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Quebec Homeowners Say Goodbye to an Open-Plan Kitchen

January 9th, 2019
Cuisines Vima Design “After” photos by Duclos PhotoKitchen and Dining Room at a GlanceWho lives here: A couple and their 16-year-old sonLocation: Beaconsfield, a suburb of Montreal, QuebecSize: 350 square feet (33 square meters) Designer: Denis Gobeil of Cuisines Vima DesignThe homeowners purchased their house in a suburb of Montreal because they wanted to live along the Lake St. ...

Seattle Shed Packed With Creativity and Budget-Friendly Ideas

January 7th, 2019
Two years ago, architect Jim Friesz received a call from a friend who lived in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood. A neighbor was looking to remodel her Craftsman home’s detached two-car garage, and the friend thought Friesz, who had recently co-founded a new design studio, might be interested in taking on the project. “We were just starting out as a firm,” Friesz says. The project appealed to ...

Kitchen Island Stools and Pendants That Pair Up Perfectly

January 4th, 2019
Waffles and maple syrup; a book and a cozy throw. Some things are better in pairs. If you’ve been on the hunt for just-right kitchen-counter stools or island lighting, maybe it’s time to take a step back and think about how those key pieces work together. Take a gander at these stylish duos, then share your own favorite pair-up in the Comments. Cornerstone Architects Aqua ...
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12 Potted Plants That Make Long-Lasting Holiday Gifts

January 2nd, 2019
A plant in an attractive container can a make wonderful gift to anyone who’s looking to freshen up their home with seasonal flowers or green foliage. Many potted plants can be enjoyed for months or years indoors, and some can be planted out into gardens, depending on the type you choose. Take a look at these ideas for gift plants and suggestions for vessels to pair with them, and see if any ...
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