Subject: This Week on Houzz
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Date: Sat, 16 May 2015 06:32:32 -0000

Colors and Patterns Wow at the 2015 Kips Bay Decorator Show House

The patterns came out to play at the 2015 Kips Bay Decorator Show House, which opened Thursday, May 14, and runs through June 11. Inside the restored limestone facade of the Beaux Arts&#8211;style mansion are five full floors celebrating...

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11 Reasons to Love White Bedding

White sheets and bedding might seem basic and boring, but that&#8217;s just not the case. In my opinion, white linens are an easy design essential that should be part of every dream bedroom decor scheme. And here are 11 reasons...

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Maker Faire: Pancake Printers, an Electric Giraffe and So Much More

When Sherry Huss was a kid in Ohio, she loved going to county fairs. She grew up to co-found Maker Faire &#8212; an event she describes as a new kind of public event, one whose exhibits go beyond the typical 4-H project. When Huss...

http://www.houzz.com/r/1/48743447/M2FkYjI1/n1276/v1/nllc/g2/u/qaAoD_Skv43NbMSrY_Z11g

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5 Remodels That Make Good Resale Value Sense &#8212; and 5 That Don&#8217;t

Repeat after me: I am the master of my remodel. Perhaps you should say it again, because sadly, it&#8217;s not always so.  Remodels sometimes have a tendency to develop their own inertia, as decisions lead to new dilemmas, unintended...

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Kitchen of the Week: Galley Kitchen Is Long on Style

The restraints of a galley layout and using relatively inexpensive Ikea cabinets didn&#8217;t stop this kitchen from having an expansive feel, a luxe look and lovely French-bistro style. A strong connection to the dining room lends...

http://www.houzz.com/r/1/46149604/M2FkYjI1/n1276/v1/nllc/g4/u/qaAoD_Skv43NbMSrY_Z11g

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Recipe for Mediterranean Edible Garden Style

Mediterranean countries are an inspiration to the world in their culinary traditions, as well as in garden design. Those two cultural threads mesh quite seamlessly, too, as there is a tradition in that part of the world of...

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My Houzz: Color Breaks All the Rules in This NYC Apartment

Bradford Shellhammer is not afraid of color. Vibrant hues fill every inch of the Manhattan apartment he shares with husband Georgi Balinov. It&#8217;s the perfect showcase for a fearless approach to decorating and a design aesthetic...

http://www.houzz.com/r/1/47527686/M2FkYjI1/n1276/v1/nllc/g6/u/qaAoD_Skv43NbMSrY_Z11g

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Look Beyond the House to Find a Home

What do a brick schoolhouse, Texas train depot, 1800s bourbon distillery and Victorian-era water tower have in common? If you&#8217;re searching for a unique place to call home, it might be time to expand your vision of what a...

http://www.houzz.com/r/1/48184363/M2FkYjI1/n1276/v1/nllc/g7/u/qaAoD_Skv43NbMSrY_Z11g

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Room of the Day: Midcentury Modern, Meet Craftsman

Atlanta designer Minhnuyet Hardy was asked to marry the styles of Mad Men and turn-of-the-century architects Greene and Greene in one contemporary living room. Her clients love midcentury design, but they live in a new home...

http://www.houzz.com/r/1/35171963/M2FkYjI1/n1276/v1/nllc/g8/u/qaAoD_Skv43NbMSrY_Z11g

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My Houzz: A Storybook Cottage in South Carolina

The coastal Lowcountry-style cottage of Carole and Bob Marsh exudes whimsical storybook charm both inside and out. The children&#8217;s book author and her husband were drawn to both the sunny location of their Blufton, South Carolina,...

http://www.houzz.com/r/1/46905699/M2FkYjI1/n1276/v1/nllc/g9/u/qaAoD_Skv43NbMSrY_Z11g

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How to Choose the Right Bathroom Sink

&#8220;Eight,&#8221; I hear you say. &#8220;She can&#8217;t possibly be serious. Isn&#8217;t a sink just a sink?&#8221; But yes, I am serious &#8212; and my clients are often baffled when trying to choose from the available options. The truth is that choosing one...

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Patio Details: Sliding Fabric Panels Filter the Light Just Right

A shade structure shelters this dining area from the harsh sun of the desert Southwest, where temperatures can easily top 100 degrees Fahrenheit in summer and rarely dip below 70 in winter. Inspired by grand bazaars in New...

http://www.houzz.com/r/1/48121815/M2FkYjI1/n1276/v1/nllc/g11/u/qaAoD_Skv43NbMSrY_Z11g

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Houzz Tour: Historic Coastal Home Is Rescued From Neglect

Interior designer and house renovator Clark Collins had noticed this prominent French Normandy revival house in the village of Laguna Beach, California, for many years. Occupied by renters since the 1980s, the home had been...

http://www.houzz.com/r/1/47472932/M2FkYjI1/n1276/v1/nllc/g12/u/qaAoD_Skv43NbMSrY_Z11g

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Shop Houzz: Set Up a Home Office Nook

From spreadsheets to selfies, you&#8217;ll get a lot more done with your own home office. But you might find your tweets sadly uninspired if your office is tucked into a corner or nook without much thought. Create a beautiful and...

http://www.houzz.com/r/1/47758448/M2FkYjI1/n1276/v1/nllc/g13/u/qaAoD_Skv43NbMSrY_Z11g

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My Houzz: Art and Fashion Inspire in a Downtown Family Home in Maryland

&#8220;I have a weakness for art and blazers,&#8221; Saul&#233; Smariga says. &#8220;They absolutely elevate the look of their surroundings. A T-shirt and jeans plus a blazer actually looks like you made an effort, and a great piece of art can...

http://www.houzz.com/r/1/48247526/M2FkYjI1/n1276/v1/nllc/g14/u/qaAoD_Skv43NbMSrY_Z11g

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New This Week: 3 Fresh Ideas for Outdoor Living Spaces

With winter in the rearview mirror, spring in the passenger seat and summer fast approaching, now is the time most homeowners really begin searching for ideas for outdoor living spaces. And never has living outside been more...

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Houzz Tour: A Family Home Grows in Brooklyn

In a neighborhood profile, New York magazine calls Brooklyn&#8217;s Park Slope neighborhood the &#8220;very definition of well-rounded&#8221; and deems it a comfortable home for artists, other creatives and (perhaps due to a lot of green space...

http://www.houzz.com/r/1/44968607/M2FkYjI1/n1276/v1/nllc/g16/u/qaAoD_Skv43NbMSrY_Z11g

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3 Fresh and Fun Bathrooms Just Right for Teenage Girls

When I think about the bathroom where I primped as a teenager, I feel sorry for my brother. Most of the space was dedicated to maintaining and shellacking my giant perm. Hair mousse, lip gloss, lots of Bonne Bell products...

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Room of the Day: White Paint and Gold Polka Dots Save a Rental Bedroom

A bedroom, of all places, should be calm and comfortable. Kristen Hettich&#8217;s second-floor attic-like space in the small Los Angeles bungalow that she rents was anything but. She had decorated the lower level but could not...

http://www.houzz.com/r/1/48284335/M2FkYjI1/n1276/v1/nllc/g18/u/qaAoD_Skv43NbMSrY_Z11g

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How to Create a Room With a Magnetic Personality

Painting a room is easily the No. 1 way to transform a space, and adding magnetic primer elevates the game. Widely available wherever interior paint is sold, magnetic primer is created by adding iron dust particles to the...

http://www.houzz.com/r/1/47816138/M2FkYjI1/n1276/v1/nllc/g19/u/qaAoD_Skv43NbMSrY_Z11g

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Houzz Tour: A Historic Charleston Charmer Is Reborn

For as long as historic bus tours have been run along the cobblestone streets of Charleston, South Carolina, a point of interest has been the classical revival home originally owned by John N. Tidemann. A pre&#8211;Civil War beauty...

http://www.houzz.com/r/1/48119623/M2FkYjI1/n1276/v1/nllc/g20/u/qaAoD_Skv43NbMSrY_Z11g

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10 Designs Bring Theatrical Drama to the Garden

Theater and garden design have been closely connected at various points in gardening history. During the Italian Renaissance, an outdoor stage was often set in the classic formal gardens, where operas and plays would be performed....

http://www.houzz.com/r/1/45542209/M2FkYjI1/n1276/v1/nllc/g21/u/qaAoD_Skv43NbMSrY_Z11g

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Fun Family Activities as Close as Your Backyard

The United Nations&#8217; International Day of Families on May 15 is all about celebrating family life and shining a spotlight on the important role families play in our communities. It&#8217;s a good reminder to appreciate and not take...

http://www.houzz.com/r/1/48642231/M2FkYjI1/n1276/v1/nllc/g22/u/qaAoD_Skv43NbMSrY_Z11g

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Top 10 Native Plants for the Pacific Northwest

The Pacific Northwest might just have the most accommodating gardening climate in North America. From coastal British Columbia to Northern California, it is possible to grow a wide variety of plants, from tropical-looking,...

http://www.houzz.com/r/1/48301301/M2FkYjI1/n1276/v1/nllc/g23/u/qaAoD_Skv43NbMSrY_Z11g

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Shop Houzz: Art for Every Style

There are only a few &#8220;rules&#8221; when it comes to art in the home, and they mostly involve the height it should hang at &#8212; eye level (the center of the artwork at about 58 inches high) &#8212; but even with that there is some flexibility....

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