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Rebuilding Life: Changing Up Your Home After The Pandemic

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As the COVID-19 pandemic slowly comes to an end, you may be ready to update your home and make a few changes. Perhaps being stuck inside during lockdowns gave you time to identify areas that needed cleaning, upgrading, or other home improvements. If you want to start rebuilding your house but aren’t sure how to get started, see how these tips can help, brought to you courtesy of Greenbrook Design.

Focus On The Bathroom and Kitchen

Since homeowners frequently use the kitchen and bathrooms, it makes sense to undertake some upgrades in these rooms to improve convenience and comfort levels, as well as boost the overall value of the home. For the kitchen, examine your appliances and see if any need replacing. Even if you just change out your refrigerator or dishwasher, having one up-to-date appliance can make a difference in the room’s overall efficiency. You might choose to invest in a smart refrigerator that can play TV shows or display the weather for the week.

The same goes for the bathroom. Simply putting in a roomier bathtub or a walk-in shower can give the room a brand new look and make it more enjoyable to use. If the tub or shower costs more than you can manage right now, consider a new sink, cabinets, or just replacing the mirrors. Be creative and learn to make your rooms comfortable, functional, and a joy to use.

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Change Up Your Walls

According to experts, you can decorate even a large, bland wall in various ways to change the look of your home and brighten it up. If you don’t already have photos of family and other loved ones featured, now is a good time to pick out your favorites and put them on display. Collages, individual photos, and special memories or artwork are all excellent choices to hang on the wall.

If you decide you don’t want every room in the house covered in pictures, another alternative is to use wallpaper. This is an attractive way to give any room in the house a uniform look. Unlike wallpapers of the past, today’s long-lasting options include peel-and-stick products. This means you can avoid using messy paste and simply apply the wallpaper as you peel the backing off. If you don’t get it perfectly placed the first time, you can remove and reposition the piece.

You can even order wallpaper that is printed on demand. This allows you to customize your design and tailor it as you go. You can order as you need it, without worrying about the pattern going out of stock midway through a wall makeover. And if you decide to change things up and go in a different direction, you can easily start over again.

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Decorate Your Yard

Although your yard is not a room in your house, it does set the tone for what’s inside. A welcoming and attractive landscape can make you feel relaxed and give you additional space to enjoy. Check your outside areas for weeds, plant flowers that thrive in the amount of sunlight available, and add other finishing touches, such as a porch swing or a few lawn decorations. You can upgrade your home just by redoing your yard in a day or two.

Changing up your home after the pandemic might seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to consume a lot of time. Determine which areas to select for your upgrades, and see how a few simple changes can make you feel like you’re living in a brand-new house.

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Taking Care Of: Your New Kitchen

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Now that your dream kitchen is finally a reality, you might find yourself hesitant to use it—it looks so clean, pristine, and untouched. While deep cleaning may be necessary every few months, the real key to maintaining your kitchen’s beauty and functionality is consistent, light maintenance. Incorporating a few simple habits into your routine can make a big difference over time.

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On A Budget? – WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED!

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For homeowners working within a budget, selecting the right cabinetry is crucial. Wellborn offers high-quality semi-custom cabinets that provide excellent value without compromising style or function. Discover how this choice ideally suited one homeowner’s needs and budget during their kitchen remodel.

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Tricks Of The Trade: 10 Design Tips For Your Kitchen Remodel

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Thinking about remodeling your kitchen? If so, you’re likely wondering what “insider secrets” designers rely on to create beautiful, functional spaces. Our design team has worked on countless projects, and we’re here to share the top ten recommendations we give our clients—tips that can make a big difference in the outcome of your kitchen.

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Mixing Business With Pleasure: Revitalizing History in a Modern Space

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Whoever said you can’t mix business with pleasure clearly never partnered with Greenbrook Design. When the owners of the historic Campbell Building—also home to Greenbrook Design—envisioned transforming part of the space into a modern event venue, Uptown Indigo, along with a stylish loft apartment, our team embraced the challenge. We quickly developed a thoughtful plan to seamlessly integrate residential comfort with commercial functionality, demonstrating how great design can serve both work and lifestyle needs in one beautifully cohesive space.

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Unconventional Colors In: KITCHENS WE LOVE

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Considering a kitchen remodel but feeling uninspired by the usual neutrals? While classic stained wood tones and the ever-popular white and gray palette have their place, they’re not the only options available. For those looking to make a bold, personal statement with color, exploring less conventional combinations can bring fresh energy to the space.

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