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Monthly Archives: October 2012

Pros and Cons of Vertical Blinds

Pros and Cons of Vertical Blinds

Sliding patio doors and very wide, expansive windows can be difficult to cover.  Vertical blinds offer a great window treatment option, but are they the best option for you?  Read on to find out the pros and cons of installing vertical blinds in your home…Continue Reading

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Create a Welcoming Guest Room

Create a Welcoming Guest Room

Guest rooms often become a hodge-podge of mismatched or discarded furniture, collected as other bedrooms are redecorated.  However, creating a beautiful and useful space for your guests will say “welcome” in a way nothing else can…. Pin ItContinue Reading

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What Is Indirect Lighting?

What Is Indirect Lighting?

When you shop for new light fixtures, you have two basic choices:  direct or indirect.  You need to know the difference between the two types of fixtures in order to make the best choice for each location in your home. Pin ItContinue Reading

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Guest Post:  Designing a Bedroom for Children With Allergies

Guest Post: Designing a Bedroom for Children With Allergies

With so many people suffering from allergies, creating a space that minimizes exposure to allergens is essential.  If you have allergies in your family, check out today’s guest post by Stephanie Staszko for tips on minimizing allergens in your child’s bedroom. Pin ItContinue Reading

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Design Dialogue – October 25, 2012

Design Dialogue – October 25, 2012

Hello, everyone!  Welcome to the weekly Design Dialogue! Pin ItContinue Reading

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Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2013

Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2013

The folks at Benjamin Moore Paint have just announced their Color of the Year for 2013:  Lemon Sorbet… Pin ItContinue Reading

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Questions To Ask When Choosing Window Treatments

Questions To Ask When Choosing Window Treatments

You will find a zillion options available when you shop for window treatments.  Not only are there different brands and fabrics to choose from, there are also numerous different types of blinds and shades – not to mention custom treatments like draperies and valances.  While the options may seem overwhelming, there are, in fact, onlyContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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What Is an Elevation Drawing?

What Is an Elevation Drawing?

Designers and architects definitely have a lingo of their own, and sometimes it can be confusing to homeowners.  Read on to find out what they mean when they say they will create an “elevation” drawing for your project… Pin ItContinue Reading

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Guest Post:  10 Ways to Green Your Home

Guest Post: 10 Ways to Green Your Home

Reducing your energy consumption at home not only saves you money, but it also makes the most efficient use of our available resources.  In today’s Guest Post by Liam Ohm, learn about 10 ways you can “green” your home. Pin ItContinue Reading

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Design Dialogue – October 18, 2012

Design Dialogue – October 18, 2012

Hello, everyone!  Welcome to the weekly Design Dialogue! Pin ItContinue Reading

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