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How to Design a Room, in 12 Easy Steps
Whether you don’t have the budget to hire an interior designer or simply enjoy the idea of doing it yourself, designing a room from scratch can be intimidating for the uninitiated. Keep in mind that interior design is more art than science, a...
Should you build or buy a home in 2022?
Sometimes, when looking for available homes for sale in the neighborhood of your choice, you find a few that are close to perfect but still not entirely what you’ve been looking for. Or, you find out that the home which ticks all your boxes i...
The best restaurants in Bethesda, MD
When it comes to cuisine, Bethesda is the place to be. It offers a variety of palate pleasers – Mexican, Asian, fusion, ethnic, and new and classic American. Here’s the best on the list. Chef Tony’s Fresh Seafood 5225 Pooks Hill...
7 Little Ways to Update Your Kitchen Without Renovating
Get closer to the kitchen of your dreams, without splurging on a remodel. While we might all have visions of our dream kitchen dancing in our head, or multiple images pinned to a Pinterest board—doing a full-scale remodel might not be in t...
Coastal Grandmother Style is THE Newest Design Aesthestic
Meet grandmillenial style's elegant aunt! Though the trend was most recently popularized on TikTok, coastal grandmother design—which melds blue-and-white color palettes with cable knits and linen—is something Martha has embraced for decades...
Downsizing tips when moving to Bethesda, MD
We have to downsize at some point. Work and/or business require a transfer. Empty nests are difficult to maintain. People want to live a better life elsewhere. Whatever the reason, downsizing should be slow and deliberate. It’s not jus...
What is Home Staging – and Why It Is So Important for Selling?
Home staging is a hot topic when it comes to selling your house—but what is it? And how can it actually help your home sale? If you're looking to list your home for sale, one of the most important parts of the process is coming across the ...5 Decor Swaps for a Cooler Home This Summer
As the temperature outside rises, the annual quest for a cooler home begins—but without spending a fortune on our utility bills. Try incorporating these home-cooling design moves. By swapping out heavy textiles for airy fabrics and setting...