But so many people are crying! A new survey shows that 50% of home buyers said the real estate process left them in tears. Here’s why and how we may be able to cheer them up.   Follow @housingmuse on Twitter and Instagram.   Visit housingmuse.com to listen to other episodes and view blog posts.

But so many people are crying! A new survey shows that 50% of home buyers said the real estate process left them in tears. Here’s why and how we may be able to cheer them up. Follow @housingmuse on Twitter and Instagram. Visit <a href="https://www.housingmuse.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">housingmuse.com</a> to listen to other episodes and view blog posts.

There's No Crying in Real Estate!

Color

Only one good thing happened in 2020 … Sherwin-Williams brought us this paint color! Find out which color we’re loving as home stager and designer Krisztina Bell joins The Housing Muse to go room-by-room in offering up paint color ideas for the bedroom, bathroom, laundry room, kitchen and more. Make your home look like a million bucks with just a fresh coat of paint. (Royalty free music by Bensound.com) Follow Krisztina Bell on Instagram @krisztinabell and visit her website at Novacancy-atl.com View several of the colors mentioned and find a link to Krisztina’s top Sherwin-Williams colors at the Housing Muse blog&gt;&gt;&gt; Which Paint Color Wears It Best?

Only one good thing happened in 2020 … Sherwin-Williams brought us this paint color! Find out which color we’re loving as home stager and designer Krisztina Bell joins The Housing Muse to go room-by-room in offering up paint color ideas for the bedroom, bathroom, laundry room, kitchen and more. Make your home look like a million bucks with just a fresh coat of paint. (Royalty free music by <a href="http://Bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bensound.com</a>) Follow Krisztina Bell on Instagram @krisztinabell and visit her website at <a href="https://novacancy-atl.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Novacancy-atl.com</a> View several of the colors mentioned and find a link to Krisztina’s top Sherwin-Williams colors at the Housing Muse blog&gt;&gt;&gt; <a href="https://www.housingmuse.com/blog/which-paint-color-wears-it-best/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Which Paint Color Wears It Best?</a>

The Best Paint Color for Every Room in the House

Homeowners may be unintentionally hurting their home’s long-term value through their actions. You undoubtedly want your home’s value to grow. So, don’t stand in the way of making that happen! Listen in as the Housing Muse offers up 10 ways you could jeopardize your home’s value.  New blog post alert at Housingmuse.com!  5 Home Design Trends Making a Comeback  Follow The Housing Muse's Melissa Dittmann Tracey on Twitter or Instagram @housingmuse. Want to sponsor a Housing Muse Podcast episode? Email housingmuse@gmail.com for details. 

Homeowners may be unintentionally hurting their home’s long-term value through their actions. You undoubtedly want your home’s value to grow. So, don’t stand in the way of making that happen! Listen in as the Housing Muse offers up 10 ways you could jeopardize your home’s value. <ul> <li>New blog post alert at <a href="http://Housingmuse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Housingmuse.com</a>!</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.housingmuse.com/blog/5-hot-comeback-home-design-trends/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">5 Home Design Trends Making a Comeback</a> <ul> <li>Follow The Housing Muse's Melissa Dittmann Tracey on Twitter or Instagram @housingmuse.</li> <li>Want to sponsor a Housing Muse Podcast episode? Email <a href="mailto:housingmuse@gmail.com">housingmuse@gmail.com</a> for details.</li> </ul>

10 Ways You're Screwing Up Your Home's Value

Hey, homeowners, have you noticed? It’s rainin’ money inside your home! Housing appreciation is in overdrive and equity is pouring in. There’s never been more homes valued at a million-or plus—you may be one of them if you hold on long enough! Join The Housing Muse on this latest episode to talk about the real estate market … the real and unreal. And guess what? The Housing Muse has a new website and blog! Bookmark it &gt;&gt;&gt; Housingmuse.com NEW on The Housing Muse Blog! 10 Home Features to Boost Your Resale Value Your feedback matters: Rate and review The Housing Muse Podcast

Hey, homeowners, have you noticed? It’s rainin’ money inside your home! Housing appreciation is in overdrive and equity is pouring in. There’s never been more homes valued at a million-or plus—you may be one of them if you hold on long enough! Join The Housing Muse on this latest episode to talk about the real estate market … the real and unreal. And guess what? The Housing Muse has a new website and blog! Bookmark it &gt;&gt;&gt; <a href="https://www.housingmuse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Housingmuse.com</a> NEW on The Housing Muse Blog! <a href="https://www.housingmuse.com/blog/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">10 Home Features to Boost Your Resale Value</a> Your feedback matters: <a href="https://www.housingmuse.com/reviews/new/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rate and review The Housing Muse Podcast</a>

Striking it Big in Real Estate: Yes, You!!!

Listen to this fun, interactive quiz to see how cool and trendy you are when it comes to the latest home design trends. What is the hottest paint color of the year? Which surprising bathroom vanity color is seeing explosive growth? What furniture fabric choice is the latest must-have? And, are bathtubs—a yay or nay? Chime in with your guesses and find out what the surveys say.     Follow The Housing Muse on Twitter and Instagram @housingmuse.

Listen to this fun, interactive quiz to see how cool and trendy you are when it comes to the latest home design trends. What is the hottest paint color of the year? Which surprising bathroom vanity color is seeing explosive growth? What furniture fabric choice is the latest must-have? And, are bathtubs—a yay or nay? Chime in with your guesses and find out what the surveys say.   Follow The Housing Muse on <a href="https://twitter.com/housingmuse" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/housingmuse" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @housingmuse.

Quiz! Test Your Home Design IQ

When home renovations or housing flips go awry, Page Turner is the expert you want to call. The host of the new HGTV show, “Fix My Flip,” joins The Housing Muse Podcast to talk about rescuing home disasters. Turner also joins in for a “Lightning Round” on the latest home design trends.   Find more information on Page Turner’s HGTV show, “Fix My Flip.”   Follow The Housing Muse on Twitter and Instagram @housingmuse.

When home renovations or housing flips go awry, Page Turner is the expert you want to call. The host of the new HGTV show, “Fix My Flip,” joins The Housing Muse Podcast to talk about rescuing home disasters. Turner also joins in for a “Lightning Round” on the latest home design trends. <a href="https://www.hgtv.com/shows/fix-my-flip" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Find more information on Page Turner’s HGTV show, “Fix My Flip.”</a> Follow The Housing Muse on <a href="https://twitter.com/housingmuse" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/housingmuse/?hl=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @housingmuse.

Home Improvement Rescuer: HGTV Host Page Turner

Welcome to The Housing Muse Podcast! Host Melissa Dittmann Tracey is an award-winning journalist who uncovers the latest home design and real estate trends--the good and the bad. Listen to this short teaser on what you can expect by following The Housing Muse Podcast. (*Royalty free music by Bensound.com)

Welcome to The Housing Muse Podcast! Host Melissa Dittmann Tracey is an award-winning journalist who uncovers the latest home design and real estate trends--the good and the bad. Listen to this short teaser on what you can expect by following The Housing Muse Podcast. (*Royalty free music by <a href="http://Bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bensound.com</a>)

The Housing Muse Podcast Trailer

We’re all getting older and there may come a point when a house no longer fits your needs or a family member’s needs. Moving an aging parent, grandparent, or loved one can be stressful and cause tension in families when deciding the next steps. Mark and Rachel Healy, with the Senior Care Authority in Cincinnati, Ohio, share how “senior advisors” can help. (Royalty free music by Bensound.com) Seniorcareauthority.com / Mark and Rachel Healy with Senior Care Authority in Cincinnati Follow The Housing Muse on Twitter, Instagram @housingmuse

We’re all getting older and there may come a point when a house no longer fits your needs or a family member’s needs. Moving an aging parent, grandparent, or loved one can be stressful and cause tension in families when deciding the next steps. Mark and Rachel Healy, with the Senior Care Authority in Cincinnati, Ohio, share how “senior advisors” can help. (Royalty free music by <a href="http://Bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bensound.com</a>) <a href="https://www.seniorcareauthority.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Seniorcareauthority.com</a> / <a href="https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/locations/cincinnati-oh/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Mark and Rachel Healy with Senior Care Authority</a> in Cincinnati Follow The Housing Muse on Twitter, Instagram @housingmuse

Moving the Parents

Gasp. Jaw drop. And be utterly surprised along with The Housing Muse at some recent trends in the real estate market. Home buyers are willing to blow their budget by how much?! Housing equity is up by how much?! The top Googled bedroom color trend?! And the average mortgage amount is how high?! Follow The Housing Muse on Instagram and Twitter @housingmuse.  (Royalty free music by Bensound.com; sound effects by Pixabay)

Gasp. Jaw drop. And be utterly surprised along with The Housing Muse at some recent trends in the real estate market. Home buyers are willing to blow their budget by how much?! Housing equity is up by how much?! The top Googled bedroom color trend?! And the average mortgage amount is how high?! Follow The Housing Muse on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/housingmuse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/housingmuse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @housingmuse. (Royalty free music by <a href="http://Bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bensound.com</a>; sound effects by Pixabay)

12 Mind-Blowing Housing Stats That Will Make You Say 'What?!'

We’re all trying to keep up with the Joneses. And the Joneses keep winning! Many people admit they’re taking on home improvement projects solely to impress others. They’re spending thousands of dollars to do it too! In this episode:  Find out what top home improvement projects are being done just to make others jealous. The personality types of house envy. How to channel your house envy in more constructive ways.  Follow The Housing Muse on Instagram and Twitter @housingmuse.

We’re all trying to keep up with the Joneses. And the Joneses keep winning! Many people admit they’re taking on home improvement projects solely to impress others. They’re spending thousands of dollars to do it too! In this episode: <ul> <li>Find out what top home improvement projects are being done just to make others jealous.</li> <li>The personality types of house envy.</li> <li>How to channel your house envy in more constructive ways.</li> </ul> Follow The Housing Muse on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/housingmuse" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/housingmuse" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @housingmuse.

'I Have Serious House Envy'

Your home to real estate and home design inspiration. Find ideas to spruce up your space, countdowns to the latest design trends, fun interactive quizzes, and how to grow your most valuable investment—your home. Follow The Housing Muse's host Melissa Dittmann Tracey on Instagram and Twitter @housingmuse

Many homeowners say they regret buying their house just because of the chore of maintaining it. A lot of us are clueless when it comes to what checkups a home regularly requires to avoid costly repairs. Take a quiz to see just how home savvy you are!  *Royalty free music by Bensound.com In this episode:  How much do you think home experts suggest homeowners budget annually for home maintenance? How often should you replace your fire extinguisher? What is the most neglected appliance? (You’ll be shocked!) How often should you have your furnace and water heater professionally cleaned? How often should you clean the filters in your kitchen’s range hood? Do you ever need to do any maintenance on a gas fireplace?  … and MORE! Follow the Housing Muse on Instagram or Twitter @housingmuse

Many homeowners say they regret buying their house just because of the chore of maintaining it. A lot of us are clueless when it comes to what checkups a home regularly requires to avoid costly repairs. Take a quiz to see just how home savvy you are!  *Royalty free music by <a href="http://Bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bensound.com</a> In this episode: <ul> <li>How much do you think home experts suggest homeowners budget annually for home maintenance?</li> <li>How often should you replace your fire extinguisher?</li> <li>What is the most neglected appliance? (You’ll be shocked!)</li> <li>How often should you have your furnace and water heater professionally cleaned?</li> <li>How often should you clean the filters in your kitchen’s range hood?</li> <li>Do you ever need to do any maintenance on a gas fireplace?</li> </ul> … and MORE! Follow the Housing Muse on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/housingmuse/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/housingmuse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @housingmuse

Quiz Time! Get Smarter About Home Maintenance

Home designer and stager Krisztina Bell joins The Housing Muse Podcast to talk about the hot trends expected to make a bigger splash in home design in the new year, from double kitchen islands, multifunctional spaces, to green colors everywhere and more. Find some trends you'll be tempted to try in your own home. (Royalty free music by Bensound.com) Follow Krisztina Bell, No Vacancy Home Staging, on Instagram @krisztinabell Follow The Housing Muse on Twitter and Instagram @housingmuse

Home designer and stager Krisztina Bell joins The Housing Muse Podcast to talk about the hot trends expected to make a bigger splash in home design in the new year, from double kitchen islands, multifunctional spaces, to green colors everywhere and more. Find some trends you'll be tempted to try in your own home. (Royalty free music by <a href="http://Bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bensound.com</a>) Follow Krisztina Bell, No Vacancy Home Staging, on Instagram @krisztinabell Follow The Housing Muse on <a href="https://twitter.com/housingmuse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/housingmuse/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @housingmuse

Let's Talk 2022 Home Design Trends

What are the worst offenses of those who visit your home? Find out in this timely segment on hosting guests—or being one yourself—this holiday season. We'll break down three types of house guests—Cousin Eddie’s, Buddy the Elf’s, and Martha’s—and tell you how to prepare for each style of visitor who may be arriving on your doorstep this holiday season. Royalty free music by bensound.com ****The National Association of Realtors recently featured the Housing Muse Podcast on its blog. Check out the story by Catherine Mesick …  5 Questions for ‘The Housing Muse’ Podcast Host Melissa Dittmann Tracey The host of the popular new podcast dishes on the hottest home design and staging trends—and explains why you should never comb your furniture. Follow The Housing Muse on Instagram and Twitter @housingmuse

What are the worst offenses of those who visit your home? Find out in this timely segment on hosting guests—or being one yourself—this holiday season. We'll break down three types of house guests—Cousin Eddie’s, Buddy the Elf’s, and Martha’s—and tell you how to prepare for each style of visitor who may be arriving on your doorstep this holiday season. Royalty free music by <a href="http://bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bensound.com</a> ****The National Association of Realtors recently featured the Housing Muse Podcast on its blog. Check out the story by Catherine Mesick … <a href="https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/culture-scan/5-questions-for-the-housing-muse-podcast-host-melissa-dittmann-tracey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 5 Questions for ‘The Housing Muse’ Podcast Host Melissa Dittmann Tracey</a> The host of the popular new podcast dishes on the hottest home design and staging trends—and explains why you should never comb your furniture. Follow The Housing Muse on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/housingmuse/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/housingmuse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @housingmuse

From Cousin Eddie's to Martha's: Hosting House Guests (Part 3, Home for the Holidays)

This very well could be the hottest holiday decorating trend of the year. Forget about festive front yard decor! Unleash your inner Clark Griswold style in this prime location in your home. You’ll be sure to bring some Yuletide smiles with this trend, and unlock—or should I say inflate!—a truly magical piece of the holiday spirit this season. *Royalty free music by bensound.com Follow The Housing Muse on Instagram and Twitter @housingmuse

This very well could be the hottest holiday decorating trend of the year. Forget about festive front yard decor! Unleash your inner Clark Griswold style in this prime location in your home. You’ll be sure to bring some Yuletide smiles with this trend, and unlock—or should I say inflate!—a truly magical piece of the holiday spirit this season. *Royalty free music by <a href="http://bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bensound.com</a> Follow The Housing Muse on <a href="https://twitter.com/housingmuse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/housingmuse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @housingmuse

The Spot You're Forgetting to Decorate! (Part 2, Home for the Holidays)

Warm up your spaces and impress your guests this holiday season with the perfect tablescape. Megan Bestul and Stefanie Barraco, founders of the Center of It All in Detroit, Mich., offer up several ideas in how. Gather affordable ways to dress up your tables, the mistakes to avoid, and the answer to the biggest question this holiday season: To flock or not?  View Megan and Stefanie’s creations at Center of It All: centerofitalldesigns.com Follow The Housing Muse on Instagram and Twitter @housingmuse to view photos and for more home design inspiration. Royalty free music by bensound.com

Warm up your spaces and impress your guests this holiday season with the perfect tablescape. Megan Bestul and Stefanie Barraco, founders of the Center of It All in Detroit, Mich., offer up several ideas in how. Gather affordable ways to dress up your tables, the mistakes to avoid, and the answer to the biggest question this holiday season: To flock or not?  View Megan and Stefanie’s creations at Center of It All: <a href="http://centerofitalldesigns.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">centerofitalldesigns.com</a> Follow The Housing Muse on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/housingmuse/?hl=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/housingmuse" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @housingmuse to view photos and for more home design inspiration. Royalty free music by <a href="http://bensound.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">bensound.com</a>

The Perfect Centerpiece (Part 1, Home for the Holidays)

Choosing the right color and finishes on a home's exterior can be one of the most difficult and unforgiving aspects in home design. Learn the latest exterior home trends and how to give your home's outside a dramatic makeover. Matt Mosher, founder of Dzinly, joins the Housing Muse Podcast to offer a high-tech solution to finding the perfect colors and look for your home's exterior. (Royalty free music by Bensound.com) Visit Dzinly at: Dzinly.com View exterior home makeover photos: Follow The Housing Muse on Instagram and Twitter @housingmuse

Choosing the right color and finishes on a home's exterior can be one of the most difficult and unforgiving aspects in home design. Learn the latest exterior home trends and how to give your home's outside a dramatic makeover. Matt Mosher, founder of Dzinly, joins the Housing Muse Podcast to offer a high-tech solution to finding the perfect colors and look for your home's exterior. (Royalty free music by <a href="http://Bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bensound.com</a>) Visit Dzinly at: <a href="http://Dzinly.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dzinly.com</a> View exterior home makeover photos: Follow The Housing Muse on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/housingmuse/?hl=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/housingmuse?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @housingmuse

Home Exterior Makeovers

The housing market is operating in crazy mode ... sky-high home prices and fierce bidding wars. So, is it a good time to buy a home? Or to sell? Are we in a housing bubble? Is a foreclosure wave coming? In this special fright-filled Halloween episode, let's take on some of the most pressing fears about the housing market and help figure out your next move.  Follow the Housing Muse on Instagram or Twitter @housingmuse

The housing market is operating in crazy mode ... sky-high home prices and fierce bidding wars. So, is it a good time to buy a home? Or to sell? Are we in a housing bubble? Is a foreclosure wave coming? In this special fright-filled Halloween episode, let's take on some of the most pressing fears about the housing market and help figure out your next move.  Follow the Housing Muse on Instagram or Twitter @housingmuse

Your Top 5 Real Estate Fears...BUSTED!

A home office can be anywhere—whether you have a dedicated space, spare bedroom, or even just an empty closet! The Housing Muse catches up with Dave Adams with BDI Furniture to talk furniture trends. Get inspired to find more permanent solutions to makeover your work-from-home space.   In this episode, we cover:   Desk and chair trends &amp; considerations   Trendy standing desks—with health benefits!  Multifunctional furniture that can help you create a home office when your home’s tight on space  Tips on creating the new must-have for any home office: A “Zoom Room”  Worst home office decorating mistakes   Follow the Housing Muse Podcast on Twitter or Instagram @housingmuse  Links to Share:   Learn more about BDI Furniture 10 Tips for Looking Your Best in Video Conferences  Give Your Home Office Design More Attention  Designing the Perfect Pop-Up Office 

A home office can be anywhere—whether you have a dedicated space, spare bedroom, or even just an empty closet! The Housing Muse catches up with Dave Adams with BDI Furniture to talk furniture trends. Get inspired to find more permanent solutions to makeover your work-from-home space.   In this episode, we cover:  <ul> <li>Desk and chair trends &amp; considerations  </li> <li>Trendy standing desks—with health benefits! </li> <li>Multifunctional furniture that can help you create a home office when your home’s tight on space </li> <li>Tips on creating the new must-have for any home office: A “Zoom Room” </li> <li>Worst home office decorating mistakes </li> </ul> Follow the Housing Muse Podcast on Twitter or Instagram @housingmuse  Links to Share:   Learn more about <a href="https://www.bdiusa.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">BDI Furniture</a> <a href="https://magazine.realtor/technology/feature/article/2020/07/10-tips-for-looking-your-best-on-video" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">10 Tips for Looking Your Best in Video Conferences </a> <a href="https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/styled-staged-sold/the-home-office-deserves-more-of-your-attention" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Give Your Home Office Design More Attention </a> <a href="https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/styled-staged-sold/designing-the-perfect-pop-up-office" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Designing the Perfect Pop-Up Office </a>

Outfitting Today's Modern Home Office

Krisztina Bell

Will trendy gray or blue kitchen cabinets age well? Should you go with granite or quartz for the countertops? What's going on with the lights ... greenery in pendants?! We talk the latest kitchen trends with home stager and designer Krisztina Bell. *Royalty free music from Bensound.com View some of the trends mentioned on this week's episode:  4 Simple Ways to Show Off the Kitchen   Follow Krisztina Bell on Instagram @krisztinabell Follow the Housing Muse on Twitter and Instagram @housingmuse 

Will trendy gray or blue kitchen cabinets age well? Should you go with granite or quartz for the countertops? What's going on with the lights ... greenery in pendants?! We talk the latest kitchen trends with home stager and designer Krisztina Bell. *Royalty free music from <a href="http://Bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bensound.com</a> View some of the trends mentioned on this week's episode: <a href="https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/styled-staged-sold/4-simple-ways-to-show-off-the-kitchen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 4 Simple Ways to Show Off the Kitchen  </a> Follow Krisztina Bell on Instagram @krisztinabell Follow the Housing Muse on Twitter and Instagram @housingmuse

2021 Kitchen Trends ... with Krisztina Bell

Homes today have a serious noise problem. We’ve knocked down walls in opening up our floorpans and then covered our floors in hard surfaces, like hardwood flooring and ceramic tile. That has only amplified the sounds! All the noise may be making it impossible for you to work from home or find some peace and quiet. And if you have an introverted personality, you may be suffering the most!  Stop hiding in the closet looking for quiet. Listen to tips from acoustic consultants—yes, there’s a such thing!—on how to quiet  down the noises coming from inside and outside a home. By paying attention to sound, you may even help your home’s value too.  This episode breaks down how you can soften up the sounds in your home through smarter design choices, as well as ensure sound isn’t a detriment to your property’s value in the future. *Royalty free music provided by Bensound.com For more on this topic, check out my recent article for Realtor Magazine: Shhh! When a Home Is Too Loud Follow the Housing Muse on Instagram or Twitter @housingmuse for more home design inspiration. 

Homes today have a serious noise problem. We’ve knocked down walls in opening up our floorpans and then covered our floors in hard surfaces, like hardwood flooring and ceramic tile. That has only amplified the sounds! All the noise may be making it impossible for you to work from home or find some peace and quiet. And if you have an introverted personality, you may be suffering the most!  Stop hiding in the closet looking for quiet. Listen to tips from acoustic consultants—yes, there’s a such thing!—on how to quiet  down the noises coming from inside and outside a home. By paying attention to sound, you may even help your home’s value too.  This episode breaks down how you can soften up the sounds in your home through smarter design choices, as well as ensure sound isn’t a detriment to your property’s value in the future. *Royalty free music provided by <a href="http://Bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bensound.com</a> For more on this topic, check out my recent article for Realtor Magazine: <a href="https://magazine.realtor/home-and-design/article/2021/01/shhhh-when-a-home-is-too-loud" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Shhh! When a Home Is Too Loud</a> Follow the Housing Muse on Instagram or Twitter @housingmuse for more home design inspiration.

Help! My Open Floorplan Is Driving Me Nuts!

The Housing Muse Podcast with Melissa Dittmann Tracey

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