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Decorate With Intention: Keeping Tidy in Smaller Spaces

November 19th, 2012
Living in a truly small space can be a fun challenge — or just plain frustrating. Each small space is unique, and working out the best solutions can feel like putting together a really complex jigsaw puzzle. Make the most of every inch by sneaking in storage, paring down to the essentials and honing in on what you really love. Be patient with yourself, and know that it takes ...

Energy and Color Aplenty in a Live-Work Rental

November 17th, 2012
Designer Caitlin Wilson lives in and works out of a rental home in an old building in Philadelphia, and she wanted her furniture to reflect a classic look but with a twist. Details like luxurious English rolled arms, tufts and feminine silhouettes root the space to a traditional style, but bold color and pattern choices showcase a modern eclectic spirit. "My style has evol ...

15 Ways to Cozy Up a Kitchen With Rustic Style

November 15th, 2012
“Worn," "distressed," "rough hewn" — these are not the first words that come to mind when we think of kitchens today. While crisp white cabinets, polished nickel hardware and beautiful marble countertops are on trend these days, a rustic kitchen will always provide the comfort of a piping hot bowl of macaroni and cheese on a cold night. More words that describe the look are "wel ...

Find the Right Oven Arrangement for Your Kitchen

November 14th, 2012
In the classic range setup, the cooktop and oven are combined as one appliance, most often a 30-inch appliance with four burners above an oven. The idea of being able to have a separate wall oven (or two!) is pretty exciting for many home cooks thinking about a kitchen remodel. Are you considering new cooking appliances? Not everyone's dream setup will work in his or her kit ...

Get It Done: Winterize Your Patio

November 13th, 2012
There's nothing like a hurricane to remind us that we haven't properly prepped the patio and deck for inclement weather. For those of you lucky enough to have evaded Sandy's path, take this opportunity to get your outdoor spaces ready for the upcoming cold months. As the last of the leaves drop, it's time to make sure your outdoor furniture is preserved and safe. Some of the ...

10 Easy Decorating Ideas for a Festive Entryway

November 12th, 2012
Between holiday parties, friends' dropping in and overnight houseguests, our homes are on display more than ever this time of year. Make a fun first impression with chic, festive entryway decor that will last all season long. Whether you want to make a few quick and wallet-friendly changes, or you have a more ambitious decorating project in mind, these 10 ideas are sure to g ...

6 Decorating Don'ts That Hamper Creativity

November 11th, 2012
There are many resources out there that offer suggestions on how to create a home you love. Perhaps you've bought an expensive hardback full of gorgeous photos of beautiful rooms in the hopes of re-creating a space with the same wow factor. Maybe you succeeded but later realized something was still missing, or maybe you missed the mark completely and wasted money. It may tak ...

Sunken and Raised Areas Take Gardens Up a Notch

November 8th, 2012
Remember those sunken living rooms of the 1960s, à la Austin Powers? The term "love pit" comes to mind, hinting at the exotic, the secretive or the slightly naughty, at least on the small and large screen. Think white leather sectionals and massive slabs of glass for placing a martini glass on. Oh, and ultraplush shag carpeting.Nowadays the mod sunken living room seems releg ...

5 Surprisingly Contemporary Country Homes

October 30th, 2012
There's a certain charm to country homes that easily translates into modern and contemporary architecture. Out on the farm, form always had to follow function. Thus simple, well-proportioned, unadorned utilitarian structures arose across the agrarian landscape. As architects and designers rediscovered the power of meaning, intention and function in design during the Internat ...

Behind a Garage Door, a Family Fun Room

September 26th, 2012
Behind a Garage Door, a Family Fun Room Designer Kerrie Kelly's secrets to this low-budget garage makeover: a soothing palette, horizontal stripes and dashes of color Follow Beth Woodson and Kristy Harvey We are the mother and daughter behind the blog Design Chic (www.mydesignchic.com).... More » 26 ...
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