Painting the front door is a fairly common design strategy. It highlights the entrance, adds visual interest, and makes a statement about your taste and […]
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How to Conceal (or Highlight) a Light Switch or Outlet
Unless (or sometimes even if) you’re building a home from scratch, chances are you have some unsightly outlets, light switches, or control panels that mess […]
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Make Your Stair Landing Work for You
Add it to the list of awkward spaces in the home. The stair landing is largely useless in many homes, a transitional space that tends […]
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Feathers for Year-Round Spring Sophistication
Have you spotted that first spring robin yet? As the weather warms up, the sweet song of the birds (accompanied by the honking of the […]
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Understated Elegance: the Power of Moldings
Time to add some definition to your rooms! Moldings (or “mouldings” if you want to be pretentious) may seem unnecessary, but they add depth and […]
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Style Mashup: Rustic and Contemporary Meet
Some people find it easy to define their decorating style. They’re straight-up modern, strictly traditional, or daringly eclectic. But for most, finding their favorite style […]
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Color of the Month: Decorating with Taupe
While “taupe” usually brings visions of drabness and dullness, in reality it’s a warm, earthy, sophisticated shade that just so happens to be stylish. It’s […]
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Classic Color Combo: Neapolitan
Whatever your favorite flavor of ice cream is, chances are you’ll find them in a carton of Neapolitan. Named for the common assumption that the […]
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Prepare to be Floored: Carpet Tiles
Flooded with flooring choices? Looking for that perfect rug? Trying to cover up an ugly rental floor? Need a heavy-duty option for high-traffic areas? The […]
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Exterior Shutters for the Modern Home
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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