Light Up your Room + Your Life

Light Up The Room + Your Life
By: Alicia Hall, Strategic Communications Intern for Nest with the Nelsons 

Lighting ties the look of a room together. Without it, your beautiful home design can’t be elevated to its maximum potential. It’s like glazing to clay, the paint to canvas, the cherry on top, and your source of convenience to get you through the day! Balanced lighting that brings depth to a space will maximize its impact. Good lighting will bring character and energy into the room, while transforming your space to your vision accordingly. Lighting that produces an effective scheme will elevate the look of your physical space, while providing enough brightness for your daily activities. A home design without proper lighting may not feel quite like home if it doesn't provide the best fit for your mood and lifestyle.

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Your Pantry is Beach-Front Property

Your Pantry is Beach-Front Property
Didn't get all your spring cleaning done yet, did you? Me either. That's OK! Even though it’s starting to feel like summer, rest assured, we've still got a month left of spring! This week, we're focusing on the pantry.

Whether you have a walk-in pantry or several kitchen cabinets set aside to serve as your pantry, this space in your house is likely a very well-used, high-traffic area. After all, that's where the yummy snacks can usually be found. :)
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