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Small Space, Big Style

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I’ve spent exactly half of my life living in apartments 1100 square feet or less. So you can imagine I’ve seen my fair share of small spaces, awkward spaces and even windowless spaces. I think small and awkwardly shaped spaces pose the biggest challenge for DIY decorators, but I’ve learned over the years that with… more

Make a Headboard (and a Statement!) with Fabric

I find the selvage edge charming (and I'm lazy), but you can fold it under for a more refined look.

I’ve been trying to update my guest room/study for the last two years. I started out with a bold chalkboard wall, which serves as both an accent wall and a place to scribble notes. And I love it! For some reason, though, the rest of the room just wouldn’t hang together. The Floor Plan So… more

A Small Kitchen Gets Big Style

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No matter what the size, a kitchen update is always a big deal. It not only makes cooking more fun, it instantly adds value to your home. And while cabinets and appliances are the big-impact pieces, it’s important not to neglect the walls or the accessories. This reader is in the process of updating her… more

A Little Living Room “Je ne sais quoi”

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I find some of the most difficult decorating to be for rental apartments. It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that you aren’t allowed to make bold moves and big (possibly permanent) decisions. In this makeover, I have a few tricks up my sleeve for adding some flair in a French flea market… more

Fresh New Colonial Curb Appeal

We’ve had a lot of submissions for exterior makeovers lately and I find it’s often one of the hardest places to visualize. Exterior improvements feel more permanent than indoor improvements and it’s harder to find ideas and inspiration among all of the interior-focused magazines and products. That said, an exterior update is exciting – and… more

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