Smart Home Designs

FREE IMAGES Upgrading your home has always been a toss on whether you want to do something just for the joy of having it done the way you always wanted it to and what has the best resale value. These days it seems like many of us don't stay in one place very long so it doesn't seem smart to invest much into it when you won't be able to enjoy it for what it's worth.

Here are a few home designs for those of you who are like me, and plan on being around for a while! Why not enjoy it?

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This technology upgraded bathroom is not only gorgeous but it's pretty impressive with all it's extra perks!

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Add something completely unique! This drop down bed makes this small square footage double.

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Need a pet friendly space that can tuck away when needed? These features in the laundry room make it very pet friendly without stealing much needed space.

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Don't be afraid to go all out on storage space. Make it look great, especially if you know you will be using it on a daily basis. 

If you had the extra funds, which room would you go all out on?

A New Look at Technology in Design

FREE IMAGES Sometimes it can feel like technology can get in the way of our home decor. A huge screen TV might not go along with your rustic look, but thankfully there are some clever ways of designing your space around your screens:

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Built in cabinets are a great way to go! You can mount the TV on the wall or just place inside the cabinet and have a gorgeous space without the eye sore of screens, wires, and devices that with it!

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A fireplace is a gorgeous focal point of a room. A TV sitting above it is not! Having this slide away piece on top of the fireplace gives you that gorgeous focal point when it's put away and functional for every day living. 

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Under the stairs storage has always been a favorite of mine. Storing your TV in the under stair storage is a brilliant idea! It won't break up the flow of the room when it's put away and when you do have it out, it's in perfect view with the rest of the room! 

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Using a large photo split in two is a brilliant way to hide the TV. I love the idea of the ceiling mount track for the pictures so you could change out the art pieces if you wanted to later.


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Buying a good old fashioned wall mount to set your TV in is perfect if you are looking for a quick and easy fix!


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Don't like the thought of going through the trouble to hide your TV? Try using your it as a centerpiece for your art. Placing your pictures around the it strategically can give the wall a great look without covering up the screen.