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Home Design Find

Design Dilemma: How to Make IKEA Not Look Like IKEA

Make no mistake —we love IKEA. The Swedish home goods store has revolutionized furniture shopping. Now it’s possible to find good modern design for reasonable prices. Before the advent of Ikea, sleek kitchens, closet systems and modern lighting fixtures could only be found in upscale European specialty stores. And needless to say, what these stores [...]

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Basics of modern home dÃ©cor

photo: atelier MISAR Creating a modern home and getting that contemporary look isn’t as tough as it seems. You can have a decent home with a stylish appearance if you consider the basic principles. Just stick to the golden rule “less is more” and follow these simple 5 advices: Discover the beauty of simplicity. Simplicity [...]

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10 tips on how to maximize space in your home

photo: corbis If you often feel that much of your home’s potential is neglected, you better take action. You can maximize your home according to your needs and imagination, so there are plenty of possibilities. Here are 10 tips to maximize the space in your home. 1. Keep the floor clean! Using the existing floor [...]

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How to choose the right fabric for your decorating purposes

There are plenty of fabrics on the market today, but they are not equally suitable for different home needs. Here are some basic facts you need to know when choosing textiles for your home: Cotton: cotton is maybe the most widespread fabric as it’s not expensive; it’s easily processed and holds dye and patterns well. [...]

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Visual Trickery: Tips to Ensure a Small Room Looks Larger Than it Is

Modern homes, studio apartments and rented spaces in big cities have a tendency to be too small. And often people tend to resign to the fact that they can do very little to change that. Its is not always about how big your home actually is, but how well you decorate it and how smartly [...]

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