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Paola's Polished and Modern Kitchen

August 26th, 2011

A modern, open, beautiful and functional kitchen was at the top of Paola DeValdenbro and Juan Carlos Hernandez's remodel wish list. Figuring out all of the details was a little more difficult, but after browsing hundreds of photos, she found herself gravitating to kitchens in a certain style and with specific features. "We said, if there's ever a time to have those special details ...

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11 Home Must-Haves for the Fashionista

August 25th, 2011

Fashion vixens know that dressing well primarily has to do with having the right wardrobe. A less obvious piece of the puzzle is having the right decor. Think about it: Would you ever go out of the house without a quick glance in a full-length mirror? Would you pull out your hair if you had to dig for the right pair of shoes from a pile under your bed? Thankfully, the right furn ...

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3018 141ST ST, Surrey, BC

August 23rd, 2011

I just finished uploading this House for sale, 3018 141ST ST, Surrey, BCELGIN PARK* Excecutive 4 bedroom and den RANCHER on 12,196 SF lot, enjoy MASTER ON THE MAIN * Plus a loft for the games/Media room with bedroom & bath up. The Sumptuous Master Retreat features a study, make-up area, walk-in closet & a deluxe en-suite with steam shower, jetted tub and his and her vanities with granite tops ...

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7 Details for the Well-Dressed House

August 22nd, 2011

A face is like the outside of a house, and most faces, like most houses, give us an idea of what we can expect to find inside. — Loretta Young From flower boxes to shutters, lights to cupolas, red window frames and doors and so much more, the exterior of our homes offers an opportunity for dressing up. Whether it's for a backyard barbecue or a gala ball or something in between, ...

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When to Use Engineered Wood Floors

August 21st, 2011

After two weeks of discussing the different characteristics of a variety of solid plank wood floors, it's time to delve into the world of engineered wood floors. Once installed, an engineered wood floor can be difficult to distinguish from a solid plank floor. But believe me, even a trained eye can be fooled as often as not. Even though both types of wood floors bring the look of ...

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Openness, Privacy and Cool, Modern Design

August 20th, 2011

In the 1920s architect Le Corbusier developed what would become known as The Five Points of Modern Architecture: 1) Supports, or pilotis; 2) Roof gardens; 3) Free design of ground plan; 4) Horizontal, or ribbon window, and 5) Free design of the facade. These interrelated design considerations were responses to industrialization, the use of reinforced concrete and making a break ...

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Heather Knight of Element Clay Studio

August 19th, 2011

A few years back I was at a casual dinner at a friend's house, and she told me that "a cool pottery chick from Asheville" was coming to join us. When Heather Knight arrived, I liked her immediately. I asked her if she had an Etsy store, and she showed me her work on an iPhone. Blown away by the tiniest of thumbnails, I made a beeline for her studio the next day, and my addiction t ...

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Warm, Modern Florida Getaway

August 17th, 2011

Houzz user Nicki Conway knew she wanted her home to be modern, and a warm feel to her house was just as important. With her lot near the waterfront in Sarasota, Fla., easy transitions between indoors and out was vital, too. Conway recruited two locals — architect Peter Hofmann and designer Pam Picozzi — to help her create this atmosphere. Together they came up with a concept that ...

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Houzz Tour: Minimal and Soothing in Austin

August 16th, 2011

Smack-dab in the middle of a more traditional-style housing development outside of Austin, this modern home might look a little out of place at first. The clients purchased the property because they loved the north Austin location, but they weren't aware of the strict set of codes and restrictions that a homeowners review board could place on their property. When Austin archit ...

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Houzz Tour: Luxury With a Treehouse Feel

August 15th, 2011

Designer Jason Urrutia was finishing a project in Marin County, Calif., when a realtor friend told him she had something he'd like in a neighboring town. He wasn't looking for something new yet, but he went along in the spirit of curiosity. "The minute I walked in I saw all the potential," he says. "You knew, right away, yes." The house, designed in 1979 by the late celebrated a ...

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