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7 Mistakes That Make Your Living Room Feel Cold & Uninviting
A cosy, inviting space is a top priority for many, and it’s often the living room in which we want to feel the most snug. But if your living room feels cold and looks unappealing, then you’ll likely need to make some design tweaks. Good news: it’s easier than you think to fix. From incorrect lighting to not enough storage, here are the seven biggest mistakes to avoid, and expert advice on exactly how to make your living space warmer and more inviting… Mistake 1: The way you’ve arranged your furniture Choosing the right furniture is one thing, but the way you arrange it is another. The way furniture impacts…
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How to make a home feel welcoming: 8 rules to live by
Curating a home that feels welcoming – one that beckons you to linger and wander – will make for a thoroughly enjoyable, memorable and inviting space for both you, your family and friends. These exquisite ways to make a home feel welcoming – and more attractive – are a great starting point to help you choose the right home decor ideas for each room – what you choose should reflect what you love, too. How to make a home feel welcoming ‘A home evolves over time – some argue it never gets to a stage of full maturity – and yet I am often asked how you can quickly and…
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Gordon Haskett says home improvement sector has pre-2008 feel (NYSE:HD)
phillyskater/iStock Editorial via Getty Images The trend in home improvement stocks is bringing back some bad memories, according to Gordon Haskett analyst Chuck Grom. In a note to clients on Friday broadly downgrading the sector, he explained that while there is reason to remain constructive on many names, the rapid increase in uncertainty pervading the market has completely upended his prognostications. “Over the past couple of months, the rules of engagement have clearly changed,” Grom wrote. “We are having some déjà vu back to 2006/2007 before the GFC.” He explained that a confluence of rising rates, a reversion to pre-pandemic home improvement trends, a consumer that may not be keen…
