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traditional kitchen by Casa Verde Design
Classic kitchens. What is classic? The answer is as varied as cooks are. Still, white or cream kitchen cabinets, simple architectural details and black accents offer a blank slate that homeowners can personalize with contemporary, traditional and eclectic touches as they see fit
contemporary bedroom by LUX Design Inc.
one wall papered
eclectic closet by Tamar Schechner
Can't put up wallpaper? Use double-sided tape to hang wallpaper accents on closet doors, headboards, bookshelves and tabletops.
by Nicole White Designs Inc
Adding orange-red trim to Cameron cotton panels from Pottery Barn gave these curtains a brand-new look. I often use those panels because they have a sturdy weight but cost just $25 each.
contemporary kids by Studio Schicketanz
Another trick to consider: Install curtains from floor to ceiling. They'll add instant height to a cramped space by drawing the eye upward. Most retailers have seen a demand for longer curtains and now stock in lengths from 84 inches to as long as 124 inches that you can hem to fit.

Can't sew to save your life? Use Stitch Witchery to hem the edges — no one will ever know the difference.
eclectic living room by Caitlin Wilson
I'm pretty sure these window treatments are custom, but you can still create this look on a budget. Create your own pelmet box or valance by having wood cut to size at your local lumber store. Attach foam padding and some inexpensive fabric using a staple gun. Use fabric glue or Stitch Witchery to attach trim to the edges. Add matching trim on the curtain panels and voilà — an amazing statement window treatment for a fraction of the cost.
contemporary kids by Peregrine Design Build
These curtains were cut to length to fit an awkward space. They also incorporate a favorite trick — sewing multiple fabrics together to create a custom drape. Get this look by purchasing inexpensive curtain panels or fabric to cut and sew into a single curtain.

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