Articles filed under Decor
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'Country' design brings style, comfort to homeNov 08, 2015 5:30 am - So many people, clients and designers alike, would scoff at the mere mention of the words “country” and “design” in the same sentence. Throughout the world, however, the...
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Talking small spaces with Shannon Claire SmithNov 08, 2015 12:00 am - Designer and blogger Shannon Claire Smith, who downsized from a three-bedroom house to a one-bedroom apartment, joined The Washington Post staff writer Jura Koncius rece...
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Vintage crocks were used to make wine in ElginNov 06, 2015 6:01 am - Q. What can you tell me about the two pottery crocks in the attached photo? Each is marked with the number "4", so I know they have a 4-gallon capacity. There are no man...
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Time to step up your seasonal decorNov 04, 2015 10:00 pm - After warm summer breezes fleetingly say goodbye, fall enters the scene with all her beautiful harvests and sunburst colors. For many, it is an opportunity to look forwa...
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Paint colors can inspire DIY projectNov 04, 2015 10:00 pm - Inspiration can come from a can of paint. Take a look at the paint chips in a home improvement store and just read off the names for fun. Close your eyes and imagine wha...
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Trends change, but a comfy, cozy room is always in styleNov 01, 2015 10:00 pm - Room size should not dictate comfort. Furniture comes in many sizes and configurations to accommodate rooms of all sizes — from the tiny apartment to the massive great r...
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Better lighting will be a big upgradeNov 01, 2015 10:00 pm - It's a great room, but lacks comfortable furniture and storage for the shoes and backpacks that seem to get dumped there. It is a man cave so it has a TV and a fish tank...
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A dreamy boho bed requires a conscious effortOct 31, 2015 1:00 am - Decorating is about two things: style and comfort. Nowhere in your house are these two considerations more important than in the bedroom. Comfort in the bedroom means ge...
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The white-hot color of 2016Oct 30, 2015 6:00 am - Drumroll, please. Benjamin Moore's 2016 Color of the Year was officially announced this month: Simply White. Huh? With memories of the earthy Marsala (Pantone's 2015 Col...
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Bathroom in dire need of an updateOct 28, 2015 12:00 am - In 1988 I lost my husband to cancer at age 45. Since then my daughter and I have stayed together. My job moved to Aurora and 22 years ago, rather than a lengthy commute,...