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Meet the boomers who’d rather spend $100k to renovate their homes than risk the frozen housing market: ‘It would be too hard to purchase anything else’

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Brenda Edwards considers the four bedroom ranch-style house where she has lived for 20 years her forever home. It’s where the 70-year-old retired nurse and her 79-year-old husband want to stay as their mobility becomes more limited.

So she hired an interior designer for $20,000 and spent another $95,000 to retrofit their house in Oakdale, California. She had the kitchen aisles widened to accommodate a wheelchair in case she or her husband ever need one. The bathroom now has a walk-in steam shower and an electronic toilet seat that cleans the user when activated.

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Making the most of your mudroom

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A busy life filled with family, work, and interests means a home filled with things…sports equipment, laundry, backpacks, work totes, shoes, coats, umbrellas, electronics, etc.

This has made the mudroom rise in importance in recent years nearly to the level of kitchens as families work to corral the “mess” and establish some sort of organization to make the ins and outs of life and the house easier and less stressful.

Some little tips I’ve learned along the way may help you as you set about creating your own mudroom.

  1. A bench or chair goes a long way if you want your family to remove their shoes before walking into the house. A basket to hold shoes adjacent to the seat is a great way to contain the mess…so shoes are not strewn about causing a tripping hazard. 
  2. Reinforced hooks are a game changer. Consider screwing a 1 x 4 board into the framing on a wall in your garage entry, then screw in hooks to hold coats and backpacks. The board will be anchored into solid 2 x 4’s and will provide a great support for hooks so that they don’t pull out of the wall with the weight of whatever is hanging. 
  3. A desk area or counter for charging phones and electronics is very helpful. Even a surge protector outlet strip can be used. I have a family whose policy it is to leave all electronics at their charging station to make more room in their home for face to face interaction and uninterrupted study time…and so far, it’s worked well for them. 
  4. A deep laundry sink is great for soaking sports clothing in OxyClean to remove stains before running a load of laundry. Wish I’d know about that hack when my son was in baseball. 
  5. A hanging bar for drip dry laundry items is a game changer…No more searching for spaces to hang things over a tub or shower bar to allow delicate items to dry. 
  6. A drawer for each family member is a great addition. Art supplies, projects, school work, returns, etc. may all be stowed away but remain accessible. 
  7. A small desk area may be a smart addition…a laptop with a quick file system for bills, school paperwork, etc means things you have to remember coming in or out of the house are at your fingertips. 
  8. A garbage can for tossing trash from sports bags, backpacks and purses will keep things nice and tidy.

Simple little things make a striking difference in the way your home functions. I hope that you find these little tips helpful as you prepare yourself and your home for a terrific New Year.

The Modesto Bee | Best of Modesto – 2024 Winner

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Established by Wendy Glaister with her grandmother’s encouragement, Wendy Glaister Interiors transforms luxury residential and commercial spaces across the state. Wendy excels in redecoration, kitchen and bath remodels, and designing homes from blueprints. With her warm personality and problem-solving skills, she collaborates closely with clients and craftspeople to create stunning, tailored environments.

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9 Beautiful Bathroom Trends That Will Make You Want to Remodel, According to Designers

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An eye toward bold wallpapers, sustainable materials, and spa-like features will define bathroom design this year.

After a long day, there’s nothing more soothing than taking a bubble bath or a nice, hot shower. Bathrooms serve more than just a purely functional purpose—they’re where we spend our first waking minutes, gearing up for the day ahead and the last few moments each evening, winding down for the night. How our bathrooms look and feel can help set the tone for a great day or help us ease into a deep, restful sleep at night.

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Grounded in Wood

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Wood furniture and accents layer in the natural elements that create inviting spaces.

One thing we can anticipate at every home furnishing market is an influx of wood furniture and home decor. The tones may change, and embellishments and patterns may shift, but wood has long been a staple material for making the connection to nature – even before biophilia was trending.

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Elevating Spaces with Luxury Interiors

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Wendy Glaister Interiors is an award-winning, full service interior design firm that specialises in delivering exceptional results to each valued client. Founder Wendy Glaister is a pioneer in her profession, renowned for her transformative leadership and ability to collaborate with clients and craftspeople alike on stunning projects. Recognised in LUXlife’s Leaders in Luxury Awards, Wendy Glaister Interiors embodies style and sophistication to create captivating environments tailored exclusively to every client.

Wendy Glaister is a renowned interior designer based in California with decades of experience in the realm of interior design. Her warm smile and engaging personality set clients and colleagues at ease, assuring them that their projects are in the best possible hands. Wendy is an attentive listener, decisive problem solver, and highly skilled at pushing her team members to realise their full potential.

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Glaister Lands ASID ANDYZ Award for Best Outdor Space

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Interior designer Wendy Glaister won an ASID ANDYZ Award for 2024 Best Outdoor Space. “To say that we are blessed to do what we do is an understatement,” says Glaister, president and founder of luxury design firm Wendy Glaister Interiors.

“So many opportunities exist to make a special place for our clients and their families. I am so grateful for the faith that our clients place in our vision. We are extremely grateful that our projects are receiving national attention.”

The American Society of Interior Design (ASID) ANDYZ Awards is an annual celebration of the year’s best in interior design. Interior designers, architects, design students, and showroom design professionals enter hundreds of projects in 13 categories. Each project is then judged by a panel of industry professionals before selecting a winning project from each category.

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California Interior Designer Wendy Glaister lands ASID ANDYZ Award for Best Outdoor Space

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Wendy Glaister Interiors, lands ASID ANDYZ Award for Best Outdoor Space, for their four seasons design concept.

Award-winning Interior Designer, Wendy Glaister, president and founder of luxury design firm Wendy Glaister Interiors remarked, “To say that we are blessed to do what we do is an understatement. So many opportunities exist to make a special place for our clients and their families. I am so grateful for the faith that our clients place in our vision. We are extremely grateful that our projects are receiving national attention.”

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Bookshelf Wealth … what does it mean to you?

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For a few months now, social media has been all about a craze called “Bookshelf Wealth.” The definition on Instagram is,  “A term that refers to the perceived wealth or status symbol of having a large collection of books in one’s home.” 

There are people showing all sorts of collection in bookshelves, books and otherwise, conversations about cultivating a display of education and status versus just enjoying the things you love on display, and hundreds and hundreds of posts that offer guidance on how to style the perfect shelves.

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