When you have a beautiful view, you want to be able to enjoy it. That’s basic stuff. But actually pulling it off presents an interesting conundrum. Enjoying your view probably entails having a comfortable place to sit and look at it, but setting out a bunch of furniture on a deck or patio, or even […]
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In my household, the summer months are always spent maintaining a precarious balance between keeping the house cool and keeping the cooling bill low. I’m willing to consider just about any option to make it work, too. But recently I spent some time in a home with ceiling fans in almost every room – a […]
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I’m a big believer in tailoring your home to suit your own personal needs, whether it’s turning a patio into a kitchen, a loft into an art space, or a basement into a bar. For anyone with a big wine collection, a passion for beer, or a knack for mixing drinks, the last can be […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Outdoor Living
Outdoor Bars: A Simple Solution For Summertime Entertainers
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Summer is prime time for entertaining – the perfect part of the year to get together with family and friends and enjoy a little warm weather and sunshine. Accessories for a backyard gathering range from a cooler and a grill next to a picnic table all the way to complete, elaborate outdoor kitchens and everywhere […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Outdoor Living
Outdoor Beds: Features To Look For To Improve Your Soak In The Sun
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Summer has finally started in earnest, and I’ll be honest – in the face of the long, hot, sun-soaked afternoons, all I want to do is stretch out by the pool and enjoy a good, long nap. The hot, hot days of true summer are the perfect time to soak up the sun, relax, and […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Five Simple And Affordable Ways To Add Color To Your Living Room
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I’ve spoken a little bit before about infusing a kitchen with bright, vibrant color. Many of the same rules apply when doing the same for a living room, but often the process is much easier. Where kitchens are primarily composed of permanent fixtures, living spaces are full of furniture and decor that are easily changed, […]
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White Sofas – Building A Bright, Modern, Grown-Up Living Room
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White can be a difficult color to pull off. It takes creativity and finesse to make white walls or cabinetry fresh and bright rather than blank. While white furniture can make a space look breezy and tropical or sophisticated and modern, white fabric can be very hard to keep clean. Still, with a little care […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Getting The Look: Intro To An Urban Industrial Loft Style
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Modern design has always favored wide, open spaces, and it’s a preference that’s had a huge impact on contemporary home design. Homeowners are knocking down walls and barriers to create huge, sun-soaked great rooms and integrated spaces. For those that love these big spaces, but prefer a more antique style to the prim and polish […]
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Small adjustments in lifestyle routines can lead to big changes, particularly when it comes to the environment. The following list details 12 easy ways to “go green” to help the environment. Not only will you decrease your negative impact on the Earth, but you will also save a few dollars and create a healthier home. […]
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I’m a big fan of shabby chic decor – I like the look of weathered furniture, roughed up antiques, and flea market finds – especially in bathroom design. But if I’m being totally honest, a weathered white finish is a big toss up, with a very fine line between an aged finish that looks stylish […]