When thinking about a full-gut remodel — especially in a busy space like the kitchen — planning is critical. Lisa, from Harrisonburg, Virginia, spent about two years online looking at kitchen plans and gathering ideas before demolition began in her 1950’s-era kitchen. The space needed major work to bring it forward at least half a century.
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Of all the types of lighting at your disposal to brighten up a space, the humble table lamp is often overlooked. Pendant lighting, recessed lights, even wall sconces get all the hype and attention, yet a purposefully placed table lamp can not only add illumination where it’s needed, but the wide range of styles, colors, and cord accessories available can make these portable light fixtures an integral part of any room design.
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I just received the March issue of one of my favorite home magazines and it’s chock full of color! Page after page of glorious spring color!
Seriously?! Much of the country is hoarding bread, milk, and beer as the latest snow storm sweeps across the country, and yet these pages offer up tantalizing pictures of jadite green, delphite blue, and cheery yellow. Hmm, sounds like our porcelain palette of colors!
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Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Those words of wisdom from Leonardo da Vinci serve as the mantra for all those on board the minimalist train. For others who decry this pared-down styling in wall sconce lighting, we urge you to take a closer look.
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Although his first name might make you think he’s Florida born and bred, Orlando is actually a Chicago native. Like many other people who call the Sunshine State home, Orlando and his wife are transplants who moved to Titusville in 2005 when Orlando retired after 22 years in the Air Force. They had family close by and he found work as an electronics technician at the Kennedy Space Center.
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Just because you’re not an interior designer doesn’t mean your lighting has to look amateurish! With lighting, as with so many aspects of home design, the difference between rookie and expert-level execution typically comes down to the smallest details. With these easy tips, tricks, and small tweaks, your home lighting will have that professional look in no time.
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