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There are many different things that you can do you keep the beach at bay and out of your home. First, set up an outdoor foot washing station so that you can remove the sand and dirt from your feet before you come into your home. You also should keep your shoes outside if you have people coming over so they know to not walk in with their shoes on. Finally, double up on doormats so people can rinse off their feet or at least wipe them off.

Key Takeaways:

• Set up an outdoor foot washing station to prevent your feet from getting sand build up and dirt.
• Remove all shoes from the home and make it visible so when people enter, they already know that shoes aren’t preferred.
• Keep a sand removal bucket in your car because you never know when it can come in handy. You also should have a cleaning brush as well.

“Sandy floors (or worse, sheets) are the bane of every beach cottage.”

Read more: https://www.organized-home.com/posts/the-sand-free-summer-cottage-8-ways-to-keep-the-beach-at-bay/

When choosing the right color scheme for your home, a variety of approaches are available. A monochromatic scheme is one choice. This isn’t just black and white, but can involve earth tones or perhaps various shades of blue. An analogous color palette involves adjacent colors on the color wheel. This could combine yellow with orange or blue with green. In contrast, complementary colors are on the opposite sides of the wheel, such yellow and purple, or blue and brown. Another strategy is to use triadic colors. These are three colors spaced evenly across the wheel, such as yellow, blue and red. When choosing, think about the mood you want to convey, and consider the lighting and the architectural style of the home.

Key Takeaways:

• Get some ideas from the things you already own, such as a magazine you have saved or some special items around the house.
• Monochromatic colors are simple but they also make a statement. White helps to balance everything out and give a natural feeling.
• Analogous color palettes can be somewhat difficult to understand at first but when you learn how to apply it, it can really spice up a room.

“When choosing a color palette for your home, many things come into play.”

Read more: https://shabbyfufu.com/all-about-color-how-to-choose-the-right-color-palette-for-your-home/

There are ways to make small space live larger than it is. One tip is to paint the walls a light neutral color, creating the perception of space and airiness. Allow plenty of light to enter and keep window treatments to a minimum. Adding a mirror creates the illusion of space as well. Another tip is to remove items, leaving some empty space. Rely on textures to create interest. Furthermore, concentrate on using the right size furniture pieces, avoiding anything either bulky or tiny. A final bit of advice is try to keep the space organized and tidy. It doesn’t take much to make a small room look cluttered.

Key Takeaways:

• Light colored walls help make a room feel much bigger than it is and really highlight the open space of the room.
• Darker colors may make the room feel a bit more cozy but at the same time they will make it feel more closed in and small.
• Make sure that the furniture you are putting into your space is proportionate to the room or else it will stand out in a negative way.

“Just to be clear we are talking about a small space you want to appear larger and live that way too.”

Read more: https://www.stonegableblog.com/how-to-make-a-small-space-live-large/