Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Get Ready for Fall With 10 Fresh Looks for Your Entryway (17 photos)

When it comes to sprucing up your entryway for the season, simple decorations can go a long way. Hang a brightly colored wreath of decorative berries, tuck in bronze-colored foliage to deepen containers, or stack a trio of pumpkins for a cheerful hit of color. Turn to the rich abundance of nature as...



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Small Is Beautiful in Midcentury Modern Design (8 photos)

Midcentury modern homes were small out of necessity. Money was in short supply after World War II, so architects and builders had to keep houses compact yet functional to stay within homeowners’ budgets. At the same time, lifestyles were changing. Smart architects took on a new approach and designed...



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How to Decorate Your Fireplace Mantel (18 photos)

When unadorned, a fireplace mantel often feels as though it’s crying out for … something. But what? Your mantel can be a beautiful place to show off your style, but if you keep adding to it every time you get a new frame or knickknack, it can also become a cluttered mess. Here are helpful techniques...



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Shop Houzz: Up to 75% Off Statement Pendant Lighting (148 photos)

Pendant lighting is a pretty and practical solution for brightening up your entry, stairwell or kitchen island. We’ve rounded up pendant lights bold and subtle in a variety of materials to provide illumination and style to your home — and they’re all up to 75% off!
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My Houzz: Harbor Views in a Modern Amsterdam Loft (19 photos)

It was difficult to picture what the final results might be when they walked through the empty spaces, but homeowners Erik de Vries and Paul Jansen knew they wanted to make the three-story loft on Amsterdam’s harbor work for them. “We loved the floor-to-ceiling windows and doors,” de Vries says. “And...



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Top 10 Trending Wine Cellars on Houzz (10 photos)

For many wine connoisseurs, having a cellar in their home is the ultimate luxury. Whether you have the space for a large walk-in cellar or just enough room for a stylish niche to display your favorite bottles, these trending wine cellars provide a bounty of of inspiration. Here are ideas taken from the...



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Concrete Panels Stylishly Create a Monolithic-Like Fireplace (5 photos)

During a major renovation of this home, the homeowners realized that if they wanted to go all the way with the modern-industrial style of decor they were seeking, they’d have to do something about the half-height, traditional brick fireplace surround. A monolithic concrete wall seemed like...



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Keep an Eye Out for Fast-Moving Calliopsis Bees (6 photos)

Calliopsis, a small genus of bees, belong to the same family as mining bees (Andrena spp.) but are less common. Adult Calliopsis are fast flyers and can...



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Tuesday, August 30, 2016

10 Standout Native Shrubs and Small Palms for Southern Gardens (10 photos)

The Southeast is defined as the region stretching from the coastal plain to Appalachia from Virginia south to Florida and west to Texas. It’s blessed with a long growing season, plenty of heat and heavy humidity. In the South, autumn is a wonderful time to plant woody shrubs and palms because they will...



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Should My Window Trim Match — or Contrast With — the Sash? (8 photos)

One of the most common questions I get during exterior color consultations is whether the window trim should be painted the same color as the sash. It’s a good question. And the answer is frustratingly complicated. But before we dive into it, let’s start with a quick primer on a couple of key terms used...



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Room of the Day: Elegant New Dining Room Pulls Off a Collected Look (6 photos)

This formal dining room might look like it was lovingly looked after by several generations, but it’s actually part of a newly built home. The collected look was all part of the plan. To hit the mark just right, interior designer James Michael Howard coordinated the room dimensions...



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Houzz Tour: A Daughter Restores Her Stunning Childhood Home (15 photos)




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Colorful Area Rugs That Pair With White Walls (8 photos)

If the ceiling is considered a room’s “fifth wall,” then the floor is definitely the sixth. Even in white rooms, the flooring should be given special attention, for a variety of reasons. Not only will the right choice in flooring give your space a finished look, but it’s also an opportunity to introduce...



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