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"It's
a crazy fuse once that goes." Todd Oldham is talking about what happens when inspiration strikes. It certainly has struck the designer in many ways:
he is a photographer, author and creator of celebrity fashions, hip recliners and fantastic furnishings. Now his book, Handmade Modern,
has inspired a five-part HGTV series that is part DIY, part documentary and part
primer on the heroes of mid-century modern design. With guests such as Amy Sedaris
and Susan Sarandon, it also is a whole lotta fun. To find out more about Oldham's
mass approach to grass roots, read on> |
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Mid-Century Inspired Projects for Your Home
Designer Todd Oldham offers a cheerful array of projects to decorate your home,
from test tube gardens to daybed libraries, and more.
Price: $16.99
More great items> |
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From luscious rugs to lights that hit the spot, check out our list of design faves for fall.
Fun for fall> |
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Bold,
exciting and fun, orange is not just the color of autumn leaves. For the past
two years, it has been popular on walls and accents in shades from apricot to
mahogany. Find out how orange is evolving and how to use it in your own home.
Orange you glad?> |
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What fun it is to walk through somebody else's house and poke around for decorating
inspiration. At show houses, builders' parades of homes and design houses we're allowed to do just that without feeling like a snoop. So c'mon, take a tour of a million-dollar Chicago-area show house with a National Treasure theme. Take
the tour> |
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child's bedroom is a great place to add whimsy. Why not
keep that summer garden feeling going inside as designer Linda
Applewhite did in our Room
of the Month? From its faux-painted walls and birdhouse bed to colorful
window seat and Little Miss Muffet stools, the room is a magical and inviting
fantasyland for a little girl. Its nooks and crannies provide plenty of space
for practical storage as well as homes for mice (stuffed, of course) and books
and toys of all sizes. |
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No, transitional
style is not that mix of hand-me-downs and ready-to-assemble furniture often
seen in first apartments before the "real" furniture is purchased. In the design
world, transitional style is a marriage of traditional and contemporary furniture,
finishes, materials and fabrics equating to a classic, timeless design. Furniture
lines are simple yet sophisticated featuring either straight lines or rounded
profiles. Fabric can range from graphic patterns on overstuffed sofas to textured
chenilles on sleek wood frames.
Check out transitional rooms>
What's your style?> |
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