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10 ways to use colour and texture in your home 10 ways to use colour and texture in your home
10 ways to use colour and texture in your home
“i believe my home should be decorated according to the style and era of its bones,” says homeowner peggy essaris when describing the westmount, que., abode she shares with her husband, michael dickey, and their children, matthew, 17, evelina, 10, and angelina, 6. peggy wanted the small 1920s...
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4 stylish laundry room designs 4 stylish laundry room designs
4 stylish laundry room designs
These four laundry rooms offer a fun, lighter side to what's typically relegated to the dark, dingy basement. believe it or not, they may even have you wanting to do laundry! photography by barry calhoun design: crisp and classic in this vancouver model home by blakewood homes,...
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Design lesson: 3 distinctive laundry rooms Design lesson: 3 distinctive laundry rooms
Design lesson: 3 distinctive laundry rooms
It’s one of the hardest-working rooms in your home – but that doesn’t mean it has to be completely utilitarian! take inspiration from the distinctive laundry rooms on the next few pages. then get the look with our pick of appliances, hampers, storage solutions and decorative accents to...
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Design lesson: A holiday entryway Design lesson: A holiday entryway
Design lesson: A holiday entryway
With the holidays right around the corner, it’s time to make an entrance. my wife and i are big fans of setting up the front hall for the holiday season, and it’s worth investing a little time and money to remove clutter, spruce things up and make the space really impactful. here are my...
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Design lesson: Sarah Richardson's chic living space Design lesson: Sarah Richardson's chic living space
Design lesson: Sarah Richardson's chic living space
This colourful, elegant space is proof positive that a home can be family friendly without being kid dominated. but when designer sarah richardson first met the homeowners in the living room of their west end toronto home, the open-concept first floor suffered from a tight layout and an...
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Design lesson: No-fuss holiday displays Design lesson: No-fuss holiday displays
Design lesson: No-fuss holiday displays
You owe it to yourself to find beautiful and satisfying ways to keep the holidays simple. after all, there's nothing entertaining about a host who's too exhausted to enjoy his or her own party, and it's hard to be full of cheer if you're feeling stressed. when it comes to decorating, there are...
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Design lesson: 7 smart pieces Design lesson: 7 smart pieces
Design lesson: 7 smart pieces
Your room is nearly finished, but when you look around, something seems to be missing. a versatile furniture item just might fill the void. each of the options here promises flexible serviceability in a range of styles and price points . when investing in your home, look to these multitasking...
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Design lesson: Perfecting imperfections Design lesson: Perfecting imperfections
Design lesson: Perfecting imperfections
Rarely is a room perfect. those of us with low ceilings may have little sympathy for homeowners who complain of soaring ceiling syndrome, but double-height rooms can pose problems: how do you strategically place artwork for viewing from two separate floors? and where should draperies begin...
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Design Lesson: Summer classics Design Lesson: Summer classics
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Design Lesson: Stretching your budget Design Lesson: Stretching your budget
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Kimberley Seldon's Design Lessons Kimberley Seldon's Design Lessons
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Window coverings to block the sun Window coverings to block the sun
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Design lesson: Fabulous flea markets Design lesson: Fabulous flea markets
Design lesson: Fabulous flea markets
There's an art to successful flea marketing. some tactics (like keeping money tucked away) are useful at any flea market, while others are specific to a particular place. for instance, in france, if you don't begin an exchange with "bonjour, madame/ monsieur," you're finished. canada's dealers...
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Design lesson: Fireplace seating Design lesson: Fireplace seating
Design lesson: Fireplace seating
A gracious fireplace is the ideal focal point for a living room. its architectural presence commands attention, its warmth is a comfort in cooler weather, and it provides a natural anchor for the main seating arrangement. an impressive feature, it also allows for several options when it comes to...
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Design Lesson: How to go all the way Design Lesson: How to go all the way
Design Lesson: How to go all the way
You study the pages of style at home, visit home shows and listen intently to television experts. you're ready. you're motivated. you even have the money saved. but like a diet that begins with enthusiasm and ends with "oh, what’s the use?" often our decorating goals don't come to fruition...
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Design lesson: Playing with pattern Design lesson: Playing with pattern
Design lesson: Playing with pattern
Drapery, cushions, upholstery and bedding -- we surround ourselves with fabric. it's how we soften the hard edges of the world. although the textures and patterns you choose depend on personal taste, awareness of their impact allows you to make selections that will contribute to overall harmony....
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Design lesson: Holiday party set-up Design lesson: Holiday party set-up
Design lesson: Holiday party set-up
Yes, we all want our homes to look their best for holiday entertaining, but we also want them to function optimally. to determine if your setup works -- with the best arrangement for seating and side tables -- think back to last year. did the teenagers pull chairs away from the main area to...
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Design lesson: Outdoor holiday decorating Design lesson: Outdoor holiday decorating
Design lesson: Outdoor holiday decorating
As far back as i can remember, the task of decorating the outside of our house at christmastime fell to me and my dad. with zeal i directed my father to hang greenery and ornaments across the entire roofline and over the porch of our modest bungalow. to my child's eye, only yards of red, yellow,...
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Design lesson: Entertaining your senses Design lesson: Entertaining your senses
Design lesson: Entertaining your senses
Glasses raised mid-air for a toast, the clink of crystal, a sip of wine -- it's a familiar ritual that signals the start of a meal or other social gathering. with grace and ceremony, this effortless gesture encapsulates all five of our senses: sight, sound, touch, scent and taste. creating a...
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Design lesson: Dream kitchens Design lesson: Dream kitchens
Design lesson: Dream kitchens
With smart layouts and well-designed appliances and tools, modern kitchens increasingly level the playing field between amateur cook and gourmet chef. do you long for a gorgeous kitchen that helps you multitask effortlessly and entertain like a food network pro? task-oriented upgrades...
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Design lesson: Small is beautiful Design lesson: Small is beautiful
Design lesson: Small is beautiful
If you live in a modest-size house, condo or apartment, chances are you're keenly aware of the limitations of small-space living. don't despair: designers have a stack of tricks for making close quarters appear more spacious. the strategies below will help you make less seem like more! do...
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Design lesson: Small space strategies Design lesson: Small space strategies
Design lesson: Small space strategies
Soaring real estate prices have led to smaller houses and condos, and the need for inventive solutions to space limitations – one of the fundamental issues in design today. dare to dream big and your rooms can be a triumph of style over size. principle: built-ins and modular furniture...
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Design lesson: Bring on the sun Design lesson: Bring on the sun
Design lesson: Bring on the sun
We're never happier than when the sun is in full force. it's wonderful to feel its warmth on your face while strolling outdoors, and also very satisfying to enjoy the sunshine indoors. here are easy tips for doing just that. kimberley's guide to summer style summer style has a relaxed,...
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Design lesson: Brush up on your design etiquette Design lesson: Brush up on your design etiquette
Design lesson: Brush up on your design etiquette
You've fallen in love with english country style or with flea market finds artfully displayed in a paris apartment. but then there's that mod london flat that caught your eye, and a romantic thai teak headboard you saw in the stack of design magazines by your bed. how can you realize your style...
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From the Editor
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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