Architectural Style Homes in Long Beach & Lakewood
Architectural Style Homes in Lakewood and Long Beach
In Lakewood and Long Beach, we have numerous neighborhoods that feature several popular styles, for example, Mid-Century Modern is abundant in the Lakewood Country Club area, Craftsmans are found ...
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Posted by Allison Van Wig on January 27, 2023 in Design Features
Does Your Bathroom Have These 3 Terrible Features?
If you're like most people who want to sell a home in Lakewood or Long Beach, you're pretty aware of what you need to improve or fix before prospective buyers start coming to see your space - but does your bathroom have any of these three features ...
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Posted by Allison Van Wig on December 3, 2022 in Design Features
Mid-Century Modern Architecture & Its Influence on Home Building
One of the things I love about our local real estate market in Lakewood and Long Beach are the various types of neighborhoods and the wide variety of architectural style homes.
Mid-Century Modern, Spanish, Craftsman, Cape Cod, Colonial, Ranch, ...
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on September 20, 2022 in Design Features
4 Tips for a More Harmonious Home
Your home is a sanctuary from the outside world. A place for rest and rejuvenation. Here are four tips for an orderly residence with peaceful and positive vibes.
Clear Surfaces Daily
Things in your home naturally get out of order from ...
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Posted by Allison Van Wig on May 17, 2022 in Design Features
5 Ways to Add French Country Style to Your Home
French country style is characterized by a rustic, but elegant, aesthetic that mixes elements like traditional freestanding furniture, wood, and stone, along with a color palette that favors soft blues, off-whites, and yellows. Consider ...
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Posted by Allison Van Wig on May 14, 2022 in Design Features
5 More Sofa Styles to Consider for Your Home
When it comes to living room furnishings a sofa is perhaps the single-most significant piece. It's a spot to gather, host guests, and lounge. Aside from its functionality, a sofa says everything about your personal style.
Now that you've moved into ...
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Posted by Allison Van Wig on April 17, 2022 in Design Features
5 Sofa Styles to Know for Your Home
Few pieces of furniture are more important to the look and feel of your living room than a sofa. A sofa makes a statement about your personal style and tastes. It’s also that special spot to gather with family on movie night, or to snuggle ...
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Posted by Allison Van Wig on April 8, 2022 in Design Features
3 Things to Do Now if You Want to Sell Your Home This Summer
If you are thinking about selling your home in Lakewood or Long Beach this summer, now is a great time to start getting it ready for the sale. Your real estate agent will walk you through all the things you need to do to get your house market ...
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on March 17, 2022 in Design Features
3 Simple Ways to Give Your Home Office a Style Boost to Sell Your Home
When you are selling a home in Lakewood or Long Beach, your real estate agent will most likely talk to you about home staging. Home staging is the art of making your home appealing to a wide array of buyers. One of the most important rooms in your ...
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on March 14, 2022 in Design Features
3 Great Tips for Using Plants When You Stage Your Home
When you're selling a home in Lakewood or Long Beach, your real estate agent may suggest that you use plants as part of the staging process. That means adding live plants to your home in an effort to make it more appealing to prospective buyers. If ...
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on March 8, 2022 in Design Features
4 Tips to Make the Most of a Tiny Bedroom
Bedrooms are sanctuaries where you can relax, read, sleep, recharge and renew. If the footprint of your bedroom is very small, you can still make the most of your limited space and create the look and feel of a larger room. Consider these four tips ...
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on February 25, 2022 in Design Features
4 Easy Tips to Make a Small Bedroom Look and Feel Bigger
When it comes to bedrooms there are three things that are probably near the top of most people's Wish Lists: comfort, beauty, and space. But if your room is on the smaller side, you may be resigned to the possibility that two out of three ...
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on February 20, 2022 in Design Features
4 More Tips for Decorating an Open-Concept Home
Open-concept living means open and connected rooms and spaces, and clear lines of sight. Decorating an open-concept floor plan can be a challenge, though, since rooms merge and therefore need a cohesive design.
Consider these four tips for creating ...
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on February 8, 2022 in Design Features
4 Tips on How to Decorate an Open-Concept Floor Plan
An open-concept floor plan gives families open spaces to gather and offers clear lines of sight from room to room. But for all of its benefits, an open-concept space can be challenging to decorate since rooms blend into one another and need to have ...
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on February 3, 2022 in Design Features
The Pros and Cons of Clay Roof Tiles
A roof is the crown of your home—a significant part of its overall look and style. Now that it’s time to replace your asphalt shingles you've been seriously considering swapping them out with clay tiles. You've always loved the look of ...
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on January 3, 2022 in Design Features
What Is a Mediterranean-Style Home?
You like the style—the homes with red clay roof tiles, stucco exteriors, and archways. You might even have one or two in your own neighborhood. You love the look, but does it have a name? What you may be looking at are Mediterranean-style ...
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on December 29, 2021 in Design Features
4 Ways to Know if Vintage Furniture Is a Find, or a Fake
Like many people, you love vintage furniture—authentic vintage furniture. The craftsmanship and exquisite style evident in the work of some furniture designers give their pieces allure and staying power. Many people who appreciate these kinds ...
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on November 14, 2021 in Design Features
Is Exposed Brick in Your Home Safe?
Exposed brick is commonly used in many homes and there are lots of ways that it can complement a design scheme. It can act as a feature wall that contributes to an urban, industrial loft atmosphere. Brick that's behind a plaster wall can be ...
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on November 11, 2021 in Design Features
2 Design Trends That May Not Be as Safe as You Think
Some interior designs create classic looks while others offer throwback charm. Such designs, however, may not always be as safe as they are beautiful. Consider these two trends that may need to be modified for safety inside of your home....
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on November 8, 2021 in Design Features
Want to Update Your Brick Exterior? 3 Ways to Do It
Is your home’s exterior brick too orange, or too red? If you’re thinking about giving it an update before putting your home on the market, consider these three ways to modernize your masonry if it’s just a little stuck in the past....
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on November 3, 2021 in Design Features