{"id":795,"date":"2018-12-28T13:01:08","date_gmt":"2018-12-28T19:01:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/margaretcanfield.com\/blog\/?p=795"},"modified":"2018-12-28T13:04:01","modified_gmt":"2018-12-28T19:04:01","slug":"the-comforts-of-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/margaretcanfield.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/the-comforts-of-home\/","title":{"rendered":"The Comforts of Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">Everyone has a different style, but there are few basics that will elevate your house to home-sweet-home status in no time at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/margaretcanfield.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/house-entrance-255132_1920-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-802\" srcset=\"http:\/\/margaretcanfield.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/house-entrance-255132_1920-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/margaretcanfield.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/house-entrance-255132_1920-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/margaretcanfield.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/house-entrance-255132_1920-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/margaretcanfield.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/house-entrance-255132_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create an Inviting Entry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">Add a rich pop of color to the front door and some extra interest by the way of urns or landscaping that will welcome visitors. For more ideas click <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/freshome.com\/latest-front-door-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"962\" src=\"http:\/\/margaretcanfield.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/margaret-blog-1024x962.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-803\" srcset=\"http:\/\/margaretcanfield.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/margaret-blog-1024x962.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/margaretcanfield.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/margaret-blog-300x282.jpg 300w, http:\/\/margaretcanfield.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/margaret-blog-768x721.jpg 768w, http:\/\/margaretcanfield.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/margaret-blog.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Establish a Color Palette<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">Use color to your advantage.&nbsp;&nbsp;It has the ability to calm and relax or excite and invigorate.&nbsp;&nbsp;Choose carefully and be sure your rooms relate to one another through color.   For tips on selecting just the right color click <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hgtv.com\/design\/decorating\/color\/how-to-choose-a-color-scheme-pictures\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"http:\/\/margaretcanfield.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/furniture-2436878_1920-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-800\" srcset=\"http:\/\/margaretcanfield.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/furniture-2436878_1920-1024x683.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/margaretcanfield.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/furniture-2436878_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/margaretcanfield.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/furniture-2436878_1920-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/margaretcanfield.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/furniture-2436878_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Edit Your Belongings <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">Once you are settled into a daily routine for your new home, de-clutter and organize. Be sure that items you need are within reach and those that are seasonal get tucked away to storage areas with good labels.  For organizational inspiration click <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/ideabooks\/23911815\/list\/get-the-organizing-help-you-need-finally\" target=\"_blank\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"870\" src=\"http:\/\/margaretcanfield.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/chandelier-2824006_1920-1024x870.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-799\" srcset=\"http:\/\/margaretcanfield.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/chandelier-2824006_1920-1024x870.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/margaretcanfield.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/chandelier-2824006_1920-300x255.jpg 300w, http:\/\/margaretcanfield.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/chandelier-2824006_1920-768x652.jpg 768w, http:\/\/margaretcanfield.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/chandelier-2824006_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Provide Good Lighting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">Good lighting is essential to your well being and the correct placement is essential.&nbsp;&nbsp;Be sure to locate lighting in a triangular shape around each room.&nbsp;This can be achieved with a combination of recessed lighting, ceiling fixtures and lamps. For more lighting tips click <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/ideabooks\/909497\/list\/how-to-light-your-home-right\" target=\"_blank\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"814\" height=\"805\" src=\"http:\/\/margaretcanfield.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2018-12-28-at-12.18.48-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-798\" srcset=\"http:\/\/margaretcanfield.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2018-12-28-at-12.18.48-PM.png 814w, http:\/\/margaretcanfield.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2018-12-28-at-12.18.48-PM-300x297.png 300w, http:\/\/margaretcanfield.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2018-12-28-at-12.18.48-PM-768x760.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 814px) 100vw, 814px\" \/><figcaption><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/royalalbert.com\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/royalalbert.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Surround Yourself with Love<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">Be selective about the things that surround you every day. Showcase  mementos from your favorite travel, photos of the people you love and keepsakes from special occasions. For tips on how to pick and choose click <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here. (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/decorating\/lessons\/expert-advice\/decorate-with-what-you-love\/\" target=\"_blank\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"663\" height=\"853\" src=\"http:\/\/margaretcanfield.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2018-12-28-at-12.51.00-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-805\" srcset=\"http:\/\/margaretcanfield.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2018-12-28-at-12.51.00-PM.png 663w, http:\/\/margaretcanfield.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2018-12-28-at-12.51.00-PM-233x300.png 233w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><figcaption><br><br><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong>For the best advice in Real Estate call an expert! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.margaretcanfield.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Margaret Canfield (opens in a new tab)\">Margaret Canfield<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">262-949-9272<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone has a different style, but there are few basics that will elevate your house to home-sweet-home status in no time at all. Create an Inviting Entry Add a rich pop of color to the front door and some extra interest by the way of urns or landscaping that will welcome visitors. 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