Rita St. Clair
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Individual style needed to make house a homeOct 10, 2008 11:00 pm - An interior design that's perfectly assembled and oh-so-stylish can still be unsatisfying. That's usually because the room in question lacks a personality of its own. It...
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How should resale value affect room makeover?Oct 03, 2008 11:00 pm - Of course, the decisions will be a matter of taste - but whose taste matters the most? Those making a substantial investment in a new look? Or those, whoever they are, w...
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Incorporating inherited pieces into room's decorAug 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Anglophiles and interior decoration mavens may be familiar with the terms "humble elegance," "romantic despair" and "pleasing decay." These seemingly contradictory descr...
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Don't rush to hide your doorsJul 11, 2008 11:00 pm - Probably because of their size and functional role, doors are seldom thought of as decorative elements. At best, they may be given a new coat of paint-either as a spruce...
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Before renovating, learn about home's basic architectureJul 05, 2008 11:00 pm - In order to identify one's needs and wishes - both aesthetic and functional - it's essential to be aware of a home's architectural style. Such an understanding will help...
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Light colors will help relieve cramped lookJun 27, 2008 11:00 pm - There's no single way of visually reducing the size of a piece of furniture that's too big for its surroundings. The strategies will depend on circumstances. One techniq...
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Alcove under stairs can be used for a study areaMay 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Moving to a larger house doesn't necessarily solve all storage problems. It seems, in fact, that additional space generates additional stuff that overwhelms the capacity...
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Hardwood's appeal doesn't make it right for every situationMar 28, 2008 11:00 pm - The first thing to know when renovating an old house is that this type of project differs from restoring an old house. Renovations are expensive and challenging enough, ...
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Take advantage of rooms with a viewMar 21, 2008 11:00 pm - Lots of people buy houses mainly on the basis of the views they offer. And lots of them end up disappointed for a variety of reasons. Poorly planned landscaping, for exa...
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Household bars have moved out of basementsMar 14, 2008 11:00 pm - An at-home bar was once predictably located in what used to be called a club basement. That liquor would be served there was an equally safe assumption back in those day...