These Cross-Stitched Pumpkins Are the Best Halloween DIY Idea Ever

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Off-beat and non-traditional pumpkin decorating is huge this year. Perhaps the coolest and most impressive of all the new design ideas is the cross-stitch pumpkin. It’s a simple idea with really wonderful results. All you’ll need to do is print out a cool, Halloween-themed cross-stitch pattern, pin it to your pumpkin, drill a small hole […]

Outdoor Fall Entertaining Never Felt So Cozy

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Fall is a great time of year for entertaining. The weather is chilly enough to make your gathering cozy, but just crisp enough to want you to enjoy some time on the back deck or garden. There are some simple and easy ways to bring the cozy outside with you to have the perfect outdoor […]

This Paris Flat Takes A Whole New Angle On Storage

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A book-lover’s Parisian flat was a little tight on space so they came up with some very clever storage solutions. Needing enough book shelves to outfit a small library, the homeowner found ways to squeeze shelves into every nook and cranny of the home. Borrowing from the angled walls and windows of this top floor […]

You Have to See This Beautiful ‘Observation House’

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There’s a room with a view and then there’s this. Located in northeastern Bulgaria, this home (dubbed the Observation House) features a top floor with a full 360 degree view of the surrounding countryside. The home is built atop a hill and has exterior walls made from gabions.  From a distance the house looks like […]

Learn How to Make Your Life Easier With These Design Tips!

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We live and we learn. But it’s often better to learn as early as possible so that you don’t go through life making things more difficult for yourself! Follow the advice from designers and you’ll learn how to avoid some common household problems!

Wow! You Won’t Believe These Incredible Wallpaper Designs!

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Wallpaper is back and there are some dramatic new styles that will make you wonder whether it’s even wallpaper or something else altogether! The wallpaper of old relied on obvious patterns like floral or paisley to effectively blend in rather than stand out. Modern wallpaper is of such a high quality that it can become […]

The Most Beautiful Modern Home Is In A Barn

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A hot design trend these days is to recreate the farmhouse chic look of the past. However, this house goes the extra mile by actually being a renovated barn! The vaulted ceiling and exposed wood beams of the original barn create a stunning foundation for the design of this farmhouse chic, modern home. White, gallery-eque […]

Celebrate Sofas With This Sofa Style Guide!

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Camelback, Chesterfield, and tuxedo. These are all iconic sofa styles that are instantly recognizable, yet most people don’t know their names or their histories. Take a moment to celebrate the styles and histories of your favorite sofa styles — you might even find some inspiration for your own living room!

This Backsplash Material Is Surprisingly Brilliant

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Trying to figure out what type of backsplash to put in your kitchen? One solution that you probably never considered is to use wood planks! Or, rather, use planks that have the wood look but are actually a durable, fire-resistant material that’s traditionally used for siding on a house. 8’x12’ planks, which are composed of […]