How to Clean and Maintain Your Outdoor Furniture Covers

Outdoor furniture covers can help protect your patio furniture and extend its life. Keeping these covers clean and well-maintained can, in turn, extend the life of the covers. The best time to clean the covers is while they are on the furniture. Treat Stains Use a solution of 1 cup bleach and ½ cup mild…

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Why Staging is Still Important – Even in This Market

Houses are selling fast, so it’s essential to make a great first impression. For desirable homes, that is all your Buyer is going to get. One look before they have to make an offer. In these cases, that means you as the Seller also only get one chance. One opportunity to make your house look…

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kellydesigns of Fairfield, CT, Receives the 2023 Best Of Houzz Award

For the eleventh consecutive year, kellydesigns of Fairfield, CT has been awarded “Best Of Houzz” for Service by Houzz Inc., the leading platform for home renovation and design. This exclusive award recognizes just 3 percent of the more than 3 million home professionals and interior and architectural photographers on the Houzz platform. “I am honored…

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Countertop Guide – Which material is right for you?

Quartz Countertop

In designing your kitchen, the countertop can be the most important element of your kitchen design. It is usually the largest surface and the focal point of the design. Choosing a surface that is right for you not only in coloration but how it works for your family is key. Not only is this selection…

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Best way to clean your countertop

Best way to clean your countertop

Daily cleaning: To keep countertops shiny, daily cleaning with a mixture of dishwashing detergent and water is recommended. Simply mix a teaspoon of dishwashing liquid and four cups of water in a spray bottle. After food preparation, give the countertops a quick spritz and wipe them with a soft, microfiber cloth. Allow​ it to air…

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Bathroom Trends for 2023

Although it’s a room rooted in function, the bathroom is the perfect space to use your creativity. Bathroom design schemes should be built to last, but that doesn’t mean you need to keep dated finishes, fixtures, or styles. There are endless ways to refresh your design (without a full remodel), whether with a new bathroom…

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Best Way to Clean Tile Grout

1. Scrub dirty grout using warm water and a medium-bristle brush. If you don’t already have a grout scrubber, most home centers and hardware stores carry a number of products that are specifically designed for the purpose of cleaning tile grout. To avoid damaging the grout, opt for a medium-bristle nylon brush, not a hard…

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Home Improvements That Add Value

When you decide to make a home improvement, whether you are going to move soon or sometime in the future, one thing is for sure. Someday you will sell. That said, it’s always smart to evaluate how much your project will increase the value of your house or not. Don’t wait, though, until right before…

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Best way to clean your garbage disposal

“The best way to clean out your garbage disposal is with baking soda and white vinegar,” says Gesuelli. “Take half a cup of baking soda and a cup of white wine vinegar, and put both down the sink. After a few minutes, pour some boiling hot water down, too. Next, fill the drain with some…

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Interior Design Trends For 2023

Interior Design Trends for 2023

As we approach 2023, it’s that time again to look at notable trends. Here are seven interior design elements that we’re seeing and loving and incorporating into the designs for my Fairfield and Westchester clients. 1 Texture Furnishings, fabrics, and decor with texture add dimension and interest to a room. A few options are beautifully…

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Create a Unique Thanksgiving Tablescape

Create a unique Thanksgiving tablescape

1. Use Pretty Plates and Layer Them Find fun plates in traditional thanksgiving colors or not. 2. Mix and Match You don’t need to match everything. If you don’t have enough matching plates, mix them up. 3. Make Your Own Chargers If you don’t own any charger plates, make some of your own. One idea…

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