5 Tips for Grouping a Perfect Plate Wall
1. Pick your patterns. Choose four different patterns that are similar to each other in some way. 2. Vary their size. Mix it up with three to four different sizes.…
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Maximizing your Nooks: How to Create the Perfect Window Seat
Fabrics – Before snapping up the cutest fabric or cushion in the store, consider the location and utility of your window seat. For example, darker fabrics may fade faster under…
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Decorative Details: Knobs for Cottage Character
Give your old furniture a new look. Play with scale and color to update your old furniture into something with heirloom charm. Here, oversized ceramic knobs are used on a…
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Decor Basics: Add Color Without Going Overboard
Start with a white slate that provides the best backdrop. “Think about your rooms as having one key color,” Jaime says. “It’s an easy start to make the room pop.”…
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Blue Hues for a Coastal Look
If you like tailored and masculine, go navy for a traditional touch. This deepest of blues has a classic sophisticated edge that contrasts well with the whitewashed woodwork of a beach…
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5 Creative Ways to Decorate with Glass Jars
Outdoor entertaining: Avoid scrambling after napkins as they blow off of your patio table at your next outdoor get-together. Pile colorful napkins in a jar for practical (and pretty) purposes. Seasonal…
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6 Tips to Sophisticated Cottage Charm
1. Strong staples A modern couch becomes a showcase for your style while providing comfortable seating. Its timeless style is easily transitional, making future room updates simple. 2. Tempting textures…
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Secrets to Decorating with Pattern
Fill in the blanks with pattern Decorating with pattern instantly captures a sense of energy in any interior, and it’s also another way you can personalize your home. For Amelia,…
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House Tour: Color & Pattern Revive a 1930s Beach Cottage
This Amagansett beach house in the New York Hamptons, which originally was a horse farm, was always quaint but not quite as lovely as it is now that homeowner Amelia…
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How to Choose a Paint Finish
Use flat paint for bedrooms, living rooms and anywhere you want a soft look. Also called matte, this finish is also great for hiding wall imperfections such as cracks, bumps…
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