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How to Remove a Popcorn Ceiling
October 3, 2008
Question: What’s the best and cleanest way to remove a popcorn ceiling?
Answer: Removing popcorn ceilings can be a daunting task. Here are a few ways to make the process go . . .
Circles: Creating Balance in Home Décor
October 3, 2008
If your home is feeling like it’s all elbows, use circles, spheres, and curves to smooth out your layout. You’ll find that case goods and accessories do have a softer side!
Uber-Modern Furniture Goes Retro or Futuristic
October 2, 2008
Sleek lines and outer-space ovals, complemented by shiny surfaces and bright colors, are the hallmarks of contemporary furniture design. You can go futuristic or retro with today’s . . .
Over the Top Lighting Fixtures
October 1, 2008
These chandeliers are over-the-top showstoppers that command attention in even the most glamorous environments. Marvel at their dripping, radiating sparkles . . .
Whitewashing Brick
October 1, 2008
Question: Why would you want to whitewash brick? How do you do it?
Answer: Whitewashing can be a beautiful and lower-maintenance alternative to painting your entire brick exterior.
Exterior Maintenance and Being a Good Neighbor Are Related
October 1, 2008
A few years back, we were having our house painted. Imagine our surprise and frustration when we discovered sawdust, plus a large sampling of the bug life in our region . . .
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While I personally luv Modern, and am even lucky enough to have a couple pieces of it, it remains a design element that's almost exclusively available only to the very well-to-do, leaving it out of the reach of most of your average houshold budgets. It's one of the major reasons that stores that sell cheap-o versions of it, like Ikea, sell as much to the general public as they do. I think tons of people really like and want clean and visually pleasing lines. Ikea is a way they can afford a semblance of that.
I don't think any design element should be out of the reach of average Joes & Janes, but far too often designers aren't designing for "you and me." It's really ridiculous how expensive some of the most basic & simplistic designs are. I've got no problem appreciating good design and great materials, but just because you can get that much for your 2 liter plastic bottle bottoms "chandelier" doesn't mean it's worth that much. PT Barmum said it best .....
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