How to get the cottagecore look at home
If you love wildflowers, crafting, embroidery, plants and a fairy tale-like esthetic, the cottagecore look may be right for you. This trendy style evokes the at mosphere, lifestyle and roman ticism of English country hou ses. Fortunately, you don’t have to live in a literal cottage to get the look. Here’s how to bring this design style into your home.
THE WALLS
To create a dreamy and poetic atmosphere, paint the walls in pastel tones. Alternatively, apply a flowery wallpaper. Just make sure the print isn’t too busy, as this can overwhelm the space.
THE FLOOR
Whether it’s wood or ceramic, light flooring is a good fit for the cottagecore look. If you add a rug, consider choosing a white or beige macramé model.
THE FURNITURE
Wood, wicker, rattan and other natural materials con tribute to a country esthetic. Look for chairs, tables, beds and other furniture made of these materials. Vin tage and antique pieces are also on theme.
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help you determine how much of your bud get to put toward each item. For instance, if you have trouble sleeping, you may decide to splurge on your mattress rather than on a dres ser or vanity. Or, if you work from home, you may want to spend a little extra on an ergono mic office chair.
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2. LOOK FOR DEALS
Country setting yet close to everything. Lewisburg Schools. Move Right in to this 4 bedroom home. Enjoy the views from the freshly painted deck overlooking 1 acre of land. Bathrooms have been newly renovated. Ceramic tile throughout first floor is new as well. Enjoy the propane fireplace on the cold winter evenings. 20-86383
Once you’ve planned your purchases, it’s time
Finally, consider making an effort to buy locally. You don’t have to go far to find talented furniture makers and well-curated furniture stores.
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Builtin2018anddesignedformodernliving Over5,000SFoffinishedlivingspace High-endfinishesandmanyrecentupdates Ingroundpool,poolhouse,new30X40garage Finishedwalkoutbasementwith winecellar
Beautifullymaintainedhome Sunroomincludestilefloors, vaultedceiling Granitecountertops,tilebacksplashinkitchen Recentlyrewiredforpeace-of-mind Coveredpatioforoutdoordining,gatherings
Over2,000squarefeetoflivingspace
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Enjoyrelaxingonthewrap-aroundporch
Thelatesttrendsinpaintcolours
Areyouwonderingwhatthelatestcolor trendsareininteriordecorating?Ifso, here’swhat’snew:mixingwarmandcold toneswillbealltheragein2013-2014, acombinationthatwillbringnewfound freedomtohowweharmonizecolors. Hereisabriefupdateforthosewholike tokeeptheirhomedécorinsynchwith thetoptrends.
Thedramatictrendforthecomingmonths willseeyellowandblueadorningour walls.Thesetwodynamiccoloursareoftenusedininteriordecorating;infactyellow,whichmadeaninitialcomebackin
2012,willcontinuetolendradianceto ourhomesin2014.Ifyouwanttocreate adesignerlook,choosealemonyellow combinedwithdarkgreyandblack.Alternatively,mustardorhoneyyellowwill bepopularaswell;blendedwiththereddishtonesofwalnutormahoganyfurnitureorwithwine-colouredaccessories,these tonesaresuretoplease.
Afterthejoyfultonesofyellowcomethe bluestowarmourhearts.Oftenconsidered acoldcolour,shadeslikelavenderblue, duckeggblue,royalblue,andperiwinkle willblendperfectlywithstrong,saturated colourssuchasred,pink,oryellow.
Thespearheadofthis latesttrendisnavy blue,whichblends perfectlywithoffwhitesandlum inousgreystotransformarchitectural featuressuchas chimneypieces, staircases,orheadboards.
Thetoptwo “in”colours oftheseason: curryyellowand duckeggblue.
Whosaidthatwritingonachalkboardwastheprerogativeofteachers?Eventhoughchalkboardsare fallingoutoffavourinclassrooms, chalkandslatearenowfindinga placeinthecomfortofourhomesas adecorativefocalpoint.
Chalkboardpaint,specificallycreatedforinteriordesignprojects,has beenonthemarketforseveralyears now.Withchalkboardpaint,availableinavarietyofcolours,youcan turnanysurfaceintoausefulfullyerasablesurface.Ifyoulikethisidea butareshortoninspiration,hereare afewideastotakenoteof—in chalkofcourse!
•Placeinhorizontalorverticalbandsfor agraphiceffect
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•Usenexttothetelevisionforreminders ofnot-to-be-missedprograms
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Panellingismakingacomeback
Decorativeaswellaspractical,panelling ismakingacomebackbecauseofits manyadvantages—itiseasytoinstall andisaninexpensivethermalandacousticinsulation.
Inthepast,panellingalwaysconsistedof narrowstripsofstainedwood.Now,however,stripsupto40cmwideareavailable onthemarket;theycomeeithervarnished orleftintheirnaturalstate.Thelatest trendisnottopaneltheentireroombut rathertocombinedifferentmaterials onthesamewall.Layingthestripshorizontallyalsogivesamorecontemporarylook.Onethingiscertain:today’s panellingisnolongerusedjusttohide defectsinthewalls!
Panellingcandressupaheadboardor bringarefinedtouchtopartofawallor toanentireaccentwall.Varioustypesof woodareusedforpaneling.Softwoods offerwhite,uniformpanellingwithblond accents,anddistressedwoodisagreat choiceifyouwanttocreatelotsoftexturewithitswind-worn,rusticlook.Anothergreatchoiceissmoothwoodpanelingwhosegrainisstillapparent.
Layingpanellingrequiresawoodframeworkwithspacingof40to50cmbe-
tweeneachlengthofwood.Tongueand groovepanellingfitstogethereasilyand canbenailedorstapledinplace.Gluing thestripsisnotrecommended,astheglue canstainthepanellingovertime.Itisalso possibletoaffixthepanellingdirectly ontothewallwithoutaframe;however, withthismethod,thewallmustbeperfectlystraightanddry.
Afixtureinjustabouteverybody’swardrobe,jeansarenolongerjustforclothing. Denimiscomingoutoftheclosetand intothelivingroomfor2014.Bluejean cushions,householdlinens,anddecorativeaccessoriesarehotinthefashion worldbecausedenimcancreateaunique lookwithoutnecessarilybeingassociated withoneparticularstyle.Theproof?Denimlooksrightathomeinaneclecticinteriorjustasmuchasinaretroorcountry styledécor.
Thepossibilitiesareendlesswhenitcomes tousingdeniminahome.Denimtrompe l’oeilwallpaperisgreatforcreatinganos-
Decoratingwith denimwillletyou explorenewcreative horizons.
talgiclookthatechoesbacktothecarefree HollywoodfilmsoftheJamesDeanera. Thosewholovedetailwillalsoappreciate denimdesigneraccessories,suchaslampshadeswithtopstitchedseams,denimwindowdrapes,andduvetcovers.
Aswellastheactualfabric,thecolourof denimcanalsobeawinningcombinationin yourhome.Royalblue,seablue,lapis-lazuli, Prussianblue,indigo,andcobalt:thereareso manytonestoinspirethecreationofastrikingenvironment.Theclassiclookofblue wallsstandsuptothepassageoftimeand liberatesthespiritwithitsfreeandeasylook —justlikeagoodoldpairofjeans!
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Trevorton, PA 17881
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Selinsgrove, PA 17870
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Danville, PA 17821
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Lewisburg, PA 17837
4beds,2.5baths •2,582SF
$550,000 | #20-99909
A “smart” house thanks to home automation
These days it’s rare to find any kind of activity which is not directly affected by electronics and computer technology: entertainment, information, communication... Digital and electronic technology has just about taken over our daily lives. Even our homes cannot escape this tidal wave of change. All types of devices have been designed to make them more efficient and smarter, while rendering our lives easier: welcome to the world of home automation, also known as domotics.
A term which, not so long ago, seemed to come straight from a science fiction movie, domotics, or at least some of its applications, is more and more present in our homes and, because of this, in our daily lives. Think for example of things as common as programmable thermostats, lights which come on and switch off thanks to movement detectors or luminosity, alarm systems, not forgetting all those devices which work with remote controls.
But domotics goes a lot further than that, as it could eventually include all these different technologies integrated into one central system which can be programmed, automated and remote controlled. The possibilities are endless: a heating or air conditioning system which can be activated and controlled by a simple telephone call; a watering system which starts automatically when the lawn is too dry and stops when it is wet enough; windows which close when it starts raining; video cameras which allow us to observe the home from a distance via Internet... So many functions which can be controlled from the tips of our fingers with a keyboard, or by voice in the case of systems equipped with voice recognition.
And it doesn’t stop there. What would you say to a refrigerator capable of reading the bar codes of the products it contains and, via a screen, alert homeowners when they run out of milk or butter? The appliance can even connect to the Internet to order missing products from the supermarket!
All these applications can not only contribute to making life easier, but can also increase security and reduce energy consumption. As well as being “smart”, the automated house can therefore be more eco-friendly. It can also be very beneficial for the disabled.
If you’re wondering if all homes are suitable for automation you’ll be glad to know that the experts all reply in the affirmative, in theory at least. Of course, a house built with this technology in mind, with places designed for the installation of different devices and components, the passage of wires, etc., will be easier to equip. But it seems that the majority of homes, no matter how old they are, can benefit from these innovations.
And what is the cost of all these systems? It can vary a great deal depending on individual needs, the complexity of the system and the amount of installation work required. Just as it can cost very little to decorate a home, the budget involved in making a home “smart” can be relatively modest – a few thousand dollars. On the other hand it could end up costing a fortune.
How would you like to own a refrigerator that lets its owners know that they’re about to run out of milk or butter?
With home automation, the possibilities are endless.
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Do you have children? If your patio sits under the sun, a light-coloured surface is recommended to avoid burning little feet. What’s more, this supple material is shock resistant and absorbs the pitter-pattering sound of kids at play. Enjoy a tranquil and injury-free summer outdoors on your newly renovated patio!
If you’ve never seen a patio mounted on stamped concrete, you’ll likely be quite impressed the first time you come across one. Stamped concrete is textured or embossed to imitate the look of flagstone, brick, ceramic tile, wood and various other materials. Beyond its decorative appeal, stamped concrete also has a wide range of surprising qualities. Read on to find out more!
For starters, stamped concrete is a stable material that is highly resistant to temperature fluctuations, rot, premature wear, invasive insects and fire. It’s also environmentally friendly: it produces significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions than traditional cement and is 100 per cent recyclable.
When you choose concrete for your deck flooring, you’re opting for peace of mind. Concrete has an expected lifespan of at least 25 years and requires very little maintenance. In fact, all you need to do to preserve its lustrous sheen is to apply a sealant every two to three years and remove stains with a an all-purpose solvent. It’s that simple!
Consult a specialist in your area for the proper installation of your stamped concrete patio, staircase, walkway, driveway or pool area. With so many shapes, colours and designs to choose from, the possibilities are endless! To enhance the beauty of your landscape and increase your property’s overall value, stamped concrete is well worth the investment.
Stamped concrete can be textured or embossed to imitate the look of flagstone, brick, ceramic tile, wood and various other motifs.
