Home & Design

April 9, 2025

2021's Most Popular Paint Colors and How to Use Them at Home

Picking paint colors is one of the most enjoyable parts of decorating, and also one of the most important, since color sets the mood for an entire room. Browsing swatches online or at the store is easy. Figuring out how they'll actually look in your home is the hard part. …

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April 9, 2025

Celebrating the Holidays at Home: Gifts, Recipes and New Traditions

The holidays look a little different this year, but that doesn't mean the season can't be special. It's still a wonderful time to slow down, reflect on the year behind us and look forward to a fresh start in 2021. To help you make the most of it, I've rounded …

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April 9, 2025

How to Host a Cozy Autumn Movie Night at Home

Cooler mornings, colorful leaves and pumpkin-flavored everything can only mean one thing: autumn has arrived. This year may not look like the ones before it, but that's no reason to skip the best parts of the season. A great film, something warm out of the oven, chilly evenings and an …

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April 9, 2025

The 2021 Design Trends That Can Boost Your Home's Appeal to Buyers

After a year when so many of us spent nearly all our time at home, it's no surprise that interior design is getting plenty of attention. New looks usually start in magazines and on TV, then show up in décor stores, and finally make their way into our living rooms. …

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April 9, 2025

The Colors Defining 2022: Paint Picks From Benjamin Moore, BEHR and Valspar

Paint does a lot more than cover drywall. The right color can reflect your personality, set a mood and even make a room feel bigger than it is. Every year, paint and color companies unveil their "color of the year," and 2022 brought plenty of fresh options. Whether you're getting …

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April 9, 2025

A Holiday Wish List for Your Home: Six Gift Ideas

Chilly air, busy stores, and twinkling lights everywhere: the holidays have officially arrived. And with them comes one of the season's sweetest traditions, writing a wish list. Kids aren't the only ones who get to make one, though. This year, why not put together a list for your house?

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Feb. 17, 2025

A Beginner's Guide to Growing Food Indoors in Your Hartford Home

Imagine snipping fresh basil for dinner or tossing a salad with greens you grew yourself, all without leaving your Hartford home. An indoor food garden makes that possible year-round, from herbs and lettuce right up to tomatoes. It can also mean fewer trips to the store and a little relief …

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Jan. 20, 2025

Bringing Hygge Home: Danish Coziness for Your Hartford House

With life moving as fast as it does, a lot of us are craving more comfort and warmth at home. That's where hygge comes in. Pronounced something like "hoo-ga," this Danish idea is less a design fad and more a way of living.

So, What Is Hygge?

Hygge is a …

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Jan. 13, 2025

Four Home Design Trends Making Waves in 2025

Home design is taking some exciting turns in 2025, with fresh ideas for how we decorate and live in our spaces. Whether you're planning a major renovation or just want to refresh a room or two, these four trends offer plenty of ways to show off your personal style.

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Dec. 16, 2024

Holiday-Ready Kitchen Upgrades for Hartford Hosts in 2024

When the holidays roll around, a lot of Hartford kitchens turn into command central. Between family dinners, cookie marathons and friends dropping by, the room works harder in these few weeks than it does the rest of the year. The good news is that you don't need a gut renovation …

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