Decorate Your Manufactured Home for the Fall

 

 

 

Summer just ended and Fall 2013 is finally here.  It is time to put away those bright umbrellas, colorful decorations and summery embellishments around your home.  Welcome the fall by decorating your mobile home for the season by adding small touches in every room.

 

Use contrasting colors to add more impact to your displays. Stick with cooler colors like blue and green to add a pop of color and compliment the fall shades of red, orange and yellow.

 

The beauty of fall is that it is a simpler season.  The simpler the décor, the better.  Add a small touch of fall to your room with a canvas table runner and a vase full of marigolds, sunflowers or chrysanthemums.

 

With Halloween around the corner, make sure you bring out those jack-o-lantern skills.  Personalize your pumpkins, and rather than carve out scary faces into them, go for a more refined look with curly, elegant handwriting and shapes.

 

Highlight the neutral colors in your mobile home with pops of red, yellow and orange. Add some deep red throws, throw pillows, frames and vases.

 

Decorate your home with nature.  Decorate glass containers with dried leaves, acorns and twigs.

 

Go ahead and update your artwork collection with a few seasonal prints.  Again, this is going with the mood and color of the season, adding gorgeous fall hues to your home.

 

Slowly transform your manufactured home from the bright summer vacation feel to a subtler, relaxed autumn atmosphere by adding simple touches here and there.  It doesn’t take much to get your home fall-ready; just add some red and orange hues, leaves and pumpkins and a cinnamon scented candle and you are in business.

UMH Presents: Ten Easy Ways to Transform your House into a Home.

Follow these ten simple steps that will be sure to add personality to your property.

In Living Color

The quickest way to shift the energy of a room is to paint the walls. Brighter colors promote vibrance while calmer colors give off a soothing effect.

When in doubt, Throw it out

Don't let your possessions possess you. If you haven't used an item in six months to a year, it's time to part with it.

Get the Pictures

Showcase all the members of your household (even those that have since moved off to college) with personalized picture frames that display the individuality of each loved one.

Light a Candle.

Scented candles can set the mood for any occasion. Remember to always extinguish the flame before leaving the room. 

Make your scene green.

Plants provide healthy oxygen and are proven to raise the moods of those that keep them. You can find maintainable flora at your local home-improvement store.

Keep it warm and friendly.

Studies show that a warmer environment makes people more pleasant. Raising your thermostat will also save you additional money which is another reason to be happy.

Home cooked meals make common scents.

The aroma of a home cooked meal when you walk through the door is comforting and appetizing. Gather the entire family around the table for some good ole fashioned eats a few times a week.

Get into the holiday spirit.

Decorating your home during the holidays is a fantastic way to show off your household's festive side. It will bring your family closer together and make the season's more memorable.

Get-Togethers

Invite family and friends over for a night of fun, food, and games. Having company over can lift the spirits in your home and create a more vibrant atmosphere.

There goes the neighborhood.

Go outside and meet your neighbors. Scheduling play-dates with your children is a perfect way for you to engage with the people you share your community with.

Follow these tips to transform your ordinary house into a welcoming home.

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Profiles of Manufactured Home Owners

The profile of the average manufactured homeowner has certainly shifted. Chances are, prospected home buyers will have more in common with residents inhabiting manufactured homes than not. Below we have gathered a list of people that fit the description of your new neighbors. Without further adieu, let's introduce them.

The Downsizers
The Downsizers have been married for over 40 years and put their three children through college. They are both retired and ready to spend their golden years in a quiet community. The upkeep of their current home has been a hassle and it's outgrown them. They have grown tired of the constant repairs and they're not as young as they used to be. Both of them no longer want to live in a home with stairs. She insists that they look into a household that's affordable and easy to maintain. They both enjoy staying active by taking peaceful walks through nature trails as well as participating in community events.

The Firstheimers
The Firstheimers are recently engaged and ready to embark on their lives together. They've been renting out an apartment for the past two years of their relationship and they're prepared to finally have a home to call their own. They are expecting their first child in three months and are looking for a place that's not too small, not too big, with a price that's just right. Community is extremely important to their family; so her and her husband decided to take a look at a UMH Village. The Firstheimer's are currently residing in a safe and secure community. Their neighbors even threw them a surprise baby shower at the community clubhouse.

The Highrisers
The Highrisers are former city-slickers that desperately need a change of pace. The hustle and bustle of the rat race no longer excites them. They're yearning for more of a relaxed and easy going lifestyle. Peace and quiet is of the utmost importance in their lives. A few of their family friends just recently moved into a UMH community and expressed to her how peaceful and quaint it is. He loves the affordability and she appreciates the ambience. They are now able to take a deep breath and truly enjoy their new lives.

The Downsizer, Firstheimer, and Highriser Families all have something in common – a need for change. These could be your neighbors so start a new beginning and create lasting memories at one of UMH's 68 communities today.

How to Create More Space for Your Place

 

Many homeowners face the challenge of decorating their abode to appear more spacious than it actually is. Luckily, there are multiple techniques to assist homeowners in achieving the interior design they prefer. Consider the following ideas:

 •From hoarder to order. The best way to create more space is by getting rid of unnecessary items that are no longer in use. Make neat piles of the belongings that you want to keep; donate or dispose of anything that has not been utilized for a year and is unlikely to be used again. Throwing away useless stuff will de-clutter an area, freeing up space, and making it possible to re-decorate.

 •Hide then Seek. When attempting to free up a tighter space, craftiness is mandatory. Finding places to store your rarely-used items is crucial. Neatly place them behind closed doors, under a bed, or even deep in the closet in an appropriate storage container. Organization is key and being able to find these items right away when you need them is the motive.

 •In Living Color. Color selection can go a long way toward giving a home a spacious look. Lighter colors tend to give a space an open and airy feeling. Keep a consistent trend throughout the space by matching curtains and upholstery to the ongoing theme of the home.

 •Light it Up. Lighting is essential for the ambience of any setting, and certainly contributes toward making a home feel more spacious. There are countless creative options that will be sure to brighten up any abode. Light fixtures with dimming options will generate an illusion of roominess.

 •Mirror Mirror on the Wall. Hanging a mirror on a long wall will create an illusion of added volume, thus making any space appear larger. Choosing mirrors that do not clash with a home's décor is pivotal. Following the concept of a car's side mirror, utilizing transparent materials will make objects look further away.

 •Go BIG or go Home. When selecting furniture for your home, choose large but proportioned couches, love seats, and wall units. Small pieces may appear to be scattered and promote  the unintended effect of making the home look small and empty. When using furniture covers, avoid loudprints and stick to solid colors or muted prints.

 

Follow these steps and enjoy your newfound space. For more information on manufactured homes please visit www.umh.com or call us at 1-800-504-0670.

UMH’S TOP 5 BENEFITS OF LIVING IN A MANUFACTURED HOME

Find out why manufactured homes are the hottest trend in housing:

AFFORDABILITY

Manufactured home prices are a big draw for families searching for a peaceful, affordable place to live. On average, a double-wide manufactured home in Pennsylvania will cost around $62,000. The average price of a similar size site-built home is not even comparable to that of a UMH home. The money saved affords a buyer much more freedom to experience all that life has to offer. Accumulating massive amounts of debt due to housing expense leads to <img alt="" src="?" foreclosure and misery. The affordability benefit is a substantial one, and strongly supports the purchase of a manufactured home.

 

SPEED

Manufactured homes are constructed swiftly compared to site-built homes, without the typical delays of construction and renovation associated with stick-built homes. Manufactured homes are built fast and yet they are incredibly durable, adhering to stringent HUD code standards, and offer many customization options. Homeowners can build additions, re-model, and add beautiful landscaping. In each instance, the wait-time is a fraction of that associated with site-built homes.

 

GREEN

Not only will you save green ($$$), you will be making a green, eco-sensitive decision by becoming a resident of a manufactured home community. Environmentally friendly housing techniques include the use of less building material without compromising the home's structure.  The components of manufactured homes are also energy-efficient, and otherwise in keeping with today’s eco-friendly practices.  Modular home building is becoming more and more popular, with many investors deeming it the future of home construction. Saving the environment and saving money simultaneously is a substantial benefit for present and future UMH residents.

 

UPWARDLY MOBILE HOMES

The trailer park stereotype is a thing of the past. Today’s manufactured homes incorporate many of the features of traditional homes: spacious kitchens, upgraded appliances, soaking tubs, modern bathrooms, family rooms, and so much more.  Additionally, manufactured home communities are a peaceful and easy place to reside Residents don't have to deal with the burden of trash removal, snow plowing, and other pesky maintenance work.  The amenities provided in many UMH communities are engaging and fun for people of all ages. Stay in shape by utilizing the fitness center, community pool, and tennis courts. Social gatherings are also a big hit. Barbeques, live music, and festivities are just a few perks that come with joining a quaint UMH community.

 

APPRECIATION IN VALUE

 Manufactured homes retain and appreciate in value just like site-built homes. There are multiple factors that determine the value of a manufactured home;  those that are properly constructed and renovated, and situated in safe, developed communities are expected to hold and gain value in the housing market. Many investors are taking advantage of this news by putting their money where their mouths are and investing in the next big thing in housing.