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Design Dilemma: Pillow Talk
Often underrated as a design vehicle, pillows can make a pretty dramatic difference in any room. A room with a neutral couch and rug can suddenly go from bland and boring to trendy and fresh, just by adding a few zappy pillows. And when you think about it, because pillows can be so easily changed […]
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Design Dilemma: Oriental Rugs in Modern Design
We’ve always admired the look of an oriental rug paired with sleek modern furniture. It’s something about the contrast of the old and new, the traditional and the contemporary, that provides a jolt of visual interest that just wouldn’t exist in a sleek modern room with bare floors or a contemporary rug. Aside from the […]
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Design Dilemma: Good Clutter vs. Bad Clutter
We’ve had it drummed into our heads in recent years that the key to happiness is to clear away the clutter. A spare, clean home provides a sense of peace and possibility. And there’s definitely something to it. But on the other hand, a little bit of what some would call “clutter” isn’t always a […]