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10 Ways to Get the Remodel You Want for Less

December 16th, 2012
Everyone knows remodeling is expensive, but it usually ends up becoming even more expensive than you thought. So, how can you get the house you want while sticking to a strict budget? Take some advice from this contractor — the tips below can help you finish your project without veering too far off your plan. by Kenny Grono ...

7 Ways to 'Happy Chic' Your House and Life

December 15th, 2012
Jonathan Adler's approach to life reflects his approach to home decorating: He always tries to be chic, bold and memorable. For Adler, a dwelling is a reflection of an emotional state, and making a home is as much about finding happiness as it is about finding the perfect sofa or dining table. In 100 Ways to Happy Chic Your Life (Sterling, November 2012), the third installme ...

Wood-Loving Luxuriousness in Vancouver

December 14th, 2012
A large curving island that echoes the waves of the ocean outside shapes the style and functionality of this Vancouver Island kitchen. This couple wanted their second home to have a highly customized kitchen — one that would allow them to host family dinners where they could all cook and hang out together. Ines Hanl of The Sky is the Limit Design worked with the clients' wis ...

20 of the Coziest Bedrooms

December 13th, 2012
When the short days and the chill of winter are upon us, it's time to cozy up the bedroom. Soft rugs, table and wall lamps, throws, throw pillows, rustic touches, quilts, puffy down duvets, antiques, sloped ceilings, dormer windows, custom moldings, fireplaces and tight but comfortable proportions are snug and inviting touches in the coziest bedrooms on Houzz. I hope you'll ...

13894 TERRY RD, White Rock, BC

December 13th, 2012
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1401 KERFOOT RD, White Rock, BC

December 13th, 2012
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Splashy, Colorful Fun for a Family of 5

December 12th, 2012
Interior designer Mindi Freng fell in love with this property at a time when she and her husband weren't even looking for a house. But although the home's size and its midcentury bones were big draws, "we knew that for us to be happy in the house, we had to work hard at making it our own and having it represent the way we live," she says. Freng got to work and transformed ...

18 Home Exteriors Gone Wild With Color

December 11th, 2012
There is no rule (unless your homeowners association has one) that houses need to be painted beige, gray or ecru. And why should interiors have all the fun when it comes to color?In the Mediterranean, Latin American and the Caribbean, there is a long history of painting exteriors in bright, good-time colors. But really, color can work on any style architecture, from colonial ...

12 Great Ways to Use Home Office Corners

December 10th, 2012
Corners can be tricky, but you can trick them into making them work hard for you. So far we've looked at clever ways to make the most of corners in the kitchen and corners in the living room and family room. Today we'll tackle corners in the home office. Here's a peek at clever ways designers and homeowners have approached office corners, making them much more stylish and func ...

8 Sick-Day Activities to Get Healthy at Home

December 9th, 2012
It happens every year about this time when the temperatures start to dip: sniffles, sore throat, cough, stuffy nose and aching muscles. It's cold and flu season, and if you catch whatever is going around when it comes around, make sure to stay home and get some rest. Don't be tempted to just "power through" a cold. Staying home is the fastest way to get better while also pre ...
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