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How to: Install a hardscape patio How to: Install a hardscape patio
How to: Install a hardscape patio
While people have virtually always landscaped their yards, hardscaping has started to gain popularity as we’ve begun to put more focus on extending our living spaces to the outdoors. here’s what you need to know first. photography by edward pond what is it? hardscaping includes...
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How to: Choose a front door paint colour How to: Choose a front door paint colour
How to: Choose a front door paint colour
We all want our home to be a place that welcomes friends and family into the nest. but maintaining a home's exterior can be quite time-consuming, not to mention costly. for an easy diy project that will transform the outside of your home, add to its curb appeal and only requires a quart of paint,...
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Exterior makeover: Enhance your curb appeal Exterior makeover: Enhance your curb appeal
Exterior makeover: Enhance your curb appeal
Come june, it’s not just our rooms that are in need of summer lovin’. as birds and blooms appear in full force, what better way to welcome the season than to brighten up a seen-better days facade into a verdant, country-style oasis? that’s the question style at home editor-in-chief erin...
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Outdoor decor: Modern rustic backyard Outdoor decor: Modern rustic backyard
Outdoor decor: Modern rustic backyard
When toronto realtor kara reed moved from a big house with a full backyard into this urban condo , some sort of outdoor space was on her must-have list. the 400-square-foot rooftop terrace now acts as her oasis when she’s too busy to get up to her muskoka cottage on summer weekends. an...
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10 ways to enhance your home's curb appeal 10 ways to enhance your home's curb appeal
10 ways to enhance your home's curb appeal
An inviting curb and outside space is essential to creating a beautiful and welcoming home. we've put together some of our favourite accessories and ideas to beautify everything from your front door to your stairs to your front porch . fleur de lys doormat the fleur de lys pattern...
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How to: Hang a wreath How to: Hang a wreath
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How to: Stage your home's exterior How to: Stage your home's exterior
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11 curb appeal ideas 11 curb appeal ideas
11 curb appeal ideas
Your home’s curb appeal sets the tone for what potential buyers expect of the home they’re walking into, explains darren brand, owner and lead stager at designedtosell.ca. “since most people’s buying decisions are based on an emotional response, the curb appeal starts the love affair, or...
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How to: Choose a front door How to: Choose a front door
How to: Choose a front door
More than any other part of the façade, the front door acts as your home’s “face.” for both visitors to your home and passersby, it does a lot to add — or detract! — from the overall impression. even if you can’t afford to make any other changes to the exterior this year,...
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Outdoor sofa evolution Outdoor sofa evolution
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How to design the front door How to design the front door
How to design the front door
The victorians placed great importance on first impressions -- the front entrance revealed much about a house and its inhabitants. today, the front door has evolved to become the very essence of curb appeal and an exciting opportunity for personal expression. add presence with exterior...
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Pretty up your porch Pretty up your porch
Pretty up your porch
Does your home have the "it factor" it needs to sell in this buyer's market? experts say potential buyers make a split-second decision the moment they pull up next to your house. if your home exudes curb appeal, you’re already more than halfway to "sold." but if it doesn't, you’ve got an...
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Create a balcony retreat Create a balcony retreat
Create a balcony retreat
Whether you have a petite townhouse terrace or a teensy-tiny 18th floor balcony, you, too, can enjoy greening up your exterior space this summer. even in a small space, careful planning will allow you to fit in all the essentials (with élan!): seating container garden water feature...
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Beautiful buildings according to Alain de Botton Beautiful buildings according to Alain de Botton
Beautiful buildings according to Alain de Botton
In his book the architecture of happiness (mcclelland & stewart, 2006), author alain de botton explores the connection between design and happiness. are the two inextricably linked? absolutely, according to alain. "beauty has a huge role to play in altering our mood," he says. "when we call a...
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The Architecture of Happiness: An interview with author Alain de Botton The Architecture of Happiness: An interview with author Alain de Botton
The Architecture of Happiness: An interview with author Alain de Botton
If you've ever pondered the aesthetics of your own home or pored over paint chips and fabric swatches, you're likely to appreciate the premise of author alain de botton's latest masterpiece. the architecture of happiness (mcclelland & stewart, 2006) explores the relationship between our...
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Home decor: Exterior painting dos and don'ts Home decor: Exterior painting dos and don'ts
Home decor: Exterior painting dos and don'ts
Painting the outside of your house can yield "wow" results like nothing else. it can make a faded house look fresh again, and transform a mousey one into a showstopper. a good paint job can last from three to six years, and is well worth the effort. here are some dos and don'ts for getting...
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Increase your home's curb appeal Increase your home's curb appeal
Increase your home's curb appeal
What is curb appeal? old houses, with details like stained-glass windows and finely crafted trim, exude curb appeal . but any house, with the right mix of appropriate and well-maintained architectural elements, can have curb appeal. to pragmatic real estate agents, it's money in the bank – in...
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Create curb appeal Create curb appeal
Create curb appeal
A house with curb appeal stands out from the rest. we notice it because it provides us with simple aesthetic pleasure every time we pass by. most homes have their own unique blend of charms. even two identical homes can achieve very different looks with a combination of pleasing exterior...
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Choosing exterior paint colours Choosing exterior paint colours
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Dressed for the holidays Dressed for the holidays
Dressed for the holidays
Creating a fabulous outdoor display isn't necessarily difficult. whether you prefer a simple, elegant look or an all-out celebration in lights, here's how to design a scheme that has all the magic of the season. the front door for most homes, the front door is the natural focal point of...
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Interiors that show off summer's best palette; ideas for decorating with white and blue; get the look of a Nate Berkus designed room; a sweet laundry bag project; and how to care for vintage linens. more
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From the Editor
Blue meets white
The classic blue and white colour palette is one that's equal parts comfort and elegance. That's why we decided to highlight the perfect pairing in this issue. The Style at Home team searched interiors across Canada to bring you blue and white at its best, in its many forms. No matter how you decorate with it, from traditional to modern, or how much of it you use, this dynamic colour duo won't fail you.
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