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Add
Some Pizzazz to Your Powder Room!
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by: ARA
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-- It’s a room with a toilet and a sink. Maybe a
window, if you’re lucky. The average size is a
tiny four feet by five feet. And if it can’t get
any worse, it’s probably the most frequently
used room in your house -- especially for guests
and visitors.
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The
Ultimate Yard Sale Guide for Home Decorators
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by: Pamela
Cole Harris
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all have perfectly good furniture and art pieces
that no longer fit with our d�cor and yard
sales are a good way to get rid of them while
earning enough to buy something new that really
fits. And visiting those sales is one of the most
inexpensive ways to add new life to your home
decorating style. The piece that doesn't fit in
someone else's home may be just what you were
looking for! - And at a fraction of the piece of a
new piece! Read
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Study
of "Interior Design" as a reflection
of the mind.
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by: Shrinivas
Vaidya
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 Dear
friends, we as humans are a composite of mind,
body and spirit. All these three in proper coordination,
create the world around us. The things, which we want in
life, are first created in our mind, then our mind sends signals
to our brain and the brain sends signals to various parts of
our body to take action and thus "reality" gets
created.
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Warm
Your Home with a Taste of the Tropics
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by: ARA
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- Tropical decorative motifs, such as palm trees,
monkeys, pomegranates, and the pineapple that
symbolizes "welcome," endure for many
reasons. Not only are they intrinsically graceful
in their own right, but they are also evocative of
a relaxed, comfortable, leisurely way of life.
Their reflection of ease and warmth has made these
motifs popular for generations, and they are
enjoying another home fashion renaissance now. Read
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Hand-Painted
Furniture: The Must-have Home Furnishings of the
Season
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by: ARA
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– From armoires to wooden figurines to
headboards and accent mirrors, home furnishings
are canvases for artists around the world. Adorned
with floral patterns, Asian motifs and other
ethnic-inspired designs, hand-painted furniture
and accessories are the must-have items of the
season. “Hand-painted home furnishings are
taking center stage in the home, adding a
world-inspired flare and style to the overall décor,”
says Gary Babcock, vice president of merchandising
and fashion at Arhaus Furniture, a 23-store
lifestyle retailer of fine home furnishings. Read
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Home
Fragrance in Vogue
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by: Carol
A Cass
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home fragrance market is booming. From perfume,
toiletries, and cosmetics to pre packaged foods.
It is currently a multi billion dollar industry
that continues to show strong growth. The
strongest growth has taken place in the last 5
years and is expected to continue through 2007 and
beyond. Western Europe, Japan, and the US continue
to lead with 65 percent of demand and over
three-quarters of world wide production of home
fragrance products. Rapid growth of home fragrance
sales has also been registered in Asia/Pacific,
Latin America, and Eastern Europe. Read
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Heart
of the Home - Faux Finishes For Kitchen
Cabinetry
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by: Jay
Dorman
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Faux
finished cabinets are finding a welcome home in
today's kitchens. From the most timeworn
distressed looks to high-end lacquered finishes, a
decorative painter can add just the right touch
from his artist's pallet to create the exact
design and style most appropriate for your dream
kitchen.
As we all know so very well, the kitchen is the
heart of the home. It's our source of comfort and
joy. Whether we're preparing a meal for our loved
ones or just hanging out with our friends, the
kitchen is the place everyone loves to be the
best. And these days, the makeup of our kitchen
environs is getting the attention it deserves. Read
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The
ten most important feng shui design tips
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by: Jakob
Jelling
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you wish to learn how to manage interior design
according to feng shui design guidelines, there
are some major tips you must know. We wish to help
you achieve a balanced and harmonic feng shui
design for any environment you wish it to be. Read
the next paragraphs and learn the feng shui design
most important tips. Read
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Furniture
Placement Secrets
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by: Batsheva
Vaknin
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 The
easiest and most inexpensive way to invigorate the
design of your living room is to rearrange the
furniture items you already own. Furniture
placement can be a daunting task, no matter how
big or small the room. If you are someone who
always figured furniture placement would be better
left to professional interior designers, fret no
more. These tips will help you embrace the task of
balancing your sofa with your coffee table or
armchair, and allow you to create peace and
harmony amongst all your furniture. Read
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How
to Choose the Right Flooring to Fit Your
Lifestyle
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by: ARA
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(ARA)
– Choosing the right floor for your home is a
big decision. It sets the tone for the whole
interior of your house, and is the foundation for
everything else you put in a room. Your choice
should fit not only the way you want your home to
look, but also the way your family lives.
“When making a decision about flooring, keep in
mind such factors as design options, comfort,
warmth, safety and maintenance,” says Piera
Marotto of Forbo Linoleum, Inc. “And don’t
forget you can have fun with color!” Read
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