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  • Demystifying Contemporary Home Décor & Design

    Demystifying Contemporary Home Décor & Design

    7/22/10

    Mixed up by modern? Confused by what’s considered contemporary? With more emphasis on home design today, it can be difficult for homeowners to distinguish between the array of design styles.

    To create this look in your home, start by incorporating these five key elements: color, metal accents, texture, wood tone and lighting.

  • How To Break Out Of Your Color Comfort Zone This Winter

    How To Break Out Of Your Color Comfort Zone This Winter

    1/20/10

    Adding a shot of color to a space can be done quickly, but it can sometimes be confusing. In fact, mastering the ins and outs of decorating with col­or can be downright daunting.

    If you’re thinking about warming up your home this winter and are contemplating using a paint col­or that you’ve always wanted to try, but weren’t sure how or where to use it, these tips can help steer you in the right direction.

  • Metal Candle Holders Convey A Feeling Of Strength

    Metal Candle Holders Convey A Feeling Of Strength

    1/20/10

    Nothing conveys strength and durability better than metal. This video from Missouri-based Creative Candle Holders shows a small selection of their diverse metal candle holders for you to choose from. Hopefully, this post will give them a nudge to update their blog a little more frequently.

  • Blending Historic Charm With Modern Convenience At Home

    Blending Historic Charm With Modern Convenience At Home

    11/04/09

    Good traditional design is about creating a home with heritage and character while incorporating elements that have proven to stand the test of time.

  • Make Your Smaller Home More Livable With A New Bath

    Make Your Smaller Home More Livable With A New Bath

    11/04/09

    As the own­er of a small­er home, you should know that adding even a small bath­room is among the best in­vest­ments you can make, typ­i­cal­ly re­turn­ing 65 per­cent or more of the cost on re­sale.

  • Easy Bath Improvements For the Not-So-Handy

    Easy Bath Improvements For the Not-So-Handy

    10/14/09

    Tired of your bor­ing bath­room, but don’t think you have the home im­prove­ment skills to up­date it? Stop doubt­ing your­self and make some quick and easy changes

  • How to Enrich a Home’s Value With the Beauty of Stone

    How to Enrich a Home’s Value With the Beauty of Stone

    8/06/09

    Once, only the very wealthy could afford homes graced by the sophistication of stone. But with today’s manufactured stone veneer products, stone’s exquisite looks are within the reach of a wide range of homeowners.

  • Budget-friendly Bathroom Updates

    Budget-friendly Bathroom Updates

    8/05/09

    If your bathroom is stuck in the ’60s, ’70s and even ’80s, then it’s time to upgrade. But don’t worry, you can transform it into a modern day showplace on a budget. Here are some tips to get you started…

  • Go Green with Feng Shui

    Go Green with Feng Shui

    8/05/09

    If you desire some balance in not only your life but in the world at large, maybe it’s time to incorporate the principles of both Feng Shui and green living into your design…

  • Five Green Tips for Stylish Home Decorating

    Five Green Tips for Stylish Home Decorating

    8/05/09

    You don’t have to sacrifice great style to get a great, green look in your home. Use these five simple design tips to make your living environment more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.