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Design Dilemma: A Sectional or Not?
Sectional sofas are everywhere. Their popularity, we imagine, comes from the desire to stretch out with friends and family in one big long space. However, sectionals are pretty tricky beasts. For one thing, they are big, often larger than people imagine when they first see them on the showroom floor. For another thing, they are […]
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Design Dilemma: Glossy or Matte Hardwood Floors?
Everyone loves hardwood floors. Or almost everyone. But when it comes to the exact finish of that hardwood floor, opinions differ dramatically. There are those of us who love our floors shiny, almost mirror-like. And there are those of us who prefer a refined matte look that doesn’t call attention to itself. Which would you […]
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Design Dilemma: Hiding a Washer and/or Dryer
It’s a common problem for those of us who have no room dedicated especially to doing the laundry. How can we make a rather ugly appliance coexist peacefully in what would otherwise be a beautiful kitchen or bathroom? Here are a few ideas: 1) Cover up. Use decorative panels or screens to wall off appliances […]