Interior Design

How and When to Refresh a Child's Bedroom As your child grows and changes, so will their interests and style. Adjusting their bedroom to reflect their evolving interests and abilities will give them a comfortable place to rest and recharge. Read on for how and when to refresh a child's bedroom. Knowing When to Refresh The most apparent reason to refresh your child's bedroom is if they have...

Where to Splurge and Where to Save on Your Kitchen Remodel Renovating a kitchen can be expensive. If you have a limited budget, you must allocate your money strategically. It can make sense to choose the budget versions of some items and shell out more money for other things. But the big question is, where should you splurge, and where should you save? The answer won’t be the same across the board. Here...

Embrace Coquette Chic: Elevate Your Home with This Trendy Aesthetic Bows, florals, and lace, oh my! Enter the realm of Coquette Chic, the latest trending aesthetic captivating online enthusiasts. But what exactly defines this captivating style? Coquette Chic embodies all that is pretty, feminine, and adorned in shades of pastel, with a delightful touch of whimsy. If you're drawn to dainty details, pastel...

The Pros and Cons of Buying a Fixer-Upper You've spent time scrolling #FixerUpper and watching your favorite Instagrammers remodel their homes, and now you're asking yourself, "Should I buy a fixer-upper?" If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Before you grab your sledgehammer and start looking for the perfectly dilapidated home, read on. We're going through the pros and cons of buying a fixer-upper...

How to Stage Your Home for a Quick Sale: Tips from the Experts Even in a seller's market, homes only sell if a buyer falls in love with the home. The key to making a buyer fall in love with your home (besides pricing it right ) is to make your home appealing. Even the most meticulous seller likely doesn't have a Pinterest-perfect home, and that's okay! This is where home staging comes in. Staging a home...

You Ask, We Answer: What Are the Best Home Organizing Trends for 2024? If you’re anything like us, your New Year’s resolution included the lofty goal of keeping your home tidier. But it can feel overwhelming to overhaul your entire house in the name of keeping it more organized. Luckily, you don’t have to do everything all at once to feel and see a difference. Here are some of the best home...

You Ask, We Answer: How Can I Keep My Countertops Clutter-Free? No matter how much counter space we have in our kitchens, somehow, it never feels like enough. This is probably because the kitchen truly is the heart of any home: a place to eat, to socialize, to do homework or jump on a work call. With all the ways kitchens meet our needs, it makes sense that our countertops become catch-alls as we move...

You Ask, We Answer: What Are the Top Decorating Trends for 2023? New year, new…decor? If you’ve been holding out on making updates to your Connecticut home, this year is serving up some decorating trends that will satisfy your craving for newness without becoming obsolete by this time next year. Here are some of our favorite top decorating trends for 2023 that we’re excited to see–both for their...

You Ask, We Answer: How Can I Make My Holiday Guests Feel Welcome? The holidays are here! And that means welcoming out-of-town guests into your Connecticut home to share in all the joy of the season. If you’re feeling overwhelmed at the thought of entertaining overnight guests, take heart: With a few simple steps, you can make your guests feel welcome, cozy, and festive–and reduce your stress in the...

You Ask, We Answer: What’s the Best Way to Light My Home During the Winter Months? Whether your Connecticut home is on the market with Calcagni Real Estate or you’re just looking to keep the winter blues at bay, how you light your home during the long nights of winter can make a huge difference. Creating a warm and welcoming space for you and your guests to enjoy doesn’t have to be complicated,...