Meg Prendergast
Even the smallest room in this house--the powder room--got a wash of peach Prendergast color because she sees small spaces as chances to pump up the color volume to make the room pop. She then took a different ... [... more]
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French-Style Decor
Designer Linda Fujimoto loves anything artist-made, French or antique and her house is a great display case for each of her great finds. Her personal touch is evident the moment one steps in the door and sees the ... [... more]
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Safer Stairs
Install a chair lift, platform lift or elevator. Chair lifts are intended for people who can get in and out of the chair lift's seat. People who cannot transfer in and out of a chair lift could use a platform lift or ... [... more]
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Colorful Accents
Designer Michael Bowman used colorful furnishings and accessories against a neutral background to set a relaxing but elegant mood in this Seattle home. The living and dining areas are open to each other so he had to ... [... more]
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Ladder Tips
Figure B An articulated ladder is made up of four four-foot sections joined together with joints that can rotate nearly 360 degrees, which allows the four sections to be bent and locked in about 18 different ... [... more]
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Floss Barber
Besides the twists on scale, when designing restaurants or private homes Barber says one of the most important elements is lighting and she loves to use indirect lighting for effect. The little lights in the World ... [... more]
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Wainscoting
5. Measure three inches down from the chair rail and up from the baseboard; make a mark, and then draw level lines. Cut two pieces of the smaller trim to 30 inches with mitered ends. Hold the pieces along the level ... [... more]
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The Art Of Layering
Floors and walls are covered in seagrass and raffia, respectively, and trim is painted a high-gloss white to create a neutral backdrop, which forms the foundation for the extensively layered spaces. Area rugs are ... [... more]
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Country Modern Living
The hardwood floors are red and white oak recycled from an old warehouse in North Carolina. The low-grade wood has lots of knots and nail holes, which brings in a rustic country look. A linseed oil finish adds a low ... [... more]
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Creating A Grand Entrance
A console table is very functional plus its long and narrow shape fills the space (figure B). Simple baskets and a fern help to fill the open area under it . Choose accessories carefully as they determine the style ... [... more]
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Hall Closet Bar
Like to entertain but don't have a specific place for preparing drinks? Try transforming a hall closet! Designer Beth McNally removed the doors off one of her closets and added a wallpaper with a bookshelf motif to ... [... more]
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Unique Cubby
Designer Joyce Reece says with a closed in staircase like hers, there is often wasted space behind the walls. She solved that problem by knocking out the area. With a little creativity and ingenuity, Reece was able ... [... more]
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