Cheryl Nightingale - Monarch Realty Group, LLC

Your kitchen is more than just the heart of your home. It's become the hot-spot of most households as a multi-functional space for entertaining, work, of course, dining. A well-designed kitchen will go a long way in increasing your Cataumet home's value and upping the enjoyment of the room you spend most of your time in. While many trends come and go, some stand out. Here are five gorgeous kitchen trends you'll love.  1) Rethink Standard White Cabinets With Gray If you've grown tired of looking at white cabinets, the next color that's ready to pass white as a favorite kitchen cabinet color is gray. Gray is clean and sophisticated and can be a timeless option for both traditional and modern kitchens. It's a neutral color, that's close to white, so it can have staying power for years to come.  2) A Classic Subway Tile Backsplash When it comes to backsplashes, you can have a ton of fun, but the options can also be overwhelming when you realize backspl...

As the Bourne real estate landscape changes over the years, buyers, sellers, and homeowners have started doing more with less house. Here are a few simple tips for getting the most out of your humble abode: Use walls and ceilings. Optimize your floor space by getting as many things as possible off of it. Hang your bicycle from the wall or ceiling. Install shelves for books and other items over doorways and, if possible, in walls themselves. Use the space above your kitchen cabinets for unused appliances, empty boxes, and china sets. Take advantage of corners, which are underused and provide a lot of storage space if used properly. Brighten things up. The more light you let into a room, the more spacious it will appear. If you have access to natural light, take advantage of it with sheer window curtains. If not, be sure each room is well-lit with lamps, chandeliers, and sconces. When it comes to paint, darker shades tend to impose on space. Instead, opt for lighter, softer...