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Decorating: A cosy, country Christmas Decorating: A cosy, country Christmas
Decorating: A cosy, country Christmas
Although it's just a date on a calendar, our loving attention to hearth and home makes christmas a magical time for family and friends. for those who live a rural life, and for those who sometimes wish they did, a good old-fashioned country christmas symbolizes all that's right with the...
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Design lesson: How to mix styles Design lesson: How to mix styles
Design lesson: How to mix styles
Merging households, inherited furnishings, well-intentioned gifts that miss the mark, and the occasional impulse buy (a 1950s wastebasket with bejewelled poodle . . . yes, i bought it!) -- all of these contribute to decorating dreams getting off track. (and calling it eclectic doesn't help.)...
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Design online Design online
Design online
Shopping and planning for your next redesign, reno or redecorating project has never been easier. thanks to the abundance of decor and design web sites, you'll find the internet an invaluable resource. we've rounded up some of your best online bets! benjaminmoore.ca when it comes to...
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Design lesson: Kids in the kitchen Design lesson: Kids in the kitchen
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Design lesson: Vacation style Design lesson: Vacation style
Design lesson: Vacation style
Local crafts, furnishings and foods are a major part of the whole travel experience. here are some of my favourites – those gems that pack easily and forever remind you of a favourite destination. original artwork unframed pieces, which are nearly indestructible, should be at the top of...
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Design lesson: Outdoor rooms Design lesson: Outdoor rooms
Design lesson: Outdoor rooms
Many canadians, me included, spend a great deal of time, energy and money on their gardens, and want to enjoy them on every conceivable occasion. creating well-defined outdoor garden rooms allows us to use our gardens more effectively as extensions of our living spaces. add a roof we love...
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Design lesson: Is it worth it? Design lesson: Is it worth it?
Design lesson: Is it worth it?
Who isn't looking for a bigger return on an investment these days? we all want assurances that we're spending our money wisely. this is also true for home improvements and design projects. however, there's no need to feel limited by a small budget. instead, try some of the following...
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Design lesson: Trends and how to use them Design lesson: Trends and how to use them
Design lesson: Trends and how to use them
The 10 per cent rule. similar to a nutrition guide that has fat and sugar at the top of the pyramid, when incorporating trends into your home decorating, it's best to follow the 10 per cent rule. ten refers roughly to the percentage of trendy items that a well-designed room can contain. it's...
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Design lesson: Keeping your closets clean Design lesson: Keeping your closets clean
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Design lesson: Light up a room Design lesson: Light up a room
Design lesson: Light up a room
Whether a room receives dim indirect northern light or bright lingering southern sunshine, it's how you take advantage of the light that counts. before choosing a colour scheme, consider the room's light exposure, which can greatly affect colours and the mood. here's how to shed new light on...
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Design lesson: A delicate blush Design lesson: A delicate blush
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Design lesson: Get the right light Design lesson: Get the right light
Design lesson: Get the right light
Imagine an ice cream sundae without the maraschino cherry; fred astaire without his top hat; café au lait without cinnamon; popcorn without butter. boring, bland, unthinkable, you say? like any perfect partnership, a lamp will fall far short of its potential without the right topping. in fact,...
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Design lesson: Choose an area rug Design lesson: Choose an area rug
Design lesson: Choose an area rug
Whether it's a hand-woven oriental, a delicate french needlepoint or a modern manufactured design, nothing underscores a beautiful decor like a complementary area rug. but how do you decide what style, pattern or size is right for a room? the following design tips will help you select that...
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Make an entrance Make an entrance
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Design lesson: A festive entrance Design lesson: A festive entrance
Design lesson: A festive entrance
During the holidays, my seasonal decorating extends to nearly every room in the house, but nowhere is the extra effort more keenly appreciated than in the entranceway. after all, 'tis the season we open our homes to family, friends, co-workers and neighbours, as well as unexpected (but always...
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Design lesson: Decorating the fireplace Design lesson: Decorating the fireplace
Design lesson: Decorating the fireplace
Although my philosophy is that any surface is fair game for ornaments, or traditional plump greenery with bright red accents, or perhaps modern icy silver and blue tinsel? do whatever makes you happy. kimberley's no-fail mantel schemes certain holiday looks work year after year. here are a...
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Make it personal
When I look at a room, it's the personal touches like artwork and travel memetoes that elevate a space from generic to genuine. I'll take a house adorned with books, family photographs and decorative accessories any day over a cookie-cutter interior that's perfectly and pristinely furnished with basic pieces... I believe that a home should reflect the people who own it.
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