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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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Yellow. Summer’s Hottest Color.

The color of the moment. Yellow. Summer’s Hottest Color. Every season seems to have a color that captures the mood of the moment, and this summer that color is yellow. From soft buttery hues to rich golden tones, yellow is ...

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Interesting Ways to Infuse Color

Artwork is often viewed as the most obvious way to add color to a room, while it is one of the easiest, there are several subtle ways to make an impact and infuse color into a home. Enter accessories, accents, ...

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Back In Black

Black has become one of the hottest and most used colors in architecture and interior design. From the exterior of a building to tile, cabinetry, and fixtures, black remains one of the most fashion forward finishes. Looking for tips to ...

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Going Modular

There is a reason why sectional furniture is so popular and utilized in various ways. In a word, versatility.  From desks that can be configured in different ways to sofas, coffee tables and more, modular is the ideal choice for ...

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