Make Your Backyard Exciting!

With Spring in the air, don't forget to make your backyard exciting! It's just as important to have color outside as much as it is to have it inside. Color can make any space feel vibrant and alive. You can always paint your current pots and flower boxes to make changes without breaking the bank! Get your kids involved, let them paint rocks, and get them to plant their own seeds and watch them grow. They will be so proud and so grateful you included them!

Want some more peace and tranquility? Bring your own Zen home with crystals, fountains and Buddha. When you are sitting outside, you will hear the soft water trickle, and enjoy the warm feeling you get while having your own oasis right in your own backyard.

And  don't forget to accessorize. Citronella candles, vases with pussy willows, and more flowers will add so much excitement to your yard, you won't ever want to leave. Get yourself a storage box that you can load all the kids toys into so you can keep your yard clean and free from clutter.

Now let's talk about lighting!!!! Nothing sets the mood like lighting. Add some ambiant lighting to any space to add a warm inviting feeling all around. You can light your trees up, light candles, have lights in your fountain and even buy some garden accessories that light up by solar power!

Fun and Chic Color Pallets for Spring!

If you are looking for a change here are a few fun and chic color pallets for Spring.

If you are having trouble bringing color into your home, why not try something a little fun and daring. Design doesn't have to be complicated, but it sure should be interesting.

Start out small using the color of your choice for smaller accent pieces around your home, and see how much of a difference color can do to your entire space. 

3 Things You Need to Consider Before You Renovate

If you are thinking about a renovation because you need a change, then keep reading! Here are 3 things you need to consider before you renovate.

1. BUDGET: As with all big purchases, you really need to have a budget in mind before you start your renovation project. With all the choices and different price ranges, its best to have an idea of what you are comfortable spending before your start.You may be tempted to jump in with both feet and just try and get your renovation done, but to be honest its best to have a game plan because renovations can be very expensive, and a lack of planning on your part can leave your wallet empty and your home a mess.
2. TIME LINE: We all want everything done NOW or YESTERDAY and in today's world, we are all busy, and getting things done NOW isn't realistic. Planning ahead is your best bet. When you are setting up your renovation, lining up contractors, painters etc, make sure that everybody is on the same page. Make sure things are ordered on time, and that there is enough time for all the lead hands to get their jobs done, and done right. You don't want your workers, working on top of each other.
3. QUOTES: Shop around for the best prices. Its okay to want quality work for the best price. When you are spending money on a renovation, you want to make sure that you aren't getting "ripped off". Get quotes from reputable places and then make a decision. Choose people that you feel comfortable with, you will be seeing them a lot in your home during the renovation process. 

One more suggestion would be to leave your home during the renovation process if you can. Have someone you trust look over or run the job for you. It'll keep your mind at ease, and you out of the mess! 

Before Renovation

After Renovation

5 Fun Color Tips

Lighted Mirrors

Lighted mirrors are definitely a different way to add some sparkle to any bathroom!

Having trouble finding a vanity light that you will like? Can't find that perfect light to go above your mirror? These lighted mirrors come in so many different styles and are great for us women to put on make up everyday!

Lighted mirrors can also come with a TV built right into it so your husband can watch his sports highlights while he is shaving!

Pretty in PINK!

That's right girls, thinking "Pretty in PINK" for your home is a fabulous idea. It doesn't have to be extreme, but a punch of pink can be so pretty and make a big impact in your space.

Be daring this Spring and bring some life into your home with color.

As you know, pink is made from the colors red and white. Combined they create a magical color that is fun and invigorating. Red symbolizes love while white symbolizes openness. Transform your home with this powerful color that can also help in lifting ones spirits!

Try some of these options, pink area rugs, paintings, frames and pillows. Incorporate some pink accessories for an easy, inexpensive update!

 

Bring Nature Into Your Home

Bring nature into your home and raise the energy all around you. Natural earthly elements are such a great way to add some zen and character to your home.

Be creative and make things yourself, it doesn't have to cost you much at all! Watch how it not only raises your energy, but your family and friends as well. Surround yourself with natural beauty and colorful design and watch how it can transform your negative energy into positive happy energy!

With spring on the way you might want to start thinking about what you can do outside and around your home. If you have any great ideas you want to share send them to mweinberger@diamondinterior.com and we will post it in one of our up coming blogs!