A chandelier of WHISKS!

I recently saw this chandelier while perusing Pinterest, and thought what a great idea for someone who is a cook or baker! Even if cooking isn’t your love, it would be something perfect for the kitchen.  This would be another way to incorporate your personality into the home and its decor. 
It appears there are many other ways to incorporate whisks into your lighting:
Do you love this idea as much as me? 
In addition to writing for Daigle’s Digs, Elizabeth works full-time as a Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty Downtown, LLC. Elizabeth’s expertise is in buying and selling a home, first time home buyers, short sales, and investment properties. Contact Elizabeth for any real estate needs. Cell 303-819.73.71. Work 720-314-8352

Mixing Patterns: Stripes and Floral

I am having the hardest time decorating my new home. All the things that I brought from my NH home seem to just not fit. My home in NH had a underlying feminine, rustic feel (I used to refer to it as rustic romance) with a lot of warm, gold undertones. This new home is almost the complete opposite. It is very urban contemporary with silver fixtures. The location alone (right in the city) almost mandates that it is more modern than my other home. 
My bedroom in New Hampshire:

I often find myself at furniture stores gravitating to what worked at my old place. Old habits die hard (even with decor). It is almost like I have to completely forget what I know and if I can not, go for the opposite of what i know. For my new bedroom, I want a completely different feel. My last one was soft, feminine and romantic. This new room I want to be fun, funky and have a bit more edge. Not only will it be my bedroom but it will be a home office so I want to keep it uplifting.

My Denver Home:
Yesterday I posted on Instagram the first little touch that I have made to my bedroom. It included floral and stripes. I love to mix patterns. Floral, alone, can be very feminine but pairing it with stripes can help make it feel a little more exciting. Pairing floral and stripes can be a great way to achieve balance in the room.I started looking for other great examples of floral and stripes in the home:

Not sure how to attempt matching floral and stripes in your home? The key to mixing patterns and keeping a sense of unison between the prints. I find the easier way to accomplish this is to find a common color. In my bedroom both the floral print and the lamp have black in them. This commonality helps bring the two prints together.  

In addition to writing for Daigle’s Digs, Elizabeth works full-time as a Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty Downtown, LLC. Elizabeth’s expertise is in buying and selling a home, first time home buyers, short sales, and investment properties. Contact Elizabeth for any real estate needs. Cell 303-819.73.71. Work 720-314-8352

It is a GREAT time in real estate.

The current environment makes it a great time to be a home buyer right now. Mortgage rates are at a record low. In addition, last week FHA announced it will be decreasing mortgage insurance premiums. Premiums for mortgage insurance are collected as a means to protect the FHA in case a borrower defaults. The rates have been lowered for FHA loans to .85% from 1.35%. What does this mean for buyers? This will drastically cut costs for buyers using a FHA loan with PMI (mortgage insurance premiums), making a home purchase more affordable. Read more here.
On a smaller scale, the Denver housing market is expected to continue growing. Here the Denver market is ranked #4 out of 10 of the hottest markets. Hosuing sales are expected to increase by 15%. 
Considering buying or selling this year? 
Contact Elizabeth for any real estate needs. Cell 303-819.73.71. Work 720-314-8352

Bart Cart End Table

I am always looking for creative ways to use things in a home. I think an easy way to incorporate your style into your home is with the smaller pieces such as end tables, nightstands, console tables etc. Not everything has to be matchy matchy, actually, your style and personality comes through when furniture does not all match. I have been on the lookout for unique end tables for my home and also would LOVE a bar cart. Well, what if I did a bar cart end table? I have seen a lot of inspiration for doing just this. 
I love this idea. This gives an end table whose use is usually surface space for a glass and a lamp to have a larger use as a bar cart. As of late, I have been on the search for a bar cart that is the perfect height for an end table next to my couch. Do you like the idea of a dual purpose end table?
In addition to writing for Daigle’s Digs, Elizabeth works full-time as a Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty Downtown, LLC. Elizabeth’s expertise is in buying and selling a home, first time home buyers, short sales, and investment properties. Contact Elizabeth for any real estate needs. Cell 303-819.73.71. Work 720-314-8352
 

Looking to increase square footage?

If you find yourself in a home without much square footage, use mirrors to create the illusion of more space! Mirrors can be used in a room to help it appear larger. Below are a few ideas of how to use mirrors to make your home look bigger:

Oversized mirror behind the couch.
Stacked horizontal Mirrors
Mirror laid against the wall
A collage of mirrors.
Mirrors above the nightstands.
Do you use mirrors in your home to make the room feel larger? How else have you used mirrors in your home? 
In addition to writing for Daigle’s Digs, Elizabeth works full-time as a Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty Downtown, LLC. Elizabeth’s expertise is in buying and selling a home, first time home buyers, short sales, and investment properties. Contact Elizabeth for any real estate needs. Cell 303-819.73.71. Work 720-314-8352

Cement Countertops in the Bathroom

As I mentioned here, cement is a great option for countertops. At the time, I was only thinking about countertops in the kitchen but I saw this great picture of cement countertops in the bathroom. The use of white and softer accents tones down the cold austere look of cement.
What do you think? Do you like the cement counters in a bathroom?
In addition to writing for Daigle’s Digs, Elizabeth works full-time as a Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty Downtown, LLC. Elizabeth’s expertise is in buying and selling a home, first time home buyers, short sales, and investment properties. Contact Elizabeth for any real estate needs. Cell 303-819.73.71. Work 720-314-8352