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10 Bathroom Wallcovering Ideas That Bring Big Style
1. Puzzle Perfect When designer Harmony Weihs of Design Harmony remodeled her Seattle home for her blended family, she turned a pandemic pastime into decor. Completed puzzles now top the walls of their simple powder room, sealed in Mod Podge, trimmed to fit and mounted with tiny brass nails. To keep the look from feeling overwhelming, moody millwork anchors the bottom, creating a striking contrast that balances whimsy with sophistication. 2.
How to Get Your Home Ready for Casual Winter Entertaining
Finish the Big Maintenance Jobs Take care of fall maintenance jobs before winter cold sets in so you and your guests are comfortable and safe. Have your heating system cleaned and checked, and your boiler serviced. Experts recommend having oil heaters cleaned yearly and gas systems maintained every three years or so. You should have the filters in your furnace changed regularly as well. It’s recommended that boilers be serviced annually by a qualified engineer. Get your gutters cleaned.
Before and After: 4 Beautiful Kitchens in Blue, White and Wood
“After” photos by Matt Kisiday 1. Seaside Sophistication Kitchen at a Glance Who lives here: A man for whom this is a second home Location: Nantucket, Massachusetts Designer: Kaitlin McQuaide of McQuaide Contractor: Clarke Brothers Construction Before: Tucked in a 124-year-old house in Nantucket island’s historic downtown, this kitchen was compact and leaned toward a traditional coastal style. Not quite the look the homeowner envisioned.
Before and After: 4 Gorgeous Kitchens in Blue, White and Wood
“After” photos by Matt Kisiday 1. Seaside Sophistication Kitchen at a Glance Who lives here: A man for whom this is a second home Location: Nantucket, Massachusetts Designer: Kaitlin McQuaide of McQuaide Contractor: Clarke Brothers Construction Before: Tucked in a 124-year-old house in Nantucket island’s historic downtown, this kitchen was compact and leaned toward a traditional coastal style. Not quite the look the homeowner envisioned.
Before and After: 4 Kitchens in Blue, White and Wood
Halcyon Interiors Co.Save Photo “After” photos by Brian Wetzel Photo Kitchen at a Glance Who lives here: A couple with a tween and a teenager Location: Centreville, Virginia Size: 240 square feet (22 square meters); 17¾ by 13½ feet Designer: Shayla LaFreniere of Halcyon Interiors Contractor: Xtreme Painting & Remodeling Before: The owners of this 30-year-old red brick Colonial in the Washington, D.C., suburbs had put off a kitchen remodel for years.
Houzz Tour: Moody Makeover for a Coastal New England Home
The tiny island of Nantucket, Massachusetts, is so often shrouded in a thick fog, it’s nicknamed the Gray Lady. Rather than fight nature, when designer Kaitlin McQuaide recently redesigned the interior of a circa 1900 house on the island, she and her client leaned in, choosing a palette of dark and midtone grays, greens and blues, along with cozy, contemporary furnishings. See the moody makeover below — and keep a lookout for subtle nods to the island’s maritime history.
10 Tips for a Calm, Heartfelt Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, learn to embrace imperfection for a less stressful and more meaningful holiday. Whether it’s setting a simple table and preparing dishes ahead or finding mindful moments throughout a busy day of cooking and socializing, these 10 ideas should help make your Thanksgiving more relaxed. Now that’s something to be grateful for! 1. Let Go of Perfection Food magazines may tell a different story, but striving for perfection on Thanksgiving is only bound to stress you out.
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