{"id":4777,"date":"2017-01-31T15:15:13","date_gmt":"2017-01-31T23:15:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=4777"},"modified":"2017-01-27T20:26:53","modified_gmt":"2017-01-28T04:26:53","slug":"spectacular-amenities-that-make-your-home-your-own-personal-palace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2017\/01\/spectacular-amenities-that-make-your-home-your-own-personal-palace\/","title":{"rendered":"Spectacular Amenities that Make Your Home Your Own Personal Palace"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Every man\u2019s home is his castle, or that\u2019s the way it should be. If you\u2019re feeling like your home is more of a hovel, then it\u2019s time to make a few changes. Turn your living space into a palace by focusing on some smart changes that are sure to please family and friends alike.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>1. Add Water Features<\/strong><br \/>\nLuxurious homes have a few things in common, and one is water features. It could be a fountain in the front yard or a grand pool out back. The main thing is to bring water to the living space for its calming benefits and great aesthetic appeal. If you\u2019re going to add a pool, consider elegant features like a waterfall, hardscaping along one edge, built-in hot tub, or gazebo for the deck. You can either add these after the fact, or you can simply search for a property with these features. Premier Property Group III and similar companies can help you find a luxurious property in your area.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>2. Get the Man Cave<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you\u2019re the king of your castle, then you may be feeling a little displaced by ruffled curtains and feminine touches. Sometimes, men really do need a place where they can retreat, feel more masculine, and prepare to tackle the world again. The man cave is a great option. Turn part of the basement into a home theater, add a woodworking area to the garage, or just turn the extra bedroom into a billiards room. You\u2019ll make the home more luxurious and enjoyable in the process.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>3. Add the Little Touches<\/strong><br \/>\nIt doesn\u2019t seem like crown molding would make a big difference in a home, but it really does. Give your home the little touches that will take a farmhouse and make it a castle. This includes bold trim, decorative elements, and bold fixtures. Layers are also an important element in high-end homes. Rather than just hanging blinds, add a set of long drapes. Once the bed is made, pile on a few pillows or just a blanket across the foot. The little changes will really add up and make a big difference.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>4. Focus on the Bedroom<\/strong><br \/>\nThe living room seems like the more obvious choice for your renovations, but you really want to start with the bedroom. This is the first thing you see in the morning, and it will be the last vision you take in at night. Make the space more attractive and ensure that you feel like the royalty that you are when in your private retreat.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Your home is your castle, and it\u2019s easier to create a personal palace than you think. Even if you have a modest house right now, you can still give it some great touches that will make it more enjoyable in the future.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/realtybiznews.com\/4-spectacular-amenities-that-make-your-home-your-own-personal-palace\/98737770\/\" target=\"_blank\">Spectacular Amenities that Make Your Home Your Own Personal Palace<\/a> by Anica Oaks | Realty Biz News<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every man\u2019s home is his castle, or that\u2019s the way it should be. If you\u2019re feeling like your home is more of a hovel, then it\u2019s time to make a &hellip; [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2017\/01\/spectacular-amenities-that-make-your-home-your-own-personal-palace\/\">read more<\/a>]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4777","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-home-lifestyle"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Spectacular Amenities that Make Your Home Your Own Personal Palace &#8226; Rory C Real Estate | Oakwyn Realty<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2017\/01\/spectacular-amenities-that-make-your-home-your-own-personal-palace\/\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"Spectacular Amenities that Make Your Home Your Own Personal Palace &#8226; Rory C Real Estate | Oakwyn Realty\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"Every man\u2019s home is his castle, or that\u2019s the way it should be. 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