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We need to have a cultural paradigm shift, and make small spaces desirable spaces. Everytime I see a real estate ad labeling a small home "starter home", or "retiree home", I cringe. Because as long as the old paradigm exists that big is better, it will be difficult to get people to buy into sustainable and ergonomic living. The new status symbol needs to be that small is better. A small home is

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It is a basic human need to have our home or domain reflect our personal style and energy. I believe that the act of inhabiting is the a prior emotional need of all human beings.A personalized design consultation with a seasoned professional can help you define:-your personal lifestyle needs-your thinking and goals-a design that makes sense to you-feeling good about your purchasing decisionsIn

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With the cocooning trend still in full swing with no sign of abating; it is obvious that more and more decorators will need to incorporate a clients needs for comfort and style into their next design. Formal, stiff interiors are on their way out as people are opting for more casual, yet beautiful environments.Luxurious fabrics done in simple styles are the trend of the future. A solid grassroots

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Authentic Balinese Antiques are becoming harder to find, due to international politics, availability, and dwindling numbers of experienced buyers to find these pieces. Many Balinese products are quite beautiful and serviceable, and are made from reclaimed Teak from such things as old boats and refashioned into

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When Choosing colors for cold Northern Climates, be sure that you navigate away from mid values that have grays in them. On a cold winters day, your color will completely fade out to gray! This means when looking at your paint deck, either to pick tints from the top of the color strip that have alot of white in them, or pick shades from the bottom of the deck that have alot of black in them,

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