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Which one costs $125 or $625?

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Art or Home Decor called....

Art or Home Decor called….

a bench…..why not have both in one! This bench can be found at Storm King Art Center, NY

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Color in Kitchens

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Kitchens

 

 

 

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Shingle Style Home Design

Shingle Style Home Design

Stone and shingles make for an interesting mixture of formal and informal…

 

portfolio of  Richard Kotz, Architect

Comfortable Home Decor

Comfortable Home Decor

Portofolio of Agus Interiors

Classic never goes out of style. Change a few pillows and change the look to set different moods and color. Window benches… Read More…

Modern New England Home Design

Modern New England Home Design

Traditional materials of a New England Georgian style such as stone, clapboard and a wood roof are used in a fresh, more modern style in this new home

portfolio of Richard Kotz, Architects

More Home Improvement Magic

More Home Improvement Magic

 

A picture speaks a thousand words

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Home Improvement – Before/After

Think about what’s possible with your home

The right home improvement is so powerful – it improves your life not just your home

 

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Perfect Setting through right Home Design

Perfect Setting through right Home Design

This picture speaks for itself – SIMPLY STUNNING

 

 

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Garden Decor – Which is Right for You?

Which “trinket” is stylish? Which one is kitchy?

What does your garden say about you? Read More…

Award-Winning German Home Design

Award-Winning German Home Design

Good architecture creates solutions.  This home in Germany… Read More…

Practical and Romantic Home Improvement

Practical and Romantic Home Improvement

 

Multi-task your home improvement dollars. Combine practical and romantic aspects – in this case a garage and fireplace /pool setting.  Good for the wallet AND your lifestyle.

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Outdoor Home Goods for the Modern Cottage

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•Which chair stripes your bottom? (left / right)

•Which chair is a conversation piece? (left / right)

Traditional meets Modern.   Traditional design is often associated with… Read More…

Home Design that Greets You

Home Design that Greets You

Does your entrance greet you? Does it make you smile? Does it make you fall in love with your home?

 

Architects: Hilton VanderHorn

Pools & Spas that sing...too

Pools & Spas that sing…too

Take a plunge during the day and make a fire during cool nights.

 

 

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Home Decor at its Best - Who is the Designer?

Home Decor at its Best – Who is the Designer?

Simple and sophisticated tableware…who designed it? Read More…

Lights - Both Glass -one  DIY the other $49K

Lights – Both Glass -one DIY the other $49K

 

Do you know which one costs $49K?
Would you pay it?
Gardens - Walking Experiences

Gardens – Walking Experiences

 

As we all walk our gardens to contemplate what to create this spring and summer start with the most fundamental of elements: the path itself…

Phillip Watson

Exterior Rooms

Exterior Rooms

Material furnished by Philip Watson

Powerful Patterns in Landscaping

Powerful Patterns in Landscaping

Materials provided by Philip Watson

 

Colors of Summer Gardens

Colors of Summer Gardens


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Image by Phillip Watson

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