Guest Blog #198, Entry #684, October 1, 2011 Happy DIY Saturday! If you are like most homeowners, the ability to make your home more convenient with technology is important. Whether it is using automatic lighting controls, thermostat controls or other remote controlled devices, homeowners have a new found freedom when installing these devices. Image courtesy…
Entry #683, September 30, 2011 Are you one who enjoys eating inside your kitchen or out of it? I have heard cases for both sides. Many like the convenience of being adjacent to the kitchen to tend to children, and engage with guests when entertaining. While others prefer a separate dining area where they don’t…
Entry #680, September 28, 2011 There must be something in the air, but it seems like everyone around me is pregnant! Ha! From friends to family, baby fever is in the air. I thought I would look for some nursery inspiration, some gender neutral colors regardless of what sex your baby will be. Whether you…
Remember when the guest area of most homes used to be a dismal area that soon turned into a storage area? Guest rooms, or mother-in-law suites, are no longer the forgotten room of the home. In fact, many builders have started including this as a bonus feature to new homes. Some homeowners use them as…
Guest Blog #192, Entry #676, September 26, 2011 You can make your home your own and have a different theme or feel in every room in the home using wall stickers. Children in particular seem to love the wall stickers, but there are now some very grown up and ultra-stylish stickers that will please people…
Entry #672, September 23, 2011 When I decided to start having Guest Blogs on Stagetecture in December of 2010, I didn’t exactly know how the turn out would be. I figured I would get a few every few weeks or so, but the recent feedback and requests to be a guest blogger has been overwhelming…
Guest Blog #188, Entry #671, September 22, 2011 After a hard day at work, the only thing that you want to do is to spend some time relaxing at home. The best way to do this is to create a space that you will want to return to time and time again. By decorating your…
Entry #670, September 21, 2011 Do you have a extra space in your attic that is going to waste in your home? Have you considered turning it into another bedroom, home office, or playroom? It’s a proven fact if you finish off your attic, you will add on to the square footage of your home…
Guest Blog #187, Entry #669, September 21, 2011 The kitchen is often referred to as ‘the heart of the home’, and for good reason; out of all the rooms in the home, the kitchen often sees the most frequent use by both family members and visitors alike. Therefore, investing in a designer dining table for…
When thinking about your home, we always think of the comfort, the aesthetics, and the best place for it to be located. Have you thought about the same comfort ideas for your dog? Choosing a spot for a dog house may not be as cut and dry as you think. Depending on your local climate,…
I always enjoy when people find uses in our everyday world for repurposing, recycling, and reusing, especially when it comes to the home. Today, my Guest Blogger gives tips for making cushions from clothing you don’t wear anymore. Both the environment and the economy have affected the way in which we furnish our homes in…
Guest Blog #184, Entry #665, September 18, 2011 If you look through the history of dinner parties, the entire evolution of having grand sprawling tablescapes with formal attire and gorgeous place settings was customary. As the years have evolved, dinner parties have become more subdued, but we all still enjoy entertaining and hosting dinner parties…