Do you drink coffee? If you have a multiple-cup-a-day habit, then an at-home coffee station is a must-have. With a little bit of planning, you can elevate your daily coffee experience without breaking the bank. If life begins after coffee, here are our top tips for creating an at-home coffee station. Pick your spot Take a look in your home and figure out w...

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A fun part of moving into a new SummerHill home is redecorating a new space. Maybe you’re welcoming a new baby or your kid is ready for a change in their bedroom. It’s time to break out the paint swatches and find a new color scheme! We spend a lot of time selecting a theme and the accompanying details but don’t spend too much time thinking about the right c...

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Did you know the lighting in your home can affect your emotional wellbeing? There aren’t many factors that can affect your mood, health, and comfort in your home. There’s a reason why ‘mood lighting’ was created! A well-lit home is a happy home! Instead of focusing on finding the perfect sofa or other furniture piece for your home, consider taking time to...

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Each year designers of all stripes eagerly await Pantone’s announcement of its Color of the Year. We can expect to see this color pop up everywhere in the new year, from clothes to furniture. If you like to keep up with trends, it can be difficult adding the color into your, especially if you don’t want to repaint or update your furniture on an annual basis! If...

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Open concept living spaces are increasingly popular and, for many builders, have become the norm. While people love the open and airy feeling that comes with an open floorplan, figuring out how to decorate each area of the room so that they’re different, yet complementary, can be a struggle. Here are some tips to decorating an open-concept home. Use furniture to ...

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Creating a home with a timeless decorating style usually means your home stays stylish without much effort (because who has the time or energy to completely redecorate every season?). But part of the charm of design trends is the ability to quickly refresh your home with a few, carefully chosen pieces. Now that we’ve flipped the calendar to 2018, here’s a look ...

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Each SummerHill home is already distinct from any other home but as a new owner, you’ll have the opportunity to make your home truly yours at the SummerHill Homes Design Gallery. The SummerHill Homes Design Gallery is where your dream home begins. Our Design Gallery showcases a range of the classic selections along with the latest trends in materials and finishes...

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What is a blog?

Yesterday, I was reminded that not everyone is familiar with what exactly a blog is. First, it is public, meaning that everyone can read it. Second, it is meant to provide thoughtful perspectives, tips, updates, etc.  I am not a fan of blogs that simply post content from articles written by other people, while I see value in posting links to various arti...

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Holiday Design Ideas

The holiday season is nearly in full swing with Thanksgiving around the corner followed closely by Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year's and more! With the chilly weather, it's time to change out the summer clothes for the winter clothes.  And the chilly weather means it is a great time to bring warm colors into your home.  Here are some ideas to b...

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