Home Inspiration

  You Ask, We Answer: How Can I Make My Home a Pet-Friendly Oasis?   It’s no secret that at Calcagni Real Estate, we love our pets. If you’re a pet lover like we are, you’ve probably been known to spoil your animal here and there (we’re guilty!). But have you ever thought about making upgrades to your Connecticut home for the sole purpose of making your pet’s life that much...

  You Ask, We Answer: What Features Should I Look for in a Kitchen Island?   Whether you’re hunting for a new house in Connecticut or thinking about renovating your current home, chances are, you’ll encounter a kitchen island—and if you don’t, you may want to consider adding one. Kitchen islands come in all shapes and sizes, but we have a few features for you to consider to make...

Home Lifestyle Trend: Outdoor Kitchens   Outdoor spaces are enjoying a resurgence—and today’s latest lifestyle trend has Connecticut homeowners rethinking the way they use their decks, patios, and backyards to create outdoor kitchens and living spaces that bring all the comforts of inside out into nature. It seems there’s no better time than now—when we’re having to rethink where and how...

Now Trending: Technology to Help You Work From Home For many of us, the COVID-19 pandemic has required us to get creative about what constitutes our “new normal.” From distance learning to working from home, we’ve had to carve out space and set up shop from our home offices-bedrooms-bathrooms-closets. Even as our communities begin to open up again, many of us are faced with the ongoing challenge...

A Home for Everyone! Native bees are our greatest pollinators of trees and flowers. There are over 4000 different species of native bees in North America such as mason bees. These bee species are what helps to pollinate our food crops. Most of the species of bees live alone and are not threatening to humans or other animals. They do have stingers and are bees, but we tend to categorize all bees as...

Preparing Your Home for a Senior: How to Make It Safe, Comfortable, and Inviting By Ray Flynn, DiyGuys.net Preparing your home to receive a senior relative is a big job. Many families open up their homes to parents or grandparents who can’t live alone anymore due to safety or health issues, and while it can be a better alternative to assisted living in a care facility, it can also take work, both...

Click here for more information about 188 Mile Creek Road in Old Lyme.   Is Your Kitchen Top Chef-Worthy? You Could Pocket a Premium When You Sell The heart of the home is the kitchen—and buyers are eager to fork over for a showpiece. According to an analysis conducted recently by Zillow, adding commercial-grade features to the kitchen pays a premium. Evaluating 4.6...

A bold, bright color in your home can feel fresh and inviting. However, large color commitments like paint or wallpaper can create a headache if you outgrow the hue six months into it. If you're itching to add more color to your space, but are nervous about outgrowing the shade, consider one of these easy-to-swap design elements. You can even incorporate new colors seasonally. Flowers and...

How to Make Your Home Look Expensive on a Budget You want your home to look luxe, but your bank account has other ideas. Fortunately, you don't have to spend a lot to make it look like you did. With a little ingenuity and these 12 ideas, you can transform your home into a posh palace: Splurge on Focal Pieces. You may not be able to break the bank on every item in your home, but consider...

From dark and moody to vibrant and bold, colorful design is gaining favor among homeowners ditching safe, neutral palettes to create more daring, dramatic spaces. Decorating with deeply saturated colors can be intimidating. Explore these ideas to welcome more bold colors into your home and create inviting spaces for living and entertaining. Walls of color. Say goodbye to beige and embrace the bold...