World’s Most Expensive Homes

Take a Virtual Reality Tour of One of the World’s Most Expensive Homes

To showcase the potential virtual reality has for the real estate industry, Coldwell Banker created an immersive virtual tour of one of the World’s Most Expensive Homes – a $49 million property in San Clemente, California.

What if you could take a tour of your next home from the comfort of your couch? For today’s consumer, this may become the new standard for tomorrow’s real estate listing experience. Through computer generated environments, virtual reality, also abbreviated as VR, is fundamentally changing the way home buyers and sellers house hunt.

By doning a VR headset, viewers are transported to a different environment, allowing prospective buyers to virtually step inside their next home. And Mr. & Mrs. Seller no longer have to vacate their home for showings unless it is for a seriously interested buyer because they can host virtual open houses.

To showcase the potential virtual reality has for the real estate industry, Coldwell Banker created an immersive virtual tour of one of the World’s Most Expensive Homes– a $49 million property in San Clemente, California listed by Tim Smith with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage.

Take a behind the scenes look at the filming of the exclusive Coldwell Banker World’s Most Expensive Homes: Casa San Mateo below.  For best viewing experience, we recommend you view the below video on a mobile phone, or better yet, through a VR headset like the Samsung GearVR or Google Cardboard.

Today, through the integration Coldwell Banker has with VR service provider, Matterport, there are currently over 500 listings on coldwellbanker.com that can be experienced in VR. And virtual reality is seeing growth both in spend as well as adoption at a staggering pace.

Perhaps the most compelling reason to integrate VR into your home’s listing experience is that virtual reality is a memory-creating medium. Those that have experienced VR actually retain memories of physically being in places that they’ve only seen in VR. So, by providing a VR experience of your home, you can expect it to stand out to potential buyers in a truly memorable way, above any others seen online in photos or standard video.

This makes virtual reality — a real estate reality.

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Smart Home Staging

Breaking Down the Smart Home Staging Kit

This year’s Gen Blue conference brought Coldwell Banker to Miami – and, of course, we brought the Smart Home Staging Kit with us.

According to research by Coldwell Banker, consumers are most interested in smart home technology that can help them in three areas: security, temperature and lighting – so, of course, those three categories are covered in the Smart Home Staging Kit. Not only did we define what makes a home smart and  curate the first-ever Smart Home Staging Kit  – we also invited our partner brands to speak on the main stage at our annual Gen Blue conference in Miami to teach us more about what really makes a home ‘smart’.

From left to right: Mike Soucie of Nest, Melissa Andresko of Lutron, David Siroty of Coldwell Banker, Tejash Unadkat of August and Lindsey Turrentine of CNET

Our panel of experts from smart home brands August, Nest and Lutron – all of which have products in the Smart Home Staging Kit – shared their insights with Coldwell Banker agents during the Smarter Staging & Selling session. Now we’ll let you in on the inside scoop:

“The August Smart Lock is user friendly for three reasons: you can let friends and family into your home remotely, a majority of users install the Smart Lock in less than ten minutes because of its simplicity and it is installed on the inside of your door. That last feature really makes August unique. From the outside, your home remains exactly the same, but because the device is installed on the inside you can use your phone to lock and unlock your home.”

• Tejash Unadkat, August

“At Nest, we want to create a home that takes care of itself and the people inside. Heating and cooling make up fifty percent of our energy costs. Energy savings and comfort were the main drivers behind developing the Nest thermostat and we created it with the intention of saving customers money. The Nest is intuitive – it learns the user’s habits and preferences with the ultimate goal of creating cost savings and comfort.”

• Mike Soucie, Nest

“Lutron created the original lighting dimmer switch back in the 1950s as a way to create ambiance in the home. Today’s lighting technology is about convenience and comfort. This means turning your lights on and off remotely. Lighting also makes you feel better and makes your room look better. The same room can be used to host a dinner party, have cocktails with friends or help your kids with their homework – but the lighting is what makes the room more versatile depending on your needs.”

• Melissa Andresko, Lutron

Now that our friends at August, Nest and Lutron have given us the inside scoop; you may ask where you can get a Smart Home Staging Kit. Home owners can purchase the complete smart home staging kit or purchase items individually. Consumers can also request for professional installation by Pro.com. The best part? Once the kit has been installed in your home it can be marketed as a smart home.

Interested in buying your own kit? Be sure to visit SmartHomeStaging.com and speak to a Coldwell Banker agent to take advantage of the exclusive promotional pricing.

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Inviting Master Bedroom

How to Create an Inviting Master Bedroom

The master bedroom has more influence in selling your home than you might think.

When prospective buyers walk into a master bedroom, they are looking for a room that’s inviting, spacious, bright, elegant and comfortable. Staging this key room to create those feelings is just as important as the kitchen and bath in getting your property sold timely and for asking price. Before listing your home this fall, set the stage to wow buyers with our tips below for choosing the right colors, accessories and lighting for your master bedroom.

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Color
Select modern colors in soft grays, blues, greens and whites for walls to create a serene and calm backdrop. Then add pops of bright hues in accents such as rugs, wall art and pillows for subtle contrast and fresh style.

Simplify
As in any calm, spa-like setting, the key to creating spaciousness is to simplify by removing clutter. Remove personal items as well as bulky, unnecessary furniture that will only distract buyers from seeing the room’s full potential. Be sure there is plenty of walking space, windows aren’t blocked and that closets and dressers are well organized.

Light It Up
Switch out all outdated lamps and fixtures with modern ones for instant elegance. Matching table or wall lamps on each side of the bed, hanging pendants or a floor lamp for the sitting area are all great options that add both style and function. Be sure windows are framed with soft, neutral curtains or blinds that coordinate with the wall color and won’t block the natural light from brightening the room.

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An Inviting Bed
The bed should be the focal point of the room so the more luxurious and inviting, the better. Layer a fluffy bright white comforter or duvet with a quilt, ultra-soft throw, plenty of colorful accent pillows and a tailored bed skirt to complete the style. If you don’t already have a headboard, it’s worth the investment to give the finishing touch to tie the look together.

Simple Accessories

One of our favorite touches for the bedroom is a white floral orchid for the dresser or a large green floor plant in the corner by the window. These simple, organic touches soften the room and add to the peaceful, calm mood. Pair with a candle and an organic figurine to complete the vignette and you’re all set!

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Social Media to Sell Homes in a Global Market

Digital marketing has become an important component of advertising in many industries, but in real estate it is particularly essential because today’s market is more global than ever.

Digital marketing has become an important component of advertising in many industries, but in real estate it is particularly essential because today’s market is more global than ever. Danny Hertzberg & Hillary Hertzberg of Second Generation Selling–part of the top selling real estate team in the country, The Jills–recognize the power of digital and social media advertising to sell properties, like this beautiful Miami Beach waterfront property.

In the below video, which first appeared on LXTV Open House, the Second Generation Selling duo shares a few expert tips on using social media to sell real estate in a global market.

Miami, FL where Danny & Hillary are based, is a market where many buyers are coming from around the globe. And when international buyers begin their search, it starts online. Without being present to view the property in-person, photos and video are the next best thing, making visual content more important than ever before. This leading luxury real estate team has been employing the best in high-end photography for some time, but now they’re also using state-of-the art cinematic techniques like drones, and time lapse capabilities to make their videos really pop. Even more brilliantly, they edit these video clips down to fifteen second clips to post them on Instagram for increased exposure.

Social media is the perfect conduit to serving up these beautiful visuals to potential international buyers who might not be exposed to other more traditional marketing efforts. In addition to advertising methods like magazines and brochures, Danny & Hillary use social platforms like facebook, pinterest, and twitter to advertise properties, but they cite Instagram as the most fitting channel for it’s focus on beautiful imagery. Implementing a technique called a “Social Media Hot Spot,” they harness the power of “going viral” to reach thousands of people through linking their social networks and boosting posts with social actions.

To entice potential buyers to view a property, Danny & Hillary go beyond a single photo and instead create an Instagram collage of photos to give viewers a more complete picture of a property. They also show more than the features and amenities of a property and instead focus on showcasing the lifestyle a particular home might deliver. Blogging about their community and the plethora of activities available is just one more way that the Second Generation Selling team showcases the lifestyle of their maketplace, Miami Beach.

Follow Second Generation Selling on Instagram to see these real estate social media techniques in action, or Danny or Hillary today to discuss how they can help you find your dream home.Article by Victoria Lee

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Ideas for Your Bedroom

6 Revitalizing Update 

Transform your bedroom from drab to fab with these easy updates.

Article by Lindsay Listanski

Guest Post by Andrea Davis

How’s your bedroom looking these days? When was the last time you replaced the linens or thought about getting the carpet deep cleaned? Since we spend so much time in our bedrooms — where we begin and end every day — it’s important to keep things clean, comfortable and in the best shape possible. Instead of taking everything out and starting anew every few years, use these ideas keep your bedroom feeling fresh:

#1 Declutter

One way to keep your bedroom fresh is to get rid of the clutter. Whether it’s shoes, magazines, old clothes or the like, get rid of whatever you don’t need or don’t use often. It opens up floor space, closet space and other areas. Plus, there’s another bonus: if you clear a dreadfully cluttered floor, you reduce the risk of tripping and falling too.

#2 Add more lights

If your bedroom gets only a little natural light and looks shadowy the rest of the time, think about adding more lights — maybe standing or table lamps. You can also upgrade your fluorescent or incandescent lighting to their CFL or LED alternatives, which are more energy efficient and pay back in utility bill savings. A more expensive option is to replace the existing windows in the room with bigger, more energy efficient ones. This will probably involve expanding the space for the window, so keep that cost in mind.

#3 Paint the walls

Depending on the look and feel of your bedroom, painting the walls might be just the thing to revitalize the space. If you you’ve been living with a bright, pastel color that’s been there since you purchased the house, changing it might help renew the atmosphere of the room. The cost to paint a room varies depending on the paint you choose and the preparation involved. Usually, if you’re inexperienced and want to avoid carpet damage, you’ll call a painter. However, with some experience — or a lot of YouTube videos and trial and error — you can tackle this project over a weekend. Keep in mind that paint isn’t cheap; choose a shade that you’re willing to live with for five years, at least.

#4 Bring in natural elements

To add more oxygen and nature to your bedroom, think about adding houseplants. Houseplants helps remove toxins from the air, and many are very low maintenance. If you own pets, choose a variety that is not poisonous to them and that will still add to the overall aesthetic appeal of your bedroom. Just keep in mind if you do purchase a plant that requires watering, put down some kind of plastic catcher or rug in case of excess overflow.

#5 Hang a mirror

A mirror can be benefit a bedroom in many ways. For those who like to take the time and reflect on their image before work, it’s a handy accessory. For a bedroom that’s very small or narrow, it helps to add a feeling of more space and openness. If your bedroom is lacking in light, mirrors can be positioned to reflect natural or artificial light and cast it across the room to make it feel brighter. Plus, depending on the type of mirror you choose, it adds some extra appeal to the bedroom overall. Mirrors are relatively inexpensive to hang — about $270 depending on their size.

#6 Update the linens

If you’ve had the same linens since college, there’s a good chance it’s time to make an update. Think about how you can match the bedroom linens to those in your bathroom or complement the walls and carpeting. You might want to expand your color scheme in the bedroom, using the comforter as your centerpiece. You’ll want it to last for a while, so don’t invest in something that will tear or easily fall apart with repeated use. Think about an area rug if your flooring is prone to scratches, nicks or stains.

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Smart Home

25 Smart Home Technologies that Matter Most to Home Buyers

Nearly 60 percent of the real estate agents polled said they are seeing more smart home features in listing descriptions than they did two to five years ago.

LINDSAY LISTANSKIMAR 11, 2015

Everyone is talking about the connected home. Smart home technology is becoming the new norm and now according to a survey of more than 500 Coldwell Banker sale associates it’s taking off in real estate as well. Nearly 60 percent of sales associates surveyed said they are seeing more smart home features in listing descriptions than they did two to five years ago, and one in three sales associates noted that properties with smart home features and technologies sell faster than homes without them.

The relevance of the smart home was also apparent at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show held in Las Vegas earlier this year. Members of the Coldwell Banker Real Estate marketing team attended CES. The team couldn’t walk more than a few feet without encountering a new piece of smart home technology. From security systems with advanced motion sensors to innovative systems that allow for lighting control from mobile devices, the connected home was ubiquitous.

Inspired by CES, Coldwell Banker compiled a list of the top 25 smart home products and technologies that matter most to buyers, based on the Coldwell Banker survey and CES favorites. The list is grouped into seven categories: security, temperature, safety, lighting, entertainment, appliances and overall connectivity.

Check them out below, and follow along all week as we continue to highlight smart home technology on the Blue Matter blog and through social media with #smarthomeweek.

Smart Security

1. Kwikset Kevo Smart Lock – With Kevo the smartphone is now the key. Home sellers can allow their realtors, or anyone else such as a neighbor or a housecleaner, to have access to specified doors for a designated time. Eventually when the new buyer moves in all they have to do is download the app and they’re ready to go.

2. iSmartAlarm –Meet one of the DIY smart home security leaders, with no monthly fees and no contracts. This easy-to-install wireless DIY system is great for apartments or small homes. The iSmartAlarm system is almost infinitely expandable via door and window motion sensors, smart switches, and iCamera and iCamera KEEP models with streaming video and video storage. Packages start at $199.

3. Oplink Connected– Oplink Connected is great for a slightly larger home, and provides a premier service for a low monthly fee. The DIY alarm package includes door and window sensors as well as video cameras which are controlled through its mobile app. 

4. SAGE Security & Home Automation– Coming soon — SAGE allows for management of the entire connected home through mobile devices and televisions. The television-centric SAGE system enables consumers to check on children in another room via a video feed, see who rang the doorbell or lower the room temperature — all from the comfort of the TV room couch.

Smart Temperature 

5. Nest Learning Thermostat – Tell a buyer that the home has a Nest thermostat and their ears will perk-up. The Nest Learning Thermostat absorbs its owner’s daily routine and adjusts the temperature accordingly. The Nest thermostat can be controlled through a phone, its built-in sensors detect an empty home allowing Nest to set itself to an energy-efficient temperature. Oh, and it also saves customers about 10 – 12 percent on heating bills and 15 percent on cooling bills per year — a huge win.

6. Honeywell Lyric Thermostat – Honeywell is known for temperature control and their new smart thermostat, the Lyric, is a solid entry into the smart home market. The most talked about advantages of Lyric are its geofencing feature and humidity sensor for more accurate comfort, control and savings. All of these qualities are definitely pluses for families.

7. Canary – This sleek-looking product is mostly about security, but it made this smart temperature list for its ability to monitor air quality, temperature and humidity. It’s cool enough to make an impression with potential buyers, at only $249. The Canary system is available in white, black or silver.

8. Big Ass Fans’ Haiku with SenseME – The world’s most advanced ceiling fan knows exactly when to speed up and when to slow down. Not to mention, it is a gorgeous and luxurious addition to any room. Starting at $1,045 it’s a better fit for luxury homes, but it will certainly set any listing apart.

Smart Safety

9. Iris Safe & Secure Kit – With Iris, Lowe’s is making it simple for just about anyone to make their home smarter. Feel more confident that families, homes and pets are safe and secure with the DIY, self-monitored home security system. Receive notifications directly to a smartphone, tablet or computer whenever an alarm event is triggered.

10. First Alert Onelink – This suite of smart home safety products is fresh to the market. Included in this offering (and available for presale on Amazon.com) are a Wi-Fi combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarm as well as a watch, both of which send phone notifications if something is amiss. The First Alert Onlink safety products, including the already available Wi-Fi thermostat, will be compatible with Apple’s HomeKit ecosystem.

11. Nest Protect – This smart home device is a smoke and carbon monoxide smart alarm that speaks in a human voice, telling the user if there’s smoke or CO, which room it’s in, and if there is immediate danger. Definitely comforting for families!

12. Leeo Smart Alert Nightlight – This genius little nightlight keeps track of smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms and home climate. If something’s not right, it sends immediate phone notifications.

Smart Lighting

13. Sengled Pulse Smart Bulb – This combination light and speaker had everyone buzzing at CES 2015. Simply twist the bulb into an existing light socket, download the app and connect to the Pulse bulbs. The Sengled Pulse Smart Bulb can stream music and control lighting at the same time.

14. Lutron Caséta Wireless – This connected home solution allows for lights, battery-powered shades and temperature to be controlled from a mobile device. An easy DIY solution that’s affordable, these products are less than $150. For example, hit “morning,” lights will turn onto a certain level, shades will rise and room temperature is adjusted to the desired level.

15. Philips Hue – Philips Hue delivers more than 16 million colors and all shades of white light to personalize lighting to suit any occasion, mood or moment. With more than 230 apps, Philips Hue can sync lights to music, or even simulate a sunrise effect. Bulbs and lamps are now all controllable via the Hue app or MyHue portal.

16. Belkin WeMo LED Lighting Starter Set – With this simple starter set, turn lights off-and-on from anywhere, create schedules and dim to create the perfect ambiance. The set includes the WeMo link, which allows users to connect up to 50 WeMo Smart bulbs. Can’t get enough of Belkin WeMo products? Get tricked out with completeBelkin home automation.

Smart Appliances

17.LG Studio Collection – LG Studio, LG’s premium line of kitchen appliances, seamlessly blends best-in-class innovation with an uncompromising approach to design. Its full suite of appliances — including refrigerators, cooktops, ranges, ovens and microwaves — delivers integrated and timeless styling, embodying LG’s finest expression of aesthetics and performance.

18. Whirlpool Smart Duet Washer and Dryer – Whirlpool has made it easy to control every load at anytime from anywhere. The Smart Front Washer and Dryer now work with the Nest Learning Technology, helping to keep clothes fresh if the cycle ends while the user is away.

19. LG Mega-Capacity French-Door Refrigerator – LG’s Mega Capacity Refrigerator boasts incredibly impressive size. As the largest in its class, families have room for even the biggest shopping expeditions with space to spare! It also includes the Slim Spaceplus Ice System and the Smart Cooling Plus System, which help keep food fresher, longer. The LG Mega-Capacity Refrigerator includes a 10-year limited warranty.

20. GE ChillHub This first-of-its-kind smart refrigerator has two USB hubs, WiFi and an open-source IOS-compatible app that integrates with the refrigerator by allowing access to sensor data and control of fridge components. The first ChillHub accessory, Milky Weigh, will even tell you how much milk you have left!

Smart Entertainment

21. N’FINITY PRO HDX Dual Zone Wine Cellars – The N’FINITY PRO is the most advanced wine cellar on the market. Equipped with an energy saving cooling system, telescopic shelving and dual zone cooling, these smart wine cellars will take care of all wine storage needs in the most cost efficient way!

22. Vizio 60″ P-Series Smart TV –This Ultra HD TV is crystal clear and lets users stream popular apps and favorite shows in UHD quality and use UHD playback from next generation cable and satellite receivers, Blu-ray players and more.

23. TCL Roku TV – The TCL Roku TV was released in August 2014 and quickly became a favorite because of its price and comprehensive smart TV features, such as its selection of more than 2,000 streaming channels, easy-to-use interface and simple remote. Recently, Roku announced plans to support 4K UHD streaming in future Roku TV models.

24. DishWorld TV App – The DishWorld app allows viewers to stream live TV on any smart phone, computer or tablet. The app can be used on Roku, Slingbox, Samsung Smart TV, Apple, Windows or Google Play devices.

Connected Home Platform

25. Iris Smart Kit: With so many ways to make a home smart, it can be a lot to digest and manage. Thankfully Lowe’s is making it easy with a single app to manage a Smart Home. Iris offers three starter kits and basic or premium service plans.

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 Tree House in Hawaii

This unique dream-like home perched high a top Lanikai’s prestigious hillside is a must see.

GUSTAVO GONZALEZTODAY

This house has been such a haven and such a remarkable gift to the heart. And I wish that this transports directly to the new buyer.” – Designer & Homeowner Steve Au.

In our newest ‘Home of the Week‘ we move from a stately mansion in Greenwich to a four level open concept home in Kailua, Hawaii.

Famous Hawaiian architect Steve Au designed this unique home for his family and undoubtedly did a remarkable job. The $2,960,000 home sprawls across four-levels and offers up unobstructed views of turquoise blue ocean, lush tropical gardens and the Mokulua Islands.

There are an abundance of awe-inspiring nuances to this home, like a garden room that leads to bridge where you will find more 36,000 square feet of preservation land with your very own mango trees, ulu, avocado, guava, papaya and other tropical native plants.

I can go on about how special this dream-like home is, but luckily coldwellbanker.comlets sellers tell you in their own words, what makes living and raising a family in their home special. Here’s a sample of what the current homeowners had to say about living in this tree house that has been featured as the Wall Street Journal House of the day as well:

“After years of designing luxuriously spatial residences for other architects and finally for my own clients, I yearned to do something that put my own personal vision into a functional form. I wanted a home that fulfilled the basic, supremely simple human needs: a living environment that merged physical space with the nurturing of the human heart. I wanted a design that expressed the enthralling joy that comes with surprise, that exemplified the tranquility of the tropical Hawaiian lifestyle. What better avenue, I thought, than an elegant tree house with a view of the sunrise, the changing colors of the ocean below, and the twin islands beyond?

Over forty years the house has become a refuge for many, a hermitage for the spirit and a lighthouse perched on the hill high above the road’s turnaround below. At night the house glows like any veritable lighthouse. This house is Lanikai’s best kept secret. It has brought joy and discovery to those whose lives it has touched. It has mended many lives and the hearts of many more. And it has soared with laughter and delight with the presence of beloved friends from all over the world. Most of all, it has provided a lifetime of memories and experiences that we take with us as we leave … a new journey … a new chapter.

I was told by a wise old man in India that I would build a special kind of house that was in the country but in the city. For years I puzzled over this conundrum. But with the house overlooking the twin islands on the one side and anchored to the 400-foot mountain range at its back, enclosing and sequestering the small community below, I realize he was correct in every way.” 

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Make the Man of the House smile

7 Unique Gifts to Make Your Dad for Father’s Day

Make the Man of the House smile with these DIY gift ideas from our friends at HomeTalk.

LINDSAY LISTANSKIMAY 29, 2015

Of the two parent-themed holidays, Mother’s Day is definitely the easier one to celebrate. Maybe that’s because mom is easier to shop for, or because it simply comes first in the year, but studies show that many people think of Father’s Day as a secondary holiday, focusing less on gifts and fanfare. Show your dad how much you appreciate him, with a big impact DIY gift that he’ll be enjoying and showing off all season! We’re not talking tie clips or coffee mugs — these 7 homemade gifts really arebetter than store-bought.

Build a relaxing pergola

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Give the gift or relaxation, with a homemade springtime pergola that’s ideal for backyard BBQ’s, warm afternoon naps, and lounging with a good book and a cold drink. Imagine how touched and excited your dad will be when he sees your gift freshly built and ready to enjoy in his backyard. (Here’s how)

Construct an easy backyard firepit

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Who doesn’t love sitting around a firepit, making s’mores, and spending time together? Give your father a gift that you can all enjoy together, with a DIY firepit and patio that’s perfect for family get-togethers, or even a quiet evening by the embers just for Dad. (Tutorial here)

Make customized tool storage hooks

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If his garage or tool closet are starting to look like an ill-tended construction zone, give Dad a better way to store his beloved equipment, with this DIY over-door organizer. Customize your own design, so that your dad will have all the hooks, shelves, and extra features he needs for his personal tool collection. (Follow these directions)

Add some trim storage to his office

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Tap into industrial decorating, with some super easy wood and pipe shelves that are great for adding stylish storage to a home office or workspace. Give Dad the perfect place to display his keepsakes, or file some documents, with this trim shelving unit. (Here’s how to make your own)

Give him an awesome beer cooler

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Turn an old wine barrel into a mobile beverage tub and cooler for outside parties and events. Not only are these easy to make, but you can personalize them for Dad, by decorating them, adding his favorite sports team’s logo, or writing out his name with paint. (Directions here)

Add a touch of team pride to his decor

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Speaking of his favorite sports team, why not up your Father’s Day game and give him a gift decorated with team colors or a team logo. All it takes is a little creativity and paint to create a piece of decor that he won’t only love, he’ll be crazy about. (Here’s how to do it)

Build a sharp bar cart

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If your father is a fan of entertaining, give him a stylish bar cart that even Don Draper would envy. This industrial design is easy to make yourself and a bold addition to any living room or patio. If you want to make him extra happy on his day, add a bottle of Dad’s favorite drink to the cart when you gift it.

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