interior design

You Ask, We Answer: What Are the Top Remodeling Trends this Summer? Your Calcagni Real Estate agent found the perfect Connecticut house for you and your family–but now, you want to personalize it to really make it feel like home. If your thoughts keep coming back to remodeling your kitchen, you’re in luck: This summer has some remodeling trends for every budget–and they’re trends that are...

You Ask, We Answer: How Do I Pick Paint Colors for a Cohesive Look? Painting your walls can be one of the most rewarding home improvement projects, but it can also be the one of the most daunting—even for Calcagni Real Estate agents who see countless home interiors every week! If you’re considering indoor paint colors but aren’t sure how to create a cohesive palette that works from room to room,...

You Ask, We Answer: What is Slow Decorating? Once your Calcagni Real Estate agent has found you the house you love, you may be tempted to finish decorating it ASAP. But the “slow decorating” movement may be on to something—and it may help you love your home even more in the long run. Let’s dive in to what slow decorating is all about, and how it may infuse decorating your home with a newfound...

You Ask, We Answer: What Are the Pros and Cons of Heated Floors? If winter weather has the floors in your Connecticut home feeling less than warm and fuzzy, you’re not alone. Many of us dread the walk across the kitchen floor for our morning coffee because we know the chill that will greet us this time of year. But what if you could have floors that feel warm and comfortable, even to bare feet?...

You Ask, We Answer: What Are Some Options for Less Expensive Cabinets? If you’ve been dreaming of an updated kitchen or bathroom in your Connecticut home but can’t stomach the cost of custom cabinets, we have good news: Today’s options for less expensive cabinets are not only highly functional, they’re really good looking, too. Renovating two of the most important rooms in your house may be just...

You Ask, We Answer: How Can I Make My Home Feel Cozier This Winter? Longer nights, dropping temps…winter has arrived, and it can be a challenge to welcome it when our days feel so short, and we miss the summer sun on our skin. But when we prepare our homes ahead of time for the chillier months when we tend to hunker down inside, it can be a whole lot easier dealing with our cold New England weather....

  You Ask, We Answer: How Do I Decorate for a Relaxing Home?   Scrolling through social media, thumbing through interior design magazines, asking your Calcagni Real Estate agent for their opinions—however you get your inspiration for decorating your Connecticut home, you may not have given a whole lot of thought to how decor can help you de-stress. If you’re looking for more relaxation...

You Ask, We Answer: How Do I Create a Chic Tablescape for the Holidays?   Here at Calcagni Real Estate, we can’t wait to gather with our loved ones in the coming months. With autumn’s chill blanketing our Connecticut homes lately, we’re reminded that the holidays are right around the corner! Before we know it, we’ll be trading ghosts and witches for turkeys and cornucopia, and that means...

  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: How Do I Prep My Home for Fall?   Ah, fall in Connecticut. While we love the easy, breezy days of summer, the arrival of autumn still gives us a little flutter. From the beautiful fall foliage that blankets our state to sipping apple cider in a pumpkin patch, these few autumn months can be some of New England’s most charming. As we get ready to welcome the...