Make Life at Home More Refreshing and Tranquil With Yellow-Green Hues
The quest for relaxation and happiness is widespread and Behr’s 2020 Color of the Year can help you along the path to a calm and serene home. Back to Nature (S340-4) is described as “a sun-kissed, meadow-inspired green.” Essentially, it’s a yellow-based green that evokes nature and greenery springing to life, which can really boost...
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Rammed Earth Construction is Gaining Popularity for the Good of the Environment
Imagine if you could build a house with walls that are super strong, totally natural and very affordable. In Fact, this is indeed possible with rammed earth walls. Earth-based walls have been used for thousands of years and are now seeing renewed interest because of the growing desire for homes that are more friendly to...
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Learn the Facts About Types of Leather Before You Shop for Furniture
Shopping for leather furniture these days can be daunting. It’s an investment, and the options can be confusing if you don’t know what all the terms mean. More importantly, it’s easy to be seduced by low prices on sofas and chairs labeled as “leather” that are not the quality you are looking for. Sometimes the...
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What is a Bungalow Exactly? These Are the Defining Features
What is a bungalow exactly, you might ask? Most people know a bungalow as a small one- or one-and-a-half story house with a front porch. But the concepts and intent of a bungalow are much more complex: Its design –and popularity – are rooted in the idea that simplicity and artistry could be combined into...
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Make Moving into a New Home Less Stressful with This Checklist
Moving to a new home can be such an exciting time. It’s an opportunity to enjoy a new living space and create a fresh life in a new area. Even if you’re looking forward to it, moving can still be super stressful. One of the best ways to alleviate the stress and strain is by...
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This Natural Home Connects A Rugged Landscape with a Modern Art-filled Interior
An unassuming home in Washington’s San Juan Islands is far more than meets the eye because it uniquely connects to the landscape while serving as a stylish canvas for the owners to display their new art collection. Designed by Seattle architects Tom Kundig, the home was conceived in a way that makes the most of...
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Fresh Pairings of Sofas and Coffee Tables to Enliven Your Living Room
They are the most integral furnishings in any living room: The sofa and coffee table. Together, they are the centerpiece of the room and anchor for all the rest of the decor. The sofa is where you’ll want to flop down after a long day at work but also where family and friends will sit...
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Don’t Want a Typical American House? Look at These Very Different Home Designs
Houses across the United States are as diverse as its people, varying not only by general style by but features that are often driven by the landscape and region of the country. An American house on the eastern shores, such as in Cape Cod, generally looks nothing like a house found on the California Coast...
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