Category: Commentary
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Ruth Chafin Interior Design Business Directory
As our readers and customers know well, Ruth Chafin Interior Design is a small local business. We have served the residents of the Greater Inland Empire for over 30 years! As designers, we have been backed by some of the finest craftsmen and trades-people in the entire Valley. By implementing our designs, they make…
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3 benefits of hiring a full service interior design firm
A home remodeling project is chaotic and disruptive. Minimizing the chaos can seem like an exercise in futility, especially if you decide to go it alone. You can significantly reduce this chaos by hiring a full-service interior design and remodeling firm. Consider the following three benefits of hiring a full service design firm for your…
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Natural Stone
I just picked up a great new source for natural stone. Natural stone has been used to cover all types of surfaces since the beginning of recorded history. Materials like granite, marble, slate, soapstone and travertine gorgeously cover walls, floors and counter-tops while providing durability that can last a lifetime. Or two. For a sleek look, natural stone can be…
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30 Inexpensive DIY Projects For Your Children’s Rooms
Here are 30 inexpensive DIY projects for your children’s rooms you might find interesting. They are sorted by Art & Accessories, Furniture, Bedding, Storage, Lighting, and Miscellaneous. Read More >> Source 30 DIY Projects to Spruce Up Your Kid’s Room on a Budget | Apartment Therapy
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An Eclectic Mix Of Colors and Textures
Freshome today has some beautiful renderings of a modern Los Angeles apartment. What is truly unique here is the mixture of colors and textures, and how well this eclectic mix comes together. From their article: “W Residence 10F by Kyle Spivey Designs captured our attention due to its inspiring diversity. As if trying to capture…
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Don't Have Enough Closets, Here's How To Improvise
While scanning Apartment Therapy this morning, I found this wonderful article by Tess Wilson: “Living Without: Closets – Small Space Solutions. Here are her initial thoughts, “I am not one of those clotheshorses who needs a studio apartment-sized closet, but I so appreciate having the ability to put things away. However, these half-dozen closet-free solutions…
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A Well Designed Hardwood Desk From Artifox
This hand crafted hardwood desk from Artifox pretty much speaks for itself: Function over form, simple, sleek, and elegant….a timeless design. It is said that a picture is work a thousand words, so let’s let the following photos speak for this beautiful desk: READ MORE……. Sources: Artifox – Crafting Celver Solutions Modern Hardwood Desk To…
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What To Do With Misfit Plants
Do you have some plants that just did not fit into your landscaping design? Here is an interesting article from Garden Design, about how designer Anna Brooks’ solved the problem of “misfit plants”. From the article: The plantings around a designer’s house are often created in serendipitous fits and starts as free plants become available.…
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30 Bathroom Ideas
Here are 30 modern bathroom design ideas from Freshome. The source article is full of elegant and beautiful photos. Let these photos stimulate your own creativity. Here is an excerpt from their article: “Bathrooms are spaces that we use everyday, so their importance is far greater than we give it credit for. From bright and…