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Cool Kids’ Beds Sure to Top the Class

March 12th, 2015

Childhood flies by so fast, why shouldn’t you go a little overboard and celebrate your children’s growing-up years? These beds will give your kids as much enjoyment as they do you when you see their jaws drop and their smiles light up their little (and not so little) faces. Which bed would you love your child to sleep in? Cuckooland Outdoorsy types will love this tent-styl ...

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Clip It Up: 8 Ways to Display Kids’ Art

March 11th, 2015

Forgotten what your fridge looks like under dusty layers of your child’s paintings and drawings? One way to cut through the clutter is to rotate art — in with the new, out with the old. In theory nothing could be easier using good old-fashioned fridge magnets. But in real life (or at least mine), that doesn’t actually happen. The resulting accumulation looks messy rather than giving a buddi ...

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11 Reasons to Live in a House of Straw

March 10th, 2015

When I built a straw-bale house not too long ago, people laughingly recalled the tale of the three pigs at every opportunity. With the tale of the poor first pig embedded in our psyches since childhood, we can’t help but think of a straw house as a flimsy thing, just waiting to be blown away by a big, bad wolf. But now we straw dwellers know better, and given that there are no wolves at our ...

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10 Retro Items Ripe for a Revival

March 9th, 2015

The ceaseless march of progress may have brought smartphones and flat-screen TVs into our lives, but what’s happened to all those technological objects and interiors innovations from the past? Let’s celebrate some of these retro goodies, from the electric blanket to the happy-tappy typewriter. I urge you to browse these much-loved but frequently forgotten items and gadgets and consider thei ...

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12 Ideas for Creative Desks

March 8th, 2015

PHOTOS FIND PROS SHOP KITCHEN BATH BEDROOM LIVING OUTDOOR LIGHTING DECOR STORIES ADVICE Home Offices Furniture Decorating 12 Ideas for Creative Desks Have a little fun in your workspace with an out-of-the-ordinary desk Laura Gaskill Houzz Contributor. I cover topics ranging from decorating ideas, product... More ...

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11 Great Children’s Books About Home (and 2 Honorable Mentions)

March 6th, 2015

PHOTOS FIND PROS SHOP KITCHEN BATH BEDROOM LIVING OUTDOOR LIGHTING DECOR STORIES ADVICE Books Kid Spaces 11 Great Children’s Books About Home (and 2 Honorable Mentions) Homes comes in many different shapes and sizes, and these kids’ books highlight the tallest, the smallest, the oldest and the silliest Caela McKeever Houzz Contributor ...

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17 Ways to Work a Deck

March 6th, 2015

A deck can beautifully bridge the gap between indoors and out, providing an inviting, comfortable space from which to enjoy your backyard. And far from being a basic rectangle at the back of the house, a deck can be customized to fit your house and lifestyle to a T. Read on for 17 deck designs to get your creativity flowing. True North Architects 1. Party deck. If outdoor ...

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Kitchen Color: 7 Sensational Yellow Backsplashes

March 5th, 2015

While shopping recently I was struck by the prevalence of yellow hues, particularly for the latest spring fashions, in each and every store I passed. And it’s no big surprise that I’m now also seeing an uptick in requests for yellow backsplashes and wall colors for kitchens. If you’ve shied away from yellow in the past, it’s time to revisit this hot hue. Whether you prefer a pale lemon, a w ...

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10 Rise-and-Shine Color Combos for Breakfast Nooks

March 4th, 2015

The breakfast nook — it’s where you settle in with your first cup of coffee, wait for your toast to toast and read the paper on a Saturday morning. Shouldn’t it look as cheerful as you hope to be after downing your cuppa? From paint color ideas to cushions and accents, see if one of these 10 upbeat color combinations inspires a makeover for your breakfast nook. Imprint Architec ...

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Could You Live in a Tiny House?

March 3rd, 2015

While still a bit of an oddity, there is no doubt that the tiny house is becoming increasingly popular. Whether you crave more financial freedom, wish to reduce your impact on the environment or want to live a simpler life, tiny homes have a lot to offer — but they are not without tradeoffs. If you are enchanted by the idea of a tiny home but aren’t sure if it’s for you, here are 10 things ...

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