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Living in the Living Room

Our living rooms are often more than just a place to watch television and entertain guests.  For many of us, we do most of our living at home in the living room. These rooms become a media room, home office, dining room and sometimes even a guest room.  While we might not admit it, many [...]
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Kid and Pet Friendly Furniture

A full house of kids and various pets can be tough on floors and furniture. Dirty feet and paws, spills and messes can all wreck havoc on flooring and upholstery.  Choosing the right products from the start can be a smart investment.  Looking for materials that are stain resistant and durable can save you the [...]
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These Textures Provide a Rich View

This photo is breathtaking in good part because of the variety of textures visible. Even though there are really only three colors in this picture – green, brown and blue – the textures make it special and appealing. If you prefer to keep your home’s colors simple, this photo shows that texture can make the [...]
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Choose the Right Floor for your Baby

Making plans for a new addition to your family? With a baby coming you may be thinking of buying a larger home or renovating to prepare. As you figure out what you need, be sure to think about the right flooring choices. Babies are all about floors. They lay on them, crawl on them, learn [...]
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Decorate a Child’s Room for You and Your Child

When decorating a child’s room, it’s sometimes hard to strike a balance between whimsy and practicality. It may be tempting to go wild with fun elements such as a bed that looks like a fire engine or bright red carpeting, but if you make those choices you are locking your child into options that may [...]
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The Right Nursery Flooring

Question: Would you recommend a wood floor in a nursery or should we put in softer carpeting? The rest of the home will have wood floors, and I would rather keep all the flooring consistent. Answer: Don’t compromise your design vision by installing carpeting in only one bedroom. Wood floors work very well in a [...]
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