home tips and advice: Home Decor: Look of the Day | Presented by Pratt Homes | Friday Oct. 14 - 10/14/11 06:58 AM

Wake up your wild side with Friday’s Look of the Day! Today’s palette features red and gold accents contrasted against cream and black. A zebra-printed chair is a great conversation piece!
Enjoy this look? Be sure to share with your friends on Twitter and Facebook.
 
Concept design by Pratt Homes’ Barrie Design Studio for new homes, townhomes and condos in Barrie.
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home tips and advice: Home Decor: Look of the Day | Thursday part 2 | Presented by Pratt Homes - 10/13/11 07:53 AM

Today’s Look of the Day features white, black and red. The white can vary from a taupe cream to crisp white.
Enjoy this look? Be sure to share with your friends on Twitter and Facebook.
Concept design by Pratt Homes’ Barrie Design Studio for new homes, townhomes and condos in Barrie.
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home tips and advice: Home Decor: Look of the Day | Tuesday Week 2 | Presented by Pratt Homes - 10/11/11 07:53 AM
Welcome to the second week of our Decor Presentation Panel. If you like what you see, remember to share with your friends through Twitter and Facebook. 

Today’s Look is inspired by Thanksgiving – warm browns, creams and gold. Hope everyone had a great long-weekend.
Concept design by Pratt Homes’ Barrie Design Studio for new homes, townhomes and condos in Barrie.
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home tips and advice: Home Decor: Look of the Day | Friday | Presented by Pratt Homes - 10/07/11 06:52 AM

Be reminded of Spring year-round with this nature inspired colour palette. Today’s colours feature light hues of green and taupe  with hints of crisp white.
Enjoy this look? Be sure to share with your friends on Twitter and Facebook.

Concept design by Pratt Homes’ Barrie Design Studio for new homes, townhomes and condos in Barrie. 
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home tips and advice: Home Decor: Look of the Day | Thursday| Presented by Pratt Homes - 10/07/11 03:30 AM
Due to an image upload issue with Active Rain - Thursday's Look of the day is posted in Friday. 

Today’s colors are dark navy blue, red and white. A light-coloured wood compliments this palette nicely.
Like this look? Be sure to share with your friends on Facebook and Twitter! 
 
Concept design by Pratt Homes’ Barrie Design Studio for new homes, townhomes and condos in Barrie. 
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home tips and advice: Home Decor: Look of the Day | Wednesday | Presented by Pratt Homes - 10/07/11 03:27 AM

 
A light chartreuse is contrasted against white and black in today’s Look of the Day. Teal also compliments nicely when used in accent pieces.
Like this look? Be sure to share with your friends on Facebook and Twitter! 
Concept design by Pratt Homes’ Barrie Design Studio for new homes, townhomes and condos in Barrie. 
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home tips and advice: Home Decor: Look of the Day | Monday | Presented by Pratt Homes - 10/03/11 07:26 AM
We’re excited to announce a new daily feature for 2 weeks only, where we pull together the latest trends in Home Décor. Spread design tips to your loved ones bysharing Pratt Home’s Look of the Day on Twitter and Facebook!!
 
Today’s palette features a mixture of smooth cream colors with dark teals accents, contrasted against chestnut brown pieces. A mixture of stone and wood is also used for an added touch. 
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home tips and advice: “New Home” Envy! - 10/03/11 07:08 AM
Lately I’ve been suffering from serious “new home” envy. There is nothing more exciting than selecting the colours and finishes for a brand new home. Like many, I can see the appeal of starting from scratch, especially with all the choices available today. Twenty years ago the only options we had were department stores. Now, there’s an enormous world of product available, including stores that cater to handy people who like to do the work themselves.
 
Whether freshening up with paint or selecting finishes for  brand new Barrie homes, planning ahead will help you make the necessary choices with confidence. The first step is … (0 comments)

home tips and advice: Fall Maintenance Tips - 09/27/11 09:52 AM
Today's low-maintenance building products have eliminated a lot of time-consuming and often tedious home upkeep, however no home is completely maintenance-free. Every homeowner should set up a regular schedule of check-ups and clean-ups to protect their investment and to avoid costly repairs over the long term.
Each season your home goes through changes in temperatures, weather conditions, aging, and of course normal wear and tear. In order to keep all the components of your home running smoothly, and to avoid costly repairs later, it’s helpful to conduct regular seasonal maintenance.
Check sealing/caulking around windows and doors for air and water leaks. … (1 comments)

 
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