23 November 2011

In Praise of Simple Lines – New Modern Contemporary Models

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20 November 2011

Vanity Towers Take Bathroom Storage to New Heights

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16 November 2011

Tech Tuesday Topic: Getting Rid of Wires Without Sacrificing Sound

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14 November 2011

5 Stunning Modern Range Hoods

Today's kitchen range hoods can look like sleek sculptures. Here's what to look for when you go shopping for one: Power. Look for units that will exhaust at least 300 cubic feet of air per minute…

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4 November 2011

Guest Post: The Best of Banquette Seating

Today, we are happy to have a guest post from Arcadian Lighting. ********************************************************* Hi, I’m Joanna, a writer for Arcadian Lighting, a top online source for the…

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1 November 2011

Tech Tuesday Topic: Untangle Yourself From Those Messy Wires

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31 October 2011

Decor Trends: Colour Zoning

According to colour experts at Sico, colour zoning is one of the hottest trends in home decorating. It allows you to add some colourful punch to a room in a big, bold way, without overwhelming the…

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28 October 2011

DIY Project – Updating Derelict Pine Furniture

Many vintage pine pieces like the ones featured below are abandoned or donated to thrift stores when the decor is refreshed. There is no place for pieces like this in a modern decor... or is there?…

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24 October 2011

Fireplace Maintenance in the Fall Season

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23 October 2011

Tiffany Lamps: A History in Design

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21 October 2011

12 Ways to Add Beautiful Stone to Your Home

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18 October 2011

10 Safety Tips to Remember When Using a Wood Burning Stove

A wood burning stove that is properly installed and carefully maintained can provide the warmth and comfort you need in winter. Wood burning stoves also provide the perfect heating alternative when…

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11 October 2011

Tech Tuesday Topic: Automated Bathroom Lighting

When was the last time you stumbled out of bed in the middle of the night to the call of nature? Or tip-toed to the kitchen for a late night snack or something to drink? Toe-kick lighting in the…

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8 October 2011

Plan of the Week – “In Perfect Harmony With Nature”

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4 October 2011

Tech Tuesday Topic: See How TVs are Passing the Designer Test

Better-looking televisions and electronics come out of the armoir, into the room's design  

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2 October 2011

8 Ways to Make Your Mantel Shine

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30 September 2011

Decor: The Best Upgrades for Your Money

Designers at HGTV share the best upgrades for your money... "The key to any new-build is the upgrades,but they can cost a fortune. A lot of them are worth spending the money, however, because they're…

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28 September 2011

DIY Project: Bring an old chair to life by re-upholstering

Are you saddled with an heirloom piece of furniture that doesn't suit your decor? Or perhaps you've found a piece in a second-hand store that you simply love the shape of? If you have basic sewing…

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23 September 2011

Color Psychology: Yellow

With the official onset of autumn, how about a little look into the color psychology of one of the sunniest of the autumnal colors? Many people shy away from using yellow, but a better understanding…

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20 September 2011

Off the Beaten Path: Delightful Alcove Spaces

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