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copper panels open to reveal a tv over the fireplace

TV in Disguise

by on July 29, 2009 in Home Decor

A television can be placed over the fireplace  — and not always be visible. Keep the TV out in the open, set it inside an entertainment unit or hide the darn thing altogether? Designers and homeowners are getting creative about how to incorporate a flat-screen in a room now that the latest technology is providing [...]

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Minimalist bathroom in mid-century house with Hansgrohe Starck Axor faucets, vessel sinks and open floating vanity

Mid-Century Ranch Bath

by on July 28, 2009 in Mid-Century Bath

Open vanities have become wildly popular and offer convenient storage Houses built with windows tucked just under the roof line offer uninterrupted walls that lend themselves wonderfully to definition by a change in the surface. That feature is often found in mid-century style homes in the western U.S. This contemporary bath, in just such a [...]

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picture wall with arrangement around a pair of sconces

Understanding Picture Walls

by on July 20, 2009 in Picture Walls

Arranging a picture wall is a  challenge, especially when starting from scratch. I’ve been thinking about two separate spaces in my house, which prompted me to begin collecting these idea shots. For me, picture walls are less about specific images than the way they are arranged in the space. Their  success depends a lot on [...]

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range wall with Scandinavian style cabinets

Blue Floor Kitchen

by on July 13, 2009 in Blue Kitchen

My first question was “OMG, what’s that fabulous floor?” There’s a lot to say about this highly individual kitchen by Baltimore architect Charles Bohl. Practicality aside, the color and texture of the Matisse-blue epoxy-paint floor makes everything appear to float on a shimmering lake – evoking water as a vital element  – with stunning effect. [...]

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