Articles filed under Room for Living
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Dark doors not invitingOct 14, 2015 1:00 am - We have 1977-style dark-stained inside doors, closets and baseboards. We would love to update and brighten the inside of the entire house. We started with the kitchen an...
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Winner now has a room she can show off to guestsFeb 08, 2015 5:00 am - Cindy Krizizke of Schaumburg is Facebook friends with the Daily Herald Media Group and that is where she first saw information last fall about our annual “Room for Livin...
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From drab to fab: Room for Living winners announcedNov 23, 2014 5:30 am - The Daily Herald Media Group has named two winners in its Room for Living room makeover contest. The winner, Cindy Krizizke of Schaumburg, wants to add a bit of color in...
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Burgundy, golds stepping into limelight for holiday decorNov 16, 2014 5:45 am - When it comes to celebrating the holidays, most people tend to gravitate toward decorating the way their parents did. It tends to be a time of the year when traditions r...
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Farmhouse living roomNov 16, 2014 3:01 am - About a year ago we purchased this farmhouse that was built in 1905 and renovated in 1980. There is a living room off the kitchen. I have no idea how to decorate it. Th...
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Fear of decorating!Nov 16, 2014 3:01 am - We built our forever home 27 years ago for our quadriplegic son. The main floor flows beautifully to enable Tony to enjoy every room and welcome frequents guests for fam...
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Oak brass and wainscoting are out!Nov 16, 2014 3:01 am - Our family room needs to be seriously updated. Please help us unlock this '90s time warp and bring us into the next century of living. The room is large and has so much ...
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Area rugs offer versatility and give bang for the buckNov 11, 2014 5:00 am - Area rugs, usually placed over hardwood or tile floors, and wall-to-wall or “broadloom” carpets are important elements in most rooms. While homeowners, especially in cli...
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Child-friendly makeoverNov 11, 2014 12:01 am - We moved into our house five years ago and have updated almost every room in our 40-year-old house. The only room left is the living room, which is quite a big task. Rig...
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Paneling everywhereNov 11, 2014 12:01 am - I just purchased this converted rural schoolhouse this summer. It has the original brick and flooring in the main room. However, it has been added onto by the previous ...