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25 Eco-Chic Ideas for Your Home

Lennar — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:00:43 +0000

Looking for inspiration to incorporate both trendiness and the environment into your decor? These eco-chic ideas will help you do just that. From recycled glass to repurposed sweaters and beyond, this article has some creative – and fun ways to decorate while keeping the environment in mind. [Read this article]

Source: www.wholeliving.com

15 Ideas for Creating a Cozy Outdoor Room

Lennar — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:27:31 +0000

Would you love to have your own cozy outdoor room? With fall just around the corner, the temperatures should start cooling off, making it one of the best times of year to enjoy the outdoors. Why not create your own outdoor living space? Better Homes and Gardens has compiled a list of 15 ideas for how to create your own cozy outdoor room. From dining areas to lounging, there are a variety of great ways to liven up your outdoor living space! [Read this article]

Source: www.bhg.com

Top 10 Projects That Add Home Value

Lennar — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:55:52 +0000

Have you ever wondered which projects really add home value? With so many options available, you may not know where to focus your time and money when it comes to sprucing up your home. HGTV’s FrontDoor has a great article that talks about the top 10 projects that can boost your home’s value. Learn which updates add the most value to your kitchen, bathroom, landscaping and more. [Read this article]

Source: www.frontdoor.com

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Decorating a Nursery on a Budget

Lennar — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:00:44 +0000

Decorating a nursery for the arrival of a new baby takes a lot of consideration, planning, and expense. From wallpaper to floor coverings, and everything in between, decorating options are truly endless, and the prices are endless as well. Decorating a baby’s nursery can cost thousands of dollars.

Not everyone can afford to spend thousands, or even hundreds of dollars, decorating a nursery. Decorating options for those on a budget are often greatly limited. If you’re on a budget, don’t despair. There are very clever and creative ways to decorate a baby nursery without going far into debt. You don’t have to spend a bundle before bringing home your little bundle. You can do it yourself! [Read this article]

Source: www.doityourself.com

Choosing Interior Paint Colors

Lennar — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 16:00:18 +0000

When choosing interior paint colors, keep in mind that as you grew up, you developed your own favorite color. Over the years you had a tendency to choose items specifically with that color in mind. The very same is true of interior designers and decorators all over the world – they all tend to have their own favorite colors too. Despite the fact that we all have our own favorite colors, have you ever stopped to consider what impact different colors have on different rooms within your house? You most likely haven’t and that puts you in the same grouping as 90% of DIY and professional decorators all over the world.

There are those who delieve that color choice has no impact on how a room feels. We rely on our sight most heavily for our basic perceptions of the world around us. Color plays more of a part in our lives than most people realize. We can even associate color with certain thoughts and feelings. [Read this article]

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Top 10 Tips For Decorating On The Cheap

Lennar — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:40:08 +0000

If you’ve scrimped and saved and now are finally able to afford to buy a bigger or better place, the last thing you want to do is ramp up your debt on fitting her out. However, having beautiful bare walls and nothing much else may appeal to those with minimalist inclinations but will shortly send any one else into fits of depression. Preferable to that is using your pennies wisely and being price-smart over purchases. [Read this article]

Source: www.listverse.com

Top 10 Tips for Adding Color to Your Space

Lennar — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:00:54 +0000

Afraid of using color in your own home? Don’t be. It all comes down to 10 basics. Mark McCauley, ASID, has compiled this helpful list of 10 tips to help you decorate your space with exciting, yet tasteful color. From choosing a palette to working with patterns, this article will help get you on the right track to creating a space that will bring some vibrance and harmony into your world. [Read this article]

Source: www.hgtv.com

Design Your Own Backyard Retreat

Lennar — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 23:54:15 +0000

Source: www.ehow.com

Interested in designing your own backyard retreat for your Lennar home? With summer right around the corner, it’s a great time to create your own special outdoor living space. From benches, trellises and pergolas to fountains and firepits, there are many different ways to personalize your space.

Izzy McPhee, an eHow Contributing Writer, put together a few steps for designing your own backyard retreat. Always remember to call your local utility companies before you dig, and to check with your homeowner’s association and/or architectural review committee before making any major changes to your property. Click here to learn more about how to design a great backyard retreat.

As always, if you need help or have a question about your home, please contact our Lennar Customer Care Team for assistance.

Find Your Decorating Style

Lennar — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 20:48:40 +0000

Source: www.midwestliving.com

What is your decorating style? Some people have difficulties – or face indecision – when trying to decide how to decorate their new Lennar home. The array of choices available can make this fun task seem overwhelming – but we found some great tips to help make it fun.

A great place to start is to determine your likes and dislikes. This will help you Find Your Decorating Style. Whether you love a more contemporary or traditional look, city or country style or bold or muted colors, decorating should be about what makes you feel best. Your home should be your haven and should reflect those things that make you feel the most relaxed, happy, and inspired.

Unsure what color to paint your living room? Lost when it comes to choosing accessories? The answers might be right inside you! The activities, art and environments you prefer all offer a reliable guide to confident decorating choices. [Read this article]

Outdoor Project: How to Build a Shade Arbor

Lennar — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 14:00:29 +0000

Source: www.thisoldhouse.com

An outdoor project can be lots of fun, especially when it adds beauty and value to your home. Have you ever wondered how to build a shade arbor? The article linked to below takes you through the steps needed to build a shade arbor, an object that can add not only comfort but beauty to your outdoor living space.

This attractive outdoor project won’t take all summer to build, but the one pictured in the article did actually take nearly three weekends to build. That’s because the builders chose to paint it before screwing it together so they could cover all the surfaces and avoid having to work on a ladder 8 ft. off the ground. [Read this article]