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7 Things We Loved About Friends’ Monica Geller’s Apartment
For nearly a decade, we got sucked into the TV world of Friends. Rachel, Ross, Joey, Chandler, Phoebe, and Monica in turn became our friends. Something about that series felt like home. Dysfunctional but awesome, funny but touching, the show felt familiar from the time it … Read More
Playing with Patterns: Argyle
Argyle is one of my favourite textile patterns. Flattering, chic and fresh, it always looks distinguished and professional, and yet playful if you choose the right colors. Even though it's more of a fashion pattern, argyle has been making its way into home décor these past … Read More
In The Closet: Considerations for Closet Offices
I know a woman who’s had to relocate to a big city from a smaller one. Prices being what they are, she’s had to sacrifice space for location, but now she’s in the jam that too many remote workers and the self-employed face when they’re trying to create a functional workspace … Read More
Concrete: Not Just for Sidewalks Anymore
I remember well the first time I heard someone mention using concrete in their home. A neighbor had just had a concrete countertop installed, and my mind immediately went to my garage floor (which was heartily cracked) and the sidewalk outside my house (a light gray color that … Read More
Old Clothes Into Home Decor Statements
De-cluttering, keeping consumerism in check. and upcycling. They're all hallmarks of our 21st century. But, so is breaking the rules and making your own according to your own tastes. How do you accomplish all of this all at the same time? Guest writer and fabric expert Leann … Read More
Cool & Creative Upcycled Ottomans
Ottomans have become big business these days. They’re great multifunctional pieces that can serve as occasional tables, a place to rest your feet, or even as spare seating during parties. Because there are no rules with ottomans, they’ve become a really popular DIY item, … Read More
Playing with Patterns: Flowers
"April showers bring May flowers" That's how the saying goes. But flowers don't need to wait until May to bloom all over your home décor. Here are some typical and original ways to use flower patterns in your interior design. Contemporary Living Room by San Jose Interior … Read More
Our Birdcage, and Feathery Hopes — A Story
I was nine when I met Joe and Brenda. Joe was a handsome little man. Brenda was a pretty thing, but quite shy. They stuck close together, protecting one another, drawing comfort from the presence of someone familiar. They chatted quietly to each other, eyeing everything around … Read More
When Parents Divorce: Designing a Convertible Kid’s Bedroom
Divorce. It’s an unavoidable reality for many, with 34% of today’s marriages ending before their 20th anniversary -- quite a bit before “until death do we part.” Often, a product of those ended marriages are the "Backpack Generation" of kids who have to live two lives, … Read More
Industrial Style Home Decor In Modern Spaces
With more and more spaces being reclaimed in former industrial sectors in cities, many designers and homeowners have decided to embrace the former styles, rather than to cover them up. As a result, a true 21st century design trend has emerged - modern industrial chic. To talk … Read More
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Concrete: Not Just for Sidewalks Anymore
I remember well the first time I heard someone mention using concrete in their home. A neighbor had just had a concrete countertop installed, and my mind immediately went to my garage floor (which was heartily cracked) and the sidewalk outside my house (a light gray color that … Read More
Cool & Creative Upcycled Ottomans
Ottomans have become big business these days. They’re great multifunctional pieces that can serve as occasional tables, a place to rest your feet, or even as spare seating during parties. Because there are no rules with ottomans, they’ve become a really popular DIY item, … Read More
Playing with Patterns: Flowers
"April showers bring May flowers" That's how the saying goes. But flowers don't need to wait until May to bloom all over your home décor. Here are some typical and original ways to use flower patterns in your interior design. Contemporary Living Room by San Jose Interior … Read More
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When Parents Divorce: Designing a Convertible Kid’s Bedroom
Divorce. It’s an unavoidable reality for many, with 34% of today’s marriages ending before their 20th anniversary -- quite a bit before “until death do we part.” Often, a product of those ended marriages are the "Backpack Generation" of kids who have to live two lives, … Read More
Replace Your Lawn with a Groundcover!
Everyone is aware of climate change now. Well, except for a few deniers who will get it once it hits them personally in the form of high fuel and food prices and severe water restrictions. With that sort of forecast, we need to conserve natural resources. Modern Landscape … Read More
6 Tricks to Make a Big House Feel Cozy
There is no doubt about it: Houses are bigger than ever. When a family moves into a larger home, one of the first big realizations is that they don't have the kind of furniture it takes to fill all that space. That means lots of big space, the echoing of voices and even the annoyance … Read More
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