Local decorators discuss color and theme in homes
Local interior decorators Donna Nichols and Dorothy Wilson advise on remodeling versus moving. They emphasize thoughtful room planning, buying furniture in stages, matching fabrics and colors, and using space like basements or attics for growth. They note trends toward Early American styles, simple lines, and cohesive color themes for comfort and personality.
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Sidewalk Cafe Idea Adds Novel Home Touch
The Tile Council of America describes a sidewalk cafe as a pass through between interior and exterior with a canopy. A 18 to 24 inch tall opening through wall studs and a durable ceramic tile counter offer a functional decorative feature.
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Tile Council OF America, Inc
Mediterranean and French influence shapes furniture trends
The wholesale markets reveal stronger Mediterranean and French motifs in furniture with emphasis on comfort and multi purpose rooms. Early American pieces blend with living spaces, with more storage, authentic French lines, new finishes, and bold fabrics in traditional and contemporary styles.
Downstairs Powder Room Ideas Under Stairs
A tucked away space under a stairway can house a downstairs powder room. With durable waterproof ceramic tile on walls and floors the area becomes easy to clean and provides long lasting convenience and service.
What you should know about wall coverings
Facts about wall coverings cover production methods types and care. Machine printed paper uses high speed rolls with color by color embossing while screen printing adds vivid designs with slower cost. Prepasted paper includes adhesive easy to hang and steam removes old paper quickly. Consider paperhanger costs wall prep and selection of unusual coverings and synthetics for durability and scrubability.
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News Bureau
Making One Bedroom Work for Two Children
A compact, budget friendly guide to turning a shared bedroom into a multi purpose space. It covers floor plans furniture layouts storage acoustics flooring and durable wall and window treatments. It suggests a trundle bed sliding work counter and wall mounted drawing space while emphasizing child proofing and future adaptability.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Making the most of small homes via attic and garage remodeling
Many families seek more living space by converting underused areas. Basements offer economical privacy for a family room with compact heating. attached garages and attics can be repurposed, but attic head room and plumbing placement influence feasibility and the number of additional bedrooms and a bath.
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Better Homes and Gardens News Bureau
Bright ideas for architectural lighting in homes
Built in lighting serves function and decoration in any room and style. Lighted valances over windows or across walls alter perceived space, while cornices wash walls and highlight texture. A cave shelf provides indirect illumination for moderate light levels.
Easy cleaning cooktop blends with tile countertop
A cooking top set level with a ceramic tile countertop creates a nearly flat surface. Both the stove and tile clean easily with a quick wipe of a damp cloth.
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