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Design Dilemma: Stylish and/or Eco-Friendly Outdoor Furniture
It’s the time of year when the party moves outdoors. As the weather heats up and the days grow longer, it’s natural to want to spend as much time outside as possible — relaxing, playing, entertaining. And that means, it’s time to head out to the patio, veranda, balcony or porch. But what should we […]
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Design Dilemma: Sensitive, not Silly Renovations
One of the biggest existential challenges architects and designers face is the inevitable tension between restoration and updating. Is it okay to take an Victorian home with intimate rooms and knock down walls to open up the space? Or is that, somehow, sacro-sanct? Is it okay to gussy up a 50’s ranch house with crown […]
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Design Dilemma: Decorating as a Renter
If there’s one thing that frustrates renters everywhere, it’s the limitations on decorating that landlords often impose. No nail holes in the wall. No painting. No changes at all. With so many “don’ts” you can begin to feel like you’re living in a prison — not your own home. So how can you personalize your […]