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Ponte Vedra Recorder · September 24, 2015
Prepare your
home for
the holidays
Upgrades
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common home improvement, installing one could be beneficial if your
home is in a storm-prone area where
power outages occur regularly. A
generator may also be an important
home enhancement if you have critical electrical systems that must stay
on, such as medical devices for a
homebound patient.
When you’re considering upgrading
a home, keep in mind that resale value
isn’t the only consideration. It’s equally
important that the upgrades make
sense for the home and your lifestyle.
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Bored with the whirlwind of red
and green decor that inundates
every home during the holiday season? This year, more homeowners
are thinking beyond the traditional
when decorating for winter celebrations. Expert insight into the year’s
top decor trends can help anyone
create impressive, elegant holiday
style with minimal effort.
“Red and green will always
be classic, but when it comes to
holiday decor, rules are meant to be
broken,” says Kirsty Froelich, design
director for The Tile Shop. “Anyone
can use inventive color schemes,
fun patterns and smart home updates to create spaces that embrace
the essence of the season.”
Froelich notes six top trends to
keep in mind when decorating for
the holiday season:
Financing
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Credit card
Credit cards can be used for large
or small purchases and may earn
rewards, which can add up to significant benefits when you’re making big
home improvement purchases. However, credit cards often have higher
interest rates than other loan or credit
options, which should be taken into
consideration.
Feel festive with florals
An easy first step to bring your
home into the holiday season is to
add festive fresh or dry floral arrangements. Evergreens and poinsettias always convey the essence
of the season, but blooms in hues
of rich purple, crisp white and even
funky fuchsia will add cheerful
energy to any room. A small floral
arrangement on a bathroom vanity,
for example, adds warmth and color
— a particularly nice touch if you’re
hosting guests.
Beautify with backsplashes
Tiling your backsplash is an easy
update that instantly upgrades a
kitchen or bar space, and serves
as a great conversation starter for
guests. Start this project in the fall
so you have plenty of time to finish
before the thick of the holidays. A
backsplash also can be a relatively
inexpensive project with a stunning
impact.
Be merry with metallics
To create a show-stopping visual effect, use metallics in details
throughout your home. Chrome and
nickel are hot, and there’s a current
resurgence of brass and gold. If you
have metal in your backsplash tiles,
add a centerpiece in the same metal
to tie the entire room together. Keep
in mind that less is more. Thoughtful touches of holiday decor will
have bigger visual impact than an
overload of figurines and frills.
Personal loans and lines of credit
These personal credit options typically offer quick credit decisions and
access to funds in a day. Lines of credit provide ongoing access to funds.
The fireplace is often a focal point during any holiday. Designed by KTM Architect, this fireplace renovation has a neutral color palette that integrates seamlessly as holiday decor changes throughout the year. Seasonal embellishments like greenery, accessories and a stunning
gold mirror complement beautifully crafted tile patterns to highlight the hearth and facade.
Featured product from The Tile Shop includes Multi Smooth Rectified stones (mantel wall),
Noir Listello and Noir Ho