Christine Brun
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Pullout workspace is a concept that works in any roomMay 01, 2016 7:01 am - Pullout furniture is both vintage and cutting edge. The old-school breadboard is the grandmother of the ubiquitous cutting board we see in houses today. Any kitchen desi...
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Dare to be creative with your powder bathApr 10, 2016 6:01 am - One of the easiest rooms to redo in your home is the powder room. It is a public room much like your entryway, living room or dining room, so it is worthwhile to spend m...
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When space is sparse, multifunction is the way to goMar 27, 2016 1:01 am - Dual-function furniture is the ultimate secret weapon of micro-unit living. Think about how designers have used yachts or motor homes as a classic starting point for cre...
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Getting smaller is just a sign of the timesMar 20, 2016 1:00 am - The quintessential studio apartment has been found in Manhattan for generations. In film and on stage, a building-locked room with a window view of a brick wall just a f...
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Organize your clutter into a thing of beautyMar 13, 2016 12:01 am - Clutter is visually noisy. What does that mean? It means that when you walk into a room and there are too many things competing for your attention, the visual result is ...
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Birdhouse wallpaper makes a 'grown up' nurseryMar 06, 2016 12:01 am - In these cost-conscious days, first-time parents may not be able to buy a larger house upon the birth of a little one. And a nursery might have to accommodate a home off...
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Taking care of a kitchen's little detailsFeb 27, 2016 6:01 am - Long weekends are the perfect time to catch up on miscellaneous household chores. Even when the winter weather is not cooperative, many indoor tasks can be tackled. Some...
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The rise, fall and rise of micro housingFeb 22, 2016 5:00 am - Studio apartments have been around in major cities since the late 1800s. When we think of the quintessential studio apartment, we think New York City, so it is of note ...
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Carve out a space just for the kidsFeb 16, 2016 6:21 am - One very easy way to stretch space in a child's bedroom is to buy a bunk bed. It's brilliant! This is one way to create a play area and a homework spot in a space-starve...
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When custom makes sense for your homeFeb 07, 2016 12:01 am - Certain home improvement projects will be transformative. I was staring at the sliding door in my bedroom this morning, remembering how we talked about replacing all the...