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Posted in April 13th, 2008
Covering windows can be the biggest an most expensive challenge in some rooms. However, the challenge is well worth the effort to make it perfect when the results are as dramatic as the examples you will see below.
Your window coverings can make or break the feel of your room, so take some time, do some […]
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Posted in January 17th, 2008
Eating together as a family is sometimes the only time a busy family gets to sit together and find out what is going on in each other’s lives. Why not make it a special time with the perfect atmosphere. If you are only using your dining room for special occasions, then you could be missing […]
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Posted in December 29th, 2007
Pushing the bed against the wall in a kids room add space for playing around.
This little camper is completely ready with even a sleeping bag on his bed. And painted signs to his next adventure.
Lots of pillows and a framed-mated picture add that decorators touch and, what the heck, kids LOVE to bounce around and […]
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Posted in December 15th, 2007
This beautiful basement done by Candice Olson of Divine Design proves that a basement doesn’t have to look dark and dreary. And it also proves that a basement doesn’t have to have a wet bar to be totally awesome and fun. What you can’t see in this photo is that there is also […]
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Posted in December 9th, 2007
Sometimes the beautiful arched windows that are being incorporated into new houses are a bear to dress.
This model home gives an inexpensive and simple solution. You don’t need a ton of fabric for this either. This treatment also unifies what would look like two sets of windows on top of each other. For privacy you […]
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Posted in December 3rd, 2007
Guess what I saw in this model home? Something extremely practical and useful!
A basket for pillows and blankets when they are not in use! This is a great idea. I also use nice big baskets at the the front and back doors of my house for shoes, dog leashes and other stuff that seems to […]
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Posted in November 9th, 2007
A basketball lovers dream. What a fun room for a boy or teen. This show how creative you can be with letters. Shown here to create a fun feel of movement and action. The wire basketball player with a ball hanging in front ads the final touches. Classy and sporty!
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Posted in September 30th, 2007
1. Alison. This is a light surround look great for a French Country, Southern Living or North Hampton decor.
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Posted in September 8th, 2007
Lets face it, if you have a teenage son living with you, he may only be at home for 6 more years –give or take. This is your chance to make your teen’s room something special. Then, as he goes out into the world from boy to man he will remember what a special […]
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Posted in September 6th, 2007
My preferred shape for a dining room table is round because at a rectangular table you only can visit with the people next to you. At a round table, you can converse with everyone; you also can seat more people “in the round.”
If your room layout demands a rectangular table, consider one supported by a […]
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