A home without a television is like a castle in the clouds — it exists only in fairy tales. And that’s only a slight overstatement. The Nielsen Company reports that 96.7 percent of U.S. homes have television sets. In my experience, I can’t recall a single instance in which one of our clients designed a home without the television’s location in mind. This reality creates design challenges as home designers consider room orientation with the competing possible focal points of exterior views, fireplaces and televisions.
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Houzz professionals, whether architects, designers, builders, gardeners or any other type of expert dealing with matters of the home, have training and experience they bring to their jobs every day. We picked the brains of eight of them to discover their top design rule.
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Choose a Theme: Sticking with a single, unifying motif in a foyer is a highly original way to introduce guests to your style from the minute they walk in the door. Since most entries are on the smaller side, they’re ideal candidates for an impactful, patterned wallpaper moment.
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There’s nothing wrong with plain white or wood cabinets, but if you’ve been looking for something with more zest and presence, these nine ideas can help. Running the gamut from elegant (stained glass) and green (reclaimed wood) to pure fun (pink), these creative cabinet designs will hopefully inspire you.
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As a designer who typically charges an hourly rate for design services, I tell my clients to do their homework before meeting with me. I give them a checklist of what they should consider before I arrive, asking them to think about what they want, what they need and what they can afford. If they think about these things before they meet with me, it saves us time — and saves them money.
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High-shine metallic accents. Large-scale artwork. Sheepskin pillows. The pieces in this room have a major glam factor on their own, but take a chance and place a few of them together for a chic, adventurous and totally fresh look.
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Mix safari style (think hide rugs, Campaign furniture, and African mud-cloth pillows) with glam metallic accents, abstract art, and modern animal prints for a fresh take on the life exotic.
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Look to sunny days ahead and reinvigorate your entryway with cheery colors and vibrant designs. Below are some bright ideas for giving your entryway a new attitude.
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Australian designer Greg Natale creates classic interiors that are sleek, decadent and indulgent to the senses — and now we can all take a leaf out of his book. His latest work, The Tailored Interior, showcases some of his interiors and offers an overview of his design philosophy and approach.
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At one time a luxury found only in grand homes, the powder room has become a staple in new American residences. When planned for new construction, they are often given ample space. But when you want to fit one in during a remodel or into an addition, you may have constraints. No matter what type of home you have, it helps to understand how much space is needed for these little — or not-so-little — very special rooms.
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