Hard work means you deserve a chance to play hard too, so when you’ve managed to set aside a little extra and it’s time to celebrate, what better way to show yourself how much you’ve accomplished than by investing in your own ability to recharge? A good entertainment room or a man cave with the […]
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So you’ve spring cleaned the inside of your home, but that’s only half the battle. We’ve rounded up some hacks to help you tackle the outside. How to Clean: Your Grill What you’ll need: Ammonia Trash bags Rubberbands Rubber Gloves The last thing you want, come grilling season, is to have all of […]
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A large master bedroom usually has a dressing room. A dressing room serves as the place where a woman dresses, puts on her makeup, brushes her hair and finishes getting ready. The best thing about decorating a dressing room is you can let your creativity run wild. Look at five tips for creating an appealing […]
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QUESTION: My carpet has bumps and I want to get it stretched and cleaned. Should I have it cleaned first or stretched first? We asked Pablo of Curly’s Carpet Repair and this is what he recommends: There are people and/or cleaning companies who will tell you to get it cleaned first and than stretched. They […]
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When I was grounded as a child, I was sometimes told to go stand facing a corner, the intention being that I would have nothing else to do, in that bleak, unadorned, concave of wall, but reflect on whatever misbehavior I’d been up to. In more recent years, I’m past the age of grounding (I […]
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Dealing with a small dining room? Try one or more of these ideas to make the best use of your available space! Light Tactically Shine a spotlight on the MVP of your dining room: the table. Just ensure that the fixture you chose is one that’s scale to the table and doesn’t overwhelm […]
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Board and Batten ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 7 Board and Batten wainscoting is a bit of a step up from the classic wainscoting. It gives it a bit of pop but still maintains a clean, simply style. Source jQuery(function($) { new NggPaginatedGallery('d04054df9a41903cc72fae6c53c42107', '.ngg-imagebrowser'); }); Read More
CD Mosaic ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 6 If you are wanting a frugal but yet stylish, modern back splash, use cd's and rock your kitchen. Source jQuery(function($) { new NggPaginatedGallery('43156c06f8ad09f5c2a32ea0d38f4917', '.ngg-imagebrowser'); }); Read More
Evelyn Eshun shares two kitchen looks inspired by soapstone from Greensville Soapstone! Look #1: For this look, I choose a very dark, nearly black soapstone which provides a beautiful contrast with white cabinets. This sets that perfect backdrop for my new obsession, brass hardware. I love brass hardware, it just gives you that luxurious touch. […]
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We visited designer Janette Ewen at a recent design show to tour a booth she designed for Samsung and while we were there, she shared her 5 top kitchen trends for this year! Black stainless is the new look for appliances. What’s great about black stainless is it’s neutral so you can go very, […]
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Accesorize it ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 10 It really doesn't have to cost very much to do little things like accessorize your bathroom. The thrift store, dollar store and many stores like those have cute deals that can give your bathroom a different look. Source jQuery(function($) { new NggPaginatedGallery('b3d9b85370e4f2519767f3b025961215', '.ngg-imagebrowser'); }); Read More
Your child’s bedroom, if decorated the right way, can be a place of rest, play, refuge and creativity. Here are a few tips to help you achieve just that. Get Their Input What’s your child’s favorite color? Do they like marine life or outer space? Do they like to read or paint or both? […]
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When designing a condo, you have limitations that you wouldn’t have if you were decorating a home; the prevailing limitation being square footage. Condos are known for being compact, so it’s important to know how to decorate within your constraints. Shop Around When it comes to shopping for a condo, it’s important to be […]
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Your kitchen and bathroom floors, more so than other surfaces in your home, are bound to take the brunt of your family’s mess, between dirty shoes and socks, food splatter, depreciation from moisture, and wear-and-tear from pet paws and claws. All these reasons and more speak to why it’s important to make an educated […]
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Should you hire a professional designer? Of course, we’re not opposed to DIY-ing, but when you’re tackling something as extensive as a complete kitchen reno, enlisting the help of a professional may not be a bad idea. First, consider your own skills. If you come from a background that has little to do with […]
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Dressed up trees If you have a deciduous tree on your property, you might notice in winter it tends to look a little desolate and bare come winter. Christmas is the perfect time to change that by wrapping the branches with string lights. Ensure you are using LED lights, opposed to incandescent ones, which won’t heat up […]
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Opt for an alternative Christmas tree There’s nothing quite like a real tree to festive-ify your home, but if you’re lacking space, you may want to consider alternative options. Not only is a tree space consuming, but in a party setting lights and delicate ornaments can be bumped off by unsuspecting guests, creating more mess […]
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The term “curb appeal” takes on a whole different meaning come December, and while you do want your home to look festive, you also don’t want to take it too far as to overwhelm your property, particularly if you’re in the market to sell. Your best bet is to go tasteful, with simple, classic ideas […]
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One of the most eagerly anticipated Christmas traditions families have is decorating the tree. Decorating your tree as a family can be an important bonding experience and the custom is a fun and nostalgic way to kick off the holiday festivities. But just because this is a tradition, doesn’t mean that how you decorate has […]
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Your living room is likely the activity hub of your home and subsequently, it should be a room you are proud to show off to guests and spend time in as a family. If it’s not, perhaps it’s time to consider a living room makeover. Our designer, Dvira Ovadia, shares some tips on how to create a […]
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As if a bare white wall is some sort of crime against décor, homeowners have been infatuated with adorning their walls for centuries. It dates to the era of cavemen when the walls of caves were heavily embellished in primitive sketches. Since then, the realm of wall adornment has vastly expanded, allowing modern homeowners to […]
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If you love the intricate patterned look of wallpaper, but don’t really like the hefty price tag, you may want to consider stencilling as an alternative means of wall décor. Stencilling is fun, DIY-able and stylish, all you need is a little bit of paint, a little bit of patience, and these four tips. […]
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Besides perhaps the bathroom, the living room is arguably the most common of common areas in your home, and often people decorate this important room with that in mind. The fact that this room will be the most-visited by family and guests can end up being a lot of pressure when decorating a singular room, […]
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“Float” your sofa Floating your sofa means pulling it away from the walls, creating extra spaces for traffic and light flow that you wouldn’t have if your sofa was flush up against the wall. There are a few reasons why floating furniture works in a small space; this strategy can be used to divide a […]
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