A spare bedroom is most sellable when it is a blank canvas. It’s recommended that sellers avoid unnecessary customization of multipurpose rooms so buyers can easily envision how the space could fit their needs. When staging homes with a spare bedroom, remember, less is more, and only make updates that can be easily reversed.
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Home remodels can be costly, but sometimes all it takes is a gallon of paint in certain places to make all the difference. Paint can do wonders for transforming a space, but think beyond the four walls. Updating other elements of a home can have just as much impact—if not more.
Focusing on these 3 home features can make a strong visual impact with paint.
More than two-thirds of U.S. households own at least one pet, with cat ownership increasing 5% and dog ownership increasing 2% last year, according to the American Pet Products Association. What does this mean for real estate? An increasing number of home buyers consider their pet to be a key factor in their decision-making.
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The meals you cook naturally shift with the seasons. As the weather warms up, slow-braised dishes and hearty stews give way to grilled cuts, while roasted veggies turn into fresh, crisp salads.
It only makes sense that your kitchen follows suit. A refresh doesn’t have to mean a full gut renovation—in fact, designers say that some of the most impactful changes come from just tweaking how the space looks, feels, and functions.
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First impressions matter, especially when you’re selling a home. Long before buyers step inside, they’re forming opinions based on your lawn, your entryway and the overall look from the street. The good news is that you don’t need months of landscaping projects or a big budget to make your home stand out. With just two weekends of focused effort, you can refresh your exterior and create the kind of impact that makes buyers stop and take notice.
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For years, open floor plans have been the gold standard in residential real estate. Home buyers have long been drawn to the airy feel, openness and sunlight-filled spaces.
Yet, in recent years, with the rise of working from home, multigenerational households and a general greater emphasis on privacy, home buyers are beginning to reconsider knocking down the walls of their home.
With sales of existing single-family houses and condos sputtering in the first three months of the year, experts now expect a modest improvement in the housing market for the remainder of 2026 rather than a robust one. The National Association of Realtors cut its 2026 forecast for existing‑home purchases from a 14% jump to a 4% rise after sales fell in March.
Therapeutic design principles, as discussed by designers and psychologists in the article, prioritize creating spaces that foster relaxation, safety and emotional well-being. Experts like Rachel Blindauer recommend focusing on soft textures, muted color palettes and the intentional use of asymmetry to avoid rigidity.
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Open shelving remains a popular kitchen design trend in 2026, despite predictions of it falling out of favor. The trend offers affordability and adaptability, making it a practical choice for a range of kitchen layouts. Read more…
Interior designers offer tips to make small homes feel more spacious, including maximizing natural light with wall mirrors, using soft paint colors to reflect more light and choosing appropriately scaled furniture. They also recommend multifunctional furniture for added storage, utilizing vertical space for storage and shelving, and installing curtains close to the ceiling to create the illusion of height.
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