Subject: 5 Ways to Pare Down | A Modern Remake With Ocean Views | 19 Kitchen Projects
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Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 09:23:01 -0000

19 Kitchen Projects Every Homeowner Should Know About

These days the kitchen is the most important room in the house. We&#8217;re constantly calling it our main hub, where we cook fresh meals, entertain guests, do homework, post messages and, yes, every now and then watch TV. But...

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A Downtown Philly Home Pushes Houzz Past 4 Million Photos

Houzz crossed a milestone over the weekend when its database exceeded 4 million home design photos. These photos have been uploaded by the more than 450,000 home design professionals on Houzz and the more than 20 million...

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5 Ways to Pare Down Your Stuff &#8212; Before It Gets in the Door

Can you nicely refuse unwanted things others might try to foist on you? What can you say when relatives do not see the gifts they have given you proudly displayed on the mantel? And how can you win the battle with your own...

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Houzz Tour: A Modern Remake Brings Ocean Views Into Focus

Perched high on a hill with glorious, tranquil views over the Pacific Ocean north of Sydney sits a modern design marvel. In its former life as a simple beach house, it had failed to take advantage of this privileged position....

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15 Cozy Book Nooks and What They Want You to Read

Don&#8217;t be sad that this year&#8217;s beach-reading days are over. As we head into fall, we can look forward to snuggling up next to the fire with a hot toddy, finding a cozy nook, wrapping up in a fuzzy throw and getting our...

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8 Things Successful Architects and Designers Do

Every architect&#8217;s design process is extremely personal and nuanced. For example, I have certain tools that I reach for ritually when I start a new project. One is a favorite lead pencil with a lightweight, medium-size barrel...

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My Houzz: Walls and Shelves Are This Collector's Colorful Canvas

Every room in Deanne Delbridge&#8217;s one-bedroom apartment features a different primary color that reflects the room&#8217;s distinct personality. &#8220;The living room illustrates my anthropological side,&#8221; she says. The shelves...

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To Make Your Garden Memorable, Add a Hint of Mystery

&#8220;Mystique&#8221; is one of those words that conjures up enticing and seductive mental images, perhaps of a clandestine meeting in the shadows in a foreign country. It&#8217;s one of those provocative words that always leaves something...

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Inside Houzz: A Walnut Wall of Storage Opens Up a Kitchen

Traditional kitchens reign supreme in this particular suburb of Philadelphia. And that&#8217;s exactly what this family of four didn&#8217;t want. So finding a local designer to do something different proved challenging. &#8220;They...

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Room of the Day: A Spacious Porch Brings Family Life Outside

Interior designer Lindsey Hene had South Africa on her mind when she was designing her family&#8217;s back porch. She and her husband, Doug, had just returned from a safari, and the trip provided fresh inspirations for their...

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Purple on the Outside

In Christina Harris&#8217; experience as a color consult and forecaster, two colors elicit the strongest reactions: purple and orange. Harris, the owner of Colorific, says those feelings are magnified for exterior colors, when...

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Be Your Own Wildflower Nursery

My garden just turned 6 years old. For years, I kept buying new plants to fill in the gaps &#8212; even after I had no gaps left. It got to the point where if I was near a nursery while running errands, I&#8217;d poke my head in...

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Room of the Day: Red, White and Bright in a Fun, Multifunctional Space

When Shivaa Sharma moved into her tiny South London flat in July, she enlisted interior designer Bhavin Taylor to help her realize the full potential of the space. &#8220;When I first met Shivaa, the main thing I noticed was...

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So Your Style Is: Aviation Inspired

For the past few weeks, air travel has been in the news &#8212; and not in a good way. Three flights have been diverted because passengers were arguing over reclining seats, sparking what CNN has termed the &#8220;right-to-recline...

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How to Make Your House Feel at Home Where It Is

We often see architectural designs that don&#8217;t seem to fit in with their surroundings. Following design clues from the environment is a good way to avoid that. Considering the scale, materials, proportion and siting of your...

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Guest Picks: Handy Finds for Painting Projects of All Kinds

Have you been eyeing lots of furniture makeovers that you&#8217;d love to try but don&#8217;t know how? Want to learn about a few painting supplies that will make your life easier? In this ideabook I&#8217;ve gathered 20 great home improvement...

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Lighten Up &#8212; or Brighten Up &#8212; With Yellow

Yellow can be soft or shocking, add energy or a mellow vibe, and exude country charm or edgy, modern appeal. In other words, it&#8217;s a versatile color that can work in any room. However, while many people love the sunny shade,...

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So Your Style Is: Curiosity-Cabinet Chic

Curiosity-cabinet chic is somewhat mysterious, sometimes melancholy and subtly reminiscent of the Victorian fascination with the natural wonders of the world. In a nod to old European curiosity cabinets, rooms are rich in...

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Guest Picks: Gilding the Lighting

Brass, copper, gold and all things gilded are making a serious push in interior design. Don&#8217;t think of the shiny, lacquered builder brass that everyone&#8217;s been busy purging from their homes, though. That 1990s style is...

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Great Design Plant: Arctostaphylos Glauca Nourishes and Delights

As with many manzanitas, big berry (Arctostaphylos glauca) has an architectural structure with dark red seasonally peeling bark and sinuous branches that add a sculptural sensibility to a rugged or natural garden. 

Its extra-large...

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Guest Picks: Corner Cabinets and Shelves From Simple to Showstopping

After moving into a new house, I noticed a naked corner in the breakfast space that needed attention. I found the solution in a glass-front corner cabinet that my family has owned for years. It tucked right in and provided...

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Great Design Plant: Dwarf Blue Indigo Offers Carefree Beauty

I&#8217;m a big fan of Baptisia. There are many species, most underutilized, but the most common one you&#8217;ll see for sale &#8212; as either a hybrid or straight species &#8212; is Baptisia australis. It&#8217;s a lovely 4-foot by 4-foot...

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Guest Picks: Nothin&#8217; but Blue Skies in the Nursery

The bright cover of Eric Carle&#8217;s book Above Us, in the Sky inspired this room collection. I envision a bright sky-blue wall color with a white crib, white bookshelves and a white changing table. Fun sky-themed accents will...

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