What’s old is new in this week’s Pinterest Picks featuring the best in Upcycled goods. New to upcycling? IMRE Green IQ expert, Danielle Hogan, is here to inspire you. Upcycling is the process of converting salvaged, second hand or waste materials into new materials of better quality – visually and environmentally. Take a look at Danielle’s picks, and find more ways to create beautiful things with items you may already have in the home at the IMRE Home IQ Pinterest page.
Keep Calm and Carry On. You’ve seen the signs – maybe you love them, maybe you’re empowered by its morale boosting message or maybe you’re just plain tired of the trend and think enough’s enough. Regardless of your stance on this now iconic slogan (and its countless spoofs), we can’t deny its staying power and recent presence in homes, offices and retail. Check out a few of our favorite off-the-wall examples in this week’s Pinterest Picks. Looking for more in calming décor? Turn to our IMRE Home IQ Pinterest page for inspiration.
As the old saying goes – April Showers bring May Flowers – a phrase that encourages us to look forward to the month of May with excitement and enthusiasm, leaving the dreary spring months behind us. But we at HomeIQ choose to celebrate April showers (and baths). In this week’s Pinterest Picks, HomeIQ expert McGavock Edwards shares some truly unique examples of excellence and innovation in shower and bath design. The biggest question of all is do you go for a shower or bath? Visit our IMRE Home IQ Pinterest page for inspiration.
Bringing the outdoors, in
Rain shower bathtub
Sleek and masculine
Raindrops keep falling on my head
tête-à-tête– a shower built for two
Spring has officially sprung, and at HomeIQ, we’re inspired by the recent bloom of pastel hues gracing modern design. Though light and airy, pastels have the power to make a small room feel larger and allow other colors to pop when paired correctly. HomeIQ expert, Elizabeth Walker shares some of her favorite ways to work pastels into home décor in this week’s Pinterest Picks. Find even more pastel pinspiration to match your design style at our IMRE Home IQ Pinterest page.
In the spirit of March Madness, the HomeIQ team is celebrating this week’s Pinterest Picks, Man Cave style. Whether it’s a garage, spare bedroom or a basement, every man dreams of his own space in the home to call his own. HomeIQ man cave expert, Chris Thiede shares his a few of his favorite examples of excellence in Man Cave design that we hope will inspire you to construct your own personal hangout (woman caves included).
Not every home has a window seat, but those of us lucky enough to have one should treat these neat little nooks as the treasure that they truly are. Gather some window seat décor tips and inspiration in this week’s Pinterest Picks, brought to you by HomeIQ expert, Lindsay Nelson. Lindsay’s favorite window seats bring life to each room with a pop of color.
Visit our IMRE Home IQ Pinterest page for additional ideas to tie your whole room together.
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal provided a sneak peek into the deluxe movie screening rooms in the private homes of Hollywood’s A-Listers. Descending screens, stadium seating, shared walls with a pool for an aquarium-like effect and elliptical domes with fiber-optic stars are just some of the features in these tricked out spaces. Though we can dream about the bells and whistles, the HomeIQ team shares some of our favorite (more modest) examples of the best in home theater design in this week’s Pinterest Picks.
Image by Ekornes®, an IMRE client
Home trends come and go, but clocks of all shapes, sizes and functions are a versatile home staple that have proven their power to stand the test of time (pun intended). For this week’s Pinterest Picks, HomeIQ expert, Jessica Krznaric shares her favorite timepieces that will wake up any room in your home. Do you have some extra time? Visit our IMRE Home IQ Pinterest page for more inspiration.
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, this week’s Pinterest Picks are inspired by the color red. Not only is red the color of love, but also known to increase enthusiasm, stimulate energy and boost confidence. Home IQ expert, Caitlin Haskins, believes these physical effects of red can be directly applied to the home, and shares a few red design inspirations that truly pull our heartstrings.
This kitchen is the apple of our eye!
Bold and bright – these walls bring energy to the room.
Add a little drama with one red accent wall.
Red brings some pop to this front porch.
Open your eyes to the energy of red in the morning.
Red chairs are sure to bring energy to your next dinner party.
What part of your home décor soothes you? For this week’s Pinterest Picks, Betty Lyn Eller, Vice President, Home, shares here favorite ways to light a home, noting the soothing feeling she gets from the warm glow of the vintage crystals. Find inspiration to set the mood on our IMRE Home IQ Pinterest page.
