, no two are exactly the same. So what is the appeal you might ask?

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looking for a house with a beautiful dining room

17 Aug Beautiful Dining Rooms That can be Yours

If you are the hostess with the mostess or if you've been dreaming of a premium dining room for your family and friends, look no further. We have compiled a collection of beautiful Faris Team Listing featuring dining rooms that are sure to please you, your family, and the guests you entertain. You don't have to keep browsing around for ideas on how to make your home more beautiful - you can move right into one of these beauties where the work has already be done for you.
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