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- Shopping for the right rug is like riding a magic carpet—landing may be difficult
- Shopping for the right rug is like riding a magic carpet—landing may be difficult
- There may be ghosts helping you make those interior design decisions
- Things your mother never told you about selecting interior paint colors
- To create accessories from your back yard, “think out-of-the-boxwood”
- Your house may be a financial investment, but your home offers greater return
- To stage a house for resale usually means subtracting rather than adding
- Professional Interior Design is an Investment in Lifestyle
- ‘Contemporary’ can mean different things to different generations
- Mix, but don’t necessarily match, your painted furniture
- Upgrade your home to suit your tastes and lifestyle, not someone else’s
- Countertop Choices can be Overwhelming
- Shedding (or Shading) a Little Light on Lamps
- Everything old is new again… at the High Point Furniture Market.
- Everything old is new again… at the High Point Furniture Market.
- Fabric Fun with Dick and Jean
- Good quality trumps latest fashion when investing in home interiors
- Is it time to put your home on a diet?
- Relate Rooms by Repeating Colors
- The best way to ‘stage’ a house is to reduce clutter and chaos
- Delivery delays may be worth the wait for a special interior
- Color, contrast, and compatibility work together to create a ‘family’
- The color of mud: brown might be a dirty word when deciding your palette
- Searching for flaws can prevent you from finding joy
- Downstairs guest apartment need not be a dungeon
- Interior design tips for creating your exterior living room
- Choosing food or furnishings: don’t settle for what’s cheap and easy
- Hardwood, Carpet, and Tile are just three of many flooring options
- Start designing your interior décor with Blue, as in Blue Prints
- Lighting the room for reading, recreation, or romance
- Except for the design, materials, and end use, not much has changed
- Questions, Questions…….
- Happy Birthday High Point Market! Still humming after 100 years.
- Options for Screened Porch Living
- Placing Color and Interest Above Your Kitchen Cabinets
- Window Dressing
- Everything and the Kitchen Sink
- Carefully Chosen Cosmetic Improvements Can Increase The Value Of Your Home
- Shopping for Antiques
- Filtering Window Light Can Be A Shady Business
- Remodeling your kitchen? Don’t forget the TV and the chandelier.
- When ‘Going Green’ Means You’ve Decided To Paint The Living Room
- Don’t Be Shy With Valentine Colors...All Year Round
- Ceiling choices reflect more than light
- A safe interior is the first priority of homes designed for the elderly
- For designers of upscale home décor, the new trend is to avoid new trends
- Schedule national worries for another time and start on those home projects
- Most who say they ‘know what they like’ really just ‘like what they know’
- Going Home Can Be A Reminder Of What Matters
- Matching End Tables
- During the holidays, everyone gets in the interior decorator spirit
- Adjust your thinking to “inside the box” when furnishing a small interior
- Deciding what colors work together may be as easy as looking in the closet
- Shopping for Antiques
- Don’t let winter doldrums darken your mood [or] Let winter be your excuse for making changes to your home’s interior
- When designing your bedroom’s lighting, it’s better to stay off track
- Clutter-free rooms and personal treasures more important than fancy stuff
- Subtle trends and mixed messages at this season’s Furniture Market
- Old fashion and new function live side by side at the second-hand store
- Your choice of big-screen TV should be proportional to the room
- Design your nursery’s interior around the needs of the baby’s parents
- Ever wish you could see what’s inside that amazing house down the street?
- As Yogi Berra Might Have Said, ‘When You Come To An Impasse, Take It.’
- The Smallest Room May Offer The Greatest Opportunity For Design Creativity
- If You’re Replacing The Powder Room Pipes, “British Telephone” Is A Good Call
- Form And Function Need Not Be Tasteless; Add A Dash Of Attitude To The Recipe
- Making Your Room Design Appear Effortless Takes A Great Deal Of Effort
- So You Think You Have Good Taste In Home Décor? So Does Everyone Else.
- Construction Methods & Materials Have Subtle Influences On Tastes & Trends
- In Every Room, Fabrics Can Weave Color, Pattern, Texture, And—Chaos?
- Consider Adding A Little Color To The Ceiling, But Go Lightly On Its Surface Texture
- Avoid The Frozen Packaging—Great Interiors Start With Fresh Ingredients
- Jean’s Brilliant, Amazing And Insightful Contemplations On Great Design
- Bomber Jacket Leather vs. Leopard Print Fabric and other His/Her Quandaries
- Choosing From A Store’s Inventory Often Means Settling For Someone Else’s Taste
- Your House May Be A Financial Investment, But Your Home Offers Greater Return
- How To Break An Antique Mirror With Little Or No Effort (And How To Fix It)
- Turn down the Kitsch to a very low pitch; limit the Camp to a single lamp
- To Create Accessories From Your Back Yard, “Think Out-of-the-Boxwood”
- The High Points of the Furniture Market were Glamour and Green
- Deliberately Mixing It Up May Be The Key To Freshening Your Old Decor
- To Stage A House For Resale Usually Means Subtracting Rather Than Adding
- Fabric Fun With Dick And Jean
- Start Your Interior Design Project By Writing A Mission Statement
- Shopping For The Right Rug Is Like Riding A Magic Carpet—Landing May Be Difficult
- Movies, Museums And Mansions, Oh My!
- There May Be Ghosts Helping You Make Those Interior Design Decisions
- ‘Contemporary’ Can Mean Different Things To Different Generations