If you have ever thought that everything around you was moving just a bit too quickly and you wanted to slow things down for just a little while, picture sitting down on a comfortable window seat in the last hour before sunset on a summer evening. The shadows are getting longer and the air is [...]
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New Must-Have for Kitchens 2013: Under Cabinet Lighting
If you are going to invest in one element for your kitchen this year, design experts are suggesting that you put your money into making sure that your kitchen is well lit. Rather than installing harsh, fluorescent overhead light fixtures, why don’t you put the light source where you need it – right under the [...]
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Got Vintage Furniture? Don’t be Shy About Showing it Off
Vintage furniture is popping up all over the place this year, proving that everything that is old can be new again. Whether you inherited a piece and want to display it as tribute to someone you cared for, are into vintage furniture because you are living in the Baroque Era (as in you are out [...]
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Downtown Abbey Inspired Wallpaper, Furniture and Homeware Coming this Year
Downtown Abbey fans will be able to get the look for themselves. The show’s executive producer, Gareth Neame, has confirmed that NBC Universal will be launching a line of products which will be hitting store shelves later this year. Neame has announced that furniture, wallpaper, and homeware are planned. Other items in the works include [...]
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Get Your Groove On: Paneled Walls Are Back
Do you remember the paneled walls that were in fashion in the 60s and 70s? They have slowly found their way back onto the decorating radar, and the modern version has been updated for today’s consumer. Don’t worry; the newest versions of paneling don’t look exactly like this. You have several choices available when you [...]
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Boy’s Bedroom Idea for a Young Football Fan
If you are looking for an idea for a boy’s bedroom that will grow with your son, here is a creative option to consider. You don’t need to buy any particular team gear for his bedding but you can still reflect his interest in the sport in a creative way using a mural with a [...]
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Balance the Key to Setting an Attractive Dining Room Table
How can you set a lovely dining room table for your friends and family without it getting overwhelmed? Balance is the key to making your table look attractive without having it become overwhelming. In this example, we have dinnerware in a rich blue color. The glasses also have a lot of color. You probably don’t [...]
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Be Bold: Paint Your Walls White!
In another life, I used to work in a paint and wallpaper store. Even though we could mix any one of thousands of colors of paint for our customers, one of the most popular colors we had was something called “antique white.” I didn’t even have to refer the formula book to mix it after [...]
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Comfy Seating from the UK
How important is it that seating fit the environment in which it is placed? These examples are both from the United Kingdom. They were photographed in a new commercial building that was completed in January 2013. Two Snowhill is a new office space that also has retail/leisure units. The sofa and chairs are in the [...]
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Got Smart Accessories for Your Bedroom? Check!
When you want to give your bedroom an updated look without breaking the bank, think about changing out your accessories. You may not have the time or the budget to do a major overhaul of the room but by adding some simple pieces, you can give it a fresh look. We love this simple black [...]
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Loft Master Bedroom Suite is the Stuff that Dreams are Made Of
What does your dream bedroom look like? Would it have vaulted ceilings and exposed beams? How about beautiful hardwood floors? This gorgeous loft bedroom takes up the entire second floor of a home. All of the walls were removed and the three bedrooms were combined to make a single, spacious bedroom suite. We love the [...]
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Beyond Pink: Gray and Mustard for a Girl’s Bedroom
What do you do if you want to decorate a bedroom for a young girl but you don’t necessarily want to turn it into a pink paradise? There is no reason why you should limit your choice to traditional “feminine” ones if you and the young lady in your life don’t like them. Unless you [...]
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To Paint or Not to Paint the Brick Wall…We Answer the Question
An interior brick wall has a certain rustic charm, but not everyone is ready to embrace this look in their room. When does it make sense to leave it au naturel and when should you cover it up with paint? Here are some tips to help you decide. The first thing you should think about [...]
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