We often see beautiful pictures of spaces in high-end decorator magazines. For many, the cost of furniture, décor and interior decorator we see in the photos is out of our budget. But we still want to achieve the look and feel of what we see. If you know the basic principles, you can easily create…
Many owners of a home in Mexico are furnishing their vacation, retirement or rental properties in mid-century modern. It is currently one of the most popular styles. Mid-century modern is known for its use of geometric shapes, clean lines and unadorned, tapered legs on furniture. It was popular in the United States from about 1933…
Before we got our fur baby, we thought we would never allow them on the sofa or chairs in our home. Unfortunately, we did not realize how much we would fall prey to their cute little sad eyes. Rather than covering everything with blankets, we decided to get furniture for our home in Mexico that…
Multi-use furniture is growing in popularity not just in Mexico, but throughout North America, from Barrie, Ontario to Beaumont, Texas. Why? They saves on space and budget. Two prime examples of this type of furniture are Murphy beds and recliners. Murphy beds allow you to maximize your space and your monthly maintenance fees if you live…
This is the final in a three-part series about awnings for your home in Mexico. See Part 1 and Part 2. So far, we have reviewed the benefits of adding an awning to your home in Mexico and covered the different types of awnings available and what to look for when selecting the frame, motor…
Last week, we covered the many benefits of adding an awning to your home in Mexico. To recap, it will increase the amount of livable space in your home or condo since you can use the area outside during the hours of direct sun. It can reduce the cost of your CFE bills by keeping…
As it gets hotter and more humid here in Mexico, we get more requests for solutions that help keep things cooler.
North of the border, savvy consumers time their purchase of big-ticket items such as furniture when they know they will get the best price. The general thinking is that you can usually pick up a deal on indoor furniture in January and July. Retailers will often put on a sale in January to help increase…
My husband and I purchased our condo in paradise just over 10 years ago. Other than our dishwasher, we have been lucky. Most of our appliances have held out. So how long do appliances last these days? To find out, I did some research on their average life expectancy. Regardless of how you much you…
As we approach the hottest part of the year, it’s time to think about how the intense and direct rays of the sun negatively impacts us.
Here are some tips to help you design the quintessential relaxing bedroom that will have renters drooling to stay at your place.
One nuisance that comes with living in a warmer climate is a higher risk of termites and carpenter ants that could damage your home.
Many expats buying wood furniture for their new homes in Mexico are not necessarily familiar with the different environment and vendors here.
When furnishing a new home in Mexico for clients, I have a checklist that helps create a relaxing bedroom. Here are some of the things I consider: Shutdown zone: There is only one thing we should do in our bedrooms. (OK, well maybe two … but due to the nature of this news site and…
Working with ambient lighting, accent lighting and task lighting.
Lighting is one of the most critical parts of any room. With the right light, your home in Mexico can be relaxing, comforting and stress-reducing. It is also vital to have the proper lighting in areas where you need to prepare food, return emails and finish another chapter in your book. In an ensuite, who…
Two years ago, I would not have considered plastic for a high-end home. What changed?
Most people who own vacation or retirement homes in Mexico want it to be relaxed and comfortable. That’s why one of the decor styles I recommend is “shabby chic.” To me, there is nothing better than chilling out in a home where every piece of furniture contributes to making a home soft, dreamy and welcoming….
It doesn’t take thousands of dollars to make a bedroom in your home in Mexico a luxurious getaway.
I don’t know about you, but I love sparkling crystal-clear glass. Unfortunately, after 10 years in our condo, I noticed that the glass shower doors were starting to show their age. Even though we used a squeegee to wipe off excess water after every shower, used various cleaning solutions and cleaned our shower doors weekly,…
We could up all the hours spent there eating, doing bills and even sleeping.
Little things mean a lot when you want good reviews online, and repeat guests.
I recently got a chuckle out of an article about how we use our sofas, whether in our home countries or in Mexico.
The most convenient way to furnish a home abroad is with a furniture package. Furniture packages are a turn-key approach.
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