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color block painting on a dark red dining room wall

Color Block Wall Decor

by on July 30, 2010 in Picture Walls

Wall décor can help coordinate the color scheme. Some time ago I ran across this image of a multi-color wall made up of scrap wood.  Something about its rustic nature and sense of imperfection resonated with me. The random layout has a modern vibe while the individual (salvaged?) boards painted in various shades had me [...]

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Tiepolo tileworks damask pattern tile

Damask Tile Kitchen

by on July 28, 2010 in Modern Kitchen

Dramatic lighting and patterned tile provide a definite wow! factor The designer’s maxim about dark colors is that they advance visually, which makes surfaces or objects look closer or more imposing. That’s why a large kitchen with dark cabinets and a ton of wall pattern — like this one in a grand log villa on [...]

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library ladder in a hallway at Alberta Feretti's house

Library Ladder Luxury

by on July 23, 2010 in Home Decor

Steps can be pushed flat against the wall, then tilted out to 80 degrees for climbing. Ladders that roll on tracks across a tall expanse of a bookcase or entertainment center are an elegant luxury. They are also practical since they allow access to top shelves close to very high ceilings. Ladders can be metal [...]

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Brizo Trevi wall modern mount faucet with separate spout and handles

Wall-Mount Sink Faucets

by on July 21, 2010 in Faucets

A round up of wall-mounted faucets reveals a variety of brands and styles. For some time I’ve been saving photos of these two utility room sinks – one designed for handling laundry and the other for potting and gardening chores. What they have in common is wall-mounted faucets — an old-fashioned fixture currently making a [...]

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kitchen with calacatta d'oro marble as a main theme

Calacatta Contemporary Kitchen

by on July 21, 2010 in Modern Kitchen

A favored Italian marble shines as a multi-surface focal point Calacatta d’oro is a choice  kitchen marble, one sought-after for its highly recognizable, richly figured caramel and grey veining. With its price at a premium — and manufacturers knocking off the look in porcelain tile – leveraging the lofty cost by using this lovely stone [...]

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