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How to design the yard of your dreams
The mud started it. Our three dogs kept tracking it in from the yard. The yard was muddy because the lawn wouldn’t grow. The lawn wouldn’t grow because we had too much shade. We had too much shade because the large oak needed pruning. We shouldn’t prune the oak, because it was nearing the end of its life and should come down, one arborist said. If a professional didn’t take it down, Mother Nature would. Then mud would be the least of our problems. My husband, DC, and I considered our sorry lot, drank wine and weighed our options, as…
How To Design and Decorate Your Dream Bathroom
One of the major mistakes we make when decorating our bathrooms is considering this space purely functional and utilitarian and not taking into consideration the fact that dream bathrooms are more than that. They’re designed as extensions of the living spaces and the bedrooms and their designs are perfect blends of functional and aesthetic features. You don’t necessarily need the help of a professional interior designer to make your bathroom look chic and stylish. It’s enough to broaden your horizon and to think outside the box. Today we’re …
The Kitchen Trends That Are Going To Be Everywhere In 2020
1 White Cabinets Are Over PERNILLE LOOF "I love the swing toward bold colored cabinetry instead of the expected white," designer Danielle Rollins tells House Beautiful. "It really gives a kitchen a personality and finish." Denise McGaha agrees, saying she's using color on cabinets, walls, and even appliances (like a plum-colored LaCanche range she's currently installing for one lucky client). Need a push? How's this pantry by Jim Dove for inspiration? 2 Minty Fresh JOHN M. HALL …
10 tips to find the home of your dreams
Finding your dream home is a lot like finding the perfect partner. It might take a while, but when you find the one, you know you’ll always have the support of someone who just gets you. And when you find your dream home, you’ll always have the perfect place to unwind and make memories. Thankfully, finding the perfect home is a lot easier than finding the perfect partner. A bit of planning and some legwork can get you into the home that fits you. No blind dates needed!
