Dining Room10 min read
10 Different Types of Placemats
Placemats are one of the smallest things on a dining table, but they do a surprising amount of work. They protect the surface from heat, scratches and spills, they mark...
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Living Room10 min read
10 Wall Decor Ideas Above a Sofa
The wall above the sofa is one of the biggest blank spaces in most homes, and one of the hardest to get right. It's usually the first thing you see when you walk into...
Living Room10 min read
10 Living Room Rug Ideas
A living room without a rug almost always feels unfinished. The furniture seems to float, voices echo a little, and the room never quite feels cozy, no matter how nice...
Decorating10 min read
10 Different Types of Statement Vases
Most homes have a cupboard full of vases that only come out when someone brings flowers. They're usually plain glass cylinders that do their job and then disappear back...
Dining Room10 min read
10 Different Types of Tablecloths
A tablecloth does more work than it gets credit for. It protects the table from scratches and spills, hides a worn or mismatched surface, and changes the whole mood of a...
Entryway10 min read
6 Console Table Styling Ideas
A console table is easy to buy and surprisingly hard to style. It's long, narrow and usually pushed against a wall, so whatever you put on it is on display from across...
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