Hope Leitner, Realtor®, CRS

  Information is brought to you by Hope Leitner Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties Creating a Rustic Vibe With Wood Decor If you’re a fan of that rustic look, or just love to feature beautiful wood in your space, then your home may already be covered with hardwood floors below, exposed beams above and wood furniture throughout. But if you’re looking to add even more wood to your interior scheme, consider a few of the following. Countertops.  While real wood countertops may be more difficult to maintain, their gorgeous look in your space may make them worth it. Shop around with your local counter conveyor, or hire someone to create a custom job. Ceilings.  Wood ceiling panels or planks can be a great way to add a rustic, farmhouse touch from above. Art.  From wall hangings to sculptures, there is no shortage of wood art. Hit up Google to find a few pieces, or for more original work, call up your local gallery. Accents.  Wood lighting fixtures, wood coasters, wood vase

  Information is brought to you by Hope Leitner Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties 9 Sneaky Storage Tricks for Tiny Bathrooms Small bathrooms with limited storage space make it tough to stow all the stuff you use daily and still keep the space looking tidy. Check these smart solutions discovered by Good Housekeeping Magazine: Expand cabinet space.  If your under-sink cabinet is stuffed to the gills, invest in an over-the-door storage basket that can hold your hair dryer, curling iron, and more. Use the corners.  Suction cups keep a tower of small storage spaces—as many as you’d like—firmly tucked into a corner of the shower. Narrow organizers fit anywhere.  Three-tiered organizers less than 5 inches deep fit into any space, even between the wall and a sink with no vanity. Slim storage carts can hold your toilet paper and lots of other stuff.  Outlet shelf.  This ingenious little “power perch” creates a shelf over your electrical outlet to keep shavers, electric tooth

  Information is brought to you by Hope Leitner Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties Curtain Alternatives to Dress Your Windows Looking to dress your windows with something other than curtains? The following ideas are fun, great for creative expression and relatively inexpensive. Screens.  These thin, partially transparent screens can be pulled down when you need them and still let some light through. Bright frames.  Don’t want any type of coverage but looking for a color pop? Paint bright wooden frames (think pictures frames) and fit them around your window for flare. Canopies.  Instead of hanging curtains on a rod, fix two long sheaths of fabric from a bed crown hung above the window and then draw them back like curtains. This looks particularly lovely behind a bed. Beads.  Grab a funky beaded curtain, available in all shapes and sizes—a great addition to a kid’s bedroom or playroom. Frosted glass.  If you’re looking at a room with windows that always need covering—l