Our Journal: all things Home
It’s that time of year when many of you are returning home after a summer of exploration. The Home Co. team shares simple ways you can incorporate colors, textures, style, and moods inspired by summer travel into your next design project.
When selling a home, a challenging location can lead to a challenging sale. When the challenge happens to be a busy street location, there are thankfully some steps a homeowner can take to improve the situation. The Home Co. shares our expert tips on selling a home on a busy street for the best price.
There’s something captivating about Mediterranean style in living rooms. It’s a style that feels casual and relaxing yet rich and regal at the same time. It’s sophisticated yet not fussy. You would feel just as comfortable hosting a formal party as you would putting your feet up and watching TV. Here, four Mediterranean-style living rooms show how an abundance of wood beams and floors set against creamy white walls creates a charming, carefree backdrop that’s full of personality.
Obsessed with all things “Fixer-Upper”, Magnolia Homes, and Chip & Joanna Gaines? You don’t have to move to Texas to live in Modern Farmhouse-style! The Home Co. of Oakland, Lafayette & The East Bay shares our design tips to nail the look in anticipation of our newest project to be listed for sale soon in Walnut Creek: 2008 San Miguel Drive, designed, staged & listed by The Home Co., is a dreamy renovated luxury Modern Farmhouse you won’t want to miss!
You’ve never heard this before! What NOT to do when selling your home. The Home Co. of Oakland, Lafayette and The East Bay shares 6 things to avoid when planning to sell a house. And our answers will surprise you!
The Home Co. of Oakland, Lafayette and the East Bay shares our top interior design ideas for updating your property on a tight budget with DIY projects that add functionality and beauty to your home. Come by our latest listing at 1176-66th Street in Oakland if you want to see these tips brought to life!
The Home Co. of Oakland, Lafayette and the East Bay wins Best of Houzz for a 4th consecutive year!
Dreaming of Mid-Century Modern? The Home Co. shares what potential Mid-Mod home buyers and homeowners need to know about owning and/or renovating these popular properties, and 5 reasons why it will take more time and cost more money than you ever imagined!
The Home Co. shares behind-the-scenes before + after photos from this Mid-Century Modern renovation in the Sleepy Hollow neighborhood of Orinda, CA. The 5-bed/3+Bath property is now listed for sale for $2,695,000. www.44TarryLn.com
The Home Co. shares a sneak preview of 5 of its amazing property listings hitting the market for sale in September in Oakland and Berkeley.
The Home Co. shows you our 5 favorite updated properties for sale in Oakland for under $500,000.
The Home Co. of Oakland and Lafayette tells you what to know before buying a fixer upper.
The Home Co. tells you our top 6 tips for staging a house to sell quickly in Oakland & The East Bay.
What a difference an abatement makes! Asbestos, gone. Smoke stains and smells, gone. Walls and ceilings, gone!
Spotlight: Fire-Ravaged Home
Follow the story of how the team will transform a fire ravaged home in Oakland's Crocker Highlands neighborhood into a designer showcase home for resale!
When asked about the highs and lows of design and renovation, we like to defer to our wonderful clients who provides a true reflection from the eyes of a homeowner. Meet Abby J…