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Fresh Coat of Paint

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

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Don’t put your house in the market unless you have at least given it a fresh coat of paint. Luxuriant colors like deep taupe and burgundy can make a room exude with elegance and sophistication. Bold colors like mustard yellow or aqua are usually used [...]

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Style Ideas for Tight Living

Monday, September 29th, 2008

When it comes to condos, styling or decorating them can be a bit challenging because of the limited space. Here are some tips to transform your nest into a stylish haven:
Choose a light, neutral colors that you can repeat, to make an illusion of a flowing space. Though you might be tempted to choose [...]

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Apartment 101

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

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An apartment building, block of flats or tenement, is a multi-unit dwelling made up of several (generally four or more) apartments (US), or flats (UK). A difference may be drawn such as in San Francisco, California between an apartment and a flat, where an apartment is one of many units on a floor and [...]

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The Chic Life

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

People who live the chic life are contented with their apartments. They say that despite the limited space, what mattered most was the feeling of being in your own paradise. A chic apartment is mainly organized and designed in accordance to the tenant’s satisfaction and wants.
The chic life is not only a trend that [...]

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Shabby Chic Decorating Style (Part 3)

Tuesday, March 25th, 2008

Large picture windows are perfect for the shabby chic style. You can use delicate sheers in very pale colors, a floral pattern, or a small stripe. Make sure the colors stay in white, cream or pale pink. A little touch of navy or black will also work very well.
You can also accent [...]

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Shabby Chic Decorating Style (Part 2)

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

Floors may be wood or carpet. In wood flooring, a cream color or off white is absolutely gorgeous! You can accomplish this look yourself if you will just sand your wood floor down, then paint it with a pale colored paint that is durable. Then finish it off with two coats of [...]

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Shabby Chic Decorating Style (Part 1)

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

Some call it glamour styling, some call it charming and romantic! It’s called Shabby Chic. This decorating style has been increasingly popular over the last few years. Do you want to learn how to do it in your apartment?
The first rule is that all the soft furnishings and surfaces are shiny or [...]

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Vintage All Chic Interior (Part 3)

Monday, March 10th, 2008

5. Coordination Rules – actually, there are no rules in putting the décor and the pieces together. A good idea though, would be to create a theme or a motif that will recur throughout the entire space to match an ideal chic style. Hold on! We are not saying that it should [...]

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Vintage All Chic Interior (Part 2)

Wednesday, March 5th, 2008

3. Light Color vs. Dark – light colors like white and cream exude a more casual and breezy touch. It is also the vintage look’s classic base palette. These colors are also easy to work on since there is hardly any risk of clashing colors. Also, you may try dark rich colors such [...]

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Vintage All Chic Interior (Part 1)

Saturday, March 1st, 2008

There is a recent trend for all retro things. Let me share some guide to create a picture-perfect chic home interior:
1. Planning – you can think about the 60s and 70s Granny’s home with lace tablecloths and floral motifs. There are no hard rules for a vintage look. Generally, furnishings may include [...]

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