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 It… Continue Reading
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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 It… Continue Reading
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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 It… Continue Reading
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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 It… Continue Reading
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What Is Patina?
The word “patina” comes up often in design and decorating, but not everyone knows its meaning. Read on for a quick review of the word and how to bring it home… Pin It… Continue Reading
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Create a Cozy Reading Nook for Fall
Crisp fall days and nights are perfect for curling up with a good book and a hot cup of coffee. An empty corner in your home could become a cozy reading nook.. Pin It… Continue Reading
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Accent Wall: Love It or Leave It?
Accent walls, once the go-to decorating accent for every room created on design TV, are not always the perfect design solution. In fact, sometimes they are just plain wrong. Read on to find out my tips for deciding if an accent wall is the best solution for your home… Pin It… Continue Reading
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Guest Post: Shades of Grey in the Bedroom
Today’s guest post comes from Lisa, with Shop 4 Furniture. If you’ve never considered using gray in your bedroom, you may take a second look at the hue after reading her article! Pin It… Continue Reading
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What is a Pendant Light?
If you’ve built a home or remodeled your kitchen recently, you probably ran across pendant lights in your search for new light fixtures. Read on for a quick primer on pendants and how to use them… Pin It… Continue Reading
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Before and After: Master Bath Valance
You may not think of putting a valance on your bathroom window. But, this set of before and after photos may just change your mind…… Continue Reading