Articles filed under Decor
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Interior design moved too far away from the natural worldFeb 22, 2014 4:45 am - In the world of interior decor, we Americans have always been a few years behind the French. I know this from experience; for years I have covered design shows both here...
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Spinning the color wheel with John GiddingFeb 21, 2014 11:01 pm - John Gidding, HGTV's "'Curb Appeal" host, was the guest last week on The Washington Post's Home Front online chat. Here is an edited excerpt: Q. I recently inherited my ...
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Pet-owner challenge: Buying new furnitureFeb 11, 2014 4:45 am - NEW YORK — Sydney Masters’ dog Angus has white fur. But he loves to play and dig in the mud, so his paws are often brown. And that was a factor in Masters’ choice of sof...
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Ask a designer: Creating a multifaceted master bedroomFeb 09, 2014 4:45 am - We’re told a well-designed master bedroom should be an oasis of romantic calm. It’s also supposed to be the practical place where you store clothing and get a good night...
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An ancient dyeing art revamped and revisitedFeb 09, 2014 12:00 am - NEW YORK — From tablecloths to duvet covers, iPhone cases to wallpaper and startling calfskin wall hangings, the ancient Japanese resist-dyeing technique of shibori has ...
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Shibori: an ancient art now revamped and revisitedFeb 02, 2014 5:07 am - NEW YORK — From tablecloths to duvet covers, iPhone cases to wallpaper and startling calf-skin wall hangings, the ancient Japanese resist-dying technique of shibori has ...
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Murphy beds are making the bedroom superfluousFeb 01, 2014 12:00 am - PARIS — The long-established trend toward loft-like living means having a bed in the middle of your living space is now considered a lifestyle choice, like an open kitch...
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Rough, industrial look is now chicJan 25, 2014 11:00 pm - I started by shopping, assuming the only way I could have an industrial-style bookcase was by paying a hefty sum for one. As this style of furniture has become more popu...
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In the home office, organization is Job 1Jan 24, 2014 11:00 pm - As technology has evolved so rapidly in the past 10 years, so has the notion of a home office. We increasingly carry around work and personal files on a handheld device ...
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Tips for tackling home organization in 2014Jan 24, 2014 11:00 pm - Nicole Anzia, owner of the professional organizing business Neatnik and a monthly organizing columnist for The Washington Post, was the guest recently on The Post’s Home...