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5 Ideas for a More Earth-Friendly Garden

April 25th, 2016

We can make an impact on wildlife and urban communities through our gardens. How much lawn we have, how much area is devoted to impermeable surfaces and whether we include plants that build good soil all contribute to this. Even something as simple as how we clean up spring gardens makes a lasting impression on other species — leaving plant stems 12 to 18 inches tall creates a home for bene ...

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So You Say: 30 Design Mistakes You Should Never Make

April 24th, 2016

There are a million and one things to consider when taking on a remodeling project. Some of those decisions have the potential to significantly impact your home — and in turn your emotional well-being — for years to come. It doesn’t matter how functional your new kitchen is, for example, if you hate the flooring material you chose. It’s going to eat away at you every single day.In hopes of ...

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New This Week: 3 Kids’ Spaces That Will Make You Smile

April 23rd, 2016

From the cradle to the toddler bed to the backyard playhouse, kids deserve good design. These three projects show how fun patterns, soft textures and streamlined furniture can provide function and style while putting a smile on a child’s face — and yours. M.A.D. Megan Arquette Design 1. Soft and Serene NurseryDesigner: Megan Arquette of Megan Arquette DesignLocation: Venic ...

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10 Storage Solutions for Kitchens With Character

April 22nd, 2016

Kitchens are all about storage, but it can become rather predictable: Think rows of built-in cupboards and wall cabinets, with an emphasis on practicality over personality. So how can your cooking space ingeniously accommodate everything you need while also looking original and exciting? These 10 great solutions offer some fresh ideas — not to mention storage eye-candy! Mylands ...

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Room of the Day: Siblings’ Bedroom With Built-Ins and Play Space

April 21st, 2016

Two years ago, Suzanna Santostefano and her husband welcomed a new baby into their family, which, among many things, meant their two older children would be sharing a bedroom for the first time. “I wanted it to maintain a clean look, even though they had lots of stuff,” the interior designer says of the bedroom. She also wanted her son and daughter to feel at home there. “I wanted the kids ...

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Room of the Day: Toys Are the Theme in a Nursery for the Whole Family

April 20th, 2016

Create a color-themed kid space that’s neat and tidy, and chances are it won’t be long before toys are all you see. Yet abandoning design for toys misses an opportunity to add character and function. Then there’s interior designer Jannicke Ramsø’s approach: Come up with a marriage of toys and decor that’s kid-friendly, coordinated and fun. Tiny Little Pads Bedroom at a Gla ...

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‘Game of Thrones’: The Home Edition

April 19th, 2016

Spring might be in full bloom, but don’t be fooled — winter is coming! HBO’s Game of Thrones Season 6 premieres Sunday, April 24, and there are many, many questions to be answered. Is Jon Snow actually dead? Will Daenerys finally control her rambunctious dragons? Will the White Walkers breach the Wall and enter Westeros? Here at Houzz, we respect thrones (whether iron or porcelain) and we’v ...

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10 Tips to Streamline Laundry Day

April 18th, 2016

Considering that 100 years ago, doing the laundry involved some serious arm muscles, I feel pretty lucky to be able to toss clothes into a machine and have them come out clean. That said, keeping a busy household in fresh garments, sheets and towels isn’t always easy. For a smooth laundry day (and no more missing socks!), here are 10 tips and tricks. Try one or try them all. Ca ...

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You Have Style — Shouldn’t Your Laundry Room?

March 2nd, 2016

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9 Things for Every Home’s Wish List

March 2nd, 2016

Last year, I told you about my top five things every home should have. In response, Houzz readers shared great thoughts about their own design rules, and they got me thinking. To get your decorating juices flowing for this new year, I thought I’d share nine more of my ultimate go-tos that work for every home. Do you agree with them? Natasha Barrault Design 1. A splurge. Go ...

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