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Alabaster: Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year 2016
Lightness and whimsy seems to be the theme for colors of the year in 2016. Pantone has come out with its unprecedented two colors for 2016, Rose Quartz and Serenity, which, while contrasting, reside at the lighter end of the hue spectrum. Sherwin-Williams has done it one step further with their color of the year, Alabaster.…
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Rose Quartz and Serenity: Pantone colors of the year 2016
Pantone is doing something different this year. For the first time, Pantone is naming two complimentary colors of the year. With Rose Quartz (13-1520) and Serenity (15-3919), Pantone offers a softer take on on color for 2016. Rose Quartz and Serenity offer a balance, the warmer hues of Rose Quartz complimenting the cooler tone of Serenity’s…
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San Bernardino: Thoughts on Home in the wake of a tragedy
Photo: Jim Moss Like many of us, since the events of Wednesday, December 2, I have been grieving for San Bernardino, my hometown. The terrible incident at the Inland Regional Center was an especially cruel kick to a City that has, in many ways, been down for decades. As a local, I’ve become somewhat used to…
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Happy Thanksgiving 2015!
Whether your family is gathered together or you’re all spread out this holiday, I would like to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving. While we should be thankful for the blessings in our life every day, I am thankful that our Nation has established this special day. For it provides an opportunity for all…
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Juniper wood grain tile by Eleganza
Juniper Wood features the attractive traditional wood appearance fused with modern corduroy vertical texture that enhance the feeling of richly grained wood. The tile is reminisce of juniper wood tones while maintaining the durability and long-lasting benefits of porcelain tiles. Juniper Wood is available in a single color Wenge in a 12×44 size and is…
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Friday links: 9/11 Edition
Happy Friday! Here are the articles we’ve been reading this week: Tips Do you know the difference between gloss and sheen? Sherwin-Williams has a great explainer. How to Differentiate Between Gloss and Sheen Open-plan spaces provide a great degree of freedom and interior design options. But too much freedom can be quite daunting. Apartment…
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Aging in place movement fuels trend in Universal Design
I came across an interesting article the other day that identifies top home design trends that are key to a good home. Choosing the right design elements for your home is very important for creating an interior environment that truly makes you and your family feel “at home.” And if you’re planning on selling your…
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How to get the modern millennial look
There’s an interesting article in online design and architecture magazine freshome that explores the way modern millennials (up-and-coming home buyers) are beginning to drastically shape home design trends. “Why millennials are moving home design trends” explains that millennials have a unique perspective on life and how it should be lived, and that this outlook is…
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4 interior design flow improvement tips
Often, our dissatisfaction with our home environment can stem directly from poor design flow. Improving your design flow can refresh and reinvigorate a space tremendously. Here are four time-tested tips you can use to improve the flow of your interior design. Create a focal point A focal point enhances the feel of a room by giving…
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5 furniture arranging rules to live by: achieving balance and flow
Not all rooms are the same. Rooms come in a nearly infinite combination of shapes and sizes, so there is not one single hard-fast rule for furniture arranging. However, some universal furniture arranging rules can apply to most spaces. Apartment Therapy has provided five excellent “rules” for furniture arranging that will help you create spacious and dynamic…
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