When most people think about air quality, they’re typically thinking about outdoor pollution. However, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the air inside your home can be as polluted, or even more so, than the air outside. The…
You don’t have to be a design expert to create an inviting living space, but with some simple tricks, you can create a home that looks like it’s been styled by a pro. One way to make a room feel…
Now as much as ever, your home may be a sanctuary for all kinds of expression, from thinking and dreaming to working and playing. Over the past year, homeowners began to consider the intersection of function and design in new…
5 impactful, on-trend cabinet stylings The kitchen is the heart of many homes, and careful planning is a necessity when it comes to redesigning this essential living space. Picking out cabinetry – and a color for those cabinets, in particular…
Today’s designers, architects and builders are creating modern bathrooms that are practical, luxurious, comfortable and accommodating. They know homeowners and homebuyers desire – even demand – these features regardless of the bathroom’s size or layout. Therein lies the challenge: How…
Creating the closet of your dreams could be in closer reach than you may think if you’re willing to take matters into your own hands. With a little creative inspiration and some basic DIY skills, you may be surprised by…
Carmel designer Gary Nance has moved his firm, Gary Nance Design, into space on the second floor of the Indiana Design Center (IDC). The commercial and residential architectural firm offers design services for high-end custom homes. Nance has more than…
A kitchen serves as command-central of most homes, so it’s also one of the first rooms homeowners choose when it’s time to make upgrades. When approaching your kitchen remodel, it’s important to keep your family’s lifestyle at the forefront of…
Home improvement projects aren't limited to indoors. In fact, not only can upgrades to areas outside the house expand your livable space, they can also increase your home's value. Outdoor living projects account for almost one-third of renovation projects, according…
(Family Features) As people become more active during the warmer months, keeping home safety top of mind can sometimes go by the wayside. However, when it comes to fire and carbon monoxide safety, you can never be too prepared. Whether…
(Family Features) Each new year gives you the chance to reset and start new routines. When you’re considering new approaches to healthy living – whether eliminating or adding habits to improve your daily life – beginning with your home is…
There is no time like the present to embark on the creation of your own outdoor oasis. From fire pits to fountains and grill stations to covered patio retreats, we’ve built it all. With Drees, you can live outside like…
When thinking of positive resolutions to set for yourself in the New Year, it’s easy to become discouraged about goals that may feel unattainable. One of the most popular and common New Year’s resolutions most homeowners make is to get…
Whether you are moving across the country or down the street, relocating can be a daunting and chaotic task. With our organizational solutions and attention to detail, NEAT Method can help make the relocation for your family seamless and efficient.…
The Indiana Design Center is pleased to announce the fall schedule of Designer On Call workshops hosted by design professionals for the public. The complimentary one-hour workshops take place on the third Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. Thursday…
Known for its creation of unique, custom outdoor and indoor living spaces for homes across central Indiana, Surroundings by Natureworks+ has moved into a studio space on the second floor of the Indiana Design Center (IDC). Surroundings by Natureworks+ joins…
Buying a home is an incredibly exciting event and, in many cases, will be one of your biggest financial investments. It can also be incredibly stressful, especially if the home you end up with is not of the quality you…
Patrick Schmidt, interior designer with J. Baker Interiors and ASID member, led a workshop for the public at the Indiana Design Center in Carmel that covered everything from finding your color personality, to mixing patterns and design trends. The workshop…
Today’s homes are being designed with relaxation in mind. The recent 2014 Best of Living Awards highlighted simplified designs, using cleaner lines and natural elements to enhance the feeling of relaxation. The National Association of Home Builders expects home buyers…
By Claire Belby Courtesy of MIBOR Last year, 13 percent of buyers purchased multi-generational homes. That number may surprise you, but as families accommodate adult children moving back home or care of an elderly family member, the practice is more…
By Lacey Everett Courtesy of MIBOR You may think that bright orange wall is the best thing since sliced bread, but if you talk to a REALTOR® or home staging expert, you’ll find that a change in color scheme could…
INDIANAPOLIS — Data issued recently for October 2014 shows continued growth and recovery in the housing marking with encouraging increases in sales price, closed sales and new listings. The Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of REALTORS (MIBOR) and the Indiana Association of REALTORS (IAR) released…
