The Cozy Room

We would always want to lie down on a soft bed to have a good rest. Or read some books while lying comfortably. Or maybe, just want to have an alone time and relax for some time.

Our Bedroom sometimes reflects our personality. It sometimes shows what our hobbies are. It is also a place wherein we keep our secrets and sometimes, this is the place in the house where we run when we want to cry or whenever we are upset.

We would always like our room to look based on what we desire. For example, a teenage rockstar would have a poster of their favorite band on their wall and dark colored bed sheets with a guitar or drumset beside their bed.photo from rilane.com

A teenage sweetheart will be having light colored bed sheets with light colored wallpaper based on their preferences, a gorgeous makeup dresser, a matching closet and study table and a lot of soft pillows.photo from foter.com

For infant rooms, we will be having a cozy crib with a crib hanging toy. A preferable color is blue  for baby boys and pinks for baby girls. We also like to put some dolls inside the baby rooms.

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A master’s bedroom will be having dim-lighting, a casual white covered sheets, a wall mounted LED TV, lampshade on top of the side table and a casual white or dirty white wall color. A fireplace is required for those places wherein they experience winter and snow. While for others living in a tropical place, they have a balcony instead. For others, they put ceiling fans instead of chandeliers.

Other rooms were based on the theme they want to have. Some room reflects their favorite cartoon character or their favorite movie. For instance, a Hello Kitty themed Bedroom or Princess-like themed Bedroom

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Or a Frozen themed Bedroom

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For kids and Big Boys, A Car themed Bedroom is the most common designs of their rooms

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Bedroom designs depend on each and everyone’s unique personality. May it be a kid or a kid at heart. Whatever your room looks like, it is your place for relaxation, a place for serenity. a place to call your own. Disregard those negative comments about your bedroom. As long as this place makes who you are and gives you a peace of mind, All negative aura has no place inside your room. Just always keep your room clean. You don’t want bedbugs or any type of insects ruined your sleeping time.

For some bedroom ideas, provided you some links for your convenience

• 15 ways to make your bedroom the coziest place
• 5 honest reason to make your bedroom the Sacred place
• 104 bedroom decorating ideas
• 70 bedroom Ideas
• Bedroom Inspiration Ideas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bathroom Ideas

Whether you have small bathroom space or a spacious one, there are a lot of ideas you can do with your bathroom to make it a desirable one.

For Small Bathroom, use some classic sink to give your bathroom a big look as it will not use a lot of space. Put a right size mirror attached to the wall with toiletries storage. Have a mirror-like door for your shower and will also serve as a divider between the shower room and the toilet. You can use a bathroom mat on floors to add a style on your bathroom. For white bathrooms, you can use dark colored floor mats or a printed colored mats to give an aesthetic look.  An advantage of having a small bathroom is you can use an expensive material for your sinks, tiles, and storages as they don’t require a huge amount of space.

For some small bathroom ideas, click here.

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If you have a spacious bathroom then you have a various option in designing your bathroom. This may also cost you a lot of money as the amount of materials to be used is being considered. You may choose different bathroom themes as you desire.

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If you’re looking for some bathroom ideas, here are some good reads

• 12 Bathroom Ideas
• Big Ideas for small to large bathrooms
• 12 Magnificent Master’s Bathroom
• 90+ Bathroom Designs

 

Year of the Fire Monkey

One of the significant holidays of Chinese people is celebrating their So-Called Spring Festival. This festival gathers all family members to celebrate their traditional beliefs. It’s one of the prestigious events wherein they take a leave from work and celebrate with families. For most, celebrating Chinese New Year brings good luck. Nowadays, celebration of the spring festival does not only apply to China but it is happening around the world

Chinese New Year is represented by 12 zodiacal animals – The Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. Each of the animals has certain attributes and bring certain luck based on the beliefs of the Chinese.

As per Chinese Horoscope Calendar, the year belongs to the Fire Group and pertains to the year of the Monkey., Therefore, Year 2016 is the year of the Red Fire Monkey.

Based on Chinese Fortune Calendar, Monkey is the 9th animal of the 12 zodiac signs. It is the first animal in the metal cycle. Monkey also contains the water element. As per their opinion, Metal is connected to gold while Water is associated with wisdom and danger. Thus, they predicted that the year of the Monkey will have more financial events. It is also said that the year of the Monkey is also connected to the Wind element which symbolizes rapid changes. It is advice to take precaution when making changes with regards to your finances, career, business relationship and love.

Chinahighlights.com has provided us the lucky and unlucky things this year of the Red Fire Monkey.

Susanlevitt.com states that in Monkey Year, activities will be more successful when taken during the hours of the Rat, Dragon, Snake and Monkey.

Rat hours are 11 pm – 1 am

Dragon hours are 7 – 9 am

Snake hours are 9 – 11 am

Monkey hours are 3 – 5 pm

Your Fortunes also depends on your zodiac year. Susan Levitt  provides some insights. Source: Your Fortune in Fire Monkey.

RAT – You and Monkey are best friends along with Dragon. Now life can be fun and exciting, full of Monkey-inspired treats and surprises. Monkey 2016 is excellent for you to get married or engaged, to launch new endeavors, or have a child. Periodically, take the time to stop and regroup or rethink when needed, especially during the 2016 Mercury retrograde cycles April 28 – May 22, Aug 30 – Sept 21, and Dec 19 – Jan 8, 2017. Looking for love in Monkey year? Rat is most compatible with another Rat, a Dragon, or Monkey. Ox is also compatible.

OX – Wily Monkey energy adds some liveliness to Ox’s routine, and Monkey year is a great time for you to experience a big change of scenery. But Monkey’s fast ways aren’t your style. Ox prefers slow, steady, and natural. But Ox respects Monkey, who takes risks, is a good leader, and knows how to succeed. Next year Phoenix (Rooster) 2017 is your lucky year. Looking for love in Monkey year? Ox is most compatible with another Ox, a Serpent, or Phoenix. Rat is also compatible. Sheep is least compatible.

TIGER – Monkey is your opposite. But you still benefit from the action and liveliness of Monkey year. Monkey can stretch the truth, so think before you pounce. Not all ideas are worth pursuing. Looking for love in Monkey year? Tiger is most compatible with another Tiger, Horse, or Dog. Pig is also compatible. Monkey is least compatible.

RABBIT – Monkey brings many opportunities that you will enjoy: travel, social events, fine dining, fairs, and festivals. Enjoy the Monkey fun, and express your creative side. Rest if you feel overwhelmed by too much activity. Feng shui of your home and office is a must for sensitive Rabbit to maintain balance during Monkey year. Looking for love in Monkey year? Rabbit is most compatible with another Rabbit, a Sheep, or a Pig. Dog is also compatible. Phoenix (Rooster) is least compatible.

DRAGON – Your lucky year! Say yes to everything! Monkey is your best friend (along with Rat) so you’ll like the vibrant and exciting energy of this Fire Monkey year. There are opportunities for success in business. Just avoid lawsuits or any type of legal entanglement. Looking for love in Monkey year? Dragon is most compatible with another Dragon, a Rat, or a Monkey. Phoenix (Rooster) is also compatible. Dog is least compatible.

SNAKE – You and Monkey are on the same wavelength. Luck is with you this year, especially during summer. And your good luck continues in Phoenix (Rooster) year 2017. But lay low when in doubt because 2016 yang Fire energy can, at times, be too stimulating for yin Snake, even the 1977 Fire Snake. Looking for love in Monkey year? Snake is most compatible with another Snake, an Ox, or Phoenix (Rooster). Monkey is also compatible. Pig is least compatible.

HORSE – Fire Monkey brings lots of active, yang energy that Horse thrives on and finds inspiring. A year for adventure, new journeys, and excitement. Just don’t let affairs get out of hand in summer. Looking for love in Monkey year? Horse is most compatible with another Horse, a Dog, or Tiger. Sheep is also compatible. The Rat is least compatible.

SHEEP – Success can continue from the previous Sheep year. But Monkey’s fast pace is not always to your liking. Extravagance is popular in a Monkey year, and people want luxuries. So be sure to avoid debt because “Sheep eat paper” meaning that Sheep can really spend. Travel is highlighted, especially in summer, but do it on your own terms. Looking for love in Monkey year? Sheep is most compatible with another Sheep, a Pig, or Rabbit. Horse is also compatible. Ox is least compatible.

MONKEY – Now is your year for action! All seasons are fortunate but luck is strongest in autumn. You benefit from the strong, fiery, yang energy of your own year. An excellent time to start new endeavors, succeed in business, and make big change happen. Seek new horizons through travel and adventure this year when risks are rewarded, and reticence loses out. Fire Monkey year is not a yin cycle when things come to you, but a yang cycle to go out and get! Looking for love in Monkey year? Monkey is most compatible with another Monkey, a Rat, or Dragon. Snake is also compatible. Tiger is least compatible.

PHOENIX (Rooster) – Roster, Chicken, Cock, Hen? I call you Phoenix, offering a lifetime of opportunities to be reborn and transformed. Monkey year is a time of excitement, adventure, and new experiences for you. It’s fine to take risks and discover new outcomes. Take a chance because you’ll discover very quickly what does work, or what’s not worth pursuing. You start a new life cycle in Fire Phoenix year 2017. Looking for love in Monkey year? Phoenix is most compatible with another Phoenix (if they don’t peck each other), an Ox, or Snake. Dragon is also compatible. Rabbit is least compatible. In Phoenix year 2017 you’ll start a new life cycle.

DOG – Monkey year brings yang energy to get things done, and Dog likes accomplishments. There’s much activity and personal involvement in this passionate Fire Monkey year. This new energy is inspiring to Dog, but it might encourage you to be overly enthusiastic or unrealistic. So stay vigilant and responsible, natural Dog traits, because projects might not develop as planned. A year to stay balanced and avoid extremes of temperament. You’ll start a new life cycle in Earth Dog year 2018. Looking for love in Monkey year? Dog is most compatible with another Dog, a Tiger, or a Horse. Rabbit is also compatible. Dragon is least compatible.

PIG – Monkey  year can inspire you to be the life of the party! So join the whirlwind activities in this exciting Fire Monkey year. Accept all social invitations, and travel is highlighted. Just keep a clear perspective and not get carried away. Don’t let people take advantage of your generosity, or mistake kindness for weakness. Looking for love in Monkey year? Pig is most compatible with another Pig, a Sheep, or Rabbit. Tiger is also compatible. Snake is least compatible.

note: all predictions is excerpt from the real article. Credit to Susan Levitt

For further informations about your fortune for the year of the Red Fire Monkey, you may check the following sites:

• Methaphysicalzone.com
• Karmaweather.com
• ChinaHighlights.com
• ChineseFortuneCalendar.com
• Susanlevitt.com

These forecast were only guides based on their traditions and presumptions. Believing to it is your choice. Nevertheless, a guideline may not bring any harm.

Once a famous rapper Eminem said, The truth is you don’t know what is going to happen tomorrow. Life is a crazy ride, and nothing is guaranteed. 

But, 

If you develop the absolute sense of certainty that powerful beliefs provide, then you can get yourself to accomplish virtually anything, including those things that other people are certain are impossible., William Lyon Phelps quoted.

 

 

Living Room Ambiance

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Living Room is where families gather to bond or simply watch a movie together. It is the place where we entertain our visitors or have some conversation with friends. It is the first place we see once we enter our home. And, we would like to have a clean and nice living room to uplift our mood when we go home after a hard day work.

We reinvent our living room most of the time. Redecorate it if there are occasions, during holidays or whenever we feel like decorating it.

Here are some various ideas in remodeling your Living Room:

1. New Paint for your living Room – Tired of the same wall color of your living room? Try to repaint it with a different color. You may use a lighter color to create a refreshing look.
2. Change Curtains  – Curtains gives style in your living room. Sometimes, the color of the curtain that we use depends on the season. For example, If it’s Christmas Season, we use our Christmas-themed-like Curtain. It could be Red, Green or White Curtain for Christmas.
3. Have some Cushion for your sofa and change the cover often – Make it a habit to change your Cushion Cover. We would like to have a clean environment with free of dust especially if we have a baby or children. Choosing your Cushion covers gives different aura in your living room. We may use printed design or just plain colors.
4. Have some artworks, figurines or Fresh flower – Having some artful designs in your living room makes it more attractive. Aside from the hanging Family portrait and the Framed photo on top of your cabinet, you may also put some lovely figurines of angels or animals. A Fresh flower in a vase at the center of your living room table will give the room a fresh look. Or you may opt to use an artificial flower instead of a fresh one.
5. Rearrange your Living Room Furniture – This requires a hard work as you need to relocate your furniture to have a new and better look. For furniture that looks old, don’t throw them away. You just have to think of an idea to make it look like new again. For example, for the book shelves that has faded paint, you just need to repaint it or cover it using wall vinyl or any printed paper you wish. Use your creative mind and transform that old furniture into a new one without spending too much money.

For some visual Living Room Ideas, click the link below

• 7 Mini Living Room Makeover
• 30 Living Room Inspiring Ideas 
• Ways to update your Living Room

 

Taxes and Investors

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Filing of Taxes have already started and there are still a lot to learn about. As per Investopedia, there are various types of taxes that a business should pay depending on the company’s physical location, ownership structure, and the nature of a business. They may be required to pay the following:

1. Federal Income Tax
2. State or Local Income Tax
3. Payroll Tax
4. Unemployment Tax
5. Sales Tax
6. Foreign Tax
7. Value Added Tax

Though, Many are hoping not to pay taxes, Paying Taxes is a must. You must rather pay the taxes on or before its due date rather than regret it in the end.

For individual Investors, Investopedia has enumerated these helpful Tax Tips that can help you save money

Source: Tax Tips For The Individual Investor

1. Dividends – Reinvested dividends increase your investment in a fund and thus reduce your taxable gain (or increase your capital loss).
2. Bonds – When the stock markets perform badly, investors make the flight to quality and look elsewhere for places to put their money. Many find a safe haven in bonds. When you are calculating your taxes, remember to report the interest income on your tax return: you may not have to pay tax on all the interest you received.
3.  Write-Offs – For investors who invest in small business ventures or are self-employed, there are many operating expenses that can be written off. For homeowners who have moved and sold their home during the year, an important consideration when reporting the capital gain on the sale is the actual cost basis of the purchase of the home. If your home has undergone renovations or similar improvements having a useful life of more than one year, you will likely be able to include the cost of such improvements into the adjusted cost base of your home, thus reducing your capital gain incurred on the sale and the resultant taxes.
4. Tax-Deferred Programs Are Like Free Money – Every time you trade a stock, you are vulnerable to capital gains tax. Making your purchases through a tax-deferred account can save you a pile of money. Tax-deferred accounts come in many shapes and sizes. The most well known are individual retirement account (IRA) and simplified employment pension (SEP) plans. The basic idea is that you are not taxed on the funds until you withdraw, at which point you are taxed at the rate of your income tax bracket.
   
5. Match Your Profits and Losses in the Same Year – it is a good idea to match the sale of a profitable investment with the sale of a losing one within the same year. Capital losses can be used against capital gains, and short-term losses can be deducted from short-term gains.
   
6. Add Broker Fees to the Cost of Your Stocks – These expenses should be added to the amount you paid for a stock when determining your cost basis. When you sell the shares, subtract the commission from the sale price of the stocks. Think of these costs as a write-off because they are direct expenses incurred to help you make your money grow.
   
7. Try To Hold On to Your Stocks for At Least 12 Months – take a moment to consider the tax advantages of using a longer-term buy-and-hold strategy if you are not doing so already – the savings can be worth more than you think.
   
8. The Bottom Line – Part of a successful financial plan is astute tax management: ensuring you are actively taking advantage of tax avoidance opportunities that apply to your situation and also making sure you do not overlook any expenses or other income-reduction techniques that can reduce your taxable earnings.

 

GetSmarterAboutMoney.Ca explains that if you’re an investor, you’ll need to pay the taxes on interest-bearing investments, dividend-paying investment, capital gains and foreign investments. The amount of taxes you need to pay depends on the type of investment you made, the tax laws where you lived, if investments are held in tax-sheltered plan and based on your income. For Further information, click this link to read the full article.

TurboTax has also shared some Tax tips for Investors.

Source: Tax Tips for Investors

1. Put your Retirement Account to Work
2. Review your Portfolio Mix
3. Play the Match Game
4. Maximize Itemized Deductions

To know what to report on your investments and have an idea how they were taxed, You have to to categorized your investment –  if it generates interest income or you have sold the investment. Determining if its Ordinary income or Capital gain will help us understand how our investment is taxed. You must also understand what basis means. In investment, Basis means the amount of investment in an asset. You should also know how to compute your capital gain or loss. And learn to use your capital losses to reduce your tax liability. If things do not go according to plan, you can always ask for the assistance of a Tax professional or an Accountant. For further information, read the full article here.

 

 

 

Celebrity Houses in Los Angeles

Would you like to have a glimpse of your favorite Hollywood stars houses? Take a look and be captivated on these gorgeous houses of some famous artists.

1. Blake Shelton and Miranda LambertThis Los Angeles mansion has been rented by celebrities like Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert, Adam Levine, Heidi Klum and RuPaul. Source: Celebrity Homes: An Inside Look
2. Jonathan Rhys MeyersThe actor’s cool contemporary pad in Los Angeles features a secluded pool, a lush backyard and airy, open living spaces. Source: Celebrity Homes: An Inside Look
3. John Legend and Chrissy TeigenOnce owned by Rihanna. This house is now with five bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a billiard/party room with bar, theater, “9 flat screen TVs,” gym, sauna, “infinity soaking tub,” “fully integrated high-tech Crestron & security system,” and city and canyon views, all set on .86 acres at the end of a cul de sac. Source: Celebrity Real Estate
4. Michael MacDonaldSource: Celebrity Homes: An Inside Look
5. SIA Sia new 1.3-acre property in Toluca Lake includes a large, 4,500-square-foot guesthouse that has been used as a recording studio  plus the Traditional-style main house, a swimming pool, and an outdoor fireplace. Source: Celebrity Real Estate
6. Charlize TheronCharlize Theron sold this Los Angeles home for $3.8 million. Source: Celebrity Homes
7. Calvin Harris This property includes the 4,127-square-foot main house, a two-story guesthouse, and a pool that comes right up to the walls of glass at the back of the house. Source: Celebrity Real Estate
8. Denise Richards Denise Richards’ home in Hidden Hills, Calif., is listed at $7.749 million. Source: Real Estate
9. Tom Brady Football star Tom Brady, supermodel Gisele Bundchen, and their family live in this $20 million Los Angeles mansion.  Source: Celebrity Homes
10. Halle Berry  Source: Celebrity Homes

 

 

What you need to know about Taxes

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is already accepting paper and electronically filed returns. They started processing  last Tuesday – January 19, 2016.

Here is the complete timeline of deadlines for the year 2016.

Source: Income Tax Deadline

Take note that we’ll be filing tax returns for the year 2015 and so we will be using the 2015 Tax Rates. See below for information about 2015 Tax Rates.

Source: 2015 Tax Rates

If you’re looking for 2016 Tax Rates, Click Here

For other things you need to know about taxes, Forbes Staff Kelly Philips Erb  have enumerated these 10 important reminders:

1. You may not have to file a federal income tax return
2. Even if you don’t need to file a federal income tax return, you may still want to take advantage of tax breaks and credits
3. You don’t have to itemize to take advantage of certain deductions like the student loan interest deduction
4. if you’re self-employed, you likely need to make estimated payments
5. You should file a return even if you can’t pay your tax bill.
6. Due dates matter
7. An extension of time to file is not the same as an extension of time to pay.
8. Once the year-end passes, you still have one more opportunity to reduce your tax bill
9. If you fail to file and pay, the government can take some pretty drastic measures – even seizing your passport
10. A good tax preparer doesn’t have to break the bank

To read the full article, click here.

Here are some good reads about Taxes:

• Ten Useful Tips in Filing your Tax Returns
• Tips for Filing Late Tax returns
• Paper of E-File your Tax Returns
• Filing your Taxes
• Which Tax Form Should I file?

Now that you have take note of the deadlines, remember the tax rates and know some important reminders, Its time for you to get ready and prepare your tax returns. You would not like to miss the deadlines.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tips in Buying A Home

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Having our own home is one of our goals in life. We wanted our own place that we can share with our loved ones.

In buying a home, you have taken considerations your long time goals, Your plans and your purpose. Investopedia listed down 5 questions to ask yourself when buying a home. Source: Top Tips For First-Time Home Buyers

1. What type of home best suits your needs? 

You have to know what type of house you wanted to buy. It could be a single-family home, a townhouse, a condominium, or a multi-family building. Take note that each type has its advantages and disadvantages. You have to choose a type of home that will help you meet your goals.

    2.  What specific features will your ideal home have?

Lists down all the ideas you have in your mind including your desired neighborhood, the bathroom and kitchen layouts, the furniture and the appliances.

3.  How much mortgage do you qualify for?

And now that you have listed down what your ideal home will be, you have to check how much  mortgage will you have. You may think that you are qualified for a higher loan but the lender may see it otherwise. Factors to consider are your monthly income, expenses, and your other loans or debts like your credit card purchases.

4.  How much home can you actually afford?

In contrary to the number 3 question, In here, The lender may give you a higher loan approval. But, that doesn’t mean that you can afford to pay it. You have to consider factors like the maintenance fees, Real Estate Taxes, Insurance, your monthly amortization and your downpayment.Also, you have to include some economic issues, family expenses, and  other financial issues.

5. Who will help you find a home and guide you through the purchase?

One very important guide in buying a home. You have to get a realtor. Someone who could help you in the buying process and will help you to negotiate with the seller.

To further help you when buying a home, Below are guidelines from Forbes article 10 Things You Absolutely Need To Know About Buying A Home 

1. Use a trusted realtor
2. Remember that a house purchase involves a contract
3. Don’t necessarily buy for the life you have today
4. Think about commitment
5. Look beyond paint
6. Buy the house you know that you can afford
7. Don’t fixate on the purchase price
8. Consider your student loan debt
9. Don’t get carried away by the home mortgage interest deduction
10. You don’t have to buy a house

You may also list down this 6 must do’s before buying a home by Bankrate.com

1. Strengthen your credit score
2. Figure out what you can afford
3. Save for down payment and closing costs
4. Build a Healthy Savings Account
5. Get Preapproved for a mortgage
6. Buy a House you like

As you notice with the tips and guidelines, they have something in common and similarities. Those bits of advice would only like you to be smart, careful and be vigilant. It’s your life whose at stake and you just don’t want to put your hard earned money into nothing.

For more tips and guidelines, here are some good reads:

•  10 tips in buying your first home
• 50 House Buying tips
• 10 Best-kept-Secret in Buying a Home
• 8 tips for buying a home

 

 

 

 

Kitchen Inspirational Colors

Some or maybe Most of the homeowners – particularly housewives – would like their kitchen beautiful and is according to their style. They’re giving more effort thinking of its design and its preferred color.

There are a variety of colors to choose from and sometimes It’s giving us a hard time thinking of what color should we use to our kitchen.

To help you think of what color should you paint your kitchen, Here are some inspirational colors to choose from.

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Blue Kitchen

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Blue is one of the most popular colors in the world. A lot of people likes Blue. It’s the color of the sky and the sea. As per colormatters.com, Blue conveys a sense of trust, loyalty, cleanliness and understanding.

Green Kitchen

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Green is most often associated with nature. It is the color of the leaves on your tree or the grass at the field. Green gives us a cool and refreshing effect. There are more shades of green to choose from that any of the other colors. To know more about the meaning of Color Green, Colormattes.com have given a more detailed information including its effect to the different culture. For some color green shades for your kitchen, you may visit housetohome.co.uk

Pink Kitchen

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Pink is not that usual color for a kitchen.This color is often seen in baby girls wardrobes. Often used as a theme for an extravagant 18th birthday or to a luxurious wedding ceremony. Well, if those themed pleases your eye, then, you might want to apply it in your kitchen. Pink gives a more pleasant environment. It gives liveliness in the atmosphere. For some pink kitchen ideas, click this link.

White Kitchen

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With its simplicity and beauty – White may be an ideal color for your kitchen. Though, it is commonly used, It still doesn’t fail to impress every visitor who drops by your kitchen. With white, you can match it with different color and It will still look good and refreshing. It may be simple but with proper execution, it may give you an elegant and sophisticated type of kitchen. For some white kitchen designs, see this link.

Red Kitchen

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Red symbolizes a strong personality. It is the color for passionate love and also violence. In Asia, Red is the color for Good Luck. For Asian people, having something with color red gives them luck and prosperity. Red Kitchen will give you that extremes atmosphere but it will also show passionate look and romantic aura. Red will bring out the sexy effect in you. For further information about the color Red Meaning, visit this link. For kitchen ideas, click here.

Black Kitchen

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Black, with its masculine effect, conveys power and authority. It shows a more serious personality. It also pertains to strength and confidence. Authoritarian as it may look, Black could be a desirable color to your kitchen. It is always in style and can go with everything. Mix and match it with different color and it will always give you that elegant look.  For black kitchen ideas, click here.

Those were only a few color ideas for your kitchen. Below are some links you may visit to get more kitchen designs.

• 12 Paint Colors for a Kitchen
• Kitchen Design Photos
• Kitchen.com
• Kitchens
• Kitchen Designs Ideas: Get Inspired

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHAT TO EXPECT IN HOMES SALES THIS YEAR?

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Growing home sales

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National Association of Realtors®  Chief Economist Lawrence Yun tells that existing homes sales are to expand in a more moderate pace in 2016. This is because of affordability pressure and meager economic growth. Yun points to pent-up demands, sustained job growth and improving conditions as his reason for an expected gain from 2015.

Based on the article by NAR posted last January 12, 2016,  Yun expects total existing-homes sales to finish the year up 6.5 percent from 2014 at a pace of around 5.26 million —the highest since 2006, but roughly 25 percent below the prior peak set in 2005 (7.08 million). The national median existing-home price for all of 2015 will be close to $221,200, up around 6 percent from 2014. In 2016, existing sales are expected to grow between 1 and 2 percent (5.30 to 5.40 million) and prices between 5 and 6 percent.

To further understand what to expect in Home Sales this year. NAR has provided an Infographic showing the housing outlook on Existing Home Sales, Median Home Prices, Mortgage Rates and Job Growth. It also shows the GDP percentage and the Potential Speed Bumps.

Provided here is the link to watch the full interview of Lawrence Yun.