jlaubhan's ideas

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Have the stairway lead to something exciting. It makes guests want to explore.

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Make mini vignettes throughout your house to give guests something to look at.

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Clawfoot tubs are like artwork all their own.

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Don't use only gold or silver. Mixed they create great visual interest.

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Your bed should be the center of your bedroom. By using a large headboard and gigantic chandelier, a home bedroom can feel like a hotel suite.

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By keeping everything monochromatic you can still have layers and stay sleek and simple.

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Who said country elements like horn and cowhide can't be glamorous?

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I love to collect found objects from trips. This cabinet is my way to keep them all organized and from cluttering up other spaces.

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By painting the ceiling black, we were able to create some architectural detail in a house with little.

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We made the fireplace so large to create a definate focal point in the living area. It helps to center everything.

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Mix traditional and modern elements for a unique look.

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Symmetry is our friend. And don't be afraid to use something out of scale.

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Hallways don't have to be boring. Dress them up with chandeliers and skinny consoles.

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Our favorite piece of artwork is this piece crafted out of 1000s of cut cardboard leaves.

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Drop cloth drapes

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Multiple items become one large artwork.

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I had lucite rods fabricated and had painters drop cloths made into draperies. It is a fun juxtaposition.

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We painted the ceiling black to match the floor (which is stained concrete) It actually adds height to the space and helps to complete the monochromatic theme.

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In order for our fireplace to stand out and look unique we had a metal front fabricated. It is single piece of bent steel.

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This is a vintage shooting target I had framed. Anything can become a piece of artwork when properly framed.

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The wooden wall was created to add visual interest to the walls flanking our fireplace. The wood was a salvaged subfloor. We love the texture and age of the wood mixed with more modern elements

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