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They can be single-story or have multiple floors. Spanish-style homes perfectly combine traditional design with modern aesthetics. Colorful Elements Bring on the colorful touches when designing a Spanish-style home, says designer Raymond Jimenez. Design byLaura Roberts Interiors/ Photo byAmy Bartlam Indoor-Outdoor Living This modern Spanish-style home truly blends indoors and out, encouraging maximum relaxation. “It inherently warms you up and calms you down.” Iron Accents Waypointe Group Iron detailing is commonplace on Spanish-style home exteriors....

The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto There are few interior design styles more romantic than Spanish-style design. Part of theMediterraneanfamily, Spanish interiors are warm, welcoming, and utterly stylish. This living room frompanache_of_amarillofeatures an oversized iron chandelier that gives it an utterlyvintage vibe. The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto Sprinkled in throughout the rest of the room are other Spanish-influenced accessories like pottery and natural wood elements. Vaulted Ceilings and Exposed Beams harmonicasa/ Instagram...

The Spruce / Loren Probish Whether a plant isinvasiveor not depends on its natural growth habits and location. Many of the species included in this list are beautiful plants. For example, the porcelain berry has intriguing turquoise and purple fruit. The Spruce / Loren Probish Wisterias look gorgeous growing over arbors. Since they often grow rapidly and send out new shoots in all directions, vines can easily become invasive. While there are bothherbaceousandwoodyvines, this will focus on the lianas, which are the species that become woody....

It belongs to the Juglandaceae family, a group that also includes hickories andpecans. It has grooved, red-brown bark and an oval-shaped canopy. This tree is also known regionally as Columbian walnut, Ecuador walnut, and Peruvian walnut. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova It is rarely grown in the United States. In drier conditions, there are usually several slender trunks. Regionally, this tree is sometimes known as New Mexico walnut, mountain walnut, or river walnut....

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. We’ve rounded up our top picks, which we guarantee your guests will never guess are from Amazon. Here are 11 outdoor furniture sets from Amazon to refresh your space on a budget. Amazon It features a modular design with six lounge pieces and a coffee table. The set is made from a durable weather-resistant resin basket-weave patterned wicker and PU-coated polyester fabric....

This is particularly helpful on glass cooktops where abrasive cleaners can do damage. Use it cautiously on anything that is made of particleboard and on unpainted surfaces. You may still need to use a stain remover but the end results should be more successful. The Spruce / Letícia Almeida Thesteamwill also help to loosen any dirt that has dulled the grout on floors in kitchens and mudrooms. Make Windows and Mirrors Sparkle Use steam to remove smudges and soil from windows and mirrors....

“These are a go-to for me because theyre both functional and beautiful,” Kessman says. Want more cleaning and organizing tips? Antique shops often have fantastic choices in different colors and stackable sizes. EyeEm Mobile GmbH / Getty Images Wicker Baskets It feels like you might never have too many basketsthey’re just too handy. She and Palmer recommend them for things like shoes, toys, blankets, and garden supplies. “Create jewelry displays or command centers for keys and small tools,” she suggests....

Its more about what yourdrain pipescan handle. Want more cleaning and organizing tips? But grease especially should be a hard pass for your garbage disposal. Liudmila Chernetska / Getty Images Bones, Fruit Pits, Nuts, Eggshells, Coffee Grounds, etc. Don’t use your garbage disposal as a trash can, says Nate Hudelson, Master Plumber atSchlueter Plumbing. Eggshells and coffee grounds are also no-nos. Sure, theyseeminnocuous, but they can still clog up your drain....

Ivan Ozerov / Stocksy The space under your bed seems like a perfect place to stash things. Here are 11 things you really should store elsewhere, according to our expert. Pillows, in particular, are a magnet for dust mites and bacteria. Ivan Ozerov / Stocksy Under the bed provides the perfect conditions fordust mitesto thrive, she explains. Want more cleaning and organizing tips? And, important documents stored under the bed are easy to access and steal....

If nothing else, it creates the perfect base for layering in more fun, temporary trends. Being thorough and contextual is timeless. Don’t do the kitchen of 2023, do the kitchen your house requires. Carina Skrobeck Finding the timelessness of your home goes beyond the structure itself. Spalding says its important to consider your location, too. Prioritize a neutral palette and natural textures, she says. Jane Beiles Strategically using neutral shades saves you the trouble of repainting or redecorating with the trends....

Small-space gardeners have figured out ways to createcontainer cropsof healthy, delicious tomatoes. Here are essential tipsfor successfully growing delicious tomatoesin pots and increasing your harvest. Want more gardening tips? The Spruce / K. Dave Benefits of Growing Tomatoes in Containers Growing tomatoes in pots or other containers has several benefits. This way the water can drain out, but the soil won’t end up all over the patio. Fill your pot withhigh-quality potting soilto about an inch from the top rim....

Wondering how to best light your child’s nursery? Here are ten tips to help you get it right. When lighting the nursery, avoid halogens and exposed bulbs. The Spruce / Leticia Almeida Opt instead for fixtures offering shaded or diffused light. Bulbs labeled “soft-white” or “daylight” will be easier on a baby’s eyes. Quick Tip Consider the babys point of view. The Spruce / Leticia Almeida A dimmer also allows you to slip in for the occasional sneak peak without disturbing the little one....

These papery-winged seeds can make for good toys and snacks. A samara is a pop in of dry fruit, not a fleshy fruit like an apple or cherry. One familiar bang out of samara is the double-winged one found onmaple trees(Acer spp. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova ).Ash trees(Fraxinus spp.) produce a samara that features a single elongated wing.Elm trees(Ulmus spp.) produce samaras where the seed is located in the middle of a papery circle....