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Design Dilemma: Making Use of Vertical Space
Sometimes, the problem isn’t so much that we don’t have enough space. Rather it’s making good use of the space we already have. This is especially true for those of us with high ceilings but maybe not so much square footage. We forget to think vertically. And yet, just by considering the space overhead we […]
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Design Dilemma: Chairs that Function as Art
Who says an arm chair has to be boring? Fantastical shapes, brilliant colors, interesting textures, can transform a purely utilitarian object into, well, a work of art. Suddenly, an extra seat for guests (used only occasionally) can function as a beautiful sculpture (seen and admired every day). So what kind of chairs are we talking […]
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Design Dilemma: Open Shelving in the Kitchen
In the last few years, open shelving in kitchens has become a trendy way to distinguish your cooking digs from the same old boring kitchens (with cabinets) that most of us have. Open shelves are stylish, distinctive and confidently casual. But wait. Open shelving in kitchens, while uber-cool, also provides special challenges that you might […]