Decor

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Love how the mirrors are hung.

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Love the plates on the gray background.

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I'm a sucker for the beach, so I couldn't resist the siren call of this Southampton Large Chandelier. The pendant shape is beautifully proportioned, and I like the way the pearlescent shells swivel and sway in the breeze.

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Beaded Chandelier

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Something as simple as a bowl or basket of found sticks or driftwood can become a beautiful centerpiece.

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Pick up sticks. Driftwood, branches and gnarled sticks make some of the best sculptures and add a natural element.

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Love the white (mirror) on white.

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The floor of the main bedroom is made of concrete and copper. "It's never too hot or too cold, it's easy to clean and, more importantly, it's beautiful," Hodges says.

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Four experts' favorite paints for kitchen cabinets. Alex Davidson: Kelly Moore DuraPoxy paint line, or Benjamin Moore's Regal Select line in a semigloss. Wade Thompson: Benjamin Moore Advance — a new latex product that compares to the look of oil paint in the way it levels and performs. Philip Storey: Fine Paints of Europe. Their durable paint products are available in both oil- and water-based paints, and are great for cabinets. Bob Miano: Use the premium grade when using paint from major paint manufacturers, since they tend to be thicker and have more coverage. Avoid flat finishes, since they're much harder to clean.

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Colour scheme for our next home.

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A crystal chandelier hangs amid pots and pans in the kitchen of Joel and Erika Snayd's historic Savannah, Georgia, home — and its pride of place is totally serendipitous. When the couple bought the chandelier from an Atlanta market, it was buried under years of grime. Joel hung it from a potrack over the kitchen sink to keep it safe until he could clean it. Eventually, the Snayds were charmed by its offbeat placement and left it there, wiring it to add light and sparkle.

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When in doubt, add a sheepskin. Whether you choose faux or the real deal, sheepskins are incredibly effective at cozifying any space. Place one where you can sink your toes into it upon waking in the morning, drape one over your sofa or place one at every seat around the dining table. Just looking at them will make you feel warmer.

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Colour pairing. Red and turquoise. This is a case of opposites attracting. The warm vibe of red is cooled by turquoise, a favorite water color. Consider this palette for a guest bedroom. I think walls in red, like Benjamin Moore's Country Redwood, would be fun too.

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Colour pairing.Warm gray and pale blue. Pair gray that has warm undertones with a soft blue in a room with bright light. Try Revere Pewter HC-172 by Benjamin Moore for the perfect warm gray. This is a common palette for a Swedish-style interior.

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