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Making the Most of Small Spaces

Small spaces are often the most difficult. With space at a premium, it is critical to make every inch count. Thoughtful space planning and good design are crucial to help ensure a small space lives large. When looking for ways ...

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Color Without Commitment

Love color but afraid of commitment? There are many ways to infuse color into ones home in subtle as opposed to bold ways. Painting an entire room or investing in a brightly colored sofa can feel like a big leap. ...

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Making a Statement with Black and White Artwork

When it comes to artwork, few choices can feel as timeless as black and white. Whether it is a dramatic photograph, an abstract canvas or a simple line drawing, black and white art can help to create a strong focal ...

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Making a Punch with Pastels

Pastel colors can provide softness and neutrality to nearly any room of the home.  From living spaces to dining areas, and bedrooms, these soothing colors can also bring a sense of lightness and serenity.  Looking for ways to infuse pastels ...

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Home Offices In or Out

As working from home continues to evolve, so does the design of the home office. Today’s most successful workspaces balance comfort, flexibility, and visual beauty. Home offices for many is an extension or replacement for the traditional office. Unlike years ...

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Wow with Wallpaper

In case you haven’t noticed, wallpaper is back and it appears here to stay.  A signature staple in the 70’s, wallpaper later fell a bit of favor.  Labeled “dated”, those looking for bold color, opted for painted accent walls instead ...

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Bedscaping

To some, making a bed is a bit of an art form. What is the best way to layer a bed? Should both a fitted and flat sheet be used or should one opt for two flat sheets instead?  While ...

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Creative Vignettes

Whether in groupings or sets, vignettes provide an opportunity to bring in small arrangements of décor that can help bring nearly any space to life. From entries to side tables, consoles and dressers, vignettes offer an opportunity to infuse interesting ...

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Mid-Century Modern Comeback

Mid-Century modern is back or did it ever leave? The classics are the classics because they are timeless, vintage, conversation pieces that make a statement. The period defined a Mid-Century modern is roughly defined as the period between the mid-40s ...

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Bedscaping

To some, making a bed is a bit of an art form. What is the best way to layer a bed? Should both a fitted and flat sheet be used or should one opt for two flat sheets instead?  While ...

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Working With Built Ins

Built-ins, are they in or are they out? In many instances, built-ins serve as the best choice to maximize space while others may argue they restrict versatility and flexibility. Regardless, built-ins serve a functional purpose and built well, can create ...

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Working With Gold

Gold is one of those magical colors that can add a hint of glam to nearly any room of the home. To infuse gold into one’s home décor you don’t have to be literal in your interpretation but can use ...

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