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2011 Home Decor Trends – Things are definitely looking up

January 13, 2011

According to Janet Davidsen of Details in Design, Inc., homeowners are casting their eyes upward. The ceiling will be embellished and noticed more as the “fifth wall,” and may be painted or architecturally enhanced to play more of a focal point in a space. M. Grace Sielaff also suggests homeowners consider a painted metallic ceiling […]

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2011 Home Decor Trends – Underfoot…but not underrated

January 12, 2011

M. Grace Sielaff of M. Grace Designs, Inc. envisions rich-looking herringbone-patterned hardwood floors in an ebony oak finish – paying attention to board thickness and giving special consideration to products that meet industry LEED requirements. For a green touch, Jase Frederick suggests hardwood flooring from reclaimed wood or sustainably grown and harvested sources. To add […]

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2011 Home Decor Trends – You’re gotta have heart

January 11, 2011

The kitchen remains the “heart of the home” according to Andrea Vollf of Andrea Vollf Interiors. Consumers interest in remodeling their kitchens should consider a well-designed, open, airy layout that integrates the kitchen into the rest of their homes. Jeff Dross also suggests new countertop materials in lieu of granite, such as quartz stone or […]

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2011 Home Decor Trends – There’s nothing bland about Neutrals

January 10, 2011

In a recent video posted on her website, Michelle Lamb – co-founder and chairman of Minneapolis-based Marketing Directions, Inc. and editorial director of “The Trend Curve – spoke about a resurgence in neutrals in 2011. These more complex “chameleon” neutrals will have more color, and will shift and change based on the light and whatever’s […]

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2011 Home Decor Trends – Illuminating Insights

January 7, 2011

As living green becomes more ingrained in our lives, LED lighting will continue to light the way, according to Jeff Dross, senior product manager of Kichler Lighting, who will introduce several new under-cabinet systems and landscape products with an ultra-efficient technology next year. For a casual, contemporary twist, Dross also suggests hanging chandeliers in new […]

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2011 Home Decor Trends – The Trend that will Stick Around

January 6, 2011

A small change in a room can make a huge difference – and wall coverings make a dramatic, yet cost-effective statement. With their innovative new SmartStick repositionable wall murals, Murals Your Way has made it easy for homeowners, renters and even college students to add a fresh new look to indoor and outdoor walls, floors, […]

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2011 Home Decor Trends – The Mad, Mad World of Furniture

January 5, 2011

Taking a nod from the award-winning AMC series “Mad Men,” Linda Fougerousse of Interior Transformation, Inc. also sees furniture styles returning to the ‘50s and ‘60s with round tapered legs on angles, geometric accents and seating with curved backs. Jas Frederick of Jase Frederick Sustainable Interiors adds that classic wood pieces made from sentimental stock […]

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2011 Home Decor Trends – A Spectrum of Colors

January 4, 2011

Color trends will carry over from 2010 to 2011 with the soothing aqua and green hues that draw their inspiration from the verdigris deposits found on weathered copper statues, predicts design expert, TV host/spokesperson and best-selling author Kathy Peterson. For outdoor furniture and accessories, she sees sassy colors like lime green, bold orange and Caribbean […]

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2011 Home Decor Trends – What’s old is new again

January 3, 2011

Whether they’re genuine period pieces being re-purposed or home furnishings reproduced from popular items from the ‘50s, ‘60s or ‘70s, vintage will be hot in 2011 according to Kenneth Ludwig of Kenneth Ludwig Home Furnishings, Ltd. Examples include chair frames redone in new upholstery, traditional lighting fixtures in newer brass or pewter finishes or products […]

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Tenth Reason to Live in an Active Adult Community

December 28, 2010

Maintain Your Independence Not only are active adult communities vibrant and active, they also give you the freedom to be yourself. You can keep up your favorite activities as well as discovering new ones. This next exciting venture allows you the opportunity to maintain an active, inquiring, interesting lifestyle.

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