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As the earth takes another trip around the sun in 2019, there are a few things that are certain. Life changes (graduation, marriage, babies and aging populations) will happen. And each time they do, people make live-changing decisions, including one of the biggest changes – moving into a new home.

While the pundits are all over the map on what the market will be like in 2019 due to new tax changes and interest rates, if you’re selling your home this year, it’s critical to make your home stand out from the crowd.

Here are a few things to help you get started.

1)   Remember the “Ds” – depersonalize and declutter.  If you’ve adopted the Condo method of decluttering, you’re well on your way to a cleaner home. But, if you’re like most people, you have personal items scattered throughout your home. You want people to be able to imagine themselves in this space, so it’s time to put away all the family photos, knick-knacks and items that are taking up valuable real estate. If you have a TV

Have you ever wanted to escape to a sanctuary in your own home? Between the kids, the pets, the chores, and more, sometimes finding a moment of peace seems like a sweet dream. And considering the amount of time we spend trying to get to sleep (and actual sleep), it feels like the bedroom is the perfect place to find tranquility in your own home.

Let’s make 2019 the year of making your dreams come true – one room at a time. Let’s turn your bedroom into the sanctuary you’ve always wanted. It just takes a few simple steps.

1)   Treat yourself to new bed linen.  It might be time to retire the old duvet cover that’s coming apart at the seams. Look for soothing earthy colors and soft prints. Stay away from bright colors and prints that could leave you too stimulated to sleep.

2)   Hide your electronics and wires. One great investment would be to try an end-of-the-bed TVLiftCabinet. The beautiful cabinets not only provide safe, secure locations for your electronics and gadgets, everything

Someone once said, “today I choose to live with gratitude for the love that fills my heart, the peace that rests within my spirit, and the voice of hope that says all things are possible.” Words to live by, indeed.

As 2018 draws to a close, we at TV Lift Cabinet would like to take a few moments to show our humble gratitude for you, our valued customers. You have allowed us into your lives for the past 15 years. We are proud of our products and grateful for the opportunity to bring beauty, style and function into your homes.

We’d also like to take a few moments to thank our employees and partners who work tirelessly to make sure that every customer is treated like a member of our family. From the person who answers your calls and the craftsmen, to the shippers and white glove experience you receive when the products arrive, we make it our mission to go above and beyond your expectations.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you!

Each year, stylistas around the country await the Elle Décor home furnishing trend report. We’d like to share a few highlights.

Blush is officially the new neutral, taking over for gray. Rob Royer, CEO of Interior Define says, “Blush is the new neutral. It pairs with greys and naturals for a calming palette. It can be combined with bold colors like navy, forest green, or citrine, and it allows the bold color to be the hero.” If you’re considering adding blush into your home interior design, there are several TV Lift Cabinets that will help you bring this color to life. If you want a more pastel look and feel, try out Nantucket White unit. This cabinet features plenty of storage, with two bluff-cut doors creating the look of many smaller drawers. At the top of the cabinet, you’ll find an open compartment running the length of the cabinet, perfect for the addition of a sound bar or even to showcase some of your best décor!

If you choose to go with a bolder color palette, check out the Azura

Find your own unique design style – decorate with mirrors

Home design is very personal. One of the big trends interior designers are seeing, especially as people move to downsize their lives, is to decorate with mirrors. Without mirrors, we wouldn't be able to do little things like check our clothing and make sure our hair is just the way we like before we start our day.

Designing with mirrors can add dimension and function to every room. The Spruce Company offers 16 ways to design with mirrors. Interesting ideas for everyone – not just for people who might be downsizing.

Here are a few of our favorites:

• Mirrors in a gallery wall. Mirrors make a wonderful addition to gallery wall displays, especially when they're featured as the central attraction. If you consider adding a TV Mirror as the central attraction, even better. When in use, it’s a smart, flat screen television. When not in use, it becomes part of the room décor. Smart furnishing - 101.
• Mirrors in unexpected places. Walls and

Home entertainment has undergone major transformations in the past decade. Amazon, Hulu and Netflix collectively reach about 100 million subscribers with video content, original TV shows, movies, sporting events and documentaries. Traditional small-screen networks offer even more viewing options via satellite, cable and Wi-Fi.

People watch their favorite shows on smart, super-thin televisions. They listen to sound systems that are plugged into their smart televisions. Media systems are more than just a collection of electronic devices. The furnishings that house these sophisticated electronics are engineered to protect your investment for many years.

TVLiftCabinet can help you pick the perfect unit – each one safely houses your electronic media and makes everything accessible at the push of a button. But how do you choose the right one for your home? You’ll find everything you need on our website, but here are a few things to get you started:

1.  Set the stage. What is your style? Modern?

From book clubs to movie marathons to just plain gab fests, more women are gathering to have “girls’ night in” events around the country. How do I know?  Because I have attended several wonderful events (even before it was a thing). Throw in a few rom-coms. No zombies or car crashes, or just a little old-fashioned comedy among good friends. A little wine and fondue. Perfection.

Apparently, we were ahead of our time. There is now a Girls Night In website, complete with tips and tricks, party theme ideas and recipes. As a veteran of the concept, I can tell you exactly what you need to make your night in successful.

• Invite a close circle of friends who are comfortable with each other. (Hint: no political conversation allowed).
• Prepare the space to make sure everyone can see each other. Add throw pillows and afghans to warm up the room. Fire in the fireplace. Candles burning. You get the drift.
• If it’s a movie marathon, make sure you have the room set-up so everyone can see the television

What do you think when you hear the word, Clubside? For me, it evokes images of those big club chairs in suburban country club settings. Fireplaces. Good bourbon. The scent of Cuban cigars. You get the picture – and if you’re like me, you yearn to bring some of those features into your own home.

We couldn’t agree more. TVLiftCabinet is proud to offer its latest style: Clubside. It combines function, flair and a distinct style. The unit has a clean-cut, urban vibe that’s perfect for today’s contemporary homes that want to add instant charm.

This Clubside lift cabinet reflects two distinct personalities, depending on whether you select a white, espresso or grey finish. The Clubside features two functional doors which conceal two hidden electronics bays. The opposite side features simulated doors with the same extra-large brushed nickel hardware and wire access through the base of the cabinet.

Like all TVLiftCabinets, Clubside offers an infrared relay system that allows you to control

There’s a chill in the air and holiday lights are starting to appear on the department store shelves. These are sure signs that the holiday season (and all the extra entertaining) are just around the corner. For some, the thought of opening your home to family and friends might seem a little overwhelming. But there’s still plenty of time to make your home feel fresh and festive – without a major overhaul.

Here are a few quick tips to help you prep your home before the holidays arrive.

First, focus on main spaces like your kitchen, bathroom and living areas. Don’t take on a major remodeling project as you roll into the holidays. The kitchen is a gathering space, so spend some time sprucing up your cabinet space, clearing clutter and doing some heavy-duty cleaning of the windows and floors. Easy fixes like new knobs, new lighting or towels can really refresh a space without much cost or fuss.

Then move onto your bathroom to see if there are some easy swaps to brighten the space for guests.

The digital world is so complex, dynamic and fast that many people crave an environment that is aesthetically reduced to balance us. Many interior designers believe that symmetry can change the atmosphere of your home. We’ve all experienced that feeling of looking at a room and having our breath taken away by its beauty or that sense of serenity that you don’t experience anywhere else in the universe. Symmetrical design is key to making that feeling happen in every space in your home.

According to the Gestalt Psychology, though our eyes take in separate pieces of information, our brains boil all of it down into a singular, simpler, recognizable pattern. As far as interiors are concerned, this means that we see rooms as a whole – a bedroom, a living room, a bathroom – before we can focus on the individual design elements themselves.

We love balanced designs because they keep the amount of information that our brains need to process to a minimum. So, where do you start?

• Instead of overloading