Getting a good night’s sleep isn’t just about what you eat before bed or how luxurious your sheets feel — your bedroom’s color palette can play a surprisingly powerful role in overall sleep quality. Color has a well-documented psychological impact on mood and relaxation, and the hues surrounding you at night can either soothe your senses or subtly keep your mind alert. In this post, we’ll explore seven bedroom colors and explain how each one can help create a calmer, more sleep-friendly space.
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Design a Home that Stays Comfortable Year-Round
Some houses are just . . . mean. Sure, your home design looks great, but there may be so many roadblocks to controlling the HVAC in the house, you wonder if you must choose between an aesthetically pleasing room, or something that’s comfortable. Truth is, you can obviously get the best of both worlds, but it can be challenging (unless you’re willing to spend a lot of money on monthly energy bills).
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How to Layer Curtains and Linings for Maximum Insulation
Curtains are a powerful accessory for enhancing the comfort of your home, but when combined with the right linings, they can also significantly improve insulation. Layering curtains and linings not only helps regulate room temperature but also increases privacy, blocks out light, and even reduces noise. Here’s how to layer curtains and linings for maximum insulation and get the most out of your window treatments. Continue reading How to Layer Curtains and Linings for Maximum Insulation
Summer Backyard Upgrades: Consider Adding a Pergola
With the onset of warmer (read: hot) weather, everyone wants to be outside, and that includes doing more outdoor entertaining. Adding a feature like a pergola might be something you want to consider, if you have a nice, spacious backyard or garden. A pergola is a structure built in an outdoor space, which comprises vertical posts that support a cross-beam roof grid, allowing it to be open but also provide a little bit of shade, depending on the roof covering you choose.
A pergola adds a lovely, comfortable passage and a place to sit and spend time, even during summer, as there will be a balance of sunlight and shade. There are many designs for pergola covers and sun shades (which provide complete sun protection). When designing outdoor spaces, understanding the differences in structure and purpose between a pergola vs arbor can help create the perfect garden aesthetic. Let’s look at a few of the more popular pergola cover styles.
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Valentines Day Window Display!
Photo By Gail
Spotted On Madison Avenue near 76th Street. Have a Lovely and Loving Valentines Day, Dear Readers!