Articles filed under Decor
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Unmarked porcelain figures' origin is perplexingAug 21, 2016 7:01 am - Q. The porcelain figures seen in this photo have been in our family for at least 65 years. They are both 13.5 inches tall, including the base, and they are all in mint c...
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A beach house fit for the whole familyAug 21, 2016 7:00 am - BETHANY BEACH, Del. - Last Thanksgiving, three generations of Bobbs filled a party bus headed to Bethany Beach in Delaware for the day to see the progress on their new b...
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Ask a Designer: Homes that are kid- and grownup-friendlyAug 18, 2016 6:00 am - For new parents, the urge to keep little ones entertained and enriched can often lead to a home so full of baby gear and toys that grown-up style all but disappears. It ...
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Create your own private spaceAug 14, 2016 6:01 am - We are smack in the middle of summer, and everyone enjoys having some outdoor respite at the end of a warm day. For those living in tiny places, the space challenge can ...
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Break away from bland hallwaysAug 13, 2016 6:00 am - Hallways are the most underappreciated, overlooked design opportunity in your house. Think about how many times you pass through them each day. What if they were somethi...
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Europe leads the way in sensible storageAug 07, 2016 7:01 am - Low on closet space in your tiny apartment? No problem! While scouring an international media source, I noticed recently that a new trend that aids those with storage sh...
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Six guest room gaffes to avoidAug 06, 2016 7:00 am - Summer calendars are filling up with reservations from out-of-towners hoping for bed and breakfast - at your place. Whether you are lucky enough to have a spare room ded...
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Stools are a versatile player in decorAug 06, 2016 6:00 am - A stool is one of the most versatile pieces of furniture you can get. It slides neatly under or up to a counter, takes up little real estate and can provide a handy perc...
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Wall designs becoming more important as TVs grow in sizeAug 02, 2016 6:01 am - American TVs are no longer banished from the living room as children used to be back in the day. The main boon is that this trend liberates everyone who lives in a smal...
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Sascha Brastoff dinnerware inspires collectorJul 30, 2016 7:01 am - Q. Enclosed is a photo of a set of dinnerware I own. It is a large collection of Sascha Brastoff dishes with the "Surf Ballet" turquoise and platinum pattern. I bought t...