Articles filed under Decor
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Go ahead, pine for those faux-wood tilesMay 02, 2015 12:00 am - Samantha Friedman, an interior designer based in Bethesda, Maryland, and a featured designer in the 2015 D.C. Design House, joined staff writer Jura Koncius on the newsp...
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Bank on it: A fresh spring look for less than $100May 01, 2015 6:00 am - Now that spring is here, you might be antsy to freshen up your home. But don't fret if you don't have the budget for a full-blown overhaul. If you want a new look, there...
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1930s porcelain plate was made in GermanyApr 30, 2015 6:00 am - Q. I have enclosed a picture of a porcelain plate that is 8 inches in diameter. On the back is a lion in a circle and the words Selb, Bavaria, Germany, along with anothe...
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Metal accents can add polish to your homeApr 29, 2015 6:00 am - Looking for an easy way to add polish to your home? Metallic accents — copper, brass, silver and platinum — are having a moment in today's interiors. They create a feel ...
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A shop with a following: Elgin's Soulful SparrowApr 26, 2015 11:00 pm - Before Mary Pierce and her business partner and friend Judy Walsberg began the first incarnation of Soulful Sparrow in St. Charles in 2011, Anne Faulkner was the owner o...
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Create bathroom luxury for twoApr 26, 2015 12:01 am - Make peace with living in your downsized home. At some point you may have to accept you cannot arrange for a huge two-person soaking tub in the master bath. How can you ...
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Questions about colors and contrastsApr 25, 2015 12:00 am - Architect and interior designer Carmel Greer joined The Washington Post staff writer Jura Koncius recently on its Home Front online chat. Here is an edited excerpt: Q. I...
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John Hughes' gardens prepped for public viewingApr 24, 2015 6:00 am - The 2015 Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens goes beyond the expected display of great interior design, architecture and landscaping. This year's visitors get to see the hom...
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Late Victorian rocker has pressed, not carved, scroll workApr 23, 2015 6:00 am - Q. This oak rocker has been in our family for 80 to 90 years. It has scroll work across the top, has an imitation leather seat and is in excellent condition. Anything y...
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Thoughtfully plan every inch of your homeApr 19, 2015 7:00 am - Architect Sarah Susanka proves that even a simple hallway can be transformed into a design feature with stunning wood details. Known for her philosophy of coaxing houses...