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Why Accent Walls Are Here to Stay

May 14th, 2018
I’ve noticed several interior design trend forecasters recently declare that painted accent walls are “over.” Now, first off, I believe you should decorate your home the way you see fit, regardless of what’s considered fashionable. Very few of us have the time and money to redecorate on a whim to keep up with each passing design trend. Secondly, I continue to evangelize for accent walls bec ...

How to Do a Serious Garage Clean-Out

May 13th, 2018
On my street, every home has a two-car garage. Yet hardly any of the garages are used to park two cars. Even fitting one car in the garage is a stretch for many of my neighbors. Because let’s be honest: It’s pretty common for the garage to turn into a home’s dumping ground. Often, people stash something in the garage because they can’t decide what else to do with it. Frequently, these stash ...

10 Homes That Dare to Be Different

May 12th, 2018
There’s a time for playing it safe with a tastefully neutral exterior — when you plan to sell your home in the near future or when you belong to a homeowners association, for instance. But what if you didn’t have to worry about those things? If part of you longs to have the boldest house on the block, get inspired by these 10 homes that pull out all the stops, from bold color schemes and un ...

15 Super-Quick Spring Cleaning Projects

March 27th, 2018
Want a clean house but don’t want to spend your precious time off dusting and scrubbing? Each of these miniprojects can be completed in about the time it takes to brew a pot of coffee. Tackle one or two tasks each day and your home will soon be looking and feeling fresher — with nary a cleaning marathon in sight. RICCO STYLE Interior Design 1. Tidy up coffee table. Recycle ...

Easter Baskets Filled With Spring Flowers

March 26th, 2018
This year, why not try an Easter basket that will last a bit longer than one filled with marshmallow bunnies and chocolate eggs? Whether you’re expecting guests for the holiday or looking for a spring project to get you outside, here are some ideas for filling Easter baskets, birdcages, teapots and other spring-friendly containers with fresh and potted flowers for the season. C ...

The Bathroom of the Future: 4 Places for Tech in the Bathroom

March 25th, 2018
As more people become willing to invest in bathroom features outfitted with technology, more options are coming on the market, from self-flushing toilets to digitally controlled showers. Such high-tech devices are not in widespread use yet, but, according to the 2017 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study, demand for them increased from 19 percent in 2016 to 26 percent in 2017. Whether you’re rea ...

Spring-Clean! And 7 More Ways to Make the Most of This Weekend

March 24th, 2018
It may not look like it where you live, but spring is here! This weekend is a good time to check some cleaning tasks off your list, honor women’s history (March is Women’s History Month) and, if you’re not facing another winter storm, maybe even cook dinner on the grill. Find eight ideas for the first weekend of spring straight ahead. A HOUSE BY THE LAKE INTERIORS 1. Sprin ...

Tile Style: Beautiful Beach-Glass Blues for the Bath

March 7th, 2018

Game of Thrones’ Style Touches for the House

March 6th, 2018

A Sociable Urban Garden With Imaginative Plantings

March 5th, 2018
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