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Many scientists say that color is light, and because black is the absence of light, it isn't a color. Of course, in interior design terms, we use black pigments and classify the color as a neutral. Black goes with everything,... more »
by Julia Pockett May 17, 2013 · 8
This 64-square-foot kitchen in Melbourne might not be terribly small, but it certainly felt that way with a big swinging door and massive brick wall blocking off any open space. The couple who live here wanted to reveal the room's potential, and hired... more »
May 17, 2013
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What do you get when you combine the ease of a luxury hotel, the independence and privacy of a vacation rental, and a big dose of high style? Jaw-dropping apartments and homes available to rent for your next vacation. Going above and beyond the typical... more »
May 17, 2013
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Every child would love a tent or tepee in their room or playroom. Fulfill your child's wishes with a stylish tent that would actually look good in your home. Here are a few of my favorites available on the market. — Andrika from Nursery... more »
May 17, 2013
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Town to town, up and down the dial ... Janice and Greg Raab's careers in radio meant a lot of moves — 14 homes in all since 1983, including in Pittsburgh, Detroit, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco and Atlanta. The couple has embraced these relocation... more »
May 17, 2013
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Driveways are often the most overlooked part of garden design, considered more utilitarian than something worthy of our attention; yet we usually travel along them at least twice a day, and they are often both the first and last thing visitors see.... more »
May 17, 2013
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Living rooms are often the hardest-working rooms in our homes. If your living room has no real flow, or you are not maximizing the area to its full potential, you probably aren't enjoying it as much as you could. Maybe it's time to take charge. Start... more »
May 16, 2013
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Most summer gardens must be seen in the daylight for us to truly appreciate their beauty. But if you love to spend your summer nights outdoors, a moon garden can help you create an outdoor space that's just as enjoyable in the starlight as it is in the... more »
May 16, 2013
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Architect Jim Olson has long explored and enriched the varied relationships between home and nature through art and an artful approach to architecture. His approach has made him one of the Pacific Northwest's most important architects, well worth a career... more »
May 16, 2013
The owners of this Toronto townhouse have neighbors on both sides, but they still wanted to take full advantage of their spacious rooftop patio. Privacy was an issue, as was the narrow space, and they wanted to make the outdoor lounge low... more »
May 16, 2013
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My family and I live on the back porch of our Texas ranch in Round Top much of the year. It's my slice of heaven, with sweeping views of the back pastures, live oaks and not a house in sight. With two dining tables, a large pine hutch, a daybed covered... more »
May 16, 2013
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Have you been bitten by the Scandal bug? I have. While Showtime's Homeland is my favorite drama, ABC's Scandal has it beat in sets, fashion and chemistry,... more »
May 16, 2013
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Bathroom remodels have been taking off in the past few years — today the bathroom's design is just as important as the kitchen's, making bathrooms with a universal appeal in design and aesthetics more in demand than ever. And that includes lighting.... more »
May 15, 2013
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Tea tree's burst of dainty flowers and wild twisting branches elegantly straddle the line between garden showcase and feral shrub, on no type more so than New Zealand tea tree (Leptospermum scoparium). While the gnarled trunk and twisted... more »
May 15, 2013
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Given the choice, would you choose a natural, inexpensive fertilizer for your plants or an expensive chemical fertilizer? What if you could boost your plants' ability to take up water and nutrients while improving the texture of clay or sandy soil? Does... more »
May 15, 2013
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