Articles filed under Decor
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Would you prefer your home to be colorful or full of color?Jul 14, 2019 7:00 am - So often during the summer months or during holidays, we take vacations to visit family or to faraway places to get a bit of respite from work, school or from life in ge...
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Recessed lights add illumination without taking up spaceJul 14, 2019 7:00 am - It's a common quandary, especially in older homes: One or more rooms lacks ample artificial light because of an absence of overhead fixtures. Making matters worse, that ...
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Bar cabinets have fallen out of fashionJul 14, 2019 6:01 am - Q. This is a photo of a bar cabinet I purchased in St. Augustine, Florida. When opened, there are two surfaces for mixing drinks and storage for alcohol bottles, also. E...
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The pros and cons of an open floor planJul 12, 2019 7:00 am - A casual, multifunctional space sounds like an enticing concept. With no walls separating the kitchen from the living and dining rooms, a space will look more expansive ...
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Hardware updates should not be done to chase trendsJul 07, 2019 7:00 am - I remember not so long ago when a home renovation required changing all your hardware to “update” the home's look. Just when you thought you had rid yourself of brass ha...
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Outdoor decor that's 'out there' and edgyJul 07, 2019 7:00 am - The outdoor furnishings market has been dominated for years by wicker-look resin furniture and beachy prints. Spindly folding lawn chairs have given way to deep, comfy s...
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Rain gardens invite birds and butterflies while replenishing groundwaterJul 06, 2019 7:00 am - The past couple of rainy springs have revealed a spot in our yard that remains wet much longer than the rest of the yard. Instead of bringing in topsoil to raise the are...
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How to decorate with mirrors without turning your home into a fun houseJul 06, 2019 7:00 am - Typically a final pit stop to check your look before you run out the door, mirrors serve an important function in most homes. They can be simple and subdued, or artful, ...
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Why white still is ultra popular in homesJun 30, 2019 7:00 am - It seems like everything that's old is new again. Throughout interior design history, time and again, designers are faced with the request to create an all-white decorat...
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Room dividers - and all their old-Hollywood charm - are backJun 30, 2019 7:00 am - You don't have to binge-watch classic movies to know that when a starlet wanted to “slip into something more comfortable,” she often stepped behind a decorative folding ...