Home & Garden

Home balances neutral elements with touches of ‘glam’

Home balances neutral elements with touches of ‘glam’

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…
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Living room trends offer endless inspiration

Living room trends offer endless inspiration

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…
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6 Gorgeous Ways to Decorate with Emerald Green, 2022’s Top Color Trend

6 Gorgeous Ways to Decorate with Emerald Green, 2022’s Top Color Trend

By Jessica Bennett | BHG.ComTroy Warren for CNT #HomeGardenThis vibrant jewel tone is expected to explode in popularity. Use these emerald green decorating ideas to refresh your home with this year's must-have color.It's no secret that green is having a moment right now. The hue dominated the list of top color picks from major paint companies, and nearly any interior designer you talk to will call out the color as one of the top trends for the coming year. But while muted shades like sage reigned supreme in 2021, this color trend will take a brighter, bolder turn for 2022.Emerald…
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What is a wet room, and why should you get one?

What is a wet room, and why should you get one?

By Avery Newmark, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTroy Warren for CNT #HomeGardenThe open floor plan has taken over your kitchen, living room and dining room — and now it’s taking over your bathroom. Meet the open bathroom trend for 2022: wet rooms.A wet room is, as the name implies, a bathroom that is designed to get wet. The floors and walls are all sealed to prevent water from seeping out and causing damage. They typically don’t have a wall separating the shower or tub from the rest of the room, resulting in a more open and spa-like bathing experience.Before you decide to…
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Blueberries come back strongly after severe pruning

Blueberries come back strongly after severe pruning

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.…
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How to Water Air Plants to Keep Them Happy and Healthy

How to Water Air Plants to Keep Them Happy and Healthy

By Rita Pelczar | BHG.ComTroy Warren for CNT #HomeGardenKeeping these unique houseplants properly hydrated can be tricky. Give your air plants exactly the right amount of moisture with these expert tips.There's a good reason air plants have their name. They don't have roots like other plants do for absorbing water from soil. Instead, air plants get water and nutrients from the air around them. These plants use tiny, hair-like growths on their leaves, called trichomes, to soak up the moisture they need from humidity and rain water. Despite this neat trick, air plants usually require regular watering when grown as…
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Is there a perfect amount of time to spend in the shower?

Is there a perfect amount of time to spend in the shower?

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…
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Stay on top of these kitchen trends for 2022

Stay on top of these kitchen trends for 2022

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,”…
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3 winter color palettes to make your home feel warm and cozy

3 winter color palettes to make your home feel warm and cozy

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…
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Morning glory is tough to eradicate

Morning glory is tough to eradicate

By Walter Reeves, For the AJCTroy Warren for CNT #HomeGardenQ: I have a large raised bed that has become overgrown with weeds. Morning glory vines are everywhere! What is the best way to rid the bed of weeds and vines? I’m not going to plant anything there this year. Sheri Kelly, emailA: There is no way to get them out in one fell swoop. Morning glory seeds can remain viable in the soil for 50 years. So the only way to deal with them is to pull or kill the seedlings every year before they flower to avoid depositing more…
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