We recently shared our House Tour: Refined Retreat, as designed by Andrea Schumacher of Andrea Schumacher Interiors. The primary residence feels like a restful resort, thanks to a “mountain meets the Hamptons” vibe. Exquisitely tailored pieces anchor each room, allowing unexpected found objects to breathe life and personality into the home. View the full house […]
A primary residence that feels like a restful resort Interior designer Andrea Schumacher’s career began with an unexpected twist. What began as an internship as a set designer on the soap opera Days of Our Lives evolved into a successful interior design career spanning more than two decades with degrees and accreditations along the […]
Thinking of buying a home in a subdivision? If you haven’t lived in a “planned unit development” or subdivision before, and are thinking of purchasing in a community with rules and regulations, it’s important to understand them before signing a contract. Planned communities typically have homeowner’s associations, with policies that may govern everything from the […]
In the latest cover story for NEST Magazine, Look Up, we showed a stunning example of a home that took the ceilings to new heights. If you’re looking to add some design and drama to your home, we’ve rounded up some amazing examples from our favorite designers. Which element could you add to your home?! […]
Exploring ways to take your ceiling to new heights If you’re like us, you may spend countless hours scrolling, pinning, and planning to design the various spaces in your home. You’ve narrowed in on the color palette, style, and maybe even pieces of furniture…but have you looked up? An often forgotten area when it comes […]
Hanging artwork in your home can be just as tricky as knowing what to buy. No one wants to look up and see empty walls. But where to start adorning your home with meaningful, beautiful artwork? Are there really hard and fast rules when it comes to selecting and installing artwork in your home? What […]
You only get one chance at a first impression, so make it great! Whether you’re considering selling your home, or simply ready for a fresh look, we all know the importance of a first impression. We adore this classic Colonial in Wilmington, North Carolina. A classic color palette with tidy landscaping is balanced with modern […]
Q & A We asked the agents of Nest Realty to share their opinions on what happens when they take the time to stop and look up. How do your own experiences compare to our flock? GET ARTSY When displaying artwork in their homes, Nesters were split nearly 50/50 on whether one large oversized piece […]
Nest’s Sweat the Details podcast continues, and we’re excited to bring you interesting conversations that touch on real estate — and how we look beyond real estate for inspiration. Listen to the podcast here, and subscribe to the podcast here. Summary: One of our favorite guests joined us — This week, Mike Simonsen from Altos Research/Housing Wire […]
How to preserve and protect the night sky and why it’s important Text by Aaron H. Bible + Photography by David Iwane Looking up at the night sky can be a beautiful, humbling, and grounding experience. Unfortunately, the light pollution that obscures the night sky is an increasing problem that continues to plague the health […]