Category: design
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What Are Your Throw Pillows’ (Or Bedspreads’ or Curtains’) Fabric Patterns Saying? More Than You Likely Know + Where to Shop the Real Deal
I’d bet that many of us don’t know much about the products we put in our homes. We buy things because we’re drawn to them for some reason; whether how they look, how they feel, what they cost, or what solution they bring to us. But what if we treated the things we bring inside…
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Revealing My Brother’s Ultra Cozy Family Room (And The Most Comfortable Green Sectional)
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REVEAL DAYS ARE MY FAVORITE DAYS. While the magazine (Better Homes and Gardens) is about to hit newsstands (revealing four of my favorite rooms in my brother’s house that you haven’t seen yet), this room wasn’t done in time to shoot, so I get to actually reveal it earlier (and hopefully get you excited for…
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My Recent Vintage Haul – More Art Always
I really try not to step foot in an antique mall/vintage store if I don’t have a photo shoot/room reveal coming up – it’s just too dangerous. I will find something, and it’s not necessary to keep hoarding if I don’t think I have a place for something immediately (right???). But…recently Brian and I were…
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How To Layout A Living Room Like A Pro – 1 Room, 3 Ways!
Laying out a living room feels like something that should be easy, but rarely is it a one-size-fits-all situation. Sometimes there’s only one logical option, but often there are a few, so it’s up to you to decide what will work best for you and your family (or you and your roommates, or just for…
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Sewer Infrastructure’s Role in Sustainable Building – CCR-Mag.com
Sustainability in construction goes beyond selecting eco-friendly materials and designing energy-efficient buildings. A crucial yet often overlooked component is the sewer infrastructure that supports these projects. Properly designed sewer systems ensure the safe management of wastewater, protect natural resources, and promote healthier living environments. Without reliable sewer solutions, even the most advanced green buildings cannot…
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This Tapestry Headboard Will Make Your Home Fell Like Fall 24-7 (+ 68 Other Cozy On-Trend Fall Decor Picks)
The first official day of fall is next Monday, September 22, though still technically being summer hasn’t stopped anyone (including us here at EHD) from fast-forwarding onto the next season, at the very least from a decorating perspective. And while many consider fall decorating “heavy on the pumpkin,” I much prefer something less “seasonal” and…
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See How Mallory Turned Her Coat Closet Into A Speakeasy
Spoiler alert: this might just be my favorite project I’ve ever done. But before I show you everything, let me back it up a bit and tell you how it all came to be. My living room (which was just revealed!!) and dining room (which is coming soon to the blog!) are open to each…
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38 PRETTY Home Utility Tech Items—Doorbells, Thermostats, Smoke Detectors—No Need To Hide These
Two weeks ago, I came out swinging with a post entitled “Design Hot Take: Can Designers Stop Trying to Hide Everything Useful?” In that piece, I went off about hiding things like thermostats and doorbell chime boxes behind art, routers, and remotes inside faux boxes, photoshopping things like outlets and cords out of images…the home…
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How Big Is The Guest Cottage? All The Dimensions And Floor Plans For Us To Geek Out Over
I honestly had no idea what the square footage was of our 1850s guest cottage on the property. My guess was around 2k, so I was super eager to find out how close I was. Gretchen did us a solid and took ALLL the measurements, and while it isn’t perfect and I wouldn’t hand it…