Articles filed under Decor
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Window masquerade is a game we must sometimes play
Feb 28, 2021 7:01 AM - Wouldn't it be nice if every room of every place had a view? Let's face it, not every house, condo or townhouse has a perfect view. -
In former printing plant, St. Charles store owners envision a home decor mecca
Feb 26, 2021 6:00 AM - A former label printing plant site at 1501 Indiana Ave. in St. Charles has been transformed into Trend + Relic, a vintage and new home décor mecca with the handmade work of various artists and artisans on display.
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Design destination: Enjoying a Venetian winter getaway
Feb 21, 2021 7:01 AM - Venice in the winter can be brutal, cold and rainy on top of that wind. Some would say you'd be out of your mind to travel there during the winter months. -
Embrace good luck with foyer decor
Feb 14, 2021 7:01 AM - An entrance to any home is a special and vulnerable place. It is the gateway from the public realm to the private. It is often the only interior space that visitors to your home may see. -
Stargazing: Space-themed decor brings the heavens indoors
Feb 8, 2021 11:20 AM - It was a tough year here on Earth, but 2020 was a bright spot for space exploration. Perhaps it's no surprise then that space themes are having a moment in home decor. -
Creating a home to be the setting of your story
Feb 7, 2021 7:01 AM - Like the work of the novelist, setting up a house involves telling a story. Each room is like another chapter. -
Mixing colors and pattern: Learning is part of the process
Jan 31, 2021 7:01 AM - Working with color is the fun part of pulling your home together. Initially, don't get caught up in getting it right the first time you select your colors, fabrics and patterns. Learning and editing is part of the process. -
Understanding the designer's design
Jan 24, 2021 7:01 AM - Unbeknown to many, some of the most influential interior designs have come from architects and not interior designers. Take, for example, Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona Pavilion or Frank Lloyd Wright's Falling Water residence: these are the works of professionals trained as architects, and commissioned to do interior design. -
The benefits of working with an interior designer
Jan 24, 2021 7:00 AM - Many interior designers offer various services, including hourly consultations, that can make them cost-effective, especially for homeowners who are still trying to define their style and decide just how they want their homes to look. -
Fireplace love: How to update this cherished home focal point
Jan 24, 2021 7:00 AM - While the kitchen is often referred to as the "heart" of the home, the fireplace is referred to as the "hearth" of the home. In today's modern homes, a fireplace is not needed to heat the house or cook food, but it remains a very popular option in new-home construction and a very desirable feature in existing homes.
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