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1. Declutter & Stage Like a Pro

Maximize space by decluttering and staging your furniture to make your home feel bigger and more inviting. When Santa Barbara-based interior designer Jessica Risko Smith, founder of JRS Interior Design, was tasked with completely gutting a 1950s home in her area she paid close attention to the home’s architecture, which leaned traditional. She upgraded the home with cozy, natural materials true to her California-inspired aesthetic. Her approach to shelving alone offers major clutter-free inspiration, proving that a well-edited space can make all the difference.

2. Upgrade Your Curb Appeal

Swap out old house numbers, update outdoor lighting, and power wash everything to make your first impression impressive.

3. Add Fresh Paint, Inside & Out

Did you kiddo go through a purple phase? A fresh coat of paint in modern, neutral tones instantly makes your home look newer and well-maintained. If you don't have the time or budget to do the whole house, exterior or interior, update the front door with new paint or the entryway to make your home feel like new.

4. Give Bathrooms The Spa Treatment

Make your bathroom feel inviting by swapping outdated fixtures, re-caulking the tub, installing a modern vanity, or adding new mirrors for an instant lift. Add fresh towels and soaps to give it that spa aesthetic.

5. Invest In A Kitchen Mini Makeover

No need to do a full renovation in your kitchen if everything is solid. Simply replace cabinet hardware, upgrade the faucet if needed, and add under-cabinet lighting to make a big impact.

6. Brighten Rooms With Lighting Upgrades

Still hanging on to old light fixtures? Replace outdated ones with stylish, energy-efficient options to brighten up your space.

7. Freshen Up Floors

The biggest impact I made in my home was refinishing the oak hardwood floors, which hadn't been upgraded in decades. It instantly brightened the space and made a dingy (cigarette-scented) space feel like new. Refinish hardwood floors, replace worn-out carpets, or add engineered wood planks for a cost-effective update.

8. Refresh The Great Outdoors

A simple patio refresh with new seating, string lights, and potted plants can extend your living space and increase your home's resale value. This is a space you can enjoy too just in time for spring.

9. Install Energy-Efficient Appliances

Adding insulation, upgrading windows, or installing energy-efficient appliances can attract buyers looking for savings. Even decluttering, painting, and tiling a small space like a laundry room can make a big impact.

10. Upgrade To A Smart Home

A smart thermostat, keyless entry, or security cameras increase convenience and appeal to modern buyers. They also make your life just a little easier.

Amr elevated the home with Australian travertine stone and Italian Cipollino marble, materials that have a natural elegance to them and will only become more beautiful with time. He chose brass and copper piping over plastic for durability and favored natural stone and wood over lacquered finishes for a design that feels timeless and intentional. "It was important for me to honor the home’s original mid-century form while enhancing its functionality and flow," he said.

Handcrafted Zellige tiles on the floor and a mix of brass fixtures introduce a rich, artisanal aesthetic.

The burgundy-hued cabinets are a modern and sophisticated choice that adds depth, warmth, and a sense of refined drama to the space. It's a great contrast against the natural materials and metallic accents.

"Every decision, from materials to layout, was made with the intention to tell a cohesive story," said Amr.

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The Beverly Hills home is a 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom ranchette, or small-scale ranch home, designed with a modern organic feel. The home’s exterior is clad in Shou Sugi Ban dark wood, and features a Japanese technique that preserves the wood while giving it a distinct, textured finish, which Amr said aligns with his "commitment to sustainable materials that age gracefully."

"I pulled heavily from my Egyptian background, blending modern execution with principles rooted in vernacular architecture," said Amr. "The mashrabiya-inspired front door filters light while maintaining privacy, and natural lime paints reflect the textures and tones of historic Cairo."

Most of the walls are finished in lime wash paint, a choice that lends a soft, organic texture that shifts beautifully with the light.

"The skylight in the shower is a standout — strategically placed to create a soft glow, turning an everyday routine into an artistic experience," said Amr.

Celebrity designer Francesca Grace furnished and styled the home with custom pieces from her furniture collection, beautifully enhancing the organic look and feel of each space.

French white oak floors add a warmth that only deepens with time too and echoes the oak cabinetry throughout, including the kitchen.

Corten steel used on the fireplace in the living room brings in tones that will patina over time, blending well with the natural California landscape.

Jewel tones and organic shapes weave seamlessly into the design, adding depth and continuity to the story.

"While it leans modern, the space is infused with warmth and cultural depth, creating a home that feels both timeless and rooted in history," added Amr.

Earthy hues, soft textures, and an abundance of natural light come together to create a space that feels warm and inviting.

"Creating a strong connection between indoor and outdoor spaces was key, along with introducing natural light throughout the home," said Amr. "I also wanted to incorporate sustainable, enduring materials that would age gracefully over time."

Page Sixreported Tom Brady and Irina Shayk are rumored to be dating again, per a source. The anonymous person said, "Tom and Irina have started dating each other again and are open to see where things go" which seems extremely vague.

Adding more ambiguity to the will-they-won't-they rumor mill? A second source revealedthat the former couple had "been talking on the phone" around the New Year — and were allegedly planning a trip together — according to Page Six. "Neither one is in a serious relationship right now, so why not take a trip.”

Prior to this, Tom Brady and Irina Shayk only dated for a short time before closing their door on their relationship. TMZ exclusively reported they'd chosen to amicably break up because things simply "fizzled out." According to an earlier Page Six article, the sexy couple were no longer spotted together at different events which raised eyebrows about their dating status.

It's safe to say that Tom Brady & Irina Shayk's "relationship" may have been more of a "situationship" because they were first linked after paparazzi spotted the latter being picked up from Hotel Bel-Air by Brady last summer (via Page Six). The eager photographers must've camped out at Tom's house overnight because they also spotted the two leaving his home the next morning. One can only assumed what happened, but it seems like they reportedly had a date shortly after that (via Page Six).

The former couple have yet to make public comments about if they're dating or not — they could just be having fun! If either way is the case, we wish them all the luck in the world!