ShareFor an early-access pass to the June issue of HGTV Magazine head over to our I Heart HGTV blog where I dish on three homes that really wow!
This breathtaking view is courtesy of the Brooks family beach house that is so gorgeous now, you’ll hardly recognize the home before their massive remodel. Head over to see how they did it.
ShareIt’s that time again, friends. Grab your wallet and run to the newsstands because the September issue of HGTV Magazine is out! (You could always save yourself time and get every issue delivered right to your door by becoming a subscriber.) I say this every time, but the cover is gor-ge-ous and color-packed. This issue is chock-full of painting and color ideas that will help take your home right into fall. Plus, for those of us who need a little advice, there are plenty of storage, maintenance and creative decorating tips to stylishly update the home. So, take a peek into the glossy pages of the newest issue, and then buy one for yourself so you can really dive in!
House Tours: David Bromstad’s True Colors
For years I’ve been imagining the interior of David Bromstad’s Miami home. I’ve always pictured bold colors (duh!), one-of-a-kind artwork and eccentric decor. I was totally right, but it exceeded my expectations. And by the way, it didn’t always look this way.
David says, “When I first moved in, I tried to create a whole ‘Mr. Color Splash’ look. I painted the living room walls turquoise and put an orange cover on the couch with red pillows. Then I stopped, looked around and said, ‘I can’t live like this.’ It was the ugliest thing I’d ever done. So I returned 80 percent of the stuff I bought, painted the room white and added some ‘Mr. Color Splash’ touches.”
See David’s dining room, living room, bedroom and more with this exclusive condo tour.
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We’re encouraging you to steal…curb appeal. This month, HGTV Magazine scanned a neighborhood in Kansas City, Mo. for homes with exceptional exteriors, and now they’re telling you how to get the look. From matching paint colors to light fixtures, you can turn your home into a curbside beauty, too. Steal the Look From These Beautiful Homes >>
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ShareI may not be wild about the phrase “pops of color,” but I certainly appreciate them in practice. Take, for example, this neon yellow door with the mod house numbers, industrial light and sleek mail slot from Arch Daily.
Photo: Greg Benson Photography
Talk about curb appeal! This door would make a great first impression on me. It’s a playful, yet bold statement, and I’d want to know more. (Don’t you wonder who lives here and what the rest of the place looks like? It’s probably pretty cool inside, I’d think.) I only hope they they also have a hot pink sink in place.
ShareI hope you’re still following along after last week’s embarrassing divulgement, because again, here we are with another project that should have been completed light years ago. You remember our siding project last summer, yes? And how we had big plans to paint the exterior, build window boxes and build a modern pergola on our front porch?
We had good intentions. We did. Earlier this spring, we opted to wait until the rainy season had passed before we tackled any outside projects. And then summer arrived, and it was too hot for manual labor (or anything, for that matter!). Of course, now that we’re entering autumn, we’re fresh out of excuses and are finally forced to tackle the most important exterior project of all: painting the aluminum siding.
Why so important, you might ask? Exhibit A:
Why yes, that is a giant spray-painted star on the left side of our home. Faded a bit. But it's there.
I can’t blame the kid who thought it would be awesome to spray paint the side of an abandoned home a few years ago. Maybe he ran out of paper? I’m not one to judge. I am, however, one to apologize to our neighbors near-weekly for the periwinkle star they are forced to gaze upon daily. (Hi, Bob!)
So, consider this a community outreach project of sorts. By painting the exterior of our home, we’re giving back to our neighbors and friends in the name of aesthetic holiness. Right? Right.
I’ll digress. There really was no good reason for us to drag our feet on this project, because it was surprisingly easy. Ken convinced me years ago that we needed to invest in a paint sprayer, and (as much as I hate to admit it) he was absolutely correct. We’ve used that sweet little paint sprayer (not-so-aptly named Herman) more times than I can count. We even wrote a song for him. It’s called “Oh, Herman.”
I’ll digress, again. Because we used fiber cement siding on the front siding of our home, the color was super hard to match. And although Ken fought hard to paint the sides of the house white for a stark contrast, my rigid instincts won and we found a close match that would ensure our exterior is as uniform as possible:
Our winner? Rugged Suede.
I fell hard for the color we chose, as it just seemed to be the only color that was up to the challenge. I don’t allow just any hue to grace the side of my home, especially when it has an important assignment to mask the remnants of a neighborhood graffiti raid.
Want to see how it turned out? I’ll give you a hint: AWESOME.
ShareHere’s the deal. We’ve been living in our home for a few months now, but we we’ve still been making near-daily trips to our in-law’s home to pick up our forwarded mail. I know, I know. Bizarre. The only explanation I can make is that we were paralyzed with mailbox indecision. Our home isn’t what you’d call typical, so no ordinary mailbox would do. And the USPS has so many mailbox regulations, we figured getting creative with a DIY option would be tricky.
An $11 mailbox gets a vibrant (and oh so simple!) makeover.
So, we procrastinated instead. Until this weekend, when we finally bucked up and went mailbox shopping. Turns out we found a lovely, simple white model (that passed USPS standards!) at our local hardware store for just $11. Sold. Of course, by now you know that Ken and I rarely leave store-bought items untouched and are suckers for customizing… well, everything.
Here’s what we did:
ShareNow that I’ve shared my yellow front door with the world, it’s time to invite you into my entryway. Small steps. Don’t worry; we’ll get to the bedroom soon, but know that I don’t kiss on the first date. Usually. Back to my entryway, yes?
Welcome back, friends!
Hands down, the entryway is my favorite part of our home. It feels so very… us. Equal parts quirky and unexpected with touches of vintage and organic materials, our front hallway has caused quite a stir with guests, provoking a love/hate relationship almost immediately. And in my opinion? That is design. Good design always elicits a reaction, whether good or bad.
ShareI just realized that I’ve never shared our front door with you, which is a complete crime, because it’s adorable. Seriously. Take a look:
Yellow tulips, my favorite, are often found on our doorstep.
Because the rest of our home’s exterior is fairly subdued, a bright pop of color was in order (remember when we first painted it?) And the modern finishes up the glam factor.
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