Interior Design | Home Improvements

Interior Design | Home Improvements

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Is your smart home spying on you for Jean-Luc Andriot blog 080322

Once upon a time, smart home devices required dedicated hubs and a unique kind of wireless network to operate their various lights, sensors, and switches. With the popularity of digital assistants such as Alexa, Siri, and the Google Assistant, though, it was only a matter of time before they became a dominant force in smart home technology. While dedicated device hubs still exist, a significant portion of smart home devices are now designed and marketed to work with popular digital assistants and devices such as the Google Home and Amazon Echo.

This brings a considerable amount of convenience to smart homes, since instead of having to use control apps or other means to interact with hubs you can simply ask Google or Alexa to do what you want to do.

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KW Luxury - Luxury home interior for Jean-Luc Andriot blog 062922

Home is where you can access a plethora of high-end wellness amenities without venturing out to five-star resorts.
To imbue some much-needed zen into your daily life, try adding a mineral-infused pool for an immune-boosting swim.
Or install a professional yoga studio fully equipped with an Iyengar yoga wall for a relaxing strength and flexibility session.
Want more ideas and inspiration for your abode? Enliven your imagination with the article below. 

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What’s the lifespan of your appliances?
It may seem like there’s always something to do as a homeowner.

When it comes to replacing things like your fridge or microwave, however, you may have more time than you think.

The Spruce sheds some light on how long traditional appliances last:

- Gas range: 15 years
- Electric range: 13 years
- Refrigerator: 13 years
- Garbage disposal: 8-12 years
- Washing machine: 10 years
- Microwave: 9 years

These guidelines can help you plan ahead and budget for an appliance’s eventual replacement.

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Counter tops for Jean-Luc Andriot blog 050422

A nice countertop can really make your kitchen stand out. Unfortunately, your counters tend to get a lot of use over their lifetime and can really start to show that wear as they age. Conventional wisdom often suggests that when your counters start to stand out because of their stains or damage then it’s likely time to start thinking about new countertops. That can be a really big expense, though… which is why you might be better off considering resurfacing your countertops first.

As the name suggests, resurfacing your countertops provides a new top surface for the countertop that can provide it with a new lease on life. Depending on your reasoning for redoing your countertops and the condition they’re in, there are a few different ways that you can

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Skip a home inspection for Jean-Luc Andriot blog 042122

When buying a new home, there’s a lot more that goes into the process than just signing some forms and picking up the keys. One of the big steps that you’ll typically take is getting a home inspection to identify any potential issues with the property. While this is common, most of the time it’s not actually required; while lenders will generally insist on an appraisal of the home, this isn’t a full inspection. So does that mean you can skip getting an actual home inspection as a part of the home-buying process?

Technically, yes. Unless you live in an area where home inspections are legally required, you don’t have to get a home inspection before purchase. Should you skip a home inspection? Absolutely not. Having your home inspected serves a much

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Set the mood with luxury lighting for Jean-Luc Andriot blog 040822

When I am staging a luxury property for sale, there are a lot of factors to consider. From curb appeal to furniture placement, every detail matters to an affluent home buyer. Likewise, having proper external and internal lighting can make a big difference in setting the overall mood and ambiance. As a real estate professional, I understand the importance of home lighting, the current lighting technology available for use in luxury homes, and how to select the best lighting for any given property.

WHY LIGHTING MATTERS IN LUXURY REAL ESTATE

Home lighting is typically not the first thing that comes to mind when staging a luxury property for sale. Usually, I could assume that the current lighting of the house will suffice. However, while other real

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February 2022 - MVP - Blog Post Image for Jean-Luc Andriot blog 020222

There’s a lot to consider when selling your home, from the market and appraisals to where you’ll go next. Don’t forget, however, that design is also a key factor. It’s often one of the first things buyers notice when they walk into a home, and it’s also a detail that you, as a seller, can easily control.

According to Realtor.com’s 2022 housing market forecast, home for-sale inventory will increase from last year, as will the projected number of overall sales.1 This means, if you’re looking to sell in the near future, now is the time to consider how you can stand out.

Updating your home design is one way to do that. Changes like new security features or upgraded siding can add value to your home now and be highlighted when you market it for sale

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Getting ready for a bathroom remodel for Jean-Luc Andriot blog 012422

When it comes to redoing the various rooms in your home, the bathroom is often overlooked. Some homeowners won’t even touch the bathroom unless a leak or some other problem makes it necessary. This is a really poor way to look at it, however, especially given how much time we spend in the bathroom, between bathing, getting ready to face the day, and a few other things. Your bathroom is just as deserving of attention as any other room in your home.

Of course, the why doesn’t really matter; whether you’re remodeling your bathroom because you want to change its look or you’re doing it because you’re already making repairs, the time to start is almost here. The question is, how do you get ready to remodel your bathroom? Here are some things that you

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2022 color of the year for Jean-Luc Andriot blog 011122

You may not be aware of it, but many paint and pigment companies choose colors that they think will be hot in the coming year. Shades of green seem to be an overwhelming favorite for 2022, with almost every company choosing some green hue as either their top pick, or part of their overall range of choices. In fact, green is so well-represented this year that there’s really only one company that seems to be bucking the green trend entirely, but it’s a big one.

Pantone Color Institute, the company that actually manages color standards, broke from the pack with a significantly different choice for color of the year. Before we get to what that choice actually is, though, let’s take a moment to consider the rest of the color of the year choices from other

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Interior designer for Jean-Luc Andriot blog 010522

When you think about the pros that are needed in and around your home, you likely think of contractors, roofers, plumbers, electricians, and a few other professionals. One option that might not cross your mind is an interior designer. This is a shame, really, because a good interior designer can take the look of your home to a completely new level.

Don’t confuse an interior designer with a simple decorator. Designers help arrange the decorations, yes, but they do so in such a way that it completely redesigns the look of your home’s interior. Interior designers typically have refined artistic sensibilities and put them to work for you in order to create a home that will leave visitors breathless when they first take it all in.

Do You Need an

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