Puget Sound Properties & Lifestyle

  Homeowners across the greater Tacoma-Seattle area are reimagining their outdoor spaces in ways that go far beyond traditional lawns and flowerbeds. As cities like Tacoma, Gig Harbor and Bonney Lake continue to grow, the Pacific Northwest’s deep appreciation for nature is influencing a new wave of landscaping trends focused on sustainability, functionality, and environmental harmony. If you're looking to boost your property’s curb appeal—or simply create a personal outdoor retreat—here are four key landscaping trends worth considering. 1. Sustainable Landscaping: Less Waste, More Impact Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword—it’s a guiding principle for homeowners who want their outdoor spaces to support the environment rather than stress it. In the Pacific Northwest, this means using materials that are locally sourced, repurposed, or recyclable, and designing landscapes that require fewer chemical treatments and less water. Techniques like xeriscaping, rain gardens,...

  Four Interior Design Choices I Avoid as a Seattle-Tacoma Realtor® Following interior design trends can be tempting, especially when scrolling through visually curated Instagram feeds, flipping through home magazines, or seeing eye-catching decor in showrooms. However, incorporating new trends that catch your eye can lead to a home that feels disconnected from your personality and may lack lasting appeal. Here’s why following interior design trends too closely can be a downside in home design. 1. Trends Can Be Short-Lived Interior design trends come and go, often as quickly as fashion trends. That beautiful velvet sofa in a daring color might be the star of your living room now, but it could start feeling outdated in just a few years. Trends like mid-century modern furniture or minimalist Scandinavian decor have had longer staying power, but others, such as geometric wallpaper or neon accents, may fade fast. Committing to trends that may lose appeal quickly means you’ll likel...