Florence Knoll Rosewood Credenza, 1st dibs.com Hanging grasscloth wallpaper can be a little tricky. Wallpaper paste cannot be allowed to seep out between joints because it cannot be wiped off like typical wallpaper. Cutting corners is challenge because heavier grasscloth…
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Grasscloth Glitch ‘n Fix
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Elements Chandelier
This jaw dropping chandelier (Elements) was created Corbett Lighting. The piece is designed as thoughtfully as a precious jewel and the perfect balance of whimsy and sophistication. I’m a mixed metal nut and the jacks-like playfulness of this piece really…
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Color Tied
Mixing furnishings and accessories from different eras is essential for creating depth and character in a timeless design. Tying it all together using accent colors is simple and allows you to add and update in years to come.…
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Does Curb Appeal Really Matter?
The short answer is yes. Most sellers have a limited budget for sprucing their curb appeal prior to listing their home are usually ill-equipped to make those important design decisions. Making the right choices will result in the home appealing…
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Sutro Baths
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Will we have to overpay?
Will we have to overpay? You will have to pay more than anyone else is willing to pay at that moment in time. When in a multiple bidding situation, your Realtor won’t know the purchase price associated with the other…
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Sarah Style
Toronto based interior designer Sarah Richardson is best known for her HGTV design shows; Sarah’s House, Real Potential, Sarah 101, Sarah’s Cottage, and Design Inc. I pre-ordered her latest book, Sarah Style, over the summer and finally received my copy…
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1335 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA
I love the look and welcome of a red front door but selecting the perfect shade it tricky. Try three swatches and take a day and night to decide on the perfect shade. Extend the height of windows by installing…
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Into Inverted
One of my favorite ways to add non-fussy luxury to any room is by using furnishings and window treatments with inverted pleating like this panel from Restoration Hardware. Inverted pleated skirts provide for a clean tailored look pictured here from…
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Goin’ Gingham
Resourcefulness often leads to creativity (for better or worse) when facing time and budget constraints. Treat every design challenge as an opportunity. So often a “great deal” on natural stone tile results in a delivery of mismatched disappointment. Consider a…
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