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9 Stylish Side Yard Seating Areas

July 28th, 2019

It’s easy to overlook the side yard, or move it down the priority list, in a landscape renovation. Though extra-tight side yards may have room for a path and not much more, slightly wider spaces can become a destination in their own right with the addition of lush plants, attractive lighting and a spot to sit. The following nine intimate seating nooks, lounges and outdoor dining setups offe ...

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Your Guide to Eclectic Style

July 27th, 2019

Whether you’re shopping for furnishings or sharing your ideas with a designer, having a clear sense of your favorite style can be a big help. If you love bold color, curated collections and a cherry-picked mix of furniture and decor from a range of styles and eras, an eclectic look might be your ideal decorating matchup. Read on for the need-to-know details about this popular style, includi ...

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Should You Go for Floor-to-Ceiling Cabinets in Your Kitchen?

July 26th, 2019

More homeowners are choosing to devote an entire wall in their kitchens to floor-to-ceiling cabinetry. If you have enough counter space elsewhere in the room, this is a great way to build in a lot of storage. Take a look at these designs for ideas and inspiration for your kitchen. SketchPad House Plans Build In AppliancesA useful advantage of wall-to-wall cabinets is the o ...

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10 Quick Decluttering Tasks to Support a Restful Summer

July 25th, 2019

Summer is in full swing and it’s time to enjoy it. As a professional organizer, I’ve found that for my clients (as well as for myself), a clean, clutter-free, organized environment makes for a tranquil environment. One way to make your home a place where you can relax, rejuvenate and recharge is to stay on top of small cleaning and decluttering tasks. Here are the quick daily tasks I recomm ...

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9 Dreamy Decks for Dining Alfresco

June 25th, 2019

When the weather’s right, there’s nothing like a leisurely meal enjoyed under the open sky, with soft breezes wafting through and views of the garden or — if you’re lucky — a lake or seashore. As we move into prime outdoor entertaining season, it’s time to make the most of it with plenty of outdoor dining. Take a look at these nine appealing decks set up for alfresco eating — they may inspi ...

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Your Guide to Coastal Style

June 24th, 2019

Having a good sense of your favorite style can be a big help, whether you’re sharing your ideas with a designer or buying furnishings yourself. If you love an easy, breezy look inspired by sand and sea, coastal style may be right in your decorating wheelhouse. Read on for the need-to-know details about this popular style, including key elements, color palettes, furniture and accessories. ...

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8 Blue Paint Colors to Consider for a Kitchen Island

June 21st, 2019

If you’re lucky enough to have a kitchen island, then you’re also lucky enough to have a great design opportunity. Adding an accent color to an island is a relatively easy way to add personality to your kitchen. In this first article in a series on kitchen island color ideas, we’ll look at some of the best blue paint colors you can consider with your design professional. Gast ...

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How to Lay Out a 100-Square-Foot Bathroom

June 20th, 2019

A midsize bathroom with a double vanity, toilet, and separate shower and tub comes out to about 100 square feet. But that doesn’t mean you’ll find one right way of organizing those components. Tweak the shape of the room, the doorway placement or the square footage, and all of a sudden you have several options for how best to lay out your bathroom. We reached out to Meg Escott, an engineer ...

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3 Ways to Revel in Summer Garden Sweetness

June 19th, 2019

It’s finally here. Every morning, before sunrise, the tree canopy ripples in birdcalls. Dew speckles grasses and flowers, each plant cascading in sparkles as the sun crests the fence. A red admiral butterfly dances in seemingly erratic patterns as it follows the spindly trail of a flower’s scent all the way to the source — an early coneflower. Before the mosquitoes become unbearable and the ...

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Distressed Green Cabinets Bring Weathered Charm to a New Kitchen

June 18th, 2019

The homeowners love the original details of their Sears Craftsman-style kit home in Alexandria, Virginia, but its small galley kitchen didn’t lend itself to hosting friends and family. Wanting a larger, open kitchen with modern amenities, they reached out to architect Michael Winn to build a two-story addition to the back of the house. The first floor of the addition is taken up by a new ki ...

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Beebe Cline, White Rock Realtor

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Blog by Beebe Cline, PREC*

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9 Stylish Side Yard Seating Areas

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Your Guide to Eclectic Style

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Should You Go for Floor-to-Ceiling Cabinets in Your Kitchen?

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10 Quick Decluttering Tasks to Support a Restful Summer

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9 Dreamy Decks for Dining Alfresco

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Your Guide to Coastal Style

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8 Blue Paint Colors to Consider for a Kitchen Island

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