How to Decorate your Home with Second-Hand Treasures

Get your Atlanta home or townhome ready to impress without breaking the bank by second-hand shopping. The top interior designers are always singing the praises of yard sale and thrift store shopping because they can add a one-of-a-kind (and wallet-friendly!) touch to a space.  Have you always thought second-hand shopping isn’t for you?

Check out this recent article on the Equifax Finance blog, “Shop Second-Hand Stores and Garage Sales Like a Pro,” which explains the pros of shopping second-hand and gives some tips for those of us who tend to stay away from second-hand shopping.

Many prefer to buy items new because the thought of using someone else’s “used” items makes them squeamish; but as the article explains, just about everything (there are a few exceptions) can be washed, cleaned and disinfected or sanitized. Think about a lamp you might buy new. After using it for one day, it’s technically used. But you don’t throw it out, do you? You use it for as long as it works for you. The same is true for a lamp you might buy at a yard sale or thrift store.

Traton Homes Selling Cobb County Homes at Great Oaks Estates

Cobb County has quickly become one of the hottest locations to live in metro Atlanta and as a Cobb County home builder for more than 40 years, Traton Homes is pleased to offer luxury new homes at Great Oaks Estates in Acworth. Nestled near the shores of lakes Allatoona and Acworth, Cobb County homes at this stunning community are priced from the low-$300,000s. 

Spacious homes are situated on half-acre or larger homesites and showcase beautiful brick, cedar shake and/or stone front exteriors with side-entry garages. Elegant interiors highlight upscale features and finishes that include nine foot smooth ceilings on the main level, iron balusters, finished media rooms (per plan), owner's suites with trey or vaulted ceilings, and luxurious owner's bathrooms with large tiled showers, ceramic tile floors and maple cabinetry. Gourmet kitchens are ideal for preparing family meals with granite countertops, hardwood flooring, maple cabinetry, recessed lighting and stainless steel appliances. 

Cobblestone Park Offering New Homes in Columbia

Wilson Parker Homes invites homebuyers to tour their newest collection of new homes in Columbia at Cobblestone Park. Distinctive, quality homes and a superior amenity package combine to make this community a must-see!

Need plenty of room? Explore the Pinehurst plan with six bedrooms, four bathrooms and 4,600 square feet. Priced from $449,000, features of this home include a two-story family room, two-story foyer, master suite with sitting room, study, mud room and more. Buyers can further customize this home by adding additional bedroom space, a master on the main or media room.

At 4,400 square feet, the Turnberry is a little smaller than the Pinehurst, but still large enough for the whole family to have plenty of room. This home offers five to six bedrooms, four bathrooms, formal dining room, patio, optional second owner's suite, open kitchen, master suite with sitting room, loft and much more for $397,000.

Finally, the Oakmont plan offers four to five bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms for $360,000. With 3,500 square feet, this open floor plan includes a master on the main, formal living and dining room, fireside family room, patio, bonus room and optional fifth bedroom or media room.

As if these three plans weren't stunning enough, Wilson Parker Homes will soon introduce new plans and pricing at this community!

Residents enjoy an extensive amenities package which includes a golf course, tennis courts, resort-style pool, state-of-the-art fitness center and a large sports field.

Located just a short drive from downtown Columbia, Cobblestone Park is convenient to shopping, dining, entertainment, recreation and much more.