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11 Top Home Decorating Colors and How to Use Them

February 2nd, 2013

You might love color; you might hate it. Beige could be the most used color in your apartment, or a stack of gray paint chips could make you cringe. No matter how you feel about color, there are endless ways to use it to make over a space, create a mood and solve design dilemmas.Whether you like to go neutral or neon, Houzz' guides to color have you covered for the spring painti ...

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No Neutral Ground? Why the Color Camps Are So Opinionated

February 1st, 2013

We Houzzers are very opinionated. And it seems like no other topic brings our opinions to the surface as much as color. Photos on both ends of the spectrum — with a lot of neutrals or a lot of color — always seem to get an instant, powerful reaction. But why? In a recent poll on Houzz, 44 percent of Houzzers said they liked neutrals, 15 percent said they liked lots of bold col ...

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Cooking With Color: When to Use Green in the Kitchen

February 1st, 2013

We tend to associate green with nature, renewal and youthfulness, making it a fantastic color choice for a kitchen. Bright, crisp greens such as lime or leafy green give a kitchen a fun, energetic, modern vibe. Or add some yellow to a light green, and you have a terrific neutral celery hue that can add a little zing to a traditional kitchen. Of course green has a negative si ...

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5 Ways to Go Bold With (Almost) All White

January 31st, 2013

You've heard it all before. Add color for punch! Give your space life with color, color, color! White is boring! Though the sentiments may be true for many, there is always a place for white. White is refreshing, relaxing and the classic perfect canvas. While I agree that color can certainly bring vibrancy to a space, white is not without its own particular charms. Get ...

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So Your Style Is: Colorful

January 30th, 2013

What it is: Colorful style celebrates the beauty of the spectrum. It's not tied to a single set of design specifications — it can be sleek or rustic, traditional or contemporary, cozy or minimalist. But it's always vibrant, engaging and full of life. Why it works: Nothing can satisfy a color craving except color. The sheer volume of possibilities is tantalizing, and it's empower ...

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8 Daring Paint Palettes for Fearless Color Lovers

January 28th, 2013

With so many gorgeous paint colors available, why stick to what's safe and common? Now that's not to knock neutrals, as a quick browse on Houzz reveals numerous eye-catching, beautiful interiors with toned-down color palettes. However, many of you are clamoring for more color — and some of you want extreme color. If this describes you, then my advice is to have fun with it! But don' ...

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The 10 Most Popular Kids' Rooms of 2012

January 13th, 2013

Houzzers' favorite children's spaces in 2012 leaned toward classic rooms that offered a little something special: a splash of fun color on the ceiling, a cozy lofted playspace or a brightly colored rug. From a superorganized Texas crafts room to a dream Tennessee tree house, each of these wonderful kids' spaces has something amazing to offer. Here are the most popular kids' ...

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20 of the Coziest Dining Rooms

January 12th, 2013

To me, "cozy dining room" means a traditional, compact room with stone walls, a roaring fire, a wrought iron chandelier, upholstered chairs and a round wooden table atop an Oriental rug, preferably located in a Tuscan villa. Easy — we have a lot of beautiful examples of those on Houzz. However, that's not all there is to cozy. Exposed brick and rustic beams are not a require ...

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Graphic Black and White Kitchens for 10 Styles

January 11th, 2013

Color fads come and go, but black and white kitchens will never go the way of avocado appliances and orange linoleum counters. This crisp contrasting palette is a classic that serves all styles, from traditional to contemporary. It's also very versatile; if you tire of it, you can always add colors via fabrics and accessories. If the strong graphic look of black and white has ...

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The 10 Most Popular Home Offices of 2012

January 10th, 2013

Whether you have a small corner, a blank wall or an entire room to work with, setting up a home office that works well for you takes some planning. In 2012, Houzzers went for spaces that kept things simple, saving these photos to their ideabooks more than any others of workspaces. See which home offices got the most attention and if there's an idea for practical built-ins or ...

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