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Creativity is one of the most important elements in interior design. But when it comes to the process of designing a room, over the past 40 years the industry has been anything but creative. Until recently the steadfast rule was to choose furniture, accessories and paint first. Then almost as an afterthought, choose flooring, but that's changing.
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If you’re like most homeowners you probably don’t think much about trim and crown molding. But walk into a room with crown molding and you will immediately feel you are somewhere special. Trim and crown molding really complete a room that may otherwise seem dull and lackluster. Here's what you need to know to dress up your home.
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If you think of mirrors as just a way to check your outfit on the way out the door, think again. Designers are rediscovering the many decorative uses for this everyday object. “Mirrors have unique properties unlike other design elements,” says Brian Pitman, director of marketing and communications for the Glass Association of North America.
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With many Americans prepared to spend less on holiday shopping and decorating this year, it’s likely more people will choose to give homemade gifts and create their own holiday decor. Homemade gifts can be a great way to stretch holiday gift-giving dollars.
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So you think you want a contemporary kitchen. But what kind? Asian? Retro? Euro? While there are more modern looks available today, kitchen design experts say the basic principles behind “modern” design are really quite simple, if you follow these six simple rules.
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From the salad dressing dripped on your favorite blouse to the chocolate stains your kids smeared on their school clothes, fall and winter are seasons of stains. But stained clothes probably don’t make the kind of style statement you’d like. But stains are the enemy of good style. Here are tips for dealing with seasonal stains.
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Parents know that they rarely have the same ideas and opinions as their children. When decorating your child's room, you might want one design while your 8-year-old daughter has a completely different concept in mind. Don't worry parents, with a few tricks, you'll be able to design a room that is stylish, functional and fun for your child.
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