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Inspiration is the key to a great design. In this section we'll inspire you to look outside the box! |
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Nate Berkus gives tips on designing a classic kitchen
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Kitchens are expensive. It cost around $56,611 for each major kitchen remodel in 2008-09, according to Remodeling magazine's annual "Cost vs. Value Report." Which means if you're remodeling yours, you're left with this to chew on: spending that kind of money on a home improvement means it had better have a nice long life span. Ideally, it... Read more... |
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'Queer Eye's' Thom Filicia's new home-furnishing collection
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You've seen him on "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" and "Dress My Nest." Soon you will be able to buy his rugs, fabric, lighting and refrigerators.Thom Filicia has licensed his name with Safavieh for area rugs, Vanguard for furniture, Kravet for textiles, Visual Comfort for lighting and Amana for specialty refrigerators. The pro... Read more... |
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Need some sunshine? Here's the hue for you
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Can a color have a personality? In the case of yellow, the answer seems to be yes.
Yellow can be quiet or bold, subdued or daring, says color specialist Peggy Van Allen of Dutch Boy. It all depends on the shade and how it is used.
Interior designer Joyce Sielen of Boston Store's Design Studio in Brookfield, Wis., calls it adaptable and versatile.... Read more... |
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Creative wall displays
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This homeowner proudly displays a Kimono from her travels. Tip: The next time you visit an exotic location use the items you bring home as artwork on your walls. You'll find that they will spur conversation among your guests. If you hang a silk garment on the wall you might want to have it framed for extra protection from the sun and the clima... Read more... |
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It doesn’t take a millionaire to get look of India
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Over the years, notable individuals like prolific writer Ernest Hemingway and renowned golfer Arnold Palmer have inspired furniture designers to create lines that reflect their lifestyle, travels and occupation.
Thomasville says its Ernest Hemingway collection was the most successful new product launch in the industry to date. This line is all abo... Read more... |
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Recover your stools and save money
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Are you tired of your furniture? You can save money by recovering a few pieces yourself. I just measured the surface of my stools and pulled the fabric and stapled with a staple gun. Tip: Don't pull your fabric to tight, allow for the fabric to give a little. To finish the edges I just hot-glued a pretty fringe around the top of the stool. T... Read more... |
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Don’t let economy dim home design
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Designers seemed to be playing it safe on the runway during Fashion Week in New York.
From what I saw on the runway, black and gray are back, merged with classic lines that will be a good investment for the future. These color trends will also be replicated in interior design trends.
But in my opinion, gray or black without purple, white, or pink... Read more... |
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