Posted on 01 June 2012. Tags: beds, built-ins, stylephile
By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net
A custom designed built-in bed can be the perfect solution for an architecturally awkward bedroom or to gain additional storage or extra floor space in a small kids or guest room. Not to mention, who would not love curling up in a cozy nook?
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Posted in decor, design, furniture, home
Posted on 18 May 2012. Tags: cabinets, kitchen, open shelving
By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net
Open shelving in kitchens has been gaining in popularity over the past several years. Substituting some shelving for upper cabinets, can really open up your kitchen and make it feel more spacious. The trick to making it work is to style the shelves with kitchen essentials that are regularly used and to be vigilant about keeping free of clutter ~
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Posted in design, home
Posted on 11 May 2012. Tags: mirrors
By LIN ELLIS
DavvidsonNews.net
Mirrors: They expand a space and, when strategically placed, can reflect back the very best features of your room and bounce around additional light. And, if you have a covered porch, they can do the exact same thing outside.
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Posted in home
Posted on 04 May 2012. Tags: furniture, hanging chair, style
By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net
The other day I posted this image to Pinterest:
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Posted in decor, furniture, home, style
Posted on 13 April 2012. Tags: doors, home, stylephile
By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net
One of the easiest & most cost effective updates you can give your home is to paint your front door a new color. It instantly improves your home’s curb appeal. Skillfully picking a bolder, non-neutral color that complements the exterior style of your house can give it a fresh & very current look.
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Posted in home
Posted on 13 March 2012. Tags: black and white, decor
By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net
Several weeks ago I posted about classic black & white floors, but when it comes to overall color schemes for a space, black & white is always fresh, yet timeless; timeless like a tuxedo or little black dress. Black & white works in traditional, as well as modern or eclectic rooms. It is elegant & sophisticated, yet neither overtly feminine or masculine.
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Posted in home, style