Coastal Style

Elegant Mediterranean With Room to Roam

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Having grown up in Minnesota, both Tim and Carol Hager were used to homes with a great deal of outdoor space. Minnesota’s nickname is “The Land of 10,000 Lakes,” and it’s not unusual for a homeowner to have a ship and pier on the property. When they moved into Southern California, the Hagers needed their kids, ages 11 to 16, to delight in the exact same sense of exploration and freedom inside the safe confines of their particular land. They don’t miss the snowy long winters of Minneapolis-St. Paul, however, the Hagers’ desire for more space and penchant for athletic activities prompted them to look for a home in a hilly horse ranch area nearby south Orange County. Their 1-acre Mediterranean-style land on a quiet cul-de-sac “felt like ours the day we moved in,” says Carol. “The owners did a very good job picking details like flooring, lighting and different…

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Eclectic Homes

Guest Picks: A Cozy Holiday Fete

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I love hosting get-togethers in your home with close friends, particularly in the winter when it is about getting comfy and cozy! This month, I’ve rounded up 20 of my favourite finds to inspire your next party. From European customs like placing a warm blanket on the back of each chair, to a fresh take on all-American s’mores, I hope everyone will find something to appreciate. — Laura from Lolalina Anthropologie Heartsease Bowl – $10 I would function heating chestnut soup in those beautifully patterned earthenware bowls. Of course, they’d also be just right for sipping on cafe au lait or hot cocoa. Terrain Vintage Antler Blanket – $98 It’s normal to see throw blankets draped over the backs of chairs in outside cafes in Europe when the weather turns chilly. How lovely is to adopt this tradition for a comfy party in your home? I love these antler blankets;…

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Decorating Guides

Artist's Studio: 7 Stellar Ways to Show Your Work

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Your home should reflect your personality and personality, and the same is true for your creative or studio space. Artists express themselves through handmade bits, therefore an artist’s workspace is arguably one of the very personal and romantic areas, where attitudes and feelings coexist with physical creations. When it comes to decorating such a private space, there’s no superior decoration than the artist’s own work. Favourite creations can inspire present projects and provide something for visitors and customers to respect when seeing. As an artist, then you should display your work thoughtfully and uniquely. Here are a couple display ideas which are artistic in their own way but subtle enough to allow the artwork shine. Lauren Donaldson Display idea: Vintage pant hangersUseful for: The picture designer Old-fashioned pant hangers do not find much use in closets, but they now can find use on walls as clips for picture prints. This…

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Color

Loving Shade: A Rainbow of Tile

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You can find inspiration for bathrooms and kitchens decked out in plain tile that is black or white. Consider how many times you’ve seen black and white penny tiles in baths and the traditional white subway tile in kitchens. But what about the adventuresome homeowners that want to see their tile? Here is a starting point: follow tile ideas’ rainbow. Ward-Young Architecture & Planning – Truckee, CA If I had to give this tile a shade, it would be sunset red. It is really a vibrant color of red with hints of orange. I love the faucet is mounted at the wall in this toilet — your eye immediately goes to this mosaic wall that is red. Suggestion: If you are choosing a bold, bright color for your tile, consider using it as an accent wall. Four walls of a strong color, such as these mosaic red tiles, can overwhelm…

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Color

Loving Shade: More Ways to Like Stripes

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Like the stripes you are seeing in home décor almost anyplace? Stripes add something unexpected to your space, and may even visually expand a room. However, instead of thinking about the typical alternating stripes in just two colours, the stripes can be implemented in many different ways, widths and colours. If you believe this idea may be up your alley, check out the following images to see if those stripe designs might be for you. Dufner Heighes Inc Small rooms, like baths, may gain from horizontal stripes, as they help the space to appear bigger. A variety of green colors are punctuated by an unexpected pop of blue at those stripes, providing this toilet a fresh, joyful vibe. Cristi Holcombe Interiors, LLC Who said each stripe has to be the exact same width? Having a version in size, this striped wall takes on an entirely new attitude. Throw pillows and…

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Windows

7 Inspirational Sunroom Design Ideas

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window repair are now part of many homes. Whether it’s indoors or outdoors, getting your daily dose of sunshine is easy and while sunrooms offer you that opportunity, they also play a key role in contributing to the overall home appeal. Well, in case you are planning to set up a sunroom in your house, we have prepared a list of simple ideas below that may interest you: The Beverly Hills Bay Window The Beverly Hills bay window is basically a cushioned banquette complimented with simple pillows that fit perfectly on the contours of the entire window. This design was found in a 1920s home in Beverly Hills and it’s decorated with additional Windsor chairs and old English tables for the ideal rustic ambiance. Basic Front Porch Design From this front porch sunroom design, we start with wood frame windows that enclose the porch at the front. There’s an additional…

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Saving Water

How to Use a Ceiling Fan to Reduce Heating Costs

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Ceiling fans, when correctly employed, can reduce both heating and air-conditioning costs. Even if the fan only lets you make little alterations to your thermostat, the energy savings can continue to be significant: The energy intake of an average ceiling fan at high speed is about 75 watts. In contrast, an air conditioner may have 2,000 watts and a small electric heater requires 750 watts. Energy Savings The amount of money you can save using a ceiling fan is dependent upon numerous factors, including the size of your home, your climate, your primary heating and cooling systems and the cost of power in your town. However, various organizations have released estimates which you can use as guidelines. For instance, the University of Florida Cooperative Extension reports which a ceiling fan can reduce one room’s cooling costs by as much as 8 percent. Ceiling Fans in Summer Most individuals understand that…

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Tropical Style

What Potted Plant Has a Large Bell-Like Flower & Large Green Fuzzy Leaves?

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A potted plant with large bell-like flowers and large, fuzzy green leaves will be probably a flowering maple, sometimes known as a parlor maple (Abutilon x hybrida). Hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 and 10, abutilons are broadleaf evergreens often grown as houseplants. Regardless of the common name, abutilons aren’t true maples, but members of the mallow (Malvaceae) plant family. Flower colors range from white through shades of yellow, orange, pink and red. Abutilon Description When grown in containers, hybrid abutilons develop 2 to 4 feet tall and equally wide. Grown in-ground inside their hardiness zone, they are much larger, growing 8 to 10 feet tall. The bell-like flowers have five petals apiece, using a central staminal column, much like that of its relative, the hollyhock (Alcea rosea), hardy in USDA zones 2 through 10. The plants also feature large, lobed maple-like leaves which are covered…

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Gardening and Landscaping

How Does the Soil Stay in a Aerial Strawberry Tower?

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The web is full of images of plants growing in unusual places, such as on walls, from pallets and in wooden structures. Wooden towers permit you to develop strawberries (Fragaria spp.) , which develop in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 8, with less garden area or on a terrace. The dirt is retained in these structures in 2 ways, depending upon the design. Some use pieces of timber installed in an angle, but others use some type of manufactured or natural cloth to hold the dirt in place. Raised Raised Beds Pyramidal wooden strawberry towers have a succession of angled slats that form a series of bottomless nesting boxes. These are similar to raised beds in a horizontal garden, except that they are stacked on top of one another. The structure is held together and stabilized by vertical boards in the corners. Soil is added to…

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Eclectic Homes

How do I Protect the border of a Desk From a Chair?

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A chair and desk that were not intended to go together may end up being problematic when you attempt to work with them. Chair arms banging against the front edge of the table can chip, scratch or dent the desk, leading to unsightly damage to the desk. Protect the desk edge with a specialty floor mat or with a border protector that fits above the edge of the desk. Chair Mat Solution A chair mat protects the ground from chair wheels or chair legs, but it can also shield the edge of the desk by preventing the chair from moving beyond a specific point. A lip on this type of floor mat breaks under the desk; when the chair is pushed in, the lip prevents it from pushing up completely contrary to the desk, which also prevents harm. Desk Edging Options Desk edging, made from plastic, polyurethane or metallic, protects…

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