Home & Garden

By Megan Wahn, for The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTroy Warren for CNT #HomeGardenNirjary Desai uses eye-catching wallpaper and pops of color to create a home with spaces that “speak to each other” while still standing out.It just began with some repainting. As an event producer and owner of KIS (cubed) Events, Nirjary Desai had to pivot a bit during 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic eliminated the possibility of in-person gatherings. She decided to take up styling and interior designing some of her rental properties as well as the homes of friends, and then turned her focus to her own home.“I was like…

By Avery Newmark, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTroy Warren for CNT #HomeGardenFor design enthusiasts, a new year means new trends. And at the start of 2022, the design world’s attention is focused squarely on the living room.Here are three living room trends that designers at The Spruce can’t get enough of in 2022.Extend nature into your spaceBecause we’ve spent so much time at home in recent years, designers expect to see a lot of bringing bits of nature into our indoor spaces. It’s known as biophilic design, a set of principles that put “an emphasis on creating calming environments with natural lighting…

By Walter Reeves, For the AJCTroy Warren for CNT #HomeGardenQ: Last year, I was forced to drastically cut down my two blueberry bushes. Now they are mostly vertical canes growing from the 3-inch-high base. What do I do to bring them back to productive life? Robin Shoemaker, emailA: Big blueberry growers sometimes find they have a large plot covered with old, unproductive 8-foot-tall bushes. They then simply hitch a big mower to their tractor, cut the blueberry bushes down to 4 inches high and let them recover with new growth. Your situation is like theirs but on a smaller scale.…

Erin Gobler | CNET.Com Troy Warren for CNT #HomeGarden Learn how to save money and water when you shower. Showering is something that most people do every day, or at least every other day. And while most of us consider it to be a necessity, it also accounts for a large percentage of your weekly water and electricity usage. Adjusting your shower time just slightly can not only help the environment, but it can also save you money. Keep reading to learn more about the ideal shower length, how much you can save by taking shorter showers, and how to…

By Avery Newmark, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTroy Warren for CNT #HomeGardenHomeowners are making room in their budgets to prioritize kitchen remodeling and renovations, according to a new study.Houzz, the leading home renovation and design platform, recently released its 2022 U.S. Kitchen Trends Study, which gathered information from 2,400 homeowners who are planning, in the middle of, or have recently completed a kitchen renovation.“We’re seeing a rise in overall kitchen renovation spend as homeowners not only splurge on specific features but also make major modifications to the kitchen layout, systems and walls, many of which require the assistance of licensed home professionals,”…

By Avery Newmark, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTroy Warren for CNT #HomeGardenThere is no better time than the new year to redecorate our homes, and given the season, many people will be looking for cozy and warm touches to help create a winter sanctuary.Whether it’s as simple as new pillow cushions, installing a new light fixture, or going all out with a new design, a new color palette will create a tranquil space to relax, cook and entertain in.Check out these color palettes that experts at Wren Kitchens have put together to transform your home into a snuggly oasis:Deep blacks with warm…