Happy New Year from Bastian Real Estate Group! We hope that the onset of 2016 finds you looking towards the next 12 months with optimism, confidence, and a determination to make it a year full of success, goal setting and achieving.
With the start of each new year, we look towards what the possibilities will be, what changes will take place, and where we will go from here. It can be a fresh new start in so many aspects of our lives.
If your goal for the year is to become a first time home buyer or expand your living space for your growing family by purchasing a new home, we hope you consider us for all of your Real Estate needs. We have a long history of helping people sell their homes and find or build a new one.
We hope during the coming year that you will continue to check in with our blog and find things here that will give you creative ideas for your home decor, organizing, home life, and more! If there is ever a topic that you would like us to focus on, please don't hesitate to leave us a comment or email. We'd be happy to oblige.
To kick off 2016, let's talk about some decorating trends that will be taking center stage this year. Remember these trends can be added, even in small amounts, to your home to keep things fresh and up-to-date:
Texture Contrasts: Add depths of texture to your home to make it feel cozy and comfortable. Don't be afraid to mix textures together. However, the faux treatments on the walls are not longer trendy, so stick with solid paint.
Color Drama: You can add some drama to your rooms with a dramatic wall color or backsplash. Create bold, statement-color combination to create fluid movement from room to room. Don't limit yourself to just paint - think of adding dramatic colors through the use of metals or patterned wallpaper. Use your chosen dramatic color throughout your home to create visual harmony and bind it all together. For example, you can have that same bold color as accessories in other rooms.
Go-Green: While not a new trend, this one is still a keeper! Continue to think of and use your existing items in new ways.
Pattern Your Stairs: Make your staircase a focal point by adding a fun pattern carpet. The key here is to pick something that you can live with for a few years.
Master Bath Without a Tub: You can still have a spa-like master bath without the giant tub. If you are building a new home or remodeling, consider installing a larger shower with seating and additional shower heads.
Hide the Microwave: With open concept living still a plus, consider moving your microwave from boave the stove to a microwave drawer underneath the counter top.
Here's to a prosperous, healthy, and positive new year! Cheers!
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