Staging Your Home to Sell in the Winter
If you’re planning to list your home this winter, we recommend staging it to maximize appeal. According to the International Association of Home Staging Professionals, staged homes average 23 days on market. 85% sold for up to 23% over list price. Luckily, there are a few simple tricks you can do by yourself to style your home’s interior. By swapping, complementing, and layering home accessories, colors, and textures, you can give your home a facelift at no cost. Here are a few ideas from the National Association of Realtors to get you inspired: 1. Coffee Counter Vignettes. With coffee being the most popular drink in the world, staging coffee vignettes are a no-brainer. Keep it simple by displaying a tray of 1-2 mugs, a sign, greenery, coffee press, and a pretty linen or book. This small vignette will become a focal point in your kitchen and can make a big impression on buyers. 2. Feature Fireplaces. Rearrange your living room furniture so that the fireplace becomes the focal point of the room. Help potential buyers envision themselves cozy in your space by adding a fuzzy fur rug or a knit throw blanket. 3. Warmer Color Palettes- Welcome warm color tones to set the stage. Colors that reflect nature will create a calming and inviting space. You can brighten up neutral color schemes by swapping out pillows and adding greenery. Use both light and dark colors to make the room come to life.
4 Outside-of-the-Box Ways to Cook a Turkey
It’s not Thanksgiving dinner without the star of the show at the center of the table- the turkey. Step outside-of-the-box this year with a less traditional turkey dish and opt for something more creative.If you’re looking for a unique Thanksgiving turkey recipe sure to stand-out, try one of these 4 cooking methods to put a surprising spin on your delicious bird! 1 | BACON-WRAPPED TURKEY Looking for an easy way to make any food better? Add bacon. When you add bacon on top of your bird’s skin, the bacon grease melts into the turkey, resulting in a combination of turkey, bacon, and maple flavors for an overall mouth-watering experience.Check out the full recipe, here. 2 | PUMPKIN SPICE TURKEY Incorporate the ultimate fall flavor into your turkey with this recipe for the perfectly pumpkin spiced flavored bird. This recipe requires coating the turkey in a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, and more, then letting it sit overnight to really allow those flavors to soak in. Check out the full recipe, here. 3 | BEER CAN TURKEYThis technique ensures you’ll have the juiciest turkey possible! You’ll want to baste the outside of the bird in beer and prop the turkey up over an open can of beer, to baste the bird from the inside. The beer adds an abundance of flavor and tenderness to the meat! Detailed instructions available here. 4 | BRAISED TURKEYIt won’t look like a traditional turkey, but the flavors will definitely please the crowd! This method requires removing the meat from the turkey and letting it soak and absorb in a flavored broth. Add your favorite seasonings to pack a punch of flavor! Check out a recipe for herb roasted braised turkey, here.
How to Incorporate Color in Your Space
When decorating your home, it can be tempting to play it safe with neutrals. It’s time to explore the rainbow and embrace color! Vibrant shades can work in every room when done tastefully. Here are some inspiring ways to introduce more color into your space. Monochromatic - One way to add a lot of color to a room without overdoing it is by using multiple shades of the same color. For example, if you like the color green, paint an accent wall a muted green, then accessorize with bright green plants, green centerpiece, and light green couch and/or throw pillows. The shades will play together and add instant excitement to the room. Balance the color with pops of a neutral color to not overwhelm the small space. Focus on Accessories - Sometimes colorful walls can overdo it. If this is the case, stick with neutral paint and instead, add in pops of color through accessories and fixtures. For example, add pops of blue to your kitchen with countertop accessories and appliances, blue table chairs or stools, and blue flowers. The blue accessories will be eye-grabbing against neutral walls and cabinets. Try Two Tones - Sometimes to make color work in your space you need to balance it with another color. Two colors can complement each other bringing vibrant life to tiny space, and can help separate the room into smaller, cozier sections. By doing this, you can even make your space actually appear larger than it really is. Complimentary colors work great for this technique!-blue and orange -yellow and purple-green and redPairing a neutral, like gray or black, or pairing two warm colors or two cool colors can also work. Whatever suits your preference! Half Color - When painting interior walls, rich and dark colors can overwhelm a space, but this doesn’t make them unusable! These colors work great when you apply paint or a backsplash to just the top or bottom portion of the wall. This will create balance and geometric interest. Use crown molding to separate the color from the non colorful part of the wall. This technique works great in hallways and bathrooms. Back Painted Shelving - When it comes to color in spaces that require focus, less is more. For example, you don’t want a ton of color in your home office because it may distract you from getting your work done. Try painting just the back of your shelving. The pop of color will be just enough to liven up a space without being too overpowering. Source
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