Articles filed under Brun, Christine
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To swivel, or not to swivel?
Mar 4, 2018 6:00 AM - If you have a confined furniture layout, there are times when only a swivel chair will do the trick. When you have two focal points in a room, such as a fireplace and a TV screen on separate walls, a swivel will allow you to shift your line of sight easily. -
Today's furniture is smaller, easier to move around
Feb 25, 2018 7:00 AM - Wondering how you can live large in a small place? It turns out there are a few secrets that can be shared by professional designers and product designers. -
Always feel at home with a fabric you love
Feb 23, 2018 6:27 AM - Some people are rolling stones. I ran into a friend at a dance performance who had recently returned from living in Bali for a few years. Soon our discussion turned to how she might make wherever she is feel more like home, more cozy and more hers. -
Cozy urban neighborhoods offer many rewards
Feb 15, 2018 6:25 AM - Some of the smallest homes are nestled in the most delicious neighborhoods. Surrounded by boutique shops, cafes, coffee houses and corner markets, one can enjoy a pedestrian lifestyle with ease. -
Flexible guest rooms can mimic a posh hotel
Feb 9, 2018 7:00 AM - There are many ways to create a flexible guest room. You can often grab inspiration from hotel rooms because they operate from the perspective of providing not only the obviously required bed but also a working desk, comfy seating and a TV. -
Chic barn doors also save space
Jan 30, 2018 7:00 AM - Barn doors remain wildly popular. We see this type of door used in a wide variety of design styles, from minimalist to rustic, and for passage doors and closet doors. And for those with a small space, they can be the answer to a problem. -
Household tasks for a frigid day
Jan 26, 2018 6:54 AM - Freezing and forbidding winter weather has descended with a thud across the nation. Staying indoors in a tiny home can be the very definition of cabin fever, so how about rolling up your sleeves and tackling a few essential organizational chores? -
Create coziness with built-in seating
Jan 16, 2018 7:05 AM - What makes this kitchenette alluring is that in addition to the window seat, the tiny dining table uses the other built-in seating to accommodate another diner or two. -
Black-and-white kitchen can still be interesting
Jan 7, 2018 6:00 AM - There are a variety of design choices you can make that will lift your entire kitchen from feeling utilitarian to feeling more glamorous and special. This holds true for a high-rise condo or a small bungalow on a tree-lined street. -
Year of the Charlie Brown Christmas tree
Dec 31, 2017 6:00 AM - You may have already learned that the U.S. faced a significant tree shortage this year, according to the National Christmas Tree Association. The culprit seems to be the Great Recession of a decade ago. Tree farmers were limiting their crops to save money during that period of less demand, but we felt the results this year.
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