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[gqutie-blog]

Enclosed in San Francisco

[residential-interior]

10 Best Ways to Make Your Home Luxurious

Are you planning to add some luxurious features to your home? You don't need to spend a lot of money to enjoy a touch of luxury. To make our spaces luxurious, comfortable, and elegant, we should all have the services of experienced luxury interior designers.

Fortunately, there are lots of options for decorating a budget-friendly space. You can create modern luxury interior designs on a budget with a few modifications and design techniques.

According to interior designers, here are the top 10 ways to add luxury to your home

Remodelling a bathroom

Remodelling your bathroom is a wise place to start. Ensure that all fixtures and plumbing are up-to-date and functioning properly. Modern lighting, contemporary tiles, and luxurious flooring add a sense of luxury to a room.

The Plants will renew it

To instantly brighten up your space, you can add fake or real plants. The best way to add colour is with plants. A vintage, boho, or aesthetic vase or pot can add greatly to your space.

Wallpapers

Adhesive wallpapers have become a rage. These wallpapers are easy to apply and can be purchased from most online shops. This adhesive wallpaper is perfect for people who want to temporarily restore their space or try out new colours and designs in their homes.

Temporary wallpaper also has the advantage of being removable so you can change it whenever you like.

Be creative with your textiles

Your space will look dull and boring if you have a sofa, chair and cushions all in the same texture and fabric. You can make your space more appealing and dimensional by replacing boring pillows with a variety of textures and sizes.

Shades of neutrality

Everybody wants their home to be peaceful and tranquil. Neutral colours are a good choice. Neutrals are timeless and trendy so you don't have to redecorate. If you're looking for a quick update, replace the artwork, furniture, or lighting.

Upgrade your Hardware to Create a Luxury House Interior

You can instantly improve your space by replacing old hardware with sleeker, more modern pieces for a fraction of the cost. It can be used on kitchen cabinets, bathroom cases, or bedroom furniture to give new life to an outdated space.

Lighting Upgrades

Lighting is another easy way to bring luxury to your home. Light with warm tones can add a sense of luxury to a room. Lamps are the most relatable examples of decorative light, as they draw attention to specific features. Luxurious house interiors can be enhanced by adding stylish and soothing lighting. Hanging lights above your dining table and a long side lamp beside your sofa are good additions.

Make Space

A great way to make your space feel more luxurious is to open it. This can be done by simply rearranging, decluttering or investing in storage products.

When there isn't enough space, you can extend it by clearing out unwanted furniture and stuff. Your balcony can be decorated with sitting areas.

A luxurious touch

Your home can be adorned with high-end products like antique gold, solid wood, and marble. To instantly add luxury and style to your home, replace modern ornaments with antique ornaments or books.

TakeYourStyle to the Area

For a luxurious experience, give your furniture some attention with a few simple but well-designed pieces. After narrowing down your selection of decorative accessories, decorate them in an attractive way. Here are some tips for arranging your coffee table, dining table or benches.

Conclusion

Renovating and creating luxury house interiors is not a difficult task. With effort and time, the task can be completed on a budget. Adding luxury to your home can be achieved in a number of ways. In order to remodel your home with the help of a professional interior designer, you can contact us. Thethekedaar Interior offers luxury interior designers to help you with your home design needs. You can rely on our experienced designers to go above and beyond your expectations.

[churchillbldgco]

The primary hall in our 1800s farmhouse restoration project in Columbia County, New York features the home's original wide plank pine flooring that we brushed and hand scraped, a radiant floor heating system by @warmboard, a ceiling made of remilled Douglas fir that we discovered was covering the original floor, restored doors and hardware sourced from @architectural_parts_warehouse, and Florentine mosque lamps by @besselinkjones1959.

#farmhouse #restoration #restored #flooring #underfloorheating #reclaimedwood #plaster #homerenovation #construction #beforeandafter #columbiacountyny

[hometoursandotherstuff]

Amazing Brooklyn, New York City renovated brownstone of designer Delia Kenza and her family is full of original plasterwork, colorful painting schemes, and a collection of African art. The home was passed down to her thru the family.

The stairs were rebuilt in place. The carved wood bust on the newel post is from the Mwila people of Angola.

The mirror over the fireplace is from Restoration Hardware. The wall sculpture is an art piece, and the plexiglass table is vintage.

Original 1900 plasterwork in the doorway. The chairs are called “drop chairs,” b/c of their shape.

Although it doesn’t look like it, the light fixture is vintage. The kitchen also features a beautiful marble fireplace.

This original artwork on the landing is a portrait of the family. 

In the main bedroom are LED floor lamps, a faux fur blanket and a photograph of dancers in her husband Julio Leitao’s dance company.

The main bathroom. 

The girls’ shared bedroom. 

Framed mirrors in the daughters’ bath gives it a pop of color.

Husband Juilio’s art studio on the top floor.

Gradient-painted stairs — a project Kenza did with her daughter — lead to the basement playroom.

The home has a private deck out back that is accessed from the kitchen. 

https://www.curbed.com/2020/10/a-brooklyn-house-passed-down-in-a-stylish-family.html

[stormysims]

Rich Starter Family Home by StormySims

3 bedroom, 3 bathroom modern starter without the starter price. Suitable for a small family, a couple or a single sim. 

Download on my new Patreon

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Custom Content List:

Orjanic by Felixandre & Harrie

Tiny Twavellers by Felixandre & Harrie

Barfroom by Felixandre & Harrie

Halcyon Kitchen by Harrie

Livin Rum by Felixandre & Harrie

The Kichen by Felixandre & Harrie

Brutalist Bathroom by Harrie

London Set Interior by Felixandre

Phumo Sectional & Chaise by Peacemaker

SIMcredible Jules Chair by SIMcredible!

Jules desk table by SIMcredible!

Fusion End Table - SIMcredible!

Fusion Snake Plant - SIMcredible!

Naturalis Living- Arm Chair by SIMcredible!

Naturalis Office plants duo by SIMcredible!

Naturalis Bathroom by SIMcredible!

Naturalis Office plant 3 by SIMcredible!

Zara Plant by SIMcredible!

Naturalis Living Hydrangeas by SIMcredible!

Charlotte Bedroom - Painting by Spacesims

Zinc Painting - v2 by Wondymoon

Strepera Storage Boxes by Wondymoon

Kitchen Stuff - Containers by ArwenKaboom

Milla Kids Room by Severinka

Valeria kidsroom - wall lamp by Severinka

Hugo Bathroom - Sink by Severinka

[Elle livingroom] - posters v02 by Severinka

Vintage paintings ts4 CoffeeTime 02 by Severinka

Console Ninon by MangoSims

Sims 4 Domino Study by Pilar

Flow TableLamp by Pilar

Pilar Preface CeilingLinght by Pilar

Ashen Hanging Plant by sim_amn123

Modern Coffee Bar Tray with Tea Kettle and Cookie Jar by Chicklet

Restoration Hardware Dream Home Art by SimPlistic

Dark October Walls (2021 Edition, Part II) by SimPlistic

Magnolia Wallpaper by SimPlistic

Cottage Basics Wallpaper by SimPlistic

The Sims 4 Sleek Slumber CC Stuff Pack by LittleDica

Glasgow Triple Ceiling Lamp Short by ArtVitalex

Matcha Bathroom - Plants by networksims

Plante Hoya Kerrii set Ninon by MangoSims

Kaffeetisch "Quadratisch gut" by Chalipo

Guernsey Paintings by Onyxium

Mirror - Constanta Hallway by Winner9

Natural Boho Room_Books 3 by kardofe

Glam Penthouse Modern Armchair - Penthouse CC Set by RubyRed

Green Harmony Table Plant_V2 by ung999

Bathroom Jaime Bathmat by ung999

Evjki bedroom rugs by jomosims

Praline Wood Floors by Pralinesims

Modern Wood 2 by neinahpets

Carrara Flowing Walls & Floors by SimspirationBuilds

Axioma Walls and Floors Set by SimspirationalBuilds

Wallpaper #33 by Sims4Luxury

[imminervaa]

AZUR LIVING ROOM

I have recoloed 24 meshes - YOU MUST DOWNLOAD ORIGINAL MESHES

Sofa (1 & 2) by Wondymoon 

Rug (Elisa set) by Mangosims

Painting by Peacemaker 

Painting by Novvvas 

Console by Wondymoon 

Table lamp by Wondymoon 

Leaning vinyl by Syboulette 

Chair with arms by Miosims 

Vase with pampas (Boho set) by Anye 

Big painting (Agata set) by Mangosims 

Wicker chair (Boho set) by Anye 

Cushion (Rebecca set) by Mangosims 

Oblong pillow by Peacemaker 

Cushion by Dreamteamsims 

Curtain by ShinoKCRS4 

End table by 2SIS 

Dining table (Restoration hardware set) by Anye 

Dining chair by Wondymoon 

Hanging plate by Peacemaker 

Chalk board by Severinka 

Coffee board by Leosims 

Bread by Dreamteamsims 

Paper bag by Dreamteamsims 

A big thank you to all great creators! ✨🥰

DOWNLOAD RECOLORED SET HERE (SFS) DOWNLOAD WALLPAPER & FLOOR COLLECTION HERE (SFS) 

Enjoy and stay safe! ❤❤❤

[bougieone]

BEDROOM REFRESH

I, same as every other person in the world, have been spending much more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic.  Wanting to always be as productive as I can, and also wanting to take advantage of being home virtually 24/7, I decided to tackle a few projects around my new condo.  The best way I can describe my interior aesthetic is “modern luxury.” When I come home, I want to feel as if I am living in a luxury hotel suite.  I don’t like a lot of stuff, I like things to be clean and organized, and most importantly, I like things to be beautiful.  I put a lot of thought into the design of my condo - everything including the colors, fabrics, hardware, textures, and fragrance are thoughtfully chosen. 

Although I was happy with the current styling of my bedroom, I thought it was missing a few touches that would elevate it and essentially make it “complete.” I have an enormous appreciation for Restoration Hardware (surprise, surprise), and many of the furniture pieces and all of my current linens in my bedroom are from there.  After spending several months at home I made a list of all the things about my bedroom that I didn’t absolutely love.  I believe its important to spend time in a space and getting a better feeling of how you use it, and wants vs. needs, before you tackle the task of furnishing and decorating it.

First, I wanted to upgrade my bedding to something more sateen from the current cotton sheets I have, because I realized I don’t love the look of a “slept in” bed.  I prefer a silkier texture, and even if I steamed the sheets every morning, I wasn’t able to get the exact look I was going for.  I also decided to change the artwork over my bed since the previous artwork was a bit too garish, the frames were too gold, and although they matched my lamps and other gold accents, I felt that the color was a bit strong. I also wanted art that is abstract, clean and easy on the eyes.  Finally, I wanted to create a reading nook in the empty corner near the window, and add some decor pieces to the long dresser below the television. I’ve included links to everything in my bedroom below.* 

I’m in love with the look of everything and I’m happy that I have at least one complete space in my new home.  What kind of updates are you making to your spaces during quarantine? And what spaces are on your wish list?

Bed, Dresser & Nightstands:

Restoration Hardware - Modena Shelter Non-Tufted Fabric Platform Bed

Restoration Hardware - Strand Mirrored 6-Drawer Dresser 

Restoration Hardware - Strand Mirrored Closed Nightstand 

Ettitude - Bamboo Duvet Cover

Ettitude - Bamboo Sheet Set 

Ballard Designs - Coverlet & Shams

Lamps:

Restoration Hardware - Beam Table Lamps with 13” French Rectangular Linen Shade

Restoration Hardware - Cylindrical Column Accent Lamp with 11” French Drum Linen Shade

Restoration Hardware - Stelo Task Floor Lamp

Chairs:

Wayfair - Kurz Cutaway Swivel Barrel Chair

Restoration Hardware - Emery Curved Back Side Chair

Other Items:

Art.com - Jamie Derringer Artwork

CB2 - Runway White Lacquer Desk

CB2 - Black Flower Marble Tray 

CB2 - Black Agate Tray with Handles

Crate & Barrel - Jasper Black Square Hurricane

Restoration Hardware - 1930s Martini Round Side Table

Rejuvenation - Round Metal Framed Mirror

Arhaus - Eva Round Vase in White

The White Company - For the Love of White Book

Amazon - Helmut Newton Sumo Book

Pottery Barn - Emery Linen Blackout Drapes

Fichman Furniture - Back Bay Radiator Cover w/Windsor Screen

*This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to purchase something, I may earn a commission. Thank you.

[pink-wisp]

Featuring Penny being an innocent robot and observing people, trying to understand what emotions and relationships are. For those that just want the rarepair Penny/Winter I’ll put it under the cut.

Can be read standalone. Summery of last chapter: Penny snuck out to met her faux teammates. ‘Aro’ Glade is one of them and the only friendly one. Hard of hearing, goat faunus, has prosthetic horns. She’s lil quirky like Entrapta.

Successful interpersonal action: Three people.

They spent half the day drilling her backstory. Penny was adopted from one of Dr. Pietro’s clients who lived in Atlas. They were board members of the Schnee Dust Company who… disappeared on a business trip to Vacuo. Dr. Pietro adopted Penny and changed her last name to hide her from White Fang extremist.

 The young women didn’t like it. It was… common and therefor believable. But it was sad. It placed blame on the innocent- but they weren’t really innocent and-

 “Darling? Something is bothering you again.” Dr. Pietro gently prodded. Penny was reluctant at first. It wasn't a problem that could be solved. The cover story solved many issues but…

 The more she thought about it the more her aura stirred and amplified her power unit to overwhelming capacity. "It's about lying," Penny blurted out. She squeezed her hands, almost tight enough to damage the artificial skin. She didn't know if admitting it stressed her out more or relieved the internal conflict. "It doesn't feel right."

 "That's because you’re a good person." Dr. Pietro said with a smile. His hands covered her and squeezed. The pressure reaffirmed his presence and was comforting. "How about you go for a walk, outside."

 "… Outside?” Penny repeated. She wouldn’t consider her trip to Aro’s apartment outside. She went from inside the facility to inside a transport, then inside a building. "Around Atlas?"

"We're still setting up your official documents but now probably the best time to explore as… as a normal girl, not a huntress-in-training or savior of the world," Dr. Pietro said. He was smiling, but like Aro last night it wasn't a real smile. His tone was soft, possibly sad? "The air might do you good."

 "But I am not impacted by air quality."

 Dr. Pietro chuckled, a hand cupped her cheek for a moment. "My dear girl, it's not just about taking care of your body. But also here," He tapped Penny's nose. She gasped and giggled. Her nose was various types of silicone and sensors, very sensitive ones apparently. "Go on, you're also supposed to learn, and you can only do that outside." Penny still squeezed her hands. And her father hummed in thought. "Oh I know, this would be the perfect time for you to meet Ms. Glade!"

 "Oh! Um…" Penny froze a little, panic written over her face. Luckily her father turned around, chair walking to another workbench. Xanthic had to sneak her out, so it is highly probable meeting her soon to be teammates was supposed to be a secret. That would explain the private communications network, or maybe Xanthic was just trouble. So many thoughts fired through her processers jumped a little when she found a box containing a pair golden horns in her hands.

 "These are Ms. Glade's new horns! I've made some modifications after all that testing we did with your artificial skin. She lost most of her hearing years ago and uses those horns to detect wavelengths as well as aura." Penny remembered the photo Xanthic altered. The Faunus ears on the sides of Aro's head must be the original traits she was born with, hopefully still flesh and blood. "Ms. Glade should be at Atlas Academy, helping with the weapons department."

 "Understood," Penny said with a smile. She closed the package and left for the Academy.

 Despite Dr. Pietro's encouraging words it was still difficult to actually leave the facility. The process involved using her scroll to open the door and moving her legs but they suddenly felt heavy. That instinct that caused her to throw herself into cover during her last trial suddenly pulling at the wires in her chest.

 “I’ll be fine…” Penny whispered to herself. She was in a room with a hacker and a mechanic, two people that could directly manipulate her software and hardware and turned out fine.

 The first few steps were terrifying. She made a note to research this strange feeling of being to protective of herself when logically there was no reason to be. She felt exposed, as if the artificial skin was peeled back and her metal chassis was open.

 Penny yelped, holding the box to her chest when a Faunus on skates zipped by, a rainbow trail following her. Then she looked over her shoulder again, turn around and did one ring around Penny. In turn Penny notice the Atlas Academy uniform. The Faunus grinned and gave a thumbs up as she skated away, "Brothers! You are adorable! Cute dress too."

 "Thank… Thank you! Your compliment is much appreciated!" Penny yelled back, hoping the pink Faunus could hear her.

 After that Penny was able to relax. She may not had faith in herself because of her lack of experience, so instead she trusted her father and Ironwood's judgement. They put her through those trials for a reason and it was to make sure she could pass in public.

 With some confidence restored she continued to the Academy. She allowed herself to wander from the most efficient path. Unlike Mantle, Atlas was a polished city. Buildings over twice as big as those on the ground, and hard-light displays everywhere. All sorts of amazing technologies walked the streets, from pets with prosthetic limbs to robots trimmed with gold and bright lights like Xanthic’s butler.

 As she got closer to the school the number of weaponshops, Schnee Dust Company distributors, and restaurants increased. Nearly everyone around her wore an Atlas student or military uniform. A few gave her a glance but never lingered long enough to make Penny feel uncomfortable.

 That changed once she entered the Academy.

 The cool and steady tone of Special Operative Winter Schnee called out to her. “Ma’am, all non-personal are required to state their business at the guest office and receive a pass.” She said. Unlike the recordings Penny saw her in she was dressed in a civilian suit, almost business but just high Atleasian fashion. “And unmarked packages are to be inspected. This is partially a military facility after all.”

 “Oh um…” Penny held the box to her chest. These were sensitive instruments. The horns connect directly to Aro’s brain and if the inspectors were to pry it open and damage it, it could cause neurological harm. “This is a delivery from Dr. Piertro to Aro.”

 Flicker of instant recognition passed over Winter's face. Then consideration. Xanthic did say Aro's reputation preceded her, but would Ironwood's second in command really make an exception for the Faunus?

 “Aro… You’re friends with Ms. Glade?” Winter asked leveled tone somehow flattening even more. She seemed resigned. An aggressive huff escaped her lips, “Of course she’d… Ugh. I will accompany you. State your name, civilian.”

 “Penny, ma’am!” She answered clicking her heels to attention. Winter didn’t seem satisfied, instead waiting a moment then just walking into the Academy. Penny half jogged to catch up.

 “Are you and Ms. Glade close?”

 “Oh, perhaps? I do not know how to gauge relationship depth.”

 “An accurate statement with that women,” Winter said. Then was silent for a few minutes. Penny didn’t encourage a conversation, she was too busy looking at the Academy. The hallways were so tall the new Paladins could fit but it wasn't wide enough for the mech to walk through. Winter noticed, “Would you like a tour?”

 “That would be lovely!” Penny said with a large smile. She would be attending this school soon and experiencing it would provide better information than just maps and recordings. “I would like to examine the hard-light technology in detail, the sustainability is quite efficient!”

 “It better be, for something so minuscule and unnecessary.” Winter said with a scoff. “Such dust is better in practical applications.”

 “Hmm… I don’t think that’s true.” Penny gently argued. Winter looked over her shoulder. Penny winced, expecting a glare like Xanthic but Winter merely raised a brow. The specialist stayed silent so Penny continued. “These everyday applications helps further our understanding of hard-light dust. Only those very skilled with aura can use create something that last more than a few hits.” Penny noted Aro's hard-light blades didn't break or flicker once.

 “That is a fair point.”

 “Though installing 20 hard-light lamps within a single hallway is excessive.” Penny finished. At that Winter gave a hum of approval. Penny couldn’t see it and Winter’s tone was still rather flat but some part of her detected a smile.

 Conversation lulled into hard-light application and the use of it in Argus. They both agreed that the barrier was brilliant but implementation needed much work. Winter thought sturdy walls like the one around Mantel with hard-light gates was the solution, though she conceded the opinion when Penny brought up ecological damage.

 Eventually the hallway began to change. They widened so even a Spider Droid could walk down the halls. Classrooms were no longer around but instead numbered and heavily armored doors lined the walls.

 “This is the combat section of the Academy,” Winter said, “We are approaching the workshop. It is open during training hours for student use, smiths such as Ms. Glade volunteer from time to time.” Winter pressed her scroll to a lock and the thick doors opened.

 The workshop was huge, nearly as big as a single floor of Aro’s apartment. There were several rows of benches, some taken by students and three being used by Aro and her companion. Weapons in various states were scattered around them, dust ammunition and crystals on another workbench. Aro and her friend seemed to be using the third as a conversation prop, the former leaning against it while the latter sat on it.

 Aro looked like a proper mechanic, jumpsuit in oil and grime. There was a little on her face until her friend pointed it out. Then it became a lot as Aro swiped at it with dirty hands. Penny quietly giggled. It reminded her of her father and brought a sense of comfort and familiarity. Apparently they pair was too focused on their own conversation to detect Penny and Winter, even as they advanced closer.

 Aro rolled her glowing blue eyes. “Marigold. My answer is no.” Her words were stern even if her smile was playful.

 “Me and Fiona will step in if anything goes wrong!” Marigold said.  Blue hair, gold eyes. She looked familiar but immediate facial scans didn't recognize her. It brought up a Huntress Marigold several times but it didn’t match. Penny overwrote the current scan as ??? 'Aro's friend' Marigold. “I’m telling you, you have a knack for this kind of stuff.” She continued, picking up a rag and grabbing Aro, "Stop you're making it worse. Don’t move."

 Aro made a displeased noise. A growl or perhaps a whine? She did comply and stayed still while Marigold cleaned her face. “It’s called Focus-“

 “It’s called illegal and reckless.” Winter barked, voice nearly echoing the room. Aro let out a small scream, jumping almost a foot into the air while her friend flinched and slid off the workbench. They both slowly turned to the new pair. "Marigold."

 The Huntress answered back in a tone just as cold, "Schnee-"

 "Penny!" Aro yelled. She vaulted over the table and crouched. The purple glow in her prosthetic legs changed to a fiery orange. Combustion dust cartridge locked in.

 "W-Wait!" Penny gasped holding the box above her, "These are sensitive equipment!" Just as the words left her mouth an explosion of purple and orange pushed Aro towards Penny. Winter had just enough time to take the box as the dense metal woman was lifted off the ground.

 Penny squeezed Aro's shoulders, trying not to follow her programming. Processors immediately list several maneuvers to escape, everything was saying this was an attack. But it couldn't have been because Aro was laughing. Aro wasn't dangerous, she was a kind civilian but that information wasn't registering to herself defense protocols.  Something else was off- her gyrostabilizer couldn't detect the ground.

 "I am unequipped for zero gravity! Down please!" Penny squeaked. Aro sneered the slow levitating twirl slowly changed back to a stable vertical. Before Aro turned off the gravity dust, she hoisted Penny onto her shoulder. Her sensors couldn't process what was happening, visual data conflicted with her sense of gravity, logically Aro shouldn't be able to lift Penny with ease. "Wai- Wait!"

 "Trust exercise!" Aro said with a grin and hearty laugh. Penny was tense, waiting for her density to pull them both to the ground. After several solid steps on metal tiles, it didn't happen. "See! Ease the grip, Penn."

 "Oh! Of… of course. I'm sorry." She said quickly letting go. She was thankful for the durable muscle there. If it was a normal civilian like Ciel there would be a bruise. Penny yelped as the walk turned into a light jog, hand holding down her dress with a tight grip. It was impossible for her to feel sick but her sensors was still scrambled after her first zero-gravity experience. It was a highly unpleasant sensation Penny did not want to experience again.

 "Penny! This May Marigold, my favorite Huntress and friend."

 May chuckled a little and patted Aro's head. Her father did it too, earlier. Penny noted it down as an affectionate gesture. "Sorry about this one. Aro gets a little too hyper at times. A pleasure to meet you." She finished ruffling Aro's hair to hold a hand out to the young women.

 "It's a pleasure to meet you too, May Marigold," Penny said shaking her hand, quickly updating the information in her recognition software. She was a little surprised at how hard May squeezed and also updated her pressure output for next time.

 "We have come with a delivery from Dr. Polendina," Winter announced set the box on the table.

 Aro set Penny to sit on the workbench but while she was up there she noticed glowing purple circuits on the horns, as well as a few cracks and other signs of wear. If these horns were the basis for Penny's artifical skin it would explain all the complications. It was made for neurological input, human input… Penny willed her processors to focus on the conversation around her. Instead of opening the box Aro looked at May who couldn't hold in a snort and brief laughter.

 "You came because you, and you," May glared at Aro who rolled her eyes. "Don't understand what a day off mean."

 "I understand it quite well. What I don't understand is why I need it."

 "I agree with the Schnee," Aro said with a shrug. "I'm still good! I don't need a break."

 "You've been working for nearly ten hours straight! When was the last time you ate?" May asked. Aro grinned. The mechanic pulled a candy bar from her pocket and slowly unwrapped it. Her smile grew, glowing blue eyes never leaving May's glaring gold ones even as May's expression grew frustrated.

 Penny tilted her head and watched them. From her experience with Xanthic and Ciel a few nights ago, frustration was a negative emotion, something to avoid. Between May and Aro it felt… teasing? Penny looked at Winter to confirm her suspicions. The women looked… indifferent. Humans express themselves quite differently and she hasn't been exposed to Winter's behavior to decipher it. Still Penny was confident that the lack of urgency was amusement. In Winter-language.

 At the last second May snatched the candy away. "Alright you assholes, we're going to dinner." She declared, ordering the General's second-in-command. Winter gave a tired roll of her eyes while Aro shrugged.

 "Nothing Minstral, I'm still working through the leftovers from a few nights ago. May if you would kindly…" Aro pulled her hair into a ponytail and turned the back of her head to the huntress. Penny leaned back to watch May's fingers trail over circuit on the back of Aro's skull before pushing a button. The gold horns shut down, color fading to a black glossy material and the glowing purple disappearing. Setting the fashionable aids aside, Penny saw a glimpse of complex wiring. The Faunus ears had no sign of cybernetics but they looked damaged.

 "I will have to decline," Winter quickly said as Aro opened the box and inspected her new horns. Aids, Penny reminded herself. Her father said she lost most of her hearing in the accident that took her legs but Penny did not know the extent of the damage. "I already have prior arrangements to show Penny around Atlas Academy."

 "You just can't stay away from work can you?" May sighed.

 Apparently the damage was enough that Aro could not understand a conversation in close proximity at average volume. Penny looked at the two huntresses a little confused. Was it not considered rude to have a conversation that left one party unable to communicate? Why would they not want Aro's input?

 "Do you really want me to interrupt your date?" Winter asked. Her tone was flat, mostly flat. The smile was hard to detect if without understanding micro expressions.

 May scoffed, a blush feint on her cheeks. Her voice was noticeably softer than Winter's. Soft tones were personal but this situation was different. The word secret popped into Penny's head but why wouldn't they want Aro to know? "We aren't… I hadn't-" A loud click interrupted them and they all looked at Aro who winced, a new aid plugged into her neural input.

 It signaled an end to the interesting conversation, much to Penny's disappointment. They displayed so many emotions and behaviors she never saw from her father or the General. May and Winter's body language quickly shifted back to normal, or as Penny saw it as, lightly guarded. She couldn't define the conversation as anything but teasing. Intimate was close but too personal. Friendly? Were they friends?

 "Argh, ouch," Aro held the second horn to the port and twisted it in. Another click and almost a whine. The pain was brief and she turned back to the group. "Sorry about that. What were you saying Schnee?"

 "Penny agreed to a small tour of the Academy but please have a lovely… " Winter said. There was definitely a small change in inflection, very subtle. The specialist paused looking at May who tried not to finch under those blue eyes. What did that mean? Penny hungrily observed all these small interactions. It was a puzzle she was slowly solving and still finding pieces too. Winter's eyes then cut back to Aro with a hard look, "Uneventful dinner."

 May scowled, crossing her arms. She was about to say something but Aro literally jumped between them, "Then how about we do something eventful?" She asked with a grin. The ears on her side of her head poked out of her hair, wiggling up and down as she nearly bounced in spot. Penny wanted to touch it. "The Military Robotics Event."

 "Aren't you banned?" May quickly asked.

 "From viewing unattended! But I'll have two of Atlas' best huntresses accompanying me! And honestly if you two can't keep me out of trouble, Goddess save the Brothers."

 May and Winter looked at each other both displeased and unyielding to Aro's pout until Penny spoke up. Aro was her soon to teammate, Penny could inspect the Faunus ears later, but this event sounded temporary, "I think attending the Military Show with friends would make for a most wonderful and eventful evening!"

 "Yeah!" Aro slid by Penny's side, ears wiggling up and down in excitement. This time Penny found her hands trying to touch them but Winter calmly pushed her hands down. In her excitement, Aro was oblivious to the attempt. This must be what May meant when she said too hyper. "Please May! I won't touch the bots this time!"

 May practically growled under her breath. Her face was a little red again. Penny knew blood rushes to the head when frustrated or flustered, but she did not understand enough about relationships to know which it was. Overall they seemed to be on positive terms so she hoped May was flustered- May suddenly grabbed onto Aro's ears and pulled them a little, making the Faunus squirm. It confirmed that they were still flesh and blood, but also resulted in an inconclusive assessment of May's emotion. Perhaps the flush was due to frustration? Both?

 "You better. Or I'll sick Fiona on you."

 "Yes, ma'am!" Aro said. As soon as May let go of her ears, Aro tried running but May quickly grabbed the back of her neck and picked her up. "Why- Seriously how are you all so strong?!"

 "It’s almost as if you have gravity dust all over you," May drawled with a new tone Penny hadn’t heard before. Her systems registered it as sarcasm, emphasized by May rolling her eyes. "I'll help Aro clean up. Meet you at the front, Schnee?"

 "An acceptable plan." Winter said, hands in their default position behind her back. She looked at Aro, the arms of her jumpsuit tied around her waist, sweat, grime and oil smeared across well-defined muscle or fat. Winter gave the first true expression Penny saw, a very tiny and sly smirk. "Good luck," She mouthed so Aro wouldn't hear.

 This time May did blush- due to being flustered, Penny finally decided- and she only acknowledged Winter's teasing with a middle finger behind her back. Out of sight from Aro, Penny observed but why? At the entrance to the workshop the group split into their respective pair. Penny could hear Aro’s playful struggle and banter a few halls down. She wasn’t sure how sensitive those new horns are so Penny waited a few minutes more until talking.

 "Schnee, ma'am-"

 "I suppose since I am off duty," The Specialist said the last words with dread and more emotion than Penny had seen yet. "Winter will suffice."

 "Winter…" Penny said slowly. She smiled and followed the huntress out of the Academy, "Are you and Marigold close?"

 Winter's long strides seemed to falter, slow even. "In a way, perhaps. The Schnees and Marigolds are on good social terms and it's not often one from Atlas’ Elite families peruse a hazardous lifestyle."

 Penny frowned. "I don't understand. Your similarities are enough to be friends?" If it was that easy wouldn't Ciel and Xanthic like each other? They were both serious.

 "If only," Winter sighed. She finally slowed down and matched Penny's strides to look at the young women she was conversing with. Penny smiled up at her, showing appreciation for the gesture. She noted the Huntress' silence stretch on a little too long, eyes a little studious. Did Penny do something wrong? "The situation with me and Marigold is similar to you and Aro. Not many people understand us, so we cherish the ones that do. Even if there are differences."

 "Interesting…"

 Successful interpersonal action: Five people.

[whalien124]

Home Improvement Ideas That Put Cash in Your Pocket

Home improvement ideas that could add value to your dwelling. The slowing economy has made everybody appraise their spending habits. If you're a"swiper", you definitely think twice before swiping your bank card for a buy now more than ever. If you own a house, you're more cautious about spending money especially if you're one of the home owners who experienced a decrease in your house worth, like most homeowners across america.

Embarking on home improvement projects for your home is most likely the last thing in mind. There are a few home improvements which are costly and might put a further dent in your wallet. However, there are a few home improvement ideas that could add value to your house and keep your wallet intact without placing any holes in it also. Bottom line is the perfect way to protect your precious investment is by ensuring it's up-to-date and maintained. Even if your house is upside down in value based on your areas market conditions, you may add or store more money to your house when you make simple, inexpensive upgrades which would be favorable to your selling place if and when you choose to sell your residence.

1. Declutter Your Home - You become very comfortable in your home and remember stepping through your clothes that fell off the seat or side step by the boxes which sit at the dining area to get into the kitchen, but a potential buyer might cut their trip short only because they do not want to feel as though their imposing by having to side step boxes or walk through clutter zones.

2. Painting - Paint fades over time and may look dingy. It will not hurt to give your house a brand new coat of paint. This simple idea makes your house look fresh and new. It changes the texture of your dwelling. Painting is affordable, if you do it yourself. You can also find affordable labour to tackle a painting job. The cool thing is that you do not have to do everything in 1 day. Neutral colors are recommended as the timeless selling choice. But do not be afraid to use color paint also. Pick happy bright colors and be cautious with bold colours like reds and dark colours overall. Light colors will make a room seem bigger while darker colors can hide imperfections. If you decide against painting, then clean the walls and power wash the outside.

3. Curb Appeal - When you browse the first page of the novel you picked up, if it does not lure you in within the first couple of paragraphs, then you could put it down and never pick it up again. Same concept applies when someone pulls up to your property. First impressions are lasting in virtually every category. Expensive landscaping or labour intensive jobs will not do too much at all for your house value but it does not hurt to make the exterior of your house look pleasing to the eye. You can attain this by planting cheap flowers, maintain bushes trimmed and the yard manicured. In case you have bare spots in the grass, plant some seeds and make sure you remove any dead plants or trees, bushes etc..

4. Repair Damages - Let's face it, your house won't be reduced to no maintenance . Things will break and wear out. You may elect to place fixing these things on the back burner and while they might be costly or bothersome to repair, they ought to be a priority. Fill interior and exterior cracks. Investigate cracks to be sure something is not going on with the construction of your dwelling. Replace dry rotted wood or stained wood flooring or carpeting, tighten loose railings or fittings.

5. Updating Bathrooms and Kitchens - Entirely remodeling your bathroom or kitchen could be pricey. But there are a few minor details it is possible to change that aren't expensive that could change the appearance and feel of your kitchen or bathroom. Changing the hardware on the cabinets, draw handles and wall switch covers could go a long way. Replacing dated appliances with appliances that are used may also be a winner. Used appliances may not seem appealing but there are benefits in looking into appliances that are used. These appliances may be from builders that stocked for jobs and offered them for dirt cheap to the local appliance store in your area. Or they could have a minor defect that's not visible like a knob missing which may be substituted but is contemporary like stainless steel and brand names also.

6. Adding Accessories - sprucing up your living room with a couple of new throw pillows can go a long way. Adding mirrors in key areas also provide a boost to the space. Placing a tall plant or tree can alter a room making it seem bigger because it pulls the eyes upwards.

7. Flooring - if you can not change the carpeting in the whole home, the next best thing would be to rent a power cleaner and wash them. There are a few industrial cleaners you can find that restore your carpet almost to its original color. Update your kitchen floor with self adhesive tiles in case your kitchen flooring is not hardwood or ceramic.

8. You will find inexpensive paintings or posters which you could frame to look like a million dollars. The key with accessories would be to incorporate color schemes which flow throughout the space and home. Some designers recommend including a item in two's to offer balance to the wall or space.

9. Update Lighting - if you have lived in your house awhile, it is likely that the light fixtures have become obsolete and possibly discolored. Upgrading to newer versions may post a positive return on your investment.

10. Changing Faucets - Changing your faucets in the kitchen and baths to water efficient taps makes a difference in usage and appearance.

Easy To Follow Home Improvement Ideas

Home improvement can be quite beneficial for beautifying property, but it's also easy to become overwhelmed and not to even begin with the procedure. It´s true that those people that have a real passion for interior design and doing it yourself have it a lot easier than people who don't have that fire. I've outlined some home improvement ideas below to help you begin with the procedure.

- Adding a leather couch set might be among the best things you can do when it comes to adding more comfort to your whole room and house. Guests and likely also yourself love to get it comfortable during the hours in your dwelling. Leather sofa sets produce an environment which adds more value to a community and will assist your visitors to feel like in their own homes. Purchasing a leather couch set should be based on the overall design and design of your room. Be intelligent and consider sofa sets which are congruent with your room.

- Improving your current windows might be another terrific idea for your residence. That's particularly accurate once you do have a house with windows that simply require improvement and renovation. Vinyl windows perfectly fit with any room design and are the new preferred style.

- Making a recreation room is an excellent idea if you want more comfort at home. In actuality, if you have children they'll definitely love to have a particular place in which they can play their favorite games or activities when they return home from college. Designing a game room is something which can occur at any particular time. Here it's important to look at how old your children are and what sorts of games they want to play. Logically, the games you need to add to the place mostly be based on the capability of your children. Board games or puzzle games are generally ideal for infants to young kids. On the other hand, PlayStation games, billiards or shuffleboard will be excellent for kids between age 6 to 16.

- Consider your current working conditions of home and if you have an office what would you improve? Moreover, if your children need a quite space to do their homework it's suggested to put in a comfy office chair and an suitable desk to your area. Make certain to find all other components like table lamp, pens, maps etc..

The home improvement ideas from this review apply for any home, so be certain to apply them!

[stingslikeabee]

“  i’ve been alone for so long i’m afraid i don’t know what it’s like not to be.  ”  (@architectofhope)

miscellaneous starters . accepting . @architectofhope

Whenever Reeve visited the inn, Melissa made sure to reserve him one of the free rooms for whatever he needed – some hours of restoring sleep in a soundproof room; a long, hot bath; or even a freshly prepared meal from the kitchen that he could enjoy instead of anything that came in a can or could be labelled as junk food.

What the director did, on ninety-nine per cent of the time, was to turn the room into a secondary workstation. Melissa had no idea how much gear he could carry around, but soon or later there would be a myriad of cables on the room floor, connecting screens, keyboards and other pieces of hardware so he could work. Her flower arrangements were all dislodged from the desk and the lamps turned off so he could use the power sockets.

That visit qualified as a another one where he needed a secondary place to work – and the man had been shut in the room for the last five hours, at least. Melissa had to check in – he should have at least ordered some food, but didn’t. The poor man should be starving.

She then made her way upstairs, a tray in her hands with some fresh pasta and a bottle of wine. Since the inn was not yet open, she had the time to take it up herself, dressed as plainly as she could – grey sweatpants, a faded green tank top and one of her trademark floral-pattern robes over it all. There was no use for flashy dresses and heels outside of work hours, after all.

She knocked on the door – but no one answered. After three times, she just cautiously turned the doorknob and peered inside, seeing Reeve sitting at the desk where his computer was, completely entranced with work. Typical.

“Reeve?” she called louder this time, and it got a reaction out of the director – he moved on the chair, turning around to see her entering the room and smiling at her in that sheepish manner of his. Chuckling, she closed the door as she entered and went towards the bed, the nearest place to sit close to him. “You’ve been alone in here for at least five hours.”

“I’ve been alone for so long I’m afraid I don’t know what it’s like not to be,” he replied to her with a small smile, and Melissa had to look up. His words… His voice was soft, like he was telling her a joke, but the madame wouldn’t have it – not at all.

Reeve Tuesti was one lonely man and it broke her heart because he didn’t deserve that. With everything he did for others, very few people seemed to reach out to him in return.

“A man alone in a whorehouse? You gotta to be kidding me, director” she smiled back at him, moving on the bed and crossing her legs, placing the tray right in front of her on the mattress, “I won’t have that. What sort of things will people say if they find out about that? You’ll ruin my business.”

She patted the bed next to her, close to the food – and the look she gave him left no room for disagreement. “You will not wreck my reputation, Tuesti. Come here, you’ll eat this now and we’ll share it – I’ll be damned if I let you stay one more minute by yourself while you’re my guest.”

“But Melissa, I still haven’t fini-“

“I’ll disconnect everything if you don’t come eat with me this instant.”

Unsurprisingly, her threat worked wonders – and Reeve finally made himself comfortable on the mattress to dig in the pasta with her. If he noticed Melissa’s victorious smile, he said nothing of it.

[geneusinpueblo]

Dead Aunt Charlotte...

Ok, maybe my first article shouldn’t start off so morbid? However, when I’m working on projects I get stuck in my own head a little too much. Such is the case today. Maybe I should back up just a bit...

Today is Sunday. Last Monday my husband and I moved. Not just a little move, not just a across town move, but a MOVE. From sunny San Diego California to Pueblo Colorado. Which is another story in itself.

That leads me to this week. Living in a house we rented sight unseen, sleeping in a mattress on the floor and only eating things I could make in a sauce pan.

My husband has bugged me for the past couple years to start a blog, so as one of the last holdouts I am dipping my toes in. I mean, what better time to start a blog about furniture makeovers, antique finds and general life that at a time when I am starting from nothing?

I’ve already had a pretty good start. And that start happened to be in the form of lamps. The first place I found was a Kmart that is closing (no big surprise or loss). But nostalgic visions of the blue light specials from my childhood steered my car into the parking lot. I know. I’m showing my age. That is where amid mismatched rugs and dented lampshades that I found the two lamps that started me in the direction of my living room decor. Aged brass. I suddenly had visions of the soft gold patina among masculine colors accented with faux fur and dark wood (hey -it looks good in my head). Think 80’s Ralph Lauren meets today’s restoration hardware.

Above is the lamps that started it (It looks more gold in person). Next to the sectional I bought at a local furniture store. Masculine lines, dark gray, easy to clean. Done and delivered.

Then, fate knocked on my door. In the form of an alert on my phone for an estate sale that was starting close by. There I found two of my new treasures. An old 80’s solid (code for heavy) brass ottoman and and old trunk.

This little ottoman spoke to me. And as I struggled to get it out the door and into my trunk I was already making it over in my head. Originally, I had wanted zebra print. But after a few stops at local places I knew I either had to give up on the zebra or settle on a cheap version from Joann’s. So, faux fur it is.

That brings me to today. Today I am refinishing a 7 piece dining set. Yes, refinishing. Yes 7 pieces. I came across a Craigslist ad that showed a very dirty, very cool old Jacobean set. It instantly reminded my of my uncle. My uncle had one almost identical. He loved that set, and when we lived together I spent many Sundays polishing every nook and cranny of it.

Then the guy told me the story of his dead aunt Charlotte and how he spent many days after school at her house doing homework at that table. Something inside me twinged, and when he said he would lower the price and deliver it... well you guessed it. Done and done.

At first I thought paint it. Paint it black. Easy and done. But after looking at the wood I realized it actually wasn’t in THAT bad of shape. But it was golden oak. You know that old golden oak that looks like peanut brittle. So, of the the local HD for a can of my old stand by. Gel stain. Minwax gel stain kona finish.

In the foreground is one of the legs in the original finish - behind is one I’ve finished in kona. Big difference. Huge.

Unfinished in front, finished one in the background.

*** it was too cold today to work outside after the cold front moved in. I did end up scoring some great fabric that coordinated with the rug and curtains I snagged at Tuesday mornings.

The weather finally cooperated yesterday and today, dried in the garage overnight - and finally all put together!

[dawnjeman]

Interior Design Ideas: Neutral Home

  Hello, my friends! It’s wonderful to be back here with a new “Interior Design Ideas” post. Today, I will be featuring a beautiful home designed by the talented The LifeStyled Company (Recently featured on Home Bunch here: New Desert Home).

This home was certainly designed with family life in mind. Each and every room feels warm, inviting and unpretentious. As you browse this post, you will find a home that feels elegant with a neutral color scheme and ideas that should inspire and hopefully leave you feeling relaxed.

Pin your favorite interior design ideas and have a good time, everyone!

  Interior Design Ideas: Neutral Home

Black metal and glass French doors open to a foyer with herringbone brick flooring with direct view of a neutral dining room. Notice the hung lanterns! Isn’t it a fun idea?

Dining Table: Living Spaces Walden – similar: Extension Dining Table – Other Beautiful Dining Tables: here, here, here, here & here.

Host Dining Chairs: RH – similar here & here.

Side Chairs: RH – similar here, here & here.

Lanterns on wall: Pottery Barn.

Paint Color

The paint color is very similar to “Benjamin Moore HC-172 Revere Pewter”.

Olive Tree: here & here– similar

Planter: here.

Mirror: here – similar

Rug: CB2 Carat Black Jute Rug (Discontinued).

Chandelier

Chandelier is Gabby Home Bailey Chandelier.

Woven Vases: Large & Small.

Olive Branches: here – similar.

Inlay Herringbone Flooring

The foyer features a stunning inlay brick floor tile in a herringbone pattern. How inspiring!

Entry Inlay Brick: MSI Brick 2-1/3 in. x 10 in. Glazed Porcelain Floor and Wall Tile – also available here.

Sliding Doors: Jeld-Wen – Other Barn Doors: here & here.

Barn Door Pulls: Top Knobs in Black.

Foyer Decor

This foyer beautifully combines board and batten wainscoting, wood flooring with inlay herringbone brick flooring, a beautiful mirrored cabinet and a black a white horse framed art. The decor complements the remaining elements found in this space.

Beautiful Horse Artwork: here, here,here, here, here & here.

Mirrored Cabinets: here, here & here.

Table Lamp: here – similar.

Hardwood Flooring

Hardwood flooring is Mannington Antigua Collection Mercado Oak MRC07LIN1.

Lighting: Ballard Designs – similar here – Others: here, here, here, here, here & here.

Trim/Base/Case/Millwork Paint Color: “Dunn Edwards White DEW380”.

Kitchen

This large white kitchen is filled with inspiring ideas! Paint color is Dunn Edwards White DEW380.

Lighting: Visual Comfort Goodman Antique Nickel Pendant- Large – Others: here, here, here, here, here & here.

Kitchen Cabinetry

Cabinetry is AZ Cabinet Source Timberlake Cabinetry- Kinsdale Collection- Painted Harbor with Ember Glaze.

Kitchen Islands

Now, how cool are these “islands”?! The designer added a pair of large console tables as prep-islands!

Prep-Islands: Console Table 72″ – Other Solid Tables: here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here & here.

Kitchen Hardware: Lowers: Top Knobs TK775BLK Flat Black Channing – Uppers: Top Knobs Lily Pull 6 5/16 Inch.

Countertop

Made out of reclaimed beams and Bluestone countertop, these kitchen islands are almost indestructible.

Countertop

The main kitchen island and the perimeter countertops are Arizona Tile Nouveau Calacatta Quartz.

Backsplash

I love the combination of the tile in this kitchen. The designer did a great job!

Kitchen Backsplash: Range Inlay: Ivy Hill Tile.

Remaining Tile: Ivy Hill Tile.

Pot Filler

Pot filler is by Kohler.

Kitchen Faucet

Kitchen Sink Faucet: Kingston Brass.

Sink: Magnus Home.

Kitchen Nook

The kitchen nook features a L-shaped banquette with custom cushions and pillows.

Dining Chairs: here, here, here & here – similar.

Dining Table: here & here – similar.

Pillows: here – similar.

Rug: here – similar.

Family Room

This open space is perfect for entertaining. Notice how long is the main kitchen island.

Chairs: Swivel Chair, Ivory – also available here – Others: here, here, here & here.

Chandelier

Chandelier is Troy Lighting – on sale! – Others: here & here.

Rug: Rug Gray 9×12 – Other Rugs: here, here, here, here, here, here & here.

Bench: Arteriors – Other Benches: here, here, here, here & here.

 Bookcase

The bookcase paint color is Dunn Edwards White DEW380.

Lighting: Wall Sconces In Matte Black.

Kitchen Hardware: Top Knobs TK775BLK Flat Black Channing.

Leather Chairs

Leather Chairs: West Elm Slope Lounge Chair, Saddle.

Coffee Table

Coffee Table: Restoration Hardware Mercer Round Coffee Table in Zinc – Other Beautiful Coffee Tables: here, here, here, here & here.

Sofa

Sofa is Alder & Tweed Furniture Private Label Wholesale Hunter Sofa (Available through the designer) – similar here, here & here.

Laundry Room

This farmhouse laundry room features white cabinets, white Quartz countertop and flat black cabinet hardware. Flooring is set in a herringbone pattern.

Laundry Room Signs:here, here & here.

Flooring: here – similar.

Paint Color

Paint color is Dunn Edwards DEW380 White.

Kitchen Hardware: Lowers: Top Knobs TK775BLK Flat Black Channing – Uppers: Top Knobs Lily Pull 6 5/16 Inch.

Master Bathroom

The master bathroom feels serene and timeless. Cabinet countertop is Nouveau Calacatta Quartz.

Bathroom Floor: Marazzi Calacatta 12×24 – similar here & here.

Bathroom Sconces: RH – similar here.

Faucets: Rohl.

Chair: Orient Express.

Chandelier: Pottery Barn Ventura Chandelier.

Beautiful Runners: here, here, here, here, here, here & here.

Tub

Master Bathtub: Signature Hardware Rosalind Acrylic Pedestal Tub.

Tub Filler: Signature Hardware.

Beautiful Ceramic Stools: here & here.

Home-Sweet-Home

Make of your home a place where you leave all of the noise behind and be surrounded only by the people and things you love.

Beautiful Hanging Chairs: here & here.

  Many thanks to the interior designer for sharing the details above!

Interior Design: The LifeStyled Company (Instagram)

Photography: Taylor Cole Photography.

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Coastal-inspired Home Renovation.

Southern-inspired Modern Farmhouse.

Coastal Farmhouse Home Decor.

New Desert Home Design.

Beautiful Homes of Instagram: British Columbia.

Reinvented Classic Kitchen Design.

New England Home.

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[hometoursandotherstuff]

The owners, Katee & Andrew, call this “The House that Craigslist Built.”  It’s an 1835 farmhouse in Maine, with meadows and gardens left wild around it, situated at the end of a two-mile-long dirt road.

Inside, the couple took all of the walls down to the plaster and lath and left most of the floors as-is.

The current appliances came with the farmhouse. Katee has a knack for sourcing through Craigslist, and has already sourced industrial-grade replacements—including “a Nineties commercial Viking range, three-bay commercial sink, and stainless worktop fridge”—to be installed.

The kitchen, looking toward the front entry. Note the wall at right: evidence of a project in process.

The large woodstove came with the farmhouse. They’ve since replaced it with a Jøtul model which, together with another Jøtul woodstove in the living room, will serve as the only source of heat in the Maine winters, fed by firewood that the couple chops themselves.

The front room, with doors leading (from left) into the living room and bedrooms, the cellar, and the bath.

The living room, with the other Jøtul woodstove (another Craigslist find), and layers revealed on the excavated wall: Lath, local pine wainscoting, and ochre plaster.

The living area is fitted with thrifted finds: The couch from the Habitat for Humanity ReStore shop.

The back bedroom, to the right off of the living room, required significant work (it was painted neon orange when the couple moved in).

The couple sourced the duvets in the guest rooms secondhand and from Ikea.

A vintage couch and a glass mushroom lamp, sourced on eBay. Through the doorway is the front guest bedroom.

In the front bedroom, the couple removed layers of wallpaper to reveal “the original horsehair plaster, complete with the splotches of glue that was used to adhere it.”

The switch plates and outlet covers throughout the house are from Liberty Tool, “in the town of Liberty, just up the road,” Katee says, where she rifles through buckets of salvaged hardware.

The deacon’s bench was originally “in a grange hall in central Maine”–another Craiglist find.

The horsehair plaster up close.

The unused front door at left, and a narrow split staircase that leads to the master bedroom at right.

The single bathroom. “The floors and some of the walls were linoleum, covering some rot in the sill and floorboards, so we needed to address the bathroom right away,” Katee says.

The dark bath adds to the stark black and white contrast throughout the house.

Upstairs: the master bedroom, where Katee painted the floors glossy black.

The master bed under the eaves, with a linen duvet and pillow set.

An afternoon breeze catches the curtain. The twig curtain rod was found on the property.

https://www.remodelista.com/posts/high-ridge-farm-montville-maine-budget-diy-thrift/

[simthia]

Glam Modern Penthouse

@rubyred-sims-cc glam pent house arm chair, Remington dining chair, bronze fire place, muse restaurant bar chair

@mincts4 skylight ceiling, Rio set sectional and window, pyschen sliding doors,

@hel-studio-deactivated20220116 cloud 37 chandelier, back drop, Jacquemus fire place, wooden ceiling, wdp arch door, glass wood concrete stairs, laudanum bench, pumice bedding

@blueteas Milano ottoman, Milano pillows, bathroom drawers, marbella kitchen cabinets

@leosims4cc @leo-sims-cc dry plants, pampas vase, chamber chandelier, Gemma place setting

@cowbuild feel good print set, Minotti set, pampas grass, January walk in closet, Madison bench, built in oven and coffee maker, Calder side table

@jomsimscreations argunfutur coffee table

@sims-kkb textile curtains, kitchen set 7, kitchen staircase storage, molding panel

@pixelvibes gala wall lamp, Glenn floor lamp, menu torso lamp, air humidifier, restoration hardware sink, bath product decors, coffee drip

@simspirationbuilds helios mirror, tempa kitchen island

@m-o-d--e-r-n boffi kitchen set, Oro park restaurant round dining table&chair, Kipling office desk, Zara diabolo plant

@simenapule 3d rug

@buildingdiva asethetic shower

@nynaevedesign sonic reflective walls, pacific reflective floors, rover ceiling fixture

@wondymoondesign titanium wardrobe with mirror, zinc painting

@miljamaison haison cube pillar

@daer0n nelphaell Hyde fake glass

[homesofadecor-blog]

10 Things Every Home Needs

A house is not a home without people. But there are some tangible and inhuman objects other than people that every home needs in order to bring life to it.

--Seating- When it comes to couches, bigger is better. Think a long sectional that allows for multiple individuals to extend their legs or four feed deep traditional three men seating. Restoration hardware has several cushy deep-set numbers that are the epitome of cozy.

--Mood lighting- Harsh overhead lighting can be a mood killer. Utilizing recess lighting, floor lamps and table lamps can help make a home cozier.

--Window treatments- Buying and installing blinds can be a hassle, but you can forgo blinds for heavy fabric curtains topped over sheers. Curtains can add color and pattern where there otherwise would be a bland surface.

--Paint- Even if it is just one wall, a splash of color can instantly change the feel of a home, and even where there is no artwork or portraits, paint alone can create mood in a home.

--Picture frames- Even if you do not have any pictures in them, there are something about a picture frame that says home. Decorators are even placing empty frames on walls. Unify frames by choosing a common element like a sleek black modern look or gold gilded frames.

--Throw rugs- While carpet can house a number of unpleasant finds, having several throw rugs and runners keep carpets clean and give bare floors a more homey feeling.

--A plant- Even the laziest of creatures own a plant. A little greenery not only adds comfort, but improves healthy for air quality. Choose at least one plant, and if only for aesthetic purposes choose a nice sized silk rubber tree plant or elephant ear to stash away in an empty corner.

--Ottomans- Ottomans are multifunctional. They serve as extra seating, some as tables, others as footrests, and some ottomans even function as storage.

--A ceiling fan- Most homes built after the 1980’s come equipped with ceiling fans, so rarely are ceiling fans given a second thought, but every home needs a couple. Not only do ceiling fans provide a great deal of relief during hot weather, but some switch plates allow for the fans to run backwards, and can aid in pushing hot air back down and conserving gas or electricity costs. Further, there is just something dreamy about having a ceiling fan running that makes one feel a little more relaxed.

--Space- Often people live under the assumption that every inch of a home must be covered in stuff in order to consider it a home. Having extra stuff can actually thwart such a purpose by creating unnecessary clutter. Consider that less may be more in some instances. Minimalists can achieve a homey feel with half of the clutter.

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We have pulled collectively several of our ideal household restoring how-to's to enable you to obtain a spotless home for a tiny proportion belonging to the fee. A lot of all-natural, quick, cheap, helpful and cheerful cleaning up tips - utilizing from tin foil to lemons and vinegar - that ought to help you save money and time when you clean up the living space of yours. I have been washing for so long as I am able to remember, but obviously, I have been doing a wide range of things wrong! Or perhaps, the challenging method, I ought to point out. Plus it is not always necessary to buy the expensive bottled products to get the home of yours clean, not when things like cooking vinegar, peroxide, and soda really do a better job.

Utilize strength in the course of non peak working hours for energy saving tips for homeowners. When everybody around the spot is employing electrical energy at the daytime, it creates more stress on the utility phone. But running your dishwasher, clothes washer, and other appliances at night (or in a single day, in case you're up) aids save power. Once the point in time looks at change the water heater of yours, choose a tankless type instead of a traditional body. Tankless hot-water heaters only heat the water after you turn on faucets, instead of all of the time including their "tanked" alternatives. Which helps save a host of power. Light up your corners. Here is a little known fact: setting a lamp or similar mild fixture within a nook using a lower-wattage lamp will give the same lighting effects like it were invest the middle of a room with a better bulb. That is because lightweight reflects from the adjoining walls to perk up the room.

Steam thoroughly clean using a bowl of wetness filled with sliced lemons. Specify the timer to 5 mins, and once it's achieved, exit the home shut for 5 additional minutes. Not only will the microwave oven of yours possess a lemony-fresh aroma, but in some tough spots are going to wipe above effortlessly using a cloth! Massage at arm's length the most impossible stains with a pumice stone. It will assist remove something from lime, to calcium and also rust! While your during it, soak the bowl in some vinegar immediately to get rid of challenging h2o build-up. Vinegar AGAIN! What cannot it do? Wrap the faucet along with other hardware in vinegar-soaked paper bath towels for an unparalleled removal of spots as well as build ups.

Hose down your garage area floors yearly to prevent slip hazards, stains, and pockmarks brought on by street salt as well as automobile fluids, suggests Secord. Although those're generally absolutely no cause for matter, you might observe hairline cracks in your concrete slab. Examine interior in addition to exterior walls and also the platform twice annually for moisture and splits. If you notice discoloration or mildew, dampness is seeping within from the walls or the top. Phone a building or roofing contractor for an inspection as well as repair estimates. Creatures like termites and carpenter ants may furtively damage the garage walls of yours. Check out dark, cooler, along with hydrated zits, specifically wherever garage area walls see the foundation, for borings from carpenter ants or termites.