Articles filed under Decor
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Why some designers genuinely love faux materialsApr 16, 2017 6:00 am - Lusting after exposed brick walls or a ceiling punctuated with rustic wood beams? Here's an idea: Fake it. Decorative architectural accents such as imitation stone count...
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White kitchen doesn't have to be plain vanillaApr 15, 2017 6:00 am - White kitchens seem to be everywhere these days. White cabinets and white counters continue to be the top choice of many homeowners, whether going for a classic, country...
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Keep color scheme neutral in galley kitchensApr 09, 2017 6:01 am - Galley kitchens are common in many older homes. Houses built before World War II often had very simple layouts with in-kitchen dining at the end of a long narrow room. T...
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Desk has been in family for generationsApr 09, 2017 6:01 am - Q. This is a photo of an antique desk that I own. When the top is open there is a writing surface that slides out, cubbyholes and small drawers. It is decorated with car...
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Getting to know your client and yourselfApr 09, 2017 6:01 am - The simplest of questions can often stump even the smartest of individuals. Have you ever asked someone where they live? The answer is generally a reply such as "I live ...
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It's time for spring pruningApr 09, 2017 6:00 am - Gardeners fall into two camps when they think about pruning. One group can't wait to get their hands on a pair of pruning shears and start carving, and the mere thought ...
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Modernizing a 1929 Colonial while still honoring its historyApr 09, 2017 6:00 am - When Debbie Berger Fox and her husband, Nick Fox, decided it was time to give up their glamorous London lifestyle to live in the Washington, D.C., area, they discovered ...
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Acrylics give furniture a modern flairApr 09, 2017 6:00 am - Clear the way for acrylics. Furniture makers are using the see-through material for everything from couch legs and bed posts to tables and footstools. It's a way to add ...
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IT experts open Arlington Heights furniture shopApr 05, 2017 6:00 am - When Tory Colvin headed to Georgetown to earn a master's degree in public policy some 15 years ago now, she had no idea her career in Washington would land her back in h...
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Finesse your floors with carpet tiles or area rugsApr 02, 2017 6:01 am - How much time do we spend looking down? People look down in search of lost coins, but do we focus much on what lies beneath our feet in our homes? If you find your floor...