Exterior shutters have gotten a bad rap in recent years. Perhaps it’s because they’re often immobile and badly-sized, skewing the symmetry of the home, or […]
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Happy Dr. Seuss Day!
In honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday, today, March 2, is designated as National Read Across America Day (also known as Dr. Seuss Day). You’d be […]
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Step it Up: Five Eye-Catching Banister Styles
Are you so over two-tone stair railings as your best design option? You’re not doomed to wrought iron or standard wood. Options abound; you can find that […]
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Beautiful Bamboo in the Bathroom
While wood is commonplace in many (if not most) bathrooms, bamboo is one of the rarer woods used. It’s an unfortunate omission: bamboo is a […]
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Color of the Month: Decorating with Peacock
When’s the last time you saw a peacock? Male peacocks’ plumage is designed to attract attention. With those gorgeous shades of teal, aquamarine, and turquoise, […]
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Elements of a Hardworking Butler’s Pantry
You’re probably not among those who have an actual butler… but a well-designed butler’s pantry can (almost) make you feel like you have one! Butler’s […]
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A Bookshelf for Every Literary Lover
Cozy throw, a good book, and a fire in the fireplace… it’s snowy-day utopia. These gray, freezing days are a book-lover’s favorites – perfect for […]
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Fun and Quirky Uses for Leftover Paint Chips
No, we’re not suggesting that you go to your local paint store and walk out with hundreds of paint chips and strips. If you’ve recently […]
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Open, Shut Them: A Buyer’s Guide to Windows
Imagine a home without windows. Depressing. Dark. More like a shed (or a bomb shelter) than a home. Now, most people don’t consider a home […]
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Colorful Kitchens in Every Shade of the Rainbow
White kitchens are all the rage; to temper the sterility and blandness, most homeowners add gray or perhaps small “pops” of color. The kitchen is […]
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