Articles filed under Decor
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A look back, and forward, at the evolution of the family roomOct 31, 2014 6:00 am - What goes into the makings of a family room? Historically, the first family rooms emerged from the hands of architects into floor plans about 50 or 60 years ago. This ro...
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Right at home: Artistry and artifice in new tilesOct 30, 2014 6:00 am - Associated Press Tile has a rich and varied history in decor, from Roman floor mosaics to majolica to Delft ceramics to Mexican terra cotta. These styles and more conti...
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Let in the lightOct 25, 2014 11:00 pm - Mood, space can be altered with lighting design
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Kid's stuff: Ageless flair for the teen's lairOct 25, 2014 6:30 am - Decorating a teenager's bedroom is an exercise in negotiation. Gone are the days when you could choose animal art or ballerina bedding without a blink from your young on...
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Why picking the right sofa is so importantOct 25, 2014 12:01 am - Home designers have noticed that decorating trends tend to run in cycles of seven to ten years, said Anne Hildreth, a designer in the Vernon Hills Steinhafels Furniture ...
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Right at home: Fall decor gets cozyOct 24, 2014 5:45 am - Cozying up in a favorite sweater is one of the distinct pleasures of autumn. This fall, designers and retailers are stitching up sweater motifs on an array of home décor...
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Country blunderOct 22, 2014 1:01 am - Decorated during the height of the country phase, my living room is still stuck in that time warp. I've taken down the wallpaper but was scammed by the painting contract...
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Computer room makeoverOct 22, 2014 1:01 am - I used to have a dedicated computer room. Then along came two great-grandchildren who now call it their toy room. I would like my computer room back! Design by Stein...
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Hoping for a dream come trueOct 21, 2014 1:01 am - It has always been a dream of mine to decorate a room with a real design. Not one with hand-me down or resale shop furniture, unfinished floors, lackluster lighting and ...
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Doors and walls: A few updates can quickly make a big impactOct 19, 2014 6:00 am - It seems as if almost everyone has a room that they dislike. It is boring because there is no color or it has looked the same for 20 years, or it is downright ugly becau...