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How to Mix Patterns in Your Interior Design

Pattern is an important part of interior design. It adds texture, color, and diversity. It gives a monochromatic design depth, and adds visual cues to the most colorful and complex rooms. When you think of...

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Serving a Christmas Buffet Supper

Buffet style suppers are perfect for Christmas parties. You, the host, can present a beautifully decorated banquet of food with a simple menu and a few well-chosen decorations. Start with a simple menu such as...

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Decorating Myths that Lead to Bad Design

There are few myths about how to decorate that will make your home appear boring, blah, discombobulated, and uninviting. These myths have sprung from poorly edited do-it-yourself design shows, badly written...

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Table for Two: How to Create Tablescapes for Intimate Suppers

When you think of an intimate supper, the image of a small round table basked in candlelight, draped in fine linen, and set with delicate china and wine glasses fills your mind. But what if you don't have a...

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Simple Christmas Decorating Ideas

Decorating for Christmas can sometimes result in little more than a clutter of candles and candy dishes. The tree, which should be the focal point, can be lost in the barrage of figurines and fake snow,...

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Design Trends I Wish Would Go Away

When it comes to interior design, there are guidelines and rules. An example of a guideline would be to repeat colors or patterns for continuity. A rule would be don't tear down a load bearing wall without...

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The Hectic Eclectic: How to Decorate in the Eclectic Style

If you had to describe your home to someone in terms of interior design style, what would you say? Colonial? Mid-century Modern? Baroque? French Country? Or would you smile sheepishly and say, “Oh,...

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Book Review: Candice Olson On Design

Candice Olson is the talented interior designer featured on HGTV's hit show, Divine Design. Viewers follow Candice as she assesses the space, draws plans and creates sample boards of the materials she intends...

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How to Choose the Right Colors for Your Eat In Kitchen

The colors you choose for your kitchen can influence how well your children behave at the table, the taste of your food, and your digestion. Bright yellow for years was a popular choice for kitchens and...

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A Guide to Choosing Kitchen Cabinets

Kitchen cabinets are the focal point of kitchen design. The style, color, and material of your cabinets will set the tone for the entire room. Whether you're just replacing your current cabinets or...

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