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12 Ways To Make Monochrome Work In Your Home

While monochrome typically refers to black and white, it also includes grayscale (a range of grey tones from black to white) and shades of one color. Those old black-and-white movies picture monochrome in motion, and black-and-white photos often capture a…
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Abstract and Amazing: Geometric Shelves Create Stunning Modern Displays

A beautiful modern home is as much about ergonomics as it is about aesthetics. It is the balance between the two that makes its pleasing on the eye and efficient as well. Space-savvy décor and smart furniture that multi-tasks are…
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Mid-Century Modern Living Room Ideas For Functionality & Comfort

When someone says that they’re looking for a modern home or redoing their kitchen in a modern style, a clear picture comes to mind for what the result will be. When it comes to mid-century modern, though, there’s some debate…
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Cozy and Festive Dining Rooms with Two-Sided Fireplaces Perfect for Holidays

We love the fact that we are heading into the last month of 2020! There are several reasons for this with the usual festivities of the holiday season being a big part of it all. But this year, heading safely…
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16 Seagrass Belly Baskets From Modern To Boho Chic

If you’ve noticed a huge spike in seagrass baskets, you’re definitely observing one of today’s biggest design trends! Many of these baskets are handmade in Southeast Asia and include embellishments such as pom-poms and tassels. Inspired by water vessels, they…
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Design Trend: Modernizing Velvet

Velvet is definitely having a moment! This lush fabric is a true standout and it doesn’t have the tacky feel of ’70s fabric. Not to mention, it often overlaps with other design trends such as millennial pink, deep blue, and…
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Forest Villa In Netherlands Offers Escape From Reality

Who among us would not want to escape the constant rush of city life and get away from it all for a while? Nestled on the edge of a beautiful forest and natural reserve in Voorschoten, Netherlands, this modern Forest…
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Modular Hotel Shelter In Uruguay Wine Country Reflects Modernism

It is good at times to get away from it all. We must have harped about this endlessly, but it does feel like something we all so desperately need. Moving away from the mundane hotel experience and offering its clients…
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Mexican Beach House Becomes Hidden Abode In Hillside

We are so used to the idea of shaping the world around us in our own image and to our own specific needs that we often forget the beauty of nature and what it is to live in harmony with…
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Winter Chalet In French Alps Exudes Luxury And Breathtaking Views

The season to be jolly is indeed here and with it our desire to leave behind all our woes as we search for that ideal vacation. Few places on the planet match the splendor of the French Alps this time…
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50 Stylish Ways To Add Color To The Bedroom

It is that time of the year when we are redoing every room of our home in an effort to get it ready for the festive season and the celebrations that lay ahead. It is often the living room and…
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Small and Stylish Mudroom Designs For Any House

The mudroom is a space where function often precedes form. It is one area of the house that works incredibly hard with little recognition. Offering a perfect transitional space between the outdoors and the interior, the mudroom sees plenty of…
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Design How To: Modernizing Moroccan-Style Tiles

We are constantly looking for ways in which we can create a more uplifting living environment. The options are plenty with everything from decor and lighting to color and accessories being used to add a fresh new look to our…
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San Francisco Home from Early 1900s Gets A Facelift

Giving an old home a brand new makeover is often an effort that involves both smart planning and the just the right space-savvy features. Nestled in a busy neighborhood of San Francisco, this family home was originally built in 1903…
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Seattle Garage Turned Into Functional ‘Granny Pad’

Modern life in big cities is creating much more than constant rush in a concrete jungle that seems unyielding. It also seems to create more and more smaller families where multi-generational living becomes impractical. But this contemporary residence in Maple…
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Mountain Lodge in Norway Offers Window to Paradise

Dreaming of a reclusive and rejuvenating paradise that is an absolute treat for nature lovers and those desperate to get away from the mundane rush of urban life? Norway definitely offers many such havens that take you away from the…
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10 Trendiest Ways to Give your Bathroom a Luxurious Upgrade

Home renovations take up a fair bit of energy and resources. They can be really taxing if you are not properly prepared and do not plan ahead. This is truer in case of bathroom renovations and the easiest way to…
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Modern Fall Wreaths for Design Lovers

Fall is a time for celebrating the harvest and nature’s bounty. No wonder we round up foliage and hang it on our doors as it begins to fall from the trees! While orange leaves and foam pumpkins grace many a…