Articles filed under Decor
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Suburban designers help transform 1906 mansion for Lake Forest ShowhouseJul 12, 2020 7:00 am - Lovers of innovative, state-of-the-art home furnishings and decor biennially flock to Lake Forest or Lake Bluff to tour a recently redecorated mansion with each room exp...
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Designer Young Huh on making your home office look and feel betterJul 11, 2020 7:00 am - New York interior designer Young Huh founded her namesake firm in 2007 and has gone on to create many memorable interiors. Her rooms have harmony and personal style and ...
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Nine suggestions to improve your outdoor spaceJul 09, 2020 11:00 pm - Stuck inside for the past few months, we're ready to get out, even if we can't get all the way out to a restaurant or a park. What if, instead, we could add on a room to...
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That old black magic continues to charm designersJul 05, 2020 7:01 am - Like the lyrics to the song "That Old Black Magic," black rooms have me under their spell. Lately, it seems black has assumed the role of the new neutral color for inter...
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Deadheading and pruning perennials keeps plants beautifulJul 05, 2020 7:00 am - Deadhead and prune perennials for several reasons. First, deadheading encourages plants to continue blooming or rewards the gardener with a second season of bloom. Next,...
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A bit of whimsy is required to bring the garden indoorsJul 04, 2020 7:00 am - There is nothing that says summer better than to be in touch with nature: going to the beach, swimming in a lake or planting flower beds. Most of us love the casual comf...
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Plant splashes of purple throughout the gardenJun 28, 2020 7:00 am - I love plants with purple foliage. They are equally capable of promoting peace or inciting a riot in the garden. Ease the harshness of red flowers with neighboring plant...
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Inspired designs sparked by things of interestJun 27, 2020 7:00 am - Often when I design rooms in show houses or the lobby of a condo or hotel, the viewing public always asks questions that make you truly think about the design process. B...
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National Garden Bureau named 2020 the Year of the LavenderJun 21, 2020 7:00 am - The National Garden Bureau has named 2020 the Year of the Lavender. English lavender (Lavendula angustifolia) is the hardiest type and best suited to our Midwestern gard...
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Decor ideas for the housebound travelerJun 21, 2020 7:00 am - If your actual travel plans are on hold, you can soothe your wanderlust with a few home decor change-ups or additions. Whether you're wishing you were at a wilderness ca...