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Matt Fox and Shari Hiller, hosts of Room by Room, reveal the secrets of transforming 10 rooms from simple to simply fabulous.
Price: $24.95
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grass·cloth n.
a wallcovering created from natural reed, jute and arrowroot fibers that was introduced in France in the 18th century.
Three centuries after its first wave of popularity, grasscloth is back in, says designer Kenneth Brown: "It's about real texture versus fake texture," the host of reDesign says. "The heavy sponge painting that everybody did for a while—that fake texture—is out. It's being replaced by the real texture of soft wallcoverings."
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If the idea of using color in your home has you seeing red, we have timely tips for you that will take all the trepidation out of choosing interior colors. Designer/color expert Mark McCauley's 10 color basics will give you all the color confidence you need. Full story >>
If you're seeing red because you love that fiery hue but aren't quite sure how to use it, check out Rapturous Reds for advice from designer Chris Casson Madden, author of Haven (Clarkson Potter, 2004).
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Valentine's Day is just around the corner and love is in the air. This year why not make the spirit of St. Valentine last by turning your boring bedroom into an enchanting love nest? Funky sisters Jennifer and Kitty O'Neil show you how with amorous touches and tricks—from "XO" pillows to romantic-themed rooms—for any interior decorating style. Think Casablanca. Think Romeo and Juliet.
Read on to create your
own Lovers' Lane >>
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When winter doldrums set in, try hot colors, spunky polka dots and dramatic window treatments to perk up the place. In our Room of the Month, Cambridge, Mass., designer Leslie Saul creates a lively and cheerful play environment for a lucky little girl. Spring hasn't yet sprung, but in a room like this it’s possible to believe that it's just around the corner. And guess what? Polka dots are not just for kids. See how French interior designer Stephane Dupoux uses them in his South Beach restaurant called Pearl.
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Which American president loved the color green in his home and called it "grateful to the eyes"? Who had a tropical "little White House" where many a game of late-night poker was played on a special mahogany table? And who had neoclassical chairs in a dining room with French wallpaper? Our early presidents weren't just fighting wars, building a country and signing important declarations. They were setting some interior design trends of their own. Full story >> |
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