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It’s spring, and many people are starting to think about refreshing their home décor. If you’re in that group, here are some tips for regarding design trends you might want to incorporate into your home. Some trends are going to be “out” very quickly, but these trends will have more staying power.
Lots of people like neutral walls, and those colors are best if you’re thinking of selling in the near future. But, if you just want a change of pace, you’ll see much more color on the walls this year, especially in rooms with lots of sunlight. Think about dark blues or greens. If deep wall colors aren’t for you, try using sage as a new neutral.
If you watch shows like Fixer Upper, you’ve seen some of these trends for kitchen islands. Cooks and their helpers are getting a bit more practical about kitchen counters. Many are turning away from the heavy maintenance materials like granite and marble.
Quartz is becoming a very popular alternative for a number of reasons. It’s a manmade material, but can have the rich and varied look of granite and marble. Quartz isn’t porous, therefore, it doesn’t need a sealer and it can’t act as a home for bacteria. Cooks also love that it’s resistant to stains and chipping.
Kitchen islands are also being used to house built-in appliances. Rather than taking up valuable upper cupboard space with a built-in oven or microwave, the kitchen island can handle those appliances while keeping the easy to reach upper cabinets free.
Other trends include using the kitchen island for easy seating for family or guests to keep the group together while food is being prepared. In addition, using different colors for upper and lower cabinets, or one color for cabinets and another for the base of the island is also popular.
Designers are using more geometric patterns in accent pieces. For example, a geometric patterned accent wall can be a real attention-getter and set off a room’s more subdued décor. Pillows are another place for geometric designs if you don’t think an entire wall will work for you! And, subway tile is sometimes being replaced with tile with geometric patterns as a backsplash in the kitchen.
Traditionally, ceilings haven’t been a big part of home design, but that’s changing. You can try using a unique paint color for the ceiling, wood or shiplap, and even wallpaper.
Pantone is the organization that chooses a Color of the Year. That color usually shows up in clothing, appliances and home décor. The color of 2018 is called Ultra Violet. This color is intended to represent what’s needed in the world in 2018 – “originality, ingenuity and visionary thinking.”
If you’re ready for a change, try some of these trends when you refresh your home décor in 2018. You may find that these tips will give you an entirely new outlook on the year, compliments of the top Broward County real estate agents!
If you like the outdoors, you’ll love the Secret Woods Nature Center. It is the first nature center built in Broward County, and it’s just minutes away from Davie. Broward County designated the 57-acre site as an Urban Wilderness Area. That means the Center is part of the County’s program to establish a park system of urban areas that will be permanently maintained as wilderness areas.
The Center has many outdoor activities for residents of Davie and the surrounding communities. In addition, visitors from other parts of the country rates it highly on Trip Advisor.
If you’re looking for a peaceful and rustic place for an event, Julia Hall might just be what you’re looking for. The Hall can seat 75 people, and you’d have access to a fully-equipped kitchen. The open-air amphitheater adjacent to the Hall can accommodate 100 people. You can also rent Butterfly Island, and it would make a lovely setting for an outdoor wedding.
The center is a 2,000 sf facility where you can participate in a number of interactive displays. You’ll also be treated to a safe look at a working beehive, Native American artifacts and videos about the Everglades and more.
Do you have a group of children or adults who want to learn more about the environment you see at the Center? The classroom holds 20 people, and the Center staff will customize a presentation to fit your group’s needs and interests.
If you love butterflies, you’ll love the butterfly garden. It covers almost an acre filled with different plants that attract the little creatures. You can walk along a 250-foot path through the garden and sit on benches along the way to get a closer look. You may spot monarchs, swallowtails, and a number of other butterfly species you probably won’t see in other places.
This trail winds through different habitats, starting with laurel oaks, live oaks and many different types of vegetation. The four bridges will let you walk through a tidal marsh. All along this trail, you’re sure to see birds, crabs, lizards and other forest and swamp dwellers.
This trail is a boardwalk, mostly constructed from recycled plastic lumber. When you stroll along the 3,200-foot trail, you’ll see three distinct ecosystems, a hardwood forest, tidal marsh, and a tidal marsh area that is completely under water during high tide. Get out your camera – the opportunity for wildlife photography is around every turn.
Not only can you use the Center as a place to get close to nature, but there are activities you and your family can use for occasional outings. For example, there are programs aimed at 2-4 year olds that let the kids explore their environment and take short nature walks with their parents. Group programs for students of all ages teach about the flora and fauna around the Center.
You can also take advantage of guided nature walks on the weekends. If you’re a music lover, attend the impromptu music jams the fourth Sunday of every month. If you can play, bring your acoustic instrument and join in!
The Secret Woods Nature Center is another one of the things that people love about the Davie area. If you’re looking for Davie Florida homes for sale, or you want to sell one you already own, the members of the Teri Arbogast Team are here to help. With years of experience and in-depth local market knowledge, we can help you complete a real estate transaction that exceeds your expectations. Call us at 954-242-8030 or send an email.
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