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Interior Design Trends to Look Out For in 2020

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When your home's interior reflects your personality, you give your guests a memorable and comfortable experience every time they visit. Knowing the latest interior design furniture trends 1 will make your living space stand out in 2020. The return of the statement piece How many interior design catalogs over the past five years have featured the same white, black, grey and red color scheme? Too many. Minimalism was all in during the last half of the 2010s, but let's be honest, minimalism isn't very fun. In 2020, expect to see color and statement pieces make a big comeback. Maybe it's an inviting leather love seat 2 or an assortment of richly colored armchairs 3 . The details are up to you, after all, it's your home, making sure you feel comfortable in it and enjoy its style should be a priority. If you want to take your home from the 2010s into the 2020s, installing some statement pieces and color in your favorite rooms is a sure-fire...

How to Enhance Your Super Bowl Watch Party

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In 2019, 98.2 million viewers watched the Patriots defeat the Rams in Super Bowl LIII. This year’s Super Bowl could be a historic event as it's been 50 years since the Kansas City Chiefs have made an appearance . On the other hand, a victory by the San Francisco 49ers would be the sixth Super Bowl win for the team, tying them with the Patriots and Steelers for the most wins in history. Super Bowl LIV promises to be an exciting event and will make for a memorable TV viewing experience, so why not throw a party? The big game is the perfect occasion to get together. In fact, 34% of people watch the game with a group of friends . It's also considered a substantial food holiday. One in seven people order takeout on Super Bowl Sunday, the two most popular food choices being pizza and chicken wings. Here are some tips to enhance your Super Bowl watch party: Pick up some decor with the colors of your favorite team. Bet on one of the teams, or make the game more fun by ...

New Year, New Appliances

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New Year, New Appliances  Did you know that 60% of people make New Year's resolutions but only 8% say they're successful in keeping them. Some resolutions are simply not realistic, or not enough planning goes into implementing the necessary changes. It's also easy to get discouraged if you don't see a change right away. Appliances aren't the first thing that comes to mind when we think about New Year's resolutions, but upgrading your old appliances could be a key element in successfully making the changes you want.  Organize your life with smart appliances Handling household chores like laundry or dishes can be overwhelming and time-consuming. A new washer or dishwasher can turn those tasks into something that takes only a few minutes of your day. Many new kitchen appliances include a number of smart features to simplify cooking at home. You may even be able to cook your dinner quickly in the microwave with new technology significantly improving f...

Six cocktails guests will love - and a new refrigerator to make them with

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Let's be honest, entertaining guests isn't easy. From giving accurate directions to your house, making sure everyone in attendance is getting along, accounting for any and all food allergies and making sure everyone can even make it in the first place, it’s exhausting. Anything that helps make the hosting process run smoother is a godsend and there is a simple solution when it comes to elevating your gatherings. Whether you are hosting family for a holiday get-together or a party with your closest friends, providing cocktails for your guests can heighten the atmosphere and give you the opportunity to show off your bartending skills. We can all agree that no glass of whiskey is complete without singular, round, slow-melting ice and a refreshing mint julep pairs perfectly with plenty of crushed ice, but how can you create these flawless drinks on your own and from the comfort of your home? The LG Craft Ice Refrigerator will raise the bar on your home entertainment game by ...
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Stay in Control and Connected from Anywhere There's no doubt about it, "smart" technology is here to stay and beginning to dominate the home improvement market. Smart appliances and devices, whether a dishwasher, a fridge or a system such as Google Home, allow homeowners to increase the home's value as it saves money. How smart appliances provide peace of mind Knowing that you'll never end up with burned food again is comforting, but here are some other ways smart appliances can help: •              Most smart appliances are remotely accessible, making it possible to know how your home is functioning at all times simply by checking your phone. •              Smart appliances almost always monitor their own systems, so you'll know ahead of time if one is failing or has to be repaired. You may be able to avoid costly repair bills with preventa...

Why the living room is the new heart of the home

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Why the living room is the new heart of the home (and how you can make yours special) 3 MIN. READ Historically, the kitchen was the heart of the family home, a place for family and friends to cook, eat, entertain and relax. Recently, however, the living room has slowly but surely become the focal point of most homes. Much as with kitchens and dining rooms of old, we now eat, work and relax in our living rooms. The reason for the room's rising popularity can be attributed to many factors, from changing tastes and lifestyle trends to the state of the housing market. Here, we'll cover how the living room became the heart of the home, and how you can make yours an ideal space for interacting with family and friends. How the living room became the new heart of home life According to a survey , only one in 10 people reported that the kitchen was where they spent the most time. In contrast, four-fifths of respondents reported that they spent the most time in their li...

How to choose the best mattress for a good night's sleep

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3 Minute Read Did you know you'll spend an average of 33 years in bed over the course of your life? Some of us will spend that time sleeping blissfully while others will toss and turn. The good news is that you can improve the quality of your sleep by investing in the proper mattress. How your mattress influences sleep quality Sleep deprivation can cause sleepiness throughout the day, have a negative impact on your mood and reduce your productivity at work. Not getting enough sleep also increases your risk of developing a wide range of health conditions, including cardiovascular and respiratory diseases . Why do you toss and turn at night? There's a network of fine blood vessels under your skin. During the night, your weight can reduce blood flow in those vessels. Your brain reacts by sending signals that cause you to shift your body weight. Tossing and turning many times throughout the night makes it difficult to enter long periods of deep sleep. A quality...