6 Ways To Make Your Home Comfortable and Polished

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Whenever you are going to do some home decorating it is always the little things that will help make it comfortable and refined. From adding color to updating your light fixtures it is the little things that will make all of the difference. Here are some tips that won’t break your wallet if you are looking to enhance your home.

Warm Lighting

Nothing creates the perfect mood better than the lighting. Lighting can significantly affect how you feel and interact with your space. Add in some soft lighting into the key rooms of your home. Those should include your living room, bedrooms and even your kitchen. You can sometimes just replace your bulbs with warmer ones, add dimmers or some decorative pendant lights over a bar area in a kitchen.

Declutter

Clutter can interrupt a room’s vibe. Keeping a room well organized will help make a more relaxing atmosphere and eliminate stress. Invest in some organizers for common clutter items such as your mail so that they have a neat place until you can deal with them. Make sure to regularly declutter so things don’t accumulate to where it is overwhelming.

Personal Items

Everyone always has some personal items like photos and keepsakes that make their house a home. Just make sure to display these items in a well thought out way and in designated areas. Instead of randomly hanging photos, do a grouping in one location. For keepsakes, think about designating a shelf so things look organized and not overwhelming.

Color

Always begin by choosing a palette to work from when adding in color to your home. Having a consistent theme will add a good flow to your home. When you start adding in punches of color for more life, be careful not to go overboard. Colors can be different shades instead of bold tones. Rooms don’t have to be painted daring colors either, pops of color can be tackled through things like pieces of artwork and/or toss pillows.

Quality Bedding

Creating a comfortable bedroom is important when trying to make an overall comfortable and cozy home. Purchasing high-quality bedding like soft cotton sheets, plush pillows,and a cozy duvet, can set the tone for a great night's sleep. Also, having a tidy and well-made bed always will make a room feel more elevated.

Curb Appeal

While we often focus on creating a comfortable and inviting interior, don't forget about the exterior of your home. Add some potted plants or flowers to the front porch, entry or seating areas. Outdoor lighting can also help foster a nice ambience and provide a welcoming look.

Beth Dickerson

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One of Boston’s most reputable real estate brokers, Beth Dickerson has achieved more than $2 billion in sales and thousands of successful real estate transactions over her nearly thirty-year tenure. Beth has received national acclaim from the real estate industry and represents some of the most prestigious residents and properties across Massachusetts. Her enduring record as a top producer comes from the intuitive gift of sensing her clients’ needs. She has built a business that is referral-based at its core—a testament to her relationship-driven approach and penchant for exceeding expectations. It is this nuanced expertise that Beth leverages to guide many of her clients-turned-friends through some of the greatest milestones of their lives.

Beth was the proprietor of her own real estate company before joining the residential division of R. M. Bradley in 1993, where she was a top producer for more than a decade. In 2003, she founded her own boutique real estate firm, Dickerson Real Estate, before merging with Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty in 2007. Today, Beth attributes her success to her comprehensive marketing and advertising strategies, exclusive contact network, and unparalleled insight into neighborhoods like Back Bay, Beacon Hill, the South End and Waterfront. With an understanding that no two clients are alike, she works with clients in all phases of life—from first-time buyers to luxury developers, seasoned sellers and beyond. Beth offers clients the resources to aggressively market their property locally, nationally and globally, and her attention to detail, drive and enthusiasm are unmatched.

Beth has appeared in prestigious media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Mansion Global, The Boston Globe, and Boston magazine, and was prominently featured as Greater Boston’s real estate expert on WCVB Chronicle in 2020. She has had the honor of serving as President of the Downtown Council of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board. For over ten years, she has been a Co-Chair and Committee Member for the Massachusetts General Pediatric Hospital for Children’s Storybook Ball. She serves as a Board Member of the Community Music Center of Boston and a member for the Perkins School for the Blind, Emerald Necklace Park Conservancy, Justine Liff Luncheon, Youth Villages and the Boys & Girls Club of Boston, among dozens of other organizations throughout the Boston area.

A long-time resident of Boston’s Back Bay, Beth was an active member of the community as she raised her two children: she served as treasurer of the Clarendon Street Playground and was an avid supporter of the Hill House Community Center.