Charming Home 2013 Decorating Ideas : House Tours from BHG

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Together, these young homeowners remodeled or updated every <span class="mandelbrot_refrag">room</span> in their first home, trying new things and learning a lot along the way.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS9qSHDD18Gs5AAsU8LwCWsqaHkV8nlktzKQz8NTVHMCjrwlItfZBNX4NE-tpLJ4hySJydrAeqmaSn43nXKedSFNTKub-pbyUc0Jd49S03oxuY_urPVnDepU6cqYFfJoQxCPz74coKh4hS/s1600/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS9qSHDD18Gs5AAsU8LwCWsqaHkV8nlktzKQz8NTVHMCjrwlItfZBNX4NE-tpLJ4hySJydrAeqmaSn43nXKedSFNTKub-pbyUc0Jd49S03oxuY_urPVnDepU6cqYFfJoQxCPz74coKh4hS/s640/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Clear Reflection</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">The mirror in the <a href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/Dining%20rooms">dining room</a> a mirrored closet door placed in a doorframe scored at a yard sale  isn't the only thing that reflects the homeowners' DIY style. The <a href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/curtains">curtains</a> are fashioned from drop cloths hot glued together.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhHmt3iiYM2I84Y0IBnf9z4qRckyJuusyw8XOLw96o0hxkMQX08OcVG6zoWVWyET6lw78uAi39sBorQy3GZlIYupHrehwELE7jy7KSglKD6szYSoKiykIy6UjPA_fnwPpWVMhvQhhPIDLA/s1600/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhHmt3iiYM2I84Y0IBnf9z4qRckyJuusyw8XOLw96o0hxkMQX08OcVG6zoWVWyET6lw78uAi39sBorQy3GZlIYupHrehwELE7jy7KSglKD6szYSoKiykIy6UjPA_fnwPpWVMhvQhhPIDLA/s640/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>A Motto to Live By</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">The homeowners' home redesign became a do it yourself course that launched them into their dream of doing what they love.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTrUrM78RX699FHZNwREIFdhUYSTT2_UgelEsh3r4HrXs0kh7FVuKkcHXQKKyvZ6n0PYi0kSSPwGs0GpJ5h8Ov8kdvQpwwYBCODF583WPuGkto5sczIyuHGghyphenhyphen-ePuHwCv56fLmjTUhmuM/s1600/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTrUrM78RX699FHZNwREIFdhUYSTT2_UgelEsh3r4HrXs0kh7FVuKkcHXQKKyvZ6n0PYi0kSSPwGs0GpJ5h8Ov8kdvQpwwYBCODF583WPuGkto5sczIyuHGghyphenhyphen-ePuHwCv56fLmjTUhmuM/s640/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-3.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Out of the Box Storage</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thin gauge wire strung between upholstery tacks across the <a data-ls-seen="1" href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search?q=FIREPLACE">fireplace</a> creates a place for the homeowners' blueprints and <a href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/furniture">furniture</a> designs, as well as rolls of <a data-ls-seen="1" href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/Wall%20decor">wallpaper</a> and gift wrap.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5k6Bav9ZkT2cPZvQ3rSyTEW9wJ8nUJvtv71yvmkwp0tNBhdMbhb3iDNuEJXYvPQLbSqROmVGLuqpFU-y7RSy8Rs6Vnhm5qL3gC5mHyqq6ori3doG8V3bj4YMneaNPcFKa9B5rUnS5MT8C/s1600/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5k6Bav9ZkT2cPZvQ3rSyTEW9wJ8nUJvtv71yvmkwp0tNBhdMbhb3iDNuEJXYvPQLbSqROmVGLuqpFU-y7RSy8Rs6Vnhm5qL3gC5mHyqq6ori3doG8V3bj4YMneaNPcFKa9B5rUnS5MT8C/s640/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-4.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Do What You Love</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">The DIY artwork on the mantel describes the couple's philosophy. To create a similar piece of your own, decoupage tissue paper and fabric onto foam-core board, then cut out and affix letters cut from magazine pages.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQQXVb-1F9XDqN_tND8dlOSbdaX-8b3i_6Q23-Zf2PMXJgZJyDid90skQKCN3sqgGdT_gA1MmJ1HOcnCh1Ku7vQsWOGC6ZiKTXNyI9jhC6TC7EqtQev4o-6Yakh8uyrr22og7S8cT_8LFk/s1600/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQQXVb-1F9XDqN_tND8dlOSbdaX-8b3i_6Q23-Zf2PMXJgZJyDid90skQKCN3sqgGdT_gA1MmJ1HOcnCh1Ku7vQsWOGC6ZiKTXNyI9jhC6TC7EqtQev4o-6Yakh8uyrr22og7S8cT_8LFk/s640/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-5.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Cooking Up Style</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">In the <a data-ls-seen="1" href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/kitchen">kitchen</a>, mismatched cabinet knobs and pulls (purchased secondhand for less than $10) add a fresh element to store bought cabinets. Poured in place concrete countertops and an island made from a refurbished farmhouse table add to the DIY appeal. When the homeowner didn't love the fresh paint on the table legs, she added a coat of stain to dull the <a data-ls-seen="1" href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/Color%20Guide">color</a> and dial up the charm.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5swjLBWhaVITD7mNyy6m9mTmWOFZ9RTiYAqow66Dh4iQOyM-L2g1aGo4U_-kSTo8muWfNDx1JGwl3v_3bbBA4vHDnKDwYDvDPE8O9L65_ash-Q9tp7QSvvH88v2zqrPc4pdZMDAI_dFaM/s1600/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5swjLBWhaVITD7mNyy6m9mTmWOFZ9RTiYAqow66Dh4iQOyM-L2g1aGo4U_-kSTo8muWfNDx1JGwl3v_3bbBA4vHDnKDwYDvDPE8O9L65_ash-Q9tp7QSvvH88v2zqrPc4pdZMDAI_dFaM/s640/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-6.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Pops of Color</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">To create an interesting media center, the homeowners painted geometric patterns onto two pieces of foam core board and mounted them on the wall behind the TV. They created the media console using drawers gathered from flea markets. Once they had an arrangement they liked, they built a plywood box to house them and had a metal base fabricated at a local shop. The mirror on the console flips up to reveal the DVD player.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh59nJQc-SmIblQRkH21VAgG5ZQIYSaCOTa_aeap9ld1pEIjYd5MjZ62vI92iop0oFaOhtowJG2eHpdAQ2ciri2qQrRsbfYwIXtyuuswogkxQRlAwq9j8tQ3KBASA5g1vQi9dBEdLWvLSMP/s1600/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh59nJQc-SmIblQRkH21VAgG5ZQIYSaCOTa_aeap9ld1pEIjYd5MjZ62vI92iop0oFaOhtowJG2eHpdAQ2ciri2qQrRsbfYwIXtyuuswogkxQRlAwq9j8tQ3KBASA5g1vQi9dBEdLWvLSMP/s640/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-7.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Not Your Average Shelf</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Douglas fir boards and steel cable combine for a modern appeal in this <a data-ls-seen="1" href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/shelves">shelving</a> unit designed and built by the homeowners.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyLj9dUVEX1wyKkfl2SOf5sNXl-dws1Lx2a6El0y1g772hMQfe5PCcIxeTOk4r_TX2XuwjdBJrQ-48JslD1SVPCI2NurNRk6SEQKM6UTKi6A3GZQeo4ZeqJ8TLZ1NbGTZtkzvRhq-Ly69D/s1600/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyLj9dUVEX1wyKkfl2SOf5sNXl-dws1Lx2a6El0y1g772hMQfe5PCcIxeTOk4r_TX2XuwjdBJrQ-48JslD1SVPCI2NurNRk6SEQKM6UTKi6A3GZQeo4ZeqJ8TLZ1NbGTZtkzvRhq-Ly69D/s640/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-8.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Cozy Color Palette</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">In the master <a href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/Bathroom">bedroom</a>, the homeowners keep projects  <a data-ls-seen="1" href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/Headboards">headboard</a>, <a data-ls-seen="1" href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/Wall%20decor">wall art</a>, dresser embellishments  within a tight <a data-ls-seen="1" href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/Color%20Guide">color</a> palette to keep things cohesive.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwK9tNCEcY0YaXc8qsLHfes7asHSzeGssQb4o-flIXfuV2meXOVlm0p6NL2Xpjv4lVouagG5L3RS071KH1Um_MWXc-B787gMCXwPdJRHLH7JBSXslPUbF0lBPUQG4K6-PgMqQgJ5NTEXn2/s1600/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwK9tNCEcY0YaXc8qsLHfes7asHSzeGssQb4o-flIXfuV2meXOVlm0p6NL2Xpjv4lVouagG5L3RS071KH1Um_MWXc-B787gMCXwPdJRHLH7JBSXslPUbF0lBPUQG4K6-PgMqQgJ5NTEXn2/s640/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-10.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Let the Light Shine In</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">An upholstered cornice board above the door hides <a data-ls-seen="1" href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/curtains">curtain</a> hardware. The nature inspired <a data-ls-seen="1" href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/Wall%20decor">wall art</a> compliments the unfinished tabletop.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJSYiinzwo9bdGTdUWIoyY0LnpomiZQeWDg8_QgtfbZt2XDEKPttH9eMAIkAIiJxuT1NIeTYrR_uGTqGxRSu6rzGhc8ZupR8zEF9ArTitcGqiSgkW-x1L-fKpHhF5v8EWJLz3DDwaWesmB/s1600/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJSYiinzwo9bdGTdUWIoyY0LnpomiZQeWDg8_QgtfbZt2XDEKPttH9eMAIkAIiJxuT1NIeTYrR_uGTqGxRSu6rzGhc8ZupR8zEF9ArTitcGqiSgkW-x1L-fKpHhF5v8EWJLz3DDwaWesmB/s640/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-11.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Make It Your Own</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">The homeowners added a sparkly gold border on the <a href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/Wall%20decor">wall</a> around the mirror. They used painter's tape to mask off a frame, then painted the first coat of the frame the same <a data-ls-seen="1" href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/Color%20Guide">color</a> as the wall to prevent the gold layers from bleeding under the tape. When the first coat was dry, they applied gold paint, then removed the tape. The dog silhouette artwork (homage to the homeowners' pooches) and the oversize flowers painted on the dresser are also DIY stencil projects.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg04UTKrhb9K3V0OJRCUPhPZGnqe0SU9immmIxtQtDtQa1av3q2zVryPvY37jhwtlHqynirZ1Vuja2NzFxTRqJTpZlXWiBfCGcRF5kaHPJ7ceDFQGn2vXbiginEUpN2pa7K9u4cYGoyvTq4/s1600/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-12jpg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg04UTKrhb9K3V0OJRCUPhPZGnqe0SU9immmIxtQtDtQa1av3q2zVryPvY37jhwtlHqynirZ1Vuja2NzFxTRqJTpZlXWiBfCGcRF5kaHPJ7ceDFQGn2vXbiginEUpN2pa7K9u4cYGoyvTq4/s640/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-12jpg.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Found Work Space</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">The homeowners reworked an old <a data-ls-seen="1" href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/kitchen">kitchen cabinet</a> then placed it between two lockers to fashion a quiet place to work in a spare room.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8dAv6tjTr8mmCGdwnKohxsSh2rpIzJlW1i-8GnAIa7slx2jI3evYRxG7TI5QM8tkyN5bzr0XhnroWe_t-YMtvB3PRS7tmzMkRyefrZvKYhyFBH1UnUtcUuc9ZuzauRMo_FJ6U89dCkPaS/s1600/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8dAv6tjTr8mmCGdwnKohxsSh2rpIzJlW1i-8GnAIa7slx2jI3evYRxG7TI5QM8tkyN5bzr0XhnroWe_t-YMtvB3PRS7tmzMkRyefrZvKYhyFBH1UnUtcUuc9ZuzauRMo_FJ6U89dCkPaS/s640/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-13.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Tidy Bathroom</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Some of the homeowners' favorite projects in the house are in the guest <a href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/Bathroom">bathroom</a>, where they used sleek and <a href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/Modern">modern</a> materials. They poured a concrete countertop for the vintage vanity and backed the <a data-ls-seen="1" href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/shelves">shelving</a> units with roof flashing.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoLYy9vfZTvPuViqeaZbQ2IOuwLfVIDw2JbW5u7nqCNBOV3BPtJGYf4bHac9Ygp8yNL_PE3jZVAtveGZkyxXmSqhCfm2xt91CXfIpThXeIV2clYZ-44WVCSBirdTdSpNsw2VwIBE_2Ts8y/s1600/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoLYy9vfZTvPuViqeaZbQ2IOuwLfVIDw2JbW5u7nqCNBOV3BPtJGYf4bHac9Ygp8yNL_PE3jZVAtveGZkyxXmSqhCfm2xt91CXfIpThXeIV2clYZ-44WVCSBirdTdSpNsw2VwIBE_2Ts8y/s640/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-14.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Rustic Bedroom</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">In the guest room, the couple paneled one wall with old fence pickets gifted from a friend. They painted some pickets white to add contrast. The <a data-ls-seen="1" href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/Headboards">headboard</a> is made from corrugated tin roofing. The homeowners cut out the shape with a jigsaw and then used a grinder to smooth rough edges before screwing it to the wall.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizyOSVxTzxzRsuT0oR56M_eJy74ENOHlFSwNdOVJGyYaMDoGiRFB5IN3WUsKyDvEC8LlySDJEBWosXJDPERBXIM7Y0SG_tQPsymIAL178z2QJgbXbAbIq2nFQ0WLT5f_pzBUpBCPgQM5fa/s1600/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizyOSVxTzxzRsuT0oR56M_eJy74ENOHlFSwNdOVJGyYaMDoGiRFB5IN3WUsKyDvEC8LlySDJEBWosXJDPERBXIM7Y0SG_tQPsymIAL178z2QJgbXbAbIq2nFQ0WLT5f_pzBUpBCPgQM5fa/s640/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-15.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Outdoor Living</b></span></span></div>The homeowners created a vertical garden by stacking and screwing together old pallets and free fence pickets. The flowering <span class="mandelbrot_refrag">garden</span> adds <a data-ls-seen="1" href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/Color%20Guide">color</a> and privacy to their patio.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Charming Home 2013 Decorating Ideas : House Tours from BHG

Together, these young homeowners remodeled or updated every room in their first home, trying new things and learning a lot along the way. C...

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="slideshowNav clearfix"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This homeowner gets creative with fabric leftovers, paper scraps, and bits of everyday ephemera to craft a designer look for less.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Otq-itNw3R7O994WLF3N3AAFglQO-ale4GWOtaTcCye63LNT1R1MZ4GUdWrzZ6HGetajeC6AzNPrHAMHtk3vd49LXma8jjg3pIcMh4vrUBKNGnr_AYaCeEpMSvmAgi10w0LfL43Ql2x3/s1600/creative-Home-With-Handmade-Touches-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Otq-itNw3R7O994WLF3N3AAFglQO-ale4GWOtaTcCye63LNT1R1MZ4GUdWrzZ6HGetajeC6AzNPrHAMHtk3vd49LXma8jjg3pIcMh4vrUBKNGnr_AYaCeEpMSvmAgi10w0LfL43Ql2x3/s640/creative-Home-With-Handmade-Touches-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><section class="active" id="slide1" style="text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Casual & Colorful</b></span></span></section><section class="active" id="slide1"><div style="text-align: center;">The homeowner hired a couple of carpenter friends to fashion built in bookshelves (an expenditure she could afford thanks to her thrifty accessories and DIY ottoman). The inexpensive <a data-ls-seen="1" href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/Lighting">lamp</a> base is topped with an old drum shade recovered in scrap fabric.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: orange;">DIY Tip:</span></b> Crown molding stained a rich dark brown frames a door size mirror that leans against the wall.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji4sdwoHul9D23Zh7FSM9XbBnnDLQ1R7ZlnpkrmmhhFmG9O5IBcKleAY2OCMMKKOje9I99m4zDO4flo0_XBdGSP59YsMafAG8piDqDvHI-UJ9ODaX9WLEn2p1laZtrhCqXcbPBMElPezn5/s1600/creative-Home-With-Handmade-Touches-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji4sdwoHul9D23Zh7FSM9XbBnnDLQ1R7ZlnpkrmmhhFmG9O5IBcKleAY2OCMMKKOje9I99m4zDO4flo0_XBdGSP59YsMafAG8piDqDvHI-UJ9ODaX9WLEn2p1laZtrhCqXcbPBMElPezn5/s640/creative-Home-With-Handmade-Touches-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-3.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Make a Ruffle Pillow</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">A cinch to stitch in an hour, this pretty pillow requires less than a yard of fabric.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Gather materials: 1/2 yard of solid-color cotton quilting fabric (44 inches wide), 1/4 yard quilting cotton in four different fabrics (for ruffles), sewing machine, thread to match fabrics, pins, 16-inch pillow form.</div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">1. Cut the solid-color fabric into three pieces: a 17x17-inch front and two 10x17-inch back pieces. Cut the four ruffle fabrics into 2½x35-inch strips. You need nine of these.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">2. Turn the 10x17-inch pieces wrong side up. Fold one of the 17-inch edges over 1/4 inch, then again 1/2 inch. Iron folds. Do this with one side of each piece. (This will be your finished edge and the opening to slip your pillow form into the sham.)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">3. On each fabric strip, sew a gather stitch 1/4 inch from one long edge. Gather to be 17 inches long. Pin a gather strip onto the right side of the front piece, positioning it 5/8 inch up from the bottom. Sew, following the line of the gather stitch. Continue pinning and sewing on strips to within 3/8 inch of the top of the front piece.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">4. Finish sewing the pillow sham. Lay the front piece ruffle side up and the back pieces right side down so they overlap slightly. Pin the outer edges and sew the pillow together with a 1/2-inch seam allowance. Turn right side out, iron, and stuff the pillow form into the sham. Finish by hand-stitching the opening closed.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju8Bb9ldb3YBCADd_cE5VWQ5gH2FpV0onxBLDbg-qs9xca4hGydCpAw51nfqolhXJwKeKYM9ZljK4mTKmYKK0HKFRQ7iHdRw2NDqZ0aixzsgOaMtWoS5NZeM9L5aG_adLg0OCXa5T1oFZQ/s1600/creative-Home-With-Handmade-Touches-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju8Bb9ldb3YBCADd_cE5VWQ5gH2FpV0onxBLDbg-qs9xca4hGydCpAw51nfqolhXJwKeKYM9ZljK4mTKmYKK0HKFRQ7iHdRw2NDqZ0aixzsgOaMtWoS5NZeM9L5aG_adLg0OCXa5T1oFZQ/s640/creative-Home-With-Handmade-Touches-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-4.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Wall Art That Wows</b></span></span><br />In the <a data-ls-seen="1" href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/Living%20Rooms">living room</a>, inexpensive frames around scraps of <a data-ls-seen="1" href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/Wall%20decor">wallpaper</a> embellish the mantel.<br /><b>DIY Tip:</b> Try fabric, wrapping paper, or even linens for another twist on this budget friendly artwork.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4LZo4i1El6WmpVu0nCBe1Rf6PU9hnHkOXxCCMYSHv2eZQFe799ZCJolRPXpj0RccbQVSl902OX_IMlhOs89iTXD-XxYe2Aq4eYE0iGJzxZSRZijit42-c_6ergM993OZ3OMNhf3F_yXuX/s1600/creative-Home-With-Handmade-Touches-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4LZo4i1El6WmpVu0nCBe1Rf6PU9hnHkOXxCCMYSHv2eZQFe799ZCJolRPXpj0RccbQVSl902OX_IMlhOs89iTXD-XxYe2Aq4eYE0iGJzxZSRZijit42-c_6ergM993OZ3OMNhf3F_yXuX/s640/creative-Home-With-Handmade-Touches-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-5.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>TV Time</b></span></span><br />To combat the cold, electronic look of her TV, the homeowner found an ornate frame that fit the room's feel. After applying molding to the back of the frame to add depth, she nestled her TV inside the frame, bringing together the entire aesthetic of the room.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGIYD0x6lI5kRDnCg3n_1dtG8ORn050UW2Nn-wgDuXafLToa0TZqOpPEuvf8obfxFMu3Z_gAwsG6xSas0z2zYQ360UBObuitNj5ee6kGcPRLPqdkn-6eE1wU93jywcgLACfRI1hbs1jaHI/s1600/creative-Home-With-Handmade-Touches-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGIYD0x6lI5kRDnCg3n_1dtG8ORn050UW2Nn-wgDuXafLToa0TZqOpPEuvf8obfxFMu3Z_gAwsG6xSas0z2zYQ360UBObuitNj5ee6kGcPRLPqdkn-6eE1wU93jywcgLACfRI1hbs1jaHI/s640/creative-Home-With-Handmade-Touches-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-6.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Bowled Over</b></span></span><br />This papier-mache bowl cost pennies to create and provides the perfect catchall for <a data-ls-seen="1" href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/Living%20Rooms">living room</a> stuff. Under the bowl, a piece of scrap <a data-ls-seen="1" href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/Wall%20decor">wallpaper</a> lines a simple retail tray.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: orange;">Make It: Papier Mache Bowl</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">1. Cut or tear strips of magazine, newspaper, <a href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/Wall%20decor">wallpaper</a>, etc. Old blueprints were used here.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">2. Make papier mache mixture: Stir together 1 part white glue with 1 part water.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">3. Coat paper strips in the glue mixture and form over a bowl covered in plastic wrap. Apply two to four layers of paper. Let dry.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">4. Remove plastic wrap and bowl. Use fine grit sandpaper to smooth the edges for a finished look.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCK6nq1F5dwxU_IoxbdZhahEn812SSTDVMGMbM2HwNEmwXQ3ZWh2HVFihwXneLuYezeIgVpyI54ZBG7cEwUNMzxMcvFLxRCqrtriHlg9AUPFE8WIzT8s-Slhb0zPQWyfodwmdXHSgeNQtQ/s1600/creative-Home-With-Handmade-Touches-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCK6nq1F5dwxU_IoxbdZhahEn812SSTDVMGMbM2HwNEmwXQ3ZWh2HVFihwXneLuYezeIgVpyI54ZBG7cEwUNMzxMcvFLxRCqrtriHlg9AUPFE8WIzT8s-Slhb0zPQWyfodwmdXHSgeNQtQ/s640/creative-Home-With-Handmade-Touches-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-7.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />The homeowner replaced dated, '80s era green marble around the <a data-ls-seen="1" href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search?q=FIREPLACE">fireplace</a> with an affordable glass mosaic tile from <em>modwalls.com</em>. The green marble found a new home as a walkway in her garden.<br /><br /><span style="color: orange;"><b>DIY Tip: </b></span>A downed sycamore in the homeowner's neighborhood became fireplace art. Corral cut logs with colorful fabric strips and you have an instant art piece.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKXYochDqeEaspxcDox1LHKBDQd_-NCtSCf-NjlheBCK_qE9YtczdVj2p6lbhV6NGjGHrJ0S2QKcuxrYgbhhQCLRNTf4h796t-egLj3ekR4stp4FKC6_Mw71Ic_U9yxVp_n8kqfjqTdACl/s1600/creative-Home-With-Handmade-Touches-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKXYochDqeEaspxcDox1LHKBDQd_-NCtSCf-NjlheBCK_qE9YtczdVj2p6lbhV6NGjGHrJ0S2QKcuxrYgbhhQCLRNTf4h796t-egLj3ekR4stp4FKC6_Mw71Ic_U9yxVp_n8kqfjqTdACl/s640/creative-Home-With-Handmade-Touches-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-8.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Too Cute Kitchen</b></span></span><br />The homeowner stapled fabric scraps to canvas stretchers from the crafts store to fashion <a data-ls-seen="1" href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/Wall%20decor">wall art</a>. To protect her plaster walls, she used 3M Command mounting strips to hang each piece. Below the art display is the <a href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/Dining%20rooms">dining room</a> table she and her mom repainted. A close look reveals lingering bits of blue paint. Fabric scraps make <a href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/Color%20Guide">colorful</a> coasters or an abstract <a href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/Dining%20rooms">table</a> runner (see next slide for how to make your own).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZIOI9x1POPguvxInijsZjqTSPNpXnfnSV6jq3m4OpdhyphenhyphensXkYGGfvwPM6Znzc9RCsoQRUD7QglmyNie8jHdNXaCBQMy-jCaJNf75A2u0cMnbz2jQEyjum8KDLtPYe9JOoMnQ4eDduelVFW/s1600/creative-Home-With-Handmade-Touches-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZIOI9x1POPguvxInijsZjqTSPNpXnfnSV6jq3m4OpdhyphenhyphensXkYGGfvwPM6Znzc9RCsoQRUD7QglmyNie8jHdNXaCBQMy-jCaJNf75A2u0cMnbz2jQEyjum8KDLtPYe9JOoMnQ4eDduelVFW/s640/creative-Home-With-Handmade-Touches-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-9.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Make a Rag Rug Doily</b></span></span><br />A basic coiling technique is all it takes to turn skinny strips of fabric into a striking take on a doily.<br /><br />1. Cut or tear scrap fabric into thin strips. Roll them up bandana-style and coil into tight circles. Pin, then loosely stitch the coils together.<br />2. Customize! One circle works as a coaster. A few stitched together make a sweet centerpiece.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9pqCGlYV7UtIVQGk7goeOSrBkm8kbxkJY-aB0v0MpnpNjNgF2J3-HrZ3EtTtvupvzgY10dpEGszTDIKXhGmCw_Btm_bCOVOzQgErNRCfuJUK5fduVpZJBC9lTG51kxHy8-HPItxKy7_Fg/s1600/creative-Home-With-Handmade-Touches-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9pqCGlYV7UtIVQGk7goeOSrBkm8kbxkJY-aB0v0MpnpNjNgF2J3-HrZ3EtTtvupvzgY10dpEGszTDIKXhGmCw_Btm_bCOVOzQgErNRCfuJUK5fduVpZJBC9lTG51kxHy8-HPItxKy7_Fg/s640/creative-Home-With-Handmade-Touches-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-10.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br />You'd never guess this handsome buffet was once a baby's changing table. The homeowner whipped out her old standby  a can of matte black spray paint and updated its icky yellow <a data-ls-seen="1" href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/Color%20Guide">color</a> to something much more mod. Replacing the hardware completed the look. The purple-tone art above is a <a data-ls-seen="1" href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/Wall%20decor">wallpaper</a> sample wrapped around scrap board. A blooming bouquet of paper flowers creates dinner party ambiance and never wilts .<br /><br /><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></section><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkqwBSfsdY-9DGUedQAyQrxB-2jGnD0nFmoBcz_K4jEulBzR14OhZt-_n0LqpRRda9S4u62pHLmBmp3JZrlcin2Xv_xjCTSl86BhmgN3ToBce7471GmoJw3Q4HV_Ld2UZE1s79lKDACF86/s1600/creative-Home-With-Handmade-Touches-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkqwBSfsdY-9DGUedQAyQrxB-2jGnD0nFmoBcz_K4jEulBzR14OhZt-_n0LqpRRda9S4u62pHLmBmp3JZrlcin2Xv_xjCTSl86BhmgN3ToBce7471GmoJw3Q4HV_Ld2UZE1s79lKDACF86/s640/creative-Home-With-Handmade-Touches-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Be Our Guest</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">The homeowner uses leftover and remnant <a data-ls-seen="1" href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/Wall%20decor">wallpaper</a> to add fresh personality and seasonality to her guest <a href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/bedroom">bedroom</a>. She cuts three equal size lengths of wallpaper, then simply hands them from bulldog clips. The bedside chair has been recycled countless times with spray paint and fabric scraps.</div><br />

creative Home With Handmade Touches 2013 Decorating Ideas :House Tours from BHG

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Modern Home Style 2013 Decorating Ideas : House Tours from BHG

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifi0IRkFeYVxEW8ud30-z-gPaSpE1q7p8IswkggKc0y-XPUWZY_qu29FbL2VKqOd7ezB_1Z4q5isDkkRlEpNNlqo2ZsFx_VHPBj3QCQHYzAc3stH7fdXPamg7hlsUexsiBhrG00ZGCkiXV/s1600/Modern-Home-Style-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifi0IRkFeYVxEW8ud30-z-gPaSpE1q7p8IswkggKc0y-XPUWZY_qu29FbL2VKqOd7ezB_1Z4q5isDkkRlEpNNlqo2ZsFx_VHPBj3QCQHYzAc3stH7fdXPamg7hlsUexsiBhrG00ZGCkiXV/s640/Modern-Home-Style-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>California Cool</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">This Southern California homeowner created a design that's a liberation of <a data-ls-seen="1" href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/Color%20Guide">color</a> with plenty of space to breathe. The feel of the corner is removed by painting a section of wall vibrant <a href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/Color%20Guide">orange</a>, giving the illusion of greater space while also defining a nook without expensive architecture.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgirtXIn0PFSn13-sqjmZUVjlVMAhyBBx_u852gW-RQPToQ3cW9KSzHebdCnzqdfOqntqWN42zetVsee1UvG4gG4BswflgWB35l7wZKEoVNrO74dx8SMpis3jpN1R2NTEY59WpI4Mqvc_0Q/s1600/Modern-Home-Style-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgirtXIn0PFSn13-sqjmZUVjlVMAhyBBx_u852gW-RQPToQ3cW9KSzHebdCnzqdfOqntqWN42zetVsee1UvG4gG4BswflgWB35l7wZKEoVNrO74dx8SMpis3jpN1R2NTEY59WpI4Mqvc_0Q/s640/Modern-Home-Style-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Magic Tricks</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Paint floating <a href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/shelves">shelves</a> the same hue as your wall, then accessorize with accents in contrasting <a data-ls-seen="1" href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/Color%20Guide">colors</a>. For example, white <a href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/shelves">shelves</a> on a white wall nearly disappear and allow these colorful accessories to shine.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAWuHRfXKY5ph_1ABm71MKm3_j2zx1OcoNF6Q2PuYQ1ryxY2fNUNjCQLd5L6Z48HyEg5L4pppLIgMhSmmxaDclz3OPFZl25tVIjkqgB2avv_rBWyYe7WpkbIb2dDRRqKT2uMQrg2zwbaZu/s1600/Modern-Home-Style-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAWuHRfXKY5ph_1ABm71MKm3_j2zx1OcoNF6Q2PuYQ1ryxY2fNUNjCQLd5L6Z48HyEg5L4pppLIgMhSmmxaDclz3OPFZl25tVIjkqgB2avv_rBWyYe7WpkbIb2dDRRqKT2uMQrg2zwbaZu/s640/Modern-Home-Style-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-3.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Bright Spots</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Inspired by the '50s, this living area sets a white couch against the white <a data-ls-seen="1" href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/Living%20Rooms">living room</a> wall as the canvas perfect for pops of color in pillows. Pillows are affordable and easy to re cover, so don't be afraid to mix it up and sport bright <a data-ls-seen="1" href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/Color%20Guide">colors</a> on throw pillows.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5FsGWyiMdTr3v6W_S2OOpNLH7daMqB6IPJe4H6rpTIxVgUqkfpts07i5GxlUraKaGpA3v5KCGtVoU7Xnc3zG677OiWExpghY0_zTLT1U2n4vxAmGZl-Sv9V3YFUykkLYyQWv0yOEveGu2/s1600/Modern-Home-Style-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5FsGWyiMdTr3v6W_S2OOpNLH7daMqB6IPJe4H6rpTIxVgUqkfpts07i5GxlUraKaGpA3v5KCGtVoU7Xnc3zG677OiWExpghY0_zTLT1U2n4vxAmGZl-Sv9V3YFUykkLYyQWv0yOEveGu2/s640/Modern-Home-Style-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-4.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Twice as Nice</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">A combination <a href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/Living%20Rooms">living</a>/<a href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/Dining%20rooms">dining room</a> allows for an open feel. A mirror placed on the bold stripe on the wall further opens the room.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3C4KhFiCYStYDOE_dSDGq4kHmmMr4sWTeYZFwlJQQdHkHhyMIB31ByxfyIZdlKOS04s7hg_5H6FXDXmVHJyCYTVWQkqbyt3pIszIaDba3sD4B6Fx6aVxulb_waAoBkI9cMP3mLHfHBeZH/s1600/Modern-Home-Style-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3C4KhFiCYStYDOE_dSDGq4kHmmMr4sWTeYZFwlJQQdHkHhyMIB31ByxfyIZdlKOS04s7hg_5H6FXDXmVHJyCYTVWQkqbyt3pIszIaDba3sD4B6Fx6aVxulb_waAoBkI9cMP3mLHfHBeZH/s640/Modern-Home-Style-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-5.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Strategic Stripe</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ending a stripe on the wall where the <a data-ls-seen="1" href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/Dining%20rooms">dining room</a> ends instills a sense of definition between the two rooms.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihuqqMN_eJg7_QG1VrIvoWHcLTVqw8rs6FWa-R9nKsetOyGI0PJS6ra_KRlJWMFwn3ECaKDpI1lT_4auPmyuTjOhWFLrpv92cCRNCZBhE0vufT7AHDeZACC1IFswp7kTRlBlneACAPw-3V/s1600/Modern-Home-Style-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihuqqMN_eJg7_QG1VrIvoWHcLTVqw8rs6FWa-R9nKsetOyGI0PJS6ra_KRlJWMFwn3ECaKDpI1lT_4auPmyuTjOhWFLrpv92cCRNCZBhE0vufT7AHDeZACC1IFswp7kTRlBlneACAPw-3V/s640/Modern-Home-Style-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-6.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Thoughtful Accessorizing</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">The timelessness of this late '60s buffet builds a foundation for eclectic accents. Layering white accessories against a white background reflects a design without clutter mantra.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLMFuGIois839ss1o1Oy_gohdvt5QhXdAEFwopHBUcpeX85OXixftSa_jf4eH2wZ0NMFr6uXGTefhEZjM0VmPqTQcC14XJ_fS9NhypC8N5ipd8HDUrCOPII1bP4PIqg8vuLx_lc7IazCri/s1600/Modern-Home-Style-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLMFuGIois839ss1o1Oy_gohdvt5QhXdAEFwopHBUcpeX85OXixftSa_jf4eH2wZ0NMFr6uXGTefhEZjM0VmPqTQcC14XJ_fS9NhypC8N5ipd8HDUrCOPII1bP4PIqg8vuLx_lc7IazCri/s640/Modern-Home-Style-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-7.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Screen Saver</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here, a circle motif decorative screen separates the<a href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/Living%20Rooms"> living</a> area from the entryway. See through elements add architectural division without heavy construction or blocked views.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz-SNY-ffYIU8Mx6xUtSNJq2jCBy3jQJbfFe1lBFGTI4pvxiduyejhMsOIkNFc7MwaofP7_dQcDjJM7iAPgBt9cXdy8oUBkwOmQZowBww5AoY_jO4SPhWVuBtsZtm0hunU91QYvrYWLznM/s1600/Modern-Home-Style-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz-SNY-ffYIU8Mx6xUtSNJq2jCBy3jQJbfFe1lBFGTI4pvxiduyejhMsOIkNFc7MwaofP7_dQcDjJM7iAPgBt9cXdy8oUBkwOmQZowBww5AoY_jO4SPhWVuBtsZtm0hunU91QYvrYWLznM/s640/Modern-Home-Style-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-8.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>New Heights</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">The <a data-ls-seen="1" href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/Headboards">headboard</a> is created from two closet doors mounted to the wall behind the bed, giving the room the illusion of greater height. A latte <a href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/Color%20Guide">color</a> stripe compliments the <a href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/Headboards">headboard</a> and the wooden <a href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/shelves">shelf</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhfYkakKZmFnqNPpSTawb8T-1BbWhur-_2TK5O65Rtp6iBPtb5h1EZplpOW7lVhmWpDQsUrVAS9qoGBqUHpP5n4mDXyZ89p84hSI8n64J2bMJu9bWC1U0rw4Z2bZYhKQ0SzSIQHQF6KJer/s1600/Modern-Home-Style-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhfYkakKZmFnqNPpSTawb8T-1BbWhur-_2TK5O65Rtp6iBPtb5h1EZplpOW7lVhmWpDQsUrVAS9qoGBqUHpP5n4mDXyZ89p84hSI8n64J2bMJu9bWC1U0rw4Z2bZYhKQ0SzSIQHQF6KJer/s640/Modern-Home-Style-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-9.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Subdued Hues</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">The master <a href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/Bathroom">bedroom</a> has a mature, masculine look that departs from hot hues found elsewhere in the home. Using rich chocolate tones and muted blues creates sophistication. This mid century reading chair was just over $100 and gives a plain wall artistic flair thanks to its strong shape.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUxdZ1HTtrqyHRozv3t9ut8f5uR9MJwCmoMiHG3mwJaxAeF4E-uU1F7LyVCLZtwlgG-tZu8tMY2MFHmxLCA25whlwHdZBva6WiKKBiAs4wJLQe3768qxeWwa2TwtUaruDO2VKuWykB2rd-/s1600/Modern-Home-Style-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUxdZ1HTtrqyHRozv3t9ut8f5uR9MJwCmoMiHG3mwJaxAeF4E-uU1F7LyVCLZtwlgG-tZu8tMY2MFHmxLCA25whlwHdZBva6WiKKBiAs4wJLQe3768qxeWwa2TwtUaruDO2VKuWykB2rd-/s640/Modern-Home-Style-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-10.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Block It Out</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Throughout the condo, painted blocks of <a data-ls-seen="1" href="http://furniture4world.blogspot.com/search/label/Color%20Guide">color</a> in strategic places highlight groupings and collections. Here, an espresso brown is a rich backdrop for white accessories.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Modern Home Style 2013 Decorating Ideas : House Tours from BHG

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2014 fresh house Designed by Martha O'Hara Interiors

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN-W8dtpZGMjrioftQJxAgV74WcJDUjBdLfGom5dBfR-hOHdOOBZo1kQVj9ddZkh9AJY-HHdx2UPf2xwM1FPBH8OnOWdVwKSCncCDzOvy6mFMbeOQYT1Bm-ccXsvhNIUXKwSncOaT0X04/s1600/Martha+O'Hara+Interiors.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN-W8dtpZGMjrioftQJxAgV74WcJDUjBdLfGom5dBfR-hOHdOOBZo1kQVj9ddZkh9AJY-HHdx2UPf2xwM1FPBH8OnOWdVwKSCncCDzOvy6mFMbeOQYT1Bm-ccXsvhNIUXKwSncOaT0X04/s200/Martha+O'Hara+Interiors.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The shared aim for design team on this specification home was to create a space that felt residential, while also encompassing a lakeside living lifestyle. goal, through the planning, building and staging processes, was to make selections that would highlight the home’s incredible lake views, while also focusing on functionality for daily, residential living while appealing to potential home buyers. Interior </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><b><i><span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Design by : Martha O'Hara Interiors</span></i></b><br /><b><i><span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></i></b><b><i><span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></i></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsfJ0_XJNSLrZUhr9z-baJzm9FB4MtMuKY_EzuYGwE-NEkTbLNGLkxqlZgEfa8k33sm8c79UMU9Q8vWlsGqFcxCnM5QaGPbBPttjNQ0Nu_5k8-z-ejX7URakwrqnB1s128LeULGJ4xMFQ/s1600/2014-fresh-house-Designed-by-Martha-O'Hara-Interiors-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsfJ0_XJNSLrZUhr9z-baJzm9FB4MtMuKY_EzuYGwE-NEkTbLNGLkxqlZgEfa8k33sm8c79UMU9Q8vWlsGqFcxCnM5QaGPbBPttjNQ0Nu_5k8-z-ejX7URakwrqnB1s128LeULGJ4xMFQ/s640/2014-fresh-house-Designed-by-Martha-O'Hara-Interiors-2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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2014 Best Ideas for Using Color in a House

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">An old Colonial Revival home gets a second life, thanks to an infusion of color. See how the homeowners paid homage to the home's roots while adding modern touches. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaEGyc90x-hFZQa7vEO-eNehAisY5npt79Jcqp69segeMZFKxaJ85DZ38fTNronDiFiL00-zdxzyjk8HBCKZolTivfMk5Yl1jJavot345vNrQ_MwmkMUbWy2laWhuTOvbtrD03Quj-IFA/s1600/2014-Best-Ideas-Using-Color-House.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaEGyc90x-hFZQa7vEO-eNehAisY5npt79Jcqp69segeMZFKxaJ85DZ38fTNronDiFiL00-zdxzyjk8HBCKZolTivfMk5Yl1jJavot345vNrQ_MwmkMUbWy2laWhuTOvbtrD03Quj-IFA/s1600/2014-Best-Ideas-Using-Color-House.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Old homes imbue a certain character and charm but don't require period decor to retain those qualities. This 1920s Colonial Revival was brought into the 21st century with a fresh color palette and a mix of antique and contemporary pieces. In the living room, peacock blue and golden green add spark to the classic furniture pieces. Hints of silver on the sleek lamp and stool and the animal print throw pillow also update the space. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjINRDFZEXIDJ4KfAEDgyigGCIne3wgt0AdSck5pJ4ZP301rvGB19VVxm5DJdIx6NZ4tqaSfRK6O5Y9bikEgs8oTis3MrKRX0TUdpBphm5nSgrAV4-81VLEc-6McjlbVTCDP1tbfq1N2Ho/s1600/2014-Best-Ideas-Using-Color-House-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjINRDFZEXIDJ4KfAEDgyigGCIne3wgt0AdSck5pJ4ZP301rvGB19VVxm5DJdIx6NZ4tqaSfRK6O5Y9bikEgs8oTis3MrKRX0TUdpBphm5nSgrAV4-81VLEc-6McjlbVTCDP1tbfq1N2Ho/s1600/2014-Best-Ideas-Using-Color-House-2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">To maintain a restrained yet colorful scheme, use a vibrant color for accents and a lighter, less intense version for paint on the walls. Turquoise vases add the pop to this living room, while a soft sky blue envelopes the room in calm sophistication. The turquoise also ties the fireside sitting area to the other arrangement of furniture with the peacock blue chair. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTAv7TicTCNUKs25YNDiMWi4THoUx4cHShYOA92HGmOjvrkv6xaY0anIIijN_t5wWjazX5lno3IvhoaMqicLD3BCaZm0PevwtX_hVGCntjeNSeSRm_thne1lHWoYX4-dt_t4913egHk4A/s1600/2014-Best-Ideas-Using-Color-House-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTAv7TicTCNUKs25YNDiMWi4THoUx4cHShYOA92HGmOjvrkv6xaY0anIIijN_t5wWjazX5lno3IvhoaMqicLD3BCaZm0PevwtX_hVGCntjeNSeSRm_thne1lHWoYX4-dt_t4913egHk4A/s1600/2014-Best-Ideas-Using-Color-House-3.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In a light filled room, softer colors will come off as warm, whereas vibrant colors might come off a bit harsh. The sunroom adopts a less intense version of the living room’s color scheme, which helps blend the two adjoining rooms. All of the colors in the sunroom originate in the floral patterned pillows on the sofa. Watery blue takes charge on both the striped sofa and the chair cushions, while muted citron plays a supporting role on accessories. Choosing one color to dominate ensures that the room doesn’t become too visually busy. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCrosLpWWVqCHOmKEddwHD9QHUQ8AtKqbJRuXA2-U0S0NrgkA4hcw1RxlRt7Y0EvboaI8rZm02LXazslz_dHEsGwjAZloyf_l7kfPa_vduGtGq-AQdiuHtDEo0YUZ3-9BBWM8mSwahsxQ/s1600/2014-Best-Ideas-Using-Color-House-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCrosLpWWVqCHOmKEddwHD9QHUQ8AtKqbJRuXA2-U0S0NrgkA4hcw1RxlRt7Y0EvboaI8rZm02LXazslz_dHEsGwjAZloyf_l7kfPa_vduGtGq-AQdiuHtDEo0YUZ3-9BBWM8mSwahsxQ/s1600/2014-Best-Ideas-Using-Color-House-4.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">An entryway can be the optimal place to introduce the home’s color palette, as it is the first thing visitors see upon entering. Bathed in white, this formal foyer retains classic characteristics of the home's roots, such as the beaded board and the traditional stair spindles, but throw pillows on the bench and the striped rug give a hint of what’s to come in the home. Plus, these coordinating accessories can be used elsewhere in the home to give a room a new look. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs-z_wYl3hDHy_YUn7qZlNggcHY54Ptoqmm67psyV7ZCIrMs0OWozg7b29r8rrNhkyeQX1wkXs3eIHRN7lAtsMB0NIoJsEfaKqSfXCzBdKt7js7gIWwVdOWDGZEV2pZh4JGSSkQ6zkP_M/s1600/2014-Best-Ideas-Using-Color-House-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs-z_wYl3hDHy_YUn7qZlNggcHY54Ptoqmm67psyV7ZCIrMs0OWozg7b29r8rrNhkyeQX1wkXs3eIHRN7lAtsMB0NIoJsEfaKqSfXCzBdKt7js7gIWwVdOWDGZEV2pZh4JGSSkQ6zkP_M/s1600/2014-Best-Ideas-Using-Color-House-5.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A den across from the living room and on the other side of the entryway retains the brown used in the living room but introduces more hues to the home, creating a subtle yet united shift. Using a similar decorating philosophy throughout a home will also bring about unity. Here, the old with new strategy that was used in the living room plays out in the den in the form of a traditional sofa and elegant mirrors, with a contemporary lamp and animal prints as modern accents. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF8JUWM16hexC0nzZr4jA1d0K9otx4O8AyvTcj_8OkwB2AwjHN5ZS5LcZ8MI2ghw8kwGXe4n-cbwrDlDpo9tzLz-9mbCPbiHi8Q6kVwdukk7DwXOrdXzzicz3oDCB_z1CuomaUa6P2aF8/s1600/2014-Best-Ideas-Using-Color-House-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF8JUWM16hexC0nzZr4jA1d0K9otx4O8AyvTcj_8OkwB2AwjHN5ZS5LcZ8MI2ghw8kwGXe4n-cbwrDlDpo9tzLz-9mbCPbiHi8Q6kVwdukk7DwXOrdXzzicz3oDCB_z1CuomaUa6P2aF8/s1600/2014-Best-Ideas-Using-Color-House-6.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Giving classic pieces a boost of modern color is another smart way to fuse yesterday and today, as the simple white drapes trimmed in orange and the étagère in the same citrus hue do in the den. Bright colors help enliven a dim room without much natural light or a room painted a dark color. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgURuVgzr6MuKz0mlX-Zw9XyJZs_1I4ie9ssbyPbaxYhS0stH6Mmcwplb9J21_NIM59ZWr1QWvQ0cDxg4ArsmhyLPVg42Z-8cKZe6u70-eD-_68mqlaC2TKjed_1HSGBNt4nOzQzqdA-vc/s1600/2014-Best-Ideas-Using-Color-House-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgURuVgzr6MuKz0mlX-Zw9XyJZs_1I4ie9ssbyPbaxYhS0stH6Mmcwplb9J21_NIM59ZWr1QWvQ0cDxg4ArsmhyLPVg42Z-8cKZe6u70-eD-_68mqlaC2TKjed_1HSGBNt4nOzQzqdA-vc/s1600/2014-Best-Ideas-Using-Color-House-7.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Using white is a nod to both classic and contemporary. This neutral is a mainstay, especially for kitchens, for its crisp and clean look. In this home, the bright white kitchen is a change of pace from the adjacent chocolate brown den. The traditional cabinets and materials, such as the marble backsplash and wood countertops, are spruced up by accessories and blocks of color. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ELYVmHF3uyMbeaFxi7NsbDcxiaaCb4e3Khih0V1LfyNUPLptSIr2j5LmNoTM-8a7DL8g6AzHzYby3gAvRxfp5ppxutnZrkBvhsTNTVClMmo_mJbgwx_4htiZkErN_FE6Dv973nXulBQ/s1600/2014-Best-Ideas-Using-Color-House-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ELYVmHF3uyMbeaFxi7NsbDcxiaaCb4e3Khih0V1LfyNUPLptSIr2j5LmNoTM-8a7DL8g6AzHzYby3gAvRxfp5ppxutnZrkBvhsTNTVClMmo_mJbgwx_4htiZkErN_FE6Dv973nXulBQ/s1600/2014-Best-Ideas-Using-Color-House-8.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Color bookends the white kitchen, making the large space feel more cozy. In the breakfast nook, the orange hue from the den is used on the walls and chairs. The floral Roman shades marry the den to the living room by using the same shade of blue. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfJp0_vlnWSfGHx0O0hlEGz0bMJRKYlTyvi4JT60RmbPCefXD6BdHICcI-ftVMXYNt-aUmzFLqD75zxLQMpYj47tkbhImli2EKN3HyzehvyFAaB5Ia3N1QROw_Y5KnwHdkPFQzN-6Rz_0/s1600/2014-Best-Ideas-Using-Color-House-9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfJp0_vlnWSfGHx0O0hlEGz0bMJRKYlTyvi4JT60RmbPCefXD6BdHICcI-ftVMXYNt-aUmzFLqD75zxLQMpYj47tkbhImli2EKN3HyzehvyFAaB5Ia3N1QROw_Y5KnwHdkPFQzN-6Rz_0/s1600/2014-Best-Ideas-Using-Color-House-9.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Blue acts as the bookend on the other end of this kitchen. The traditional breakfront is an updated focal point thanks to bright blue paint along the back, which matches the turquoise accessories in the living room. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJE7VI18lXM2QE0NnfRQLy_ViyIyQPqMhp33pWeqhCqxXcGxWw7dx0-2ZahUmow0xvNnsI-3RzaTcVHqQGXMzbN68zdZlsBBNVeWP3nfVwHdNgDPOUp02NI3IgNTHPe0h1rvJLyCf8t0A/s1600/2014-Best-Ideas-Using-Color-House-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJE7VI18lXM2QE0NnfRQLy_ViyIyQPqMhp33pWeqhCqxXcGxWw7dx0-2ZahUmow0xvNnsI-3RzaTcVHqQGXMzbN68zdZlsBBNVeWP3nfVwHdNgDPOUp02NI3IgNTHPe0h1rvJLyCf8t0A/s1600/2014-Best-Ideas-Using-Color-House-10.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The family room adjacent to the kitchen brings all of the colors and styles together. Chocolate brown, turquoise, and citron from the living room meet up with the coral orange used in the den and breakfast nook. All of the colors are used in small doses for balance. Modern furniture the L-shape sofa, geometric stools, tables, and chairs bring freshness to the room’s classic architecture. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZTRT5AEbhjeaRY9Xvm_z2kwKXTo_TcWTwqHvEE4nraQrLpNzGkgiluhIn9w5X2dqp5ksA2KlbIE7eiTlaC477iUhyphenhyphenAzwIil2jhDsBMsfd2uSlfAvs-UG1UiCOzd8-HTveJD58elM2oiM/s1600/2014-Best-Ideas-Using-Color-House-11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZTRT5AEbhjeaRY9Xvm_z2kwKXTo_TcWTwqHvEE4nraQrLpNzGkgiluhIn9w5X2dqp5ksA2KlbIE7eiTlaC477iUhyphenhyphenAzwIil2jhDsBMsfd2uSlfAvs-UG1UiCOzd8-HTveJD58elM2oiM/s1600/2014-Best-Ideas-Using-Color-House-11.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The fireplace wall is comprised of modern necessities wrapped in traditional style. Bifold doors clad in beaded board open to reveal a recessed TV, and a storage unit beside the fireplace houses more media components. The flagstone fireplace is a nod to the home's historic roots as well. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4aEzYK3iOLRg7KN9PDC1c7F4Di5fandow1783baQY13bUbJ9dHh9T3O6Vq4j_CwSCq4GohJu2CrW5m3HnIv6_mIhCiNh1nSeykTW7YgTKU4N9G3hgBcV_NnIFsSgni7_zpmOFWWBzgdI/s1600/2014-Best-Ideas-Using-Color-House-12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4aEzYK3iOLRg7KN9PDC1c7F4Di5fandow1783baQY13bUbJ9dHh9T3O6Vq4j_CwSCq4GohJu2CrW5m3HnIv6_mIhCiNh1nSeykTW7YgTKU4N9G3hgBcV_NnIFsSgni7_zpmOFWWBzgdI/s1600/2014-Best-Ideas-Using-Color-House-12.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Upstairs, the master bedroom transitions to another color palette but retains the lower level's chocolate brown and crisp white scheme. An introduction of soft gray imparts a calming effect and coordinates with the gray-blue background of the area rug, while the rich, deep brown velvet headboard grounds the space. The introduction of a new color, fuchsia, distinguishes the bedroom from the rest of the home. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjttne3YJkxMIbdLYzMZEf_3fTIEpl4D36oYEFZP3-mtzFvmz-IBMIFr79IEPPqKX54QSw3edyBi-nV9nndT4_15vrnoJZNUlhz4tNqheKEVnICkjJfgknUrKC-s9aopkNm43YrYeh9_bE/s1600/2014-Best-Ideas-Using-Color-House-13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjttne3YJkxMIbdLYzMZEf_3fTIEpl4D36oYEFZP3-mtzFvmz-IBMIFr79IEPPqKX54QSw3edyBi-nV9nndT4_15vrnoJZNUlhz4tNqheKEVnICkjJfgknUrKC-s9aopkNm43YrYeh9_bE/s1600/2014-Best-Ideas-Using-Color-House-13.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The adjacent master bathroom is an oasis, thanks to a monochromatic color palette that takes its cue from the white built-ins and gray blue area rug in the bedroom. In a space filled with cool blues and grays and metallic finishes, a slightly off-white will warm up while still retaining a clean look. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>

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