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Design Basics: Developing a Theme
Whatever the emotions you want to create, there will be certain colors, patterns and spacing techniques to achieve the desired effect. You know that you want your rooms and home to convey certain feelings: relaxation in the bathroom, excitement in the dining room. A great way of picking a theme is by finding an inspiration…
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Design Basics: Common Mistakes
Design is a vast world of choices, there are lists of dos and don’ts for just about everything, from which colours do and don’t go together to how couches should or shouldn’t be positioned. These various rules, and all the exceptions to the rules, the if-thens and buts; it can all feel overwhelming, especially if…
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Design Basics: The Color Wheel
Visual aesthetic is comprised of many different elements; the dimensions of the space, the spacing between objects, the number of objects and their dimensions, the use of negative space; the list goes on. Aesthetics change how we feel when we enter the room, giving the room it’s own emotional qualities, its own nature. One of…
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How Should I Clean My Quartz Countertops?
Taking care of quartz countertops properly can prevent staining and help to maintain the same degree of shine for the years ahead. However, there are so many products and opinions on the market today that it can be difficult to know how to clean your quartz. ::: By the way, do you know what…
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How to Choose a Sink for Quartz Countertops
Choosing your quartz countertops can be overwhelming, but things don’t get any easier when it comes time to choose a sink. Right behind countertops, sinks are the next most important category for a major remodel. In fact, almost 90 percent of homeowners will decide to upgrade their sink when they remodel the kitchen. Sinks…
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How to Save Space in Small Kitchens By Laura Gaskill, Houzz
1. Small but mighty appliances. Revamped vintage appliances, like the stove shown here (a 21-inch vintage O’Keefe and Merritt), and vintage-look ones, like this fridge (from Elmira Stove Works), can be found in smaller sizes that don’t sacrifice style. High-end makers like Bertazzoni and Viking also make small-space models, so even serious cooks can find…
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