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Master Bedroom Color Ideas

Need some inspiration and master bedroom color ideas? Getting bored with your master bedroom and wondering what color to paint it? Here are 7 colors that will surely spice up your master bedroom. 1) Deep Purple This is one of the boldest and dark master bedroom colors you can think of, making your master bedroom […]

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Best Front Door Color Ideas

Looking for the best front door color ideas for your home?   Color is an extremely important paint feature that needs to be taken into consideration when painting your front door. It will determine the mood of your home and even help to define the personality of anyone who enters it. It can make or […]

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5 Pet Peeve Entryway Mistakes You Should Avoid

AN ENTRYWAY should feel like an appetizer on your way to the main course,” said New York City interior designer Laura Krey, one of the many designers who wonder at the neglect this key room often endures. “You must figure out how to define an area that will welcome you and your guests.” Rugs, wallpaper and […]

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7 Design Mistakes to Avoid When Planning Your Outdoor Rooms

Rooms inside a house are pretty straightforward: a dining room is used for dining, a bedroom for sleeping, a bathroom for bathing, and so on. How you approach designing your outdoor space is an entirely personal decision, but there are some basic rules to follow. Among them: Focal point: Establishing a focal point is an […]

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How to Decorate With a Striped Couch

A striped couch can add a touch of whimsy, a cottage-style vibe, or a conservative air of business to a room, depending on the color and types of stripes on the fabric. If the couch is covered in bold colored stripes, keeping stripes to a minimum on the rest of the decor will keep the […]

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How to Contrast Neutrals With Bold Colors

There’s a reason why so many masterful paintings and well-designed rooms are composed of neutrals, accented by a few spots of intense, fully saturated color. It’s a central principle of art and interior design: Bright colors appear more vivid when surrounded by neutral colors. Neutrals provide a unifying function for rooms, enhancing the beauty of […]

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Secrets To Predicting A Trend

I’m asked a lot how I can predict trends, how do I really figure this stuff out? My friends (not working in design) say they also know decor trends and they find trend spotting so easy, they buy a magazine or visit a design shop and can spot them in moments. Ok, maybe that’s one […]

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6 Ways to Tell If a Home Has Good Bones

How do you know if an older home has good bones? I absolutely love character and age in a home and would one day love to do an extensive renovation one day but scared I would pick a money pit! I get caught up in finishes and aesthetics and don’t know a lot about the […]

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7 Easy Ways To Add Curb Appeal To Your Home

All of this warmer weather has me so excited to plant flowers, freshen up my home and start enjoying the outdoors! Choose a few suggestions from the list below or do them all and be amazed at how much more inviting your home will look and feel when hanging outside with friends and family!   […]