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What’s Happening in Lake Norman: April 2024 Edition
What’s Happening in Lake Norman: April 2024 Edition Hello, Lake Norman! As spring blossoms around our beautiful lake, April promises a myriad of events that celebrate our vibrant community, culture, and the great outdoors. Here’s a glimpse into what’s happening...
What’s Happening in Lake Norman, NC: March 2024 Edition
March 2024 is packed with events that showcase the vibrant community spirit of Lake Norman, offering something for everyone from outdoor enthusiasts to culture and arts lovers. Let's dive into some of the highlights you won't want to miss this month. Embrace the Great...
St. Patrick’s Day Events and Celebrations in Lake Norman, NC
St. Patrick's Day in Lake Norman, NC, is a festive celebration filled with an array of events that cater to everyone's tastes, from traditional Irish music to exhilarating scavenger hunts and everything in between. As Lake Norman comes alive with the spirit of the...
What’s Happening in Lake Norman, NC: March 2024 Edition
What's Happening in Lake Norman, NC: March 2024 Edition March 2024 is packed with events that showcase the vibrant community spirit of Lake Norman, offering something for everyone from outdoor enthusiasts to culture and arts lovers. Let's dive into some of the...
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6 Popular Home Wellness Trends
Incorporating wellness features into the home design process is not only becoming more mainstream, its becoming more expected in homes, especially in the luxury market. The foundation of health and wellness begins at home, so its no wonder that these features are becoming more conventional. Below are the home wellness design trends expected to become increasingly more prevalent in the coming year.
Home Air Purifiers
As the country continues to return to a more normal way of living, having proper ventilation and pure indoor air quality is more important than over. An indoor air purifier can lessen air contaminants, bacteria and viruses. Air purification systems can be installed into HVAC systems and take the form of stand-alone units.
Indoor Gardening
Bringing the outdoors in can offer a host of health benefits, from physical to mental. Greenery can be visually calming, air purifying and can contribute to an immunity-boosting diet. Building an indoor garden can deliver all these benefits. Whether you create a stand-alone greenhouse or a more undersized garden stand, you can have fresh fruit and vegetables readily available and the live plants can aid in purifying your air.
Touchless Appliances
Touchless appliances can help curb the spread of germs throughout your home. From motion-activated toilets, kitchen faucets, bathroom faucets, light switches, locks or garage door openers, simply waving your hand to activate these high-touch surfaces can help stop germs from spreading.
At-Home Fitness
Creating a fitness space beyond the Peloton and treadmill makes a well-rounded fitness and wellness routine at home. A heated yoga studio or meditation room facilitates a mind-body wellness routine from the comfort and safety of home. For additional wellness benefits, adding a massage studio lets your masseuse come to you.
Embracing Minimalism
A clutter-free home creates a stress-free oasis that is so important for mental clarity and health. Devising a decluttering system that works for you can be therapeutic and result in long-term psychological and physical health benefits. Aspects of this system may include a more sophisticated custom storage system or hiring a professional organizer. In addition, a lighter physical space can often create a lighter headspace.
Enhanced Outdoor Living
Outdoor living and entertaining increased over the pandemic and dont show any signs of slowing down. From full outdoor kitchens to enhanced lounging areas to additional protection from the elements, equipping your home with the features to host and live comfortably outdoors is essential.
By prioritizing health at home, youre more likely to integrate it into every aspect of your life.
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How to Design a Home That's Self-Sufficient
For various reasons, luxury homeowners have increasingly shown interest in properties that are self-sufficient and able to run entirely off the grid. This could be out of a desire to lower their environmental impact with a home thats carbon neutral, or perhaps they simply want the peace of mind that comes with being prepared in times of uncertainty. Regardless of motivations, here are few things to know about designing your own self-sufficient home.
Alternative Energy Source
Your energy source, of course, is a top priority. Solar panels are probably the most common method for powering an off-grid home, but other options include wind and hydropower, depending on where you live. If your home is able to produce a surplus of energy, then installing a Tesla Powerwall is the perfect way to store it.
Well Water
Next, youll need to figure out your water source, which usually requires drilling a well and installing a pump. In order to ensure the water is drinkable, youll most likely want to invest in a purification system, as well. Fortunately, the technology exists today to run these systems on solar power.
Passive Design
Architecture plays an important role in creating a truly self-sufficient home. Ideally, it will be positioned to capture solar heat from direct sunlight in the winter, while benefiting from shade in the summer. Other important factors that help to regulate the climate inside of a home without having to rely on traditional heating and cooling systems include proper ventilation, insulation and air sealing.
Vegetable Garden
Last, if you want your home to truly support going off the grid, then a vegetable garden is an essential feature. After all, nothing beats the feeling of self-reliance that comes with growing your own food and, if youd like the freedom to do so all year-round, then you may want to consider having a greenhouse built on the property.
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5 Beautiful Features of Spanish Revival Architecture
Here are five features that you can expect to find in any Spanish Revival home.
Distinctive Exteriors
Youll recognize the architectural style the minute you pull in the driveway because its all about white stucco walls and low-pitched, red tile roofs.
Wrought-Iron Details
Inside and out, youre likely to see plenty of wrought-iron accents, including light fixtures and front gates.
Picturesque Courtyards
Spanish Revival homes frequently have intimate outdoor spaces incorporated into the layout, so you can easily step outside to enjoy fresh air and al fresco dining.
Abundance of Arches
Beautiful arched windows and doorways are a hallmark of these homes, as are gently curved walls that exhibit a high level of craftsmanship.
Exposed Wood Beams
Theres just something about exposed wood beams on a stucco ceiling thats both refined and rustic.
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Luxurious Warm Weather Vacation Retreats
After several months of freezing temperatures, shoveling snow and de-icing the driveway, a warm-weather escape is the break everyone needs this time of year. Unlimited sunshine, endless ocean views, luxurious spa services and world-class dining are the cure for the winter blues. So, if youre looking for inspiration for booking your next warm-weather escape, read on for details on some of the most luxurious resorts in warm weather locales. Whether its a long weekend or a long week, your time away will have lasting benefits.
Four Seasons Bora Bora
As the most famous island in the South Pacific, Bora Bora is synonymous with paradise. The Four Seasons Bora Bora is synonymous with magnificence. From its five-star service, opulent overwater bungalows, infinity pools, island restaurants, open-air fitness center, a waterfront spa and once-in-a-lifetime views of the mountains and ocean.
Necker Island, British Virgin Islands
Necker Island is Sir Richard Branson’s luxury private island in the British Virgin Islands. The luxurious retreat sits on a 74-acre private island"and you can book the island exclusively" featuring three individual villas. In addition, during certain weeks of the year, you can book an individual room. The BVIs crystal clean water and sandy white beaches are the backdrop to Necker Island. The island boasts endless activities, ranging from water activities, scuba diving, tennis, yoga, infinity pools, spa treatments and more. In addition, there is a three-mile hiking trail where you might catch a glimpse of a flamingo, a giant tortoise or lemurs.
North Island Lodge, Seychelles
North Island is a luxury private island resort in the inner islands of Seychelles. North Island is the epitome of exclusive luxury and has 11 opulent villas raised off the ground and set in the powder white sand beaches of the turquoise Indian Ocean. Each villa has its own plunge pool and outdoor shower. The island resort offers endless activity options, such as scuba diving, snorkeling, sunset cruises, island excursions, kids activities, yoga, a spa and more.
Beach Village at The Del, San Diego, California
If youre looking to stay stateside, Beach Village, Hotel del Coronados gated community of beachfront cottages and villas is an excellent choice. The resort promises personalized, elevated service with access to exclusive experiences and amenities at every turn. From beachfront dining, sea-to-table cuisine, endless beach days, spa days and relaxation, a stay at Beach Village will have you rested and recharged to return to daily life.
Four Seasons Maui, Hawaii
If you are looking for the ideal Hawaiian vacation, look no further than the Four Seasons Maui. The fragrant smell of plumeria envelops the open-air oceanfront resort, and the tranquil yet lively vibe immediately greets you. Whether you stay in a suite or an oceanfront room, you will receive the most impeccable service of a Four Seasons resort.
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The Best Home Decor Coffee Table Books
Whether you’re looking to gift a coffee table book or purchase one for your own collection, home decor-themed coffee table books are a timeless choice that are a welcomed addition to any space. Coffee table books add ambiance and interest to a room, and they can inspire every time you open them. So, if youre expanding your collection or youre contributing to someone elses, here are some of the most notable home decor-themed coffee table books that will add ongoing beauty and interest to any space.
Elements of Style: Designing a Home & A Life, Erin Gates
This interior design book makes a visual statement in any space, thanks to its signature black and white stripes on the spine. Interior designer, Erin Gates, shares her design advice, lessons, ideas and gorgeous, timeless design projects in a way that is both accessible and aspirational.
Architectural Digest at 100: A Century of Style
The elegant, neutral color is the perfect finishing touch to an edited, neutral room or a space filled with colors and patterns. This book is filled with the magazine’s history, the work of top designers from the past 100 years and celebrity homes. And just like the magazine, the book is filled with beautiful, full-page photo spreads.
Entertaining Beautifully, Aerin Lauder
In this blue and white covered book, Aerin Lauder shares her family’s passed down entertaining traditions. The book is filled with hosting tips from her mother, Jo Carole, grandmother, Este, and tips of her own. Inside, the book chronicles hosting ideas for large and small celebrations across every season and occasion. Outside, the blue and white cover complements any classic space.
More Beautiful: All-American Decoration, Mark D. Sikes
Known for his blue and white, wicker and antique adorned spaces, interior designer Mark D. Sikes creates elegant, crisp yet livable interiors that are timeless. The book is filled with imagery of his signature classic style with an eye-catching robin’s egg blue spine. More Beautiful follows up his first book, the New York Times best-selling book, Beautiful: All-American Decorating and Timeless Style.
The Finer Things: Timeless Furniture, Textiles, and Details, Christiane Lemieux
With a stunning gold cover, this book is made for a coffee table. And, with a wealth of design knowledge on the inside. If youre looking to take a deeper dive into the world of interiors, this book explains how to recognize timeless, high-quality design pieces, such as furniture, textiles and wall coverings. In addition, the book is filled with insight, interviews and imagery.
Live Beautiful, Athena Calderone
This book showcases stunning design with an editorial-style cover and serves as a how-to guide to creating a thoughtfully designed home. Youll be able to have a look into the interiors of fashion designers, interior designers and other tastemakers while also gaining tips and knowledge on how to bring similar elements into your own home.
As you plan your gifting or receiving approach, including some thoughtfully selected coffee table books will give your space the perfect finishing touch while helping you brush up on your design knowledge.
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