Room by room Archives

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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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

mediterranean living room…

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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

traditional hall design by charleston…

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6 September 2011

Decor: White Chic Done Right

So we are now officially past the Labour Day weekend and following the advice of fashionistas - packing away white shoes, pants and accessories. If you are a lover of all things white, your decor…

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31 August 2011

The Case for Linoleum and Vinyl Floors

Paul Anater of Kitchen and Residential Design is a prolific writer who's articles show up in many design circles. He has posted a series of flooring articles on one of our favorite design sites,…

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29 August 2011

Decor: How to Decorate With Red

Get inspired to use the color of luck and love in your interior design! Entry with tile floors, board formed concrete and…</p data-lazy-src="https://st.houzz.com/simages/71128_0_3-6116-modern-entry.jpg"><noscript><img src= contemporary hall design by denver architect…