Articles filed under Decor
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Glowing recommendations for outdoor lightingAug 09, 2014 12:01 am - Outdoor lighting is often an afterthought in exterior facelifts and landscape designs, something not remembered until the plants are dug, the deck is built and the house...
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Ask a designer: Exploring wood's possibilitiesAug 08, 2014 4:01 am - Working with wood comes naturally to New York interior designer Dan Faires. He grew up in an old farmhouse and has been developing his carpentry skills for much of his l...
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No bones about it — skulls are making their wayAug 03, 2014 6:00 am - No, it's not Halloween yet. But if you see houses decorated with skulls, don't flip out at the ghoulish decor. Your neighbors aren't crazy. The skull is one of man's old...
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Wine storage, clever cabinetry top 2014 kitchen trendsAug 03, 2014 6:00 am - Kitchens in 2014 are all about lights, cabinets and wine, according to the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. To find new trends in kitchen design, associ...
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Cooking up a color-happy kitchenAug 03, 2014 6:00 am - Kitchens in traditional and vintage homes often are dressed in conservative garb: neutral hues, stainless steel, white-on-white or beige-on-beige. Historically, however,...
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Back to school brings dorm-room dilemmasJul 31, 2014 6:00 am - Millions of households in America are sending a child off to college next month. This single act dredges up numerous issues, some good and some bothersome. One obvious e...
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Artisan couple forges ahead togetherJul 30, 2014 6:00 am - Johannah Willsey's first mosaic was on a trivet forged by her husband. That first creation — which would lead to a full-time family business — was the beginning of a “co...
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What style of contemporary design are you dreaming of?Jul 29, 2014 6:00 am - I am always asked what exactly is contemporary design. Is it interiors that incorporate shiny chrome accents, black leather couches and spinning disco balls? Perhaps ......
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The best backyard lighting schemes start with a planJul 26, 2014 6:15 am - Outdoor living spaces require lighting for functionality and safety. Most homeowners, though, arrive at a lighting showroom with a longer shopping list and bigger dreams...
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Too much space? Divide to conquerJul 26, 2014 6:00 am - Q. Our great room really lives up to the name — it's nearly 30 feet long and 20 feet wide. There's a large fireplace on one long wall; the other is all windows. How shou...