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Global Dining Rooms, Part 1...
Dining room decor should lift the spirits to complement the food you are serving. Global styling is ideal for creating an exciting sense of theater that livens up the experience of eating at home. Hospitable and comfortable, the global...
Dramatic Dining Rooms, Part 1...
Making an impression is central to dramatic style, so the intimate setting of a dining room is the perfect place to express your creative flair- and to revel in the riches of color, pattern, and texture. Dramatic style provides you...
Glamour Living Rooms, Part 2...
Style Pointers FLOORS It’s unnecessary to forgo all practicality for comfort. Wall-to-wall berber carpet, echoing the biscuit coloring of the room and looking suitably luxurious, is very longwearing. FURNITURE The room is fairly...
Global Dining Rooms, Part 2...
Style Pointers WALLS Plain neutral or earthy shades suit the look well, possibly with a broken color paint effect to suggest roughened plaster. White painted or stripped woodwork complements the rugged, rustic feel best. ACCESSORIES Whether...
Classic Living Rooms, Part 1...
Elegant and comfortable, classic style is a popular choice for a living room, creating a restful ambience for relaxing, or an impressive setting for entertaining. A classic living room has an air of effortless style and comfort, as...
Country Bedrooms, Part 2...
Style Pointers Natural materials, practical furnishings, and restrained but rich color schemes typify country style. Note the features pinpointed here to help you recreate the look. ACCESSORIES Traditional touches include an old cradle...
Classic Living Rooms, Part 2...
Furnishings Elegance and comfort are essential elements of the classic style living room. Choose a boxy-shaped sofa with comfortable, soft cushions covered in a longwearing woven stripe or damask. Team it with a selection of different...
Glamour Living Rooms, Part 1...
To give your living room a sumptuous image, indulge in a spot of glamour styling. The results are as relaxing as they are impressive and luxurious but, despite appearances, don’t have to cost a fortune. Classy and chic, but never...
Dramatic Dining Rooms, Part 2...
Furnishings All the colors, patterns, textures, and lighting in the dining room should provide a flattering setting for the dining table. Think of this as the star, center stage, and everything else, including existing features such...
Country Bedrooms, Part 1...
With its emphasis on hand-crafted natural materials, informality, and simplicity, the country bedroom is stylishly restful and refreshing. The hallmarks of the country bedroom – natural materials, unfussy and practical furnishings,...