Let the Light in

Today's Thought of the Day Problem solved   Acrylic Block Single Hungs over Corner Tub One of the most common complaints people have regarding their bathrooms is lack of natural light. Yet, bathroom windows necessitate window coverings, which defeat the purpose of having a window in the first place and are doubly annoying if you have to reach across a bathtub to open or close the shades. A glass block window is a wise choice. RESOURCE Hi-Lite Acrylic Block Windows

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Life is a Suite

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Today's Thought of the Day The suite life   Homes with 3 or more secondary bedrooms are often much more marketable when one of those secondary bedrooms is actually a suite-meaning a generous closet and its own private bathroom. Secondary bedroom with private bath and walk-in closet. From plan 42078 Whether for your student, parent, in-law or guests, not only will you appreciate this amenity, REALTORS say it is a big advantage for future resale!

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Stairs the new location



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Today's Thought of the Day Where did they put the stairs? Perhaps when entering into the home via the front door was more common it made sense to have the staircase at or along the front entry.  Of course, that design philosophy shows best when elegant staircase balusters, spindles, railing and treads are used-which is expensive.   With today's reality that most of us primarily enter through the door from the garage, staircase placement options have opened up.   Often it is more convenient in terms of livability in the home to have the stairs located closer to the kitchen, whether it's heading upstairs after arriving home from a long day or coming down for breakfast in the morning.       Stairs located off the rear foyer   And, you can save money on staircase aesthetics in order to get something else you really want in your home!    Example floor plan 43064

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Don't forget to Design the Ceiling

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Today's Thought of the Day  It's not a cattle chute! Because of narrower and narrower home sites, many newer home designs have a longer entry foyer/hall.  While the long view from the entry is always a priority (perhaps a fireplace or wall of windows out the back), equal consideration needs to be paid to designing the entry hall so that it doesn't feel like a "tunnel". Ceiling heights in entry halls are often taller for an added sense of spaciousness, and this space can also be ideal for showcasing interesting ceiling details.  Lighting in the entry hall is important, too, because if it is darker it will feel more closed-in.  Another designer touch is to incorporate recessed display niches in the walls of the hallway for displaying art.  This "gallery feel" is amazing compared with simply hanging pictures along the entry hall!  EXAMPLE HOME PLANS 42223 - Mather Cottage 42230 - Tooele  Fell free to use and share HER Home Thought of the Day via facebook, Twitter and other social media venues! Her Home's Thought of the Day is derived from our audience feedback as well as real-life experiences of the Her Home staff. In furthering our vision to help buyers make wise, informed decisions regarding their homes and the products that go into those homes, if you have a suggestion, topic, or story to share e-mailus!

"a touch of glass"

Today's Thought of the Day Eye-Candy! Glass tile backsplashes can be a stunning way to express your sense of style! Whether you use square tiles, round tiles or specialty shapes; a single color or a mosaic of colors; and a single size or intermix sizes, glass tile allows you to express your individuality beautifully! modwalls® Lush® 1/2x2 mini subway tile blend Metropol RESOURCES modwalls® - Making Tile Modern

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