Designing the Home of Your Dreams - California Style

Each year, many proud homeowners set out to increase the “dream” appeal of their homes – a task that can be made easier and more exciting with inspiration from the annual HGTV Dream Home. Investing time and love into your home can prove to be a rewarding experience whether you’re dreaming of a wine-country Victorian home, a Manhattan high-rise or an inviting log cabin. Here are a few tips: – When choosing a color palette for your home, look at the colors in your area. Do you live in a desert or by the beach? Using color to connect your home to the outside environment will create a more natural feel.

– Identify the strengths of your home, then play them up. If you see natural focal points, make them pop with eye-catching art.

– Consider how you will use your home. Plan spaces where you can have fun with family and friends along with secluded places in which to relax.

– If you have a home office, and clients visit often, consider creating a separate entrance to maintain privacy in your home.

– Think about things you really love and are passionate about and include them in your home. Find a space for what makes you happy.

– Use your rooms. If you never use the formal dining room, turn it into an art studio or office so you can enjoy all of your home.

– Give yourself the luxury of a fabulous master bedroom.

Written by Linda Woodrum

Linda Woodrum has served as HGTV’s Dream Home designer for the past 12 years.