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How to Work With Primary Colors

December 31st, 2012
Primary colors — blue, red and yellow — are the foundations of all other colors (black and white help with tone and value). But they are less common in interior design than their derivatives. You see lots of light yellow and different shades of blue; a ton of green. But you don't see as much of the true shades. This might be because primary colors in their true forms are often ...

4 Hot Color Trends to Consider for 2013

December 30th, 2012
If your home is overdue for a makeover, consider injecting color as a way to freshen things up. Paint and colorful accessories are a quick and affordable way to spice up your home, and with the new year comes a new palette of exciting hues. That's not to say you should change your interior with each passing color trend, so pick hues you love and that you'll therefore want to ...

13 Home Design and Decor Trends to Watch for in 2013

December 28th, 2012
Just when you've gotten used to celebrating this year's trends, ideas new and old for 2013 have shown up on the horizon. Designer Abigail Ahern says a good way to stay sane amid the trend forecasts is to think about how — or if — each forecasted trend somehow resonates with your own life. "If it doesn't reflect you, don't follow the masses," she says. "It's nice to know that ...

13 Ways to Be Happier in Your Home This Year

December 27th, 2012
Make 2013 the year you increase your happiness at home with resolutions that will get you motivated to finish lagging projects, learn new skills and add more pizzazz to your space. Sure, you can resolve to clear clutter (see number four below for a fresh way to do that), but that's not the only way to make a fresh start around the house this year. Let these 13 design resolut ...
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10 Ways to Get the Remodel You Want for Less

December 16th, 2012
Everyone knows remodeling is expensive, but it usually ends up becoming even more expensive than you thought. So, how can you get the house you want while sticking to a strict budget? Take some advice from this contractor — the tips below can help you finish your project without veering too far off your plan. by Kenny Grono ...
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7 Ways to 'Happy Chic' Your House and Life

December 15th, 2012
Jonathan Adler's approach to life reflects his approach to home decorating: He always tries to be chic, bold and memorable. For Adler, a dwelling is a reflection of an emotional state, and making a home is as much about finding happiness as it is about finding the perfect sofa or dining table. In 100 Ways to Happy Chic Your Life (Sterling, November 2012), the third installme ...
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Wood-Loving Luxuriousness in Vancouver

December 14th, 2012
A large curving island that echoes the waves of the ocean outside shapes the style and functionality of this Vancouver Island kitchen. This couple wanted their second home to have a highly customized kitchen — one that would allow them to host family dinners where they could all cook and hang out together. Ines Hanl of The Sky is the Limit Design worked with the clients' wis ...
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20 of the Coziest Bedrooms

December 13th, 2012
When the short days and the chill of winter are upon us, it's time to cozy up the bedroom. Soft rugs, table and wall lamps, throws, throw pillows, rustic touches, quilts, puffy down duvets, antiques, sloped ceilings, dormer windows, custom moldings, fireplaces and tight but comfortable proportions are snug and inviting touches in the coziest bedrooms on Houzz. I hope you'll ...
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13894 TERRY RD, White Rock, BC

December 13th, 2012
I just finished uploading this House for sale, 13894 TERRY RD, White Rock, BC.96 ACRE= 41760 SQFT LOT BEACH ACCESS AT PROPERTY, QUIET STREET,PARK SETTING, LANDSCAPED PROPERTY WITH IRRIGATION , STRUCTURE-HOME BUNGALOW WITH BASEMENT (HAS 2 RENTAL SUITES) RE-BUILT 2004, NEW WALLS,FLOORS, WINDOWS, ROOF ,PLUMBING, AND ELECTRICAL 3 KITCHENS, HARDWOOD FLOORS,GRANITE SURFACES, 3 FIREPLACES,INT ...

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1401 KERFOOT RD, White Rock, BC

December 13th, 2012

I just sold this House at 1401 KERFOOT RD, White Rock, BC .

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