May 9, 2013, at 8:50 am by John Kirchner
This Cotswold Revival home, built in the 1920s, had classic lines — and classic spaces, meaning too small and too dark. Interior designer Arthur Dunnam set out to bring light into the house, “which had been a bit dark and gloomy,” he told TrendsIdeas.com.
And did he ever succeed. Large French casements (above) and French doors, all by Marvin, opened up the space to light ...
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May 6, 2013, at 8:50 am by John Kirchner
Beds and bedding are a $6 billion industry in the United States. But most people have a bed already, and they only tend to replace them every 10 to 15 years, according to the International Sleep Products Association. So the best way to get people to buy a new bed is to come up with something new and different.
Freshome has collected 16 of the most extreme beds you’ll ever see,...
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Apr 17, 2013, at 8:50 am by John Kirchner
Based as we are in Minnesota, we’re fortunate to be able to regularly attend the annual American Craft Council show in St. Paul. This year’s show runs Friday-Sunday at the St. Paul RiverCentre.
The ACC moved to Minneapolis from New York City three years ago. But whether you live in Minnesota or elsewhere, the ACC is a fantastic resource for discovering amazing artists making fi...
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Apr 8, 2013, at 8:50 am by John Kirchner
Chalkboard paint showed up a few years ago as a cute way to decorate a wall in a kid’s room or maybe add some utilitarian kitsch to a corner of the kitchen. But now chalkboard paint is a full-fledged design thing, with lots of ideas floating around to use it in all areas of your home.
Before you dive in, take a look at these helpful tips for using chalkboard paint from our friends at...
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Apr 4, 2013, at 8:50 am by Berit Griffin
If you’ve been dreaming of summery weather like we have, thoughts of time on the patio are probably top of mind. From grilling to just relaxing, a patio or deck is a great place to wile away the warm days and nights. Here are a few of MLuxe’s favorite patio chair finds:
We love the lime green and modern lines of this lounge.
Image via Crate & Barrel
The rec room La-Z-Boy® h...
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