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HGTV and websites such as Houzz.com are taking a lot of the guesswork out of features to include – or to skip – when building homes, area builders said. “They have really opened people’s eyes to different things that come from different parts of the country,” said Cory Shackelford of Shackelford Construction, which builds homes ranging from $250,000 to $2 million. And they are also accelerating the introduction of East…

Many of us would love to work from the comfort of our homes, snuggled in our favorite pair of pajamas, avoiding the troubles of the outside world. Imagine listening to the music you want without side eyes from your boss as they overhear Tupac’s resonating passion seeping out of your headphones. That would be the life. Sadly, this isn’t always an option. However, whether your main office is your house, apartment…

(Martha Stewart Living) — What was once considered, well, brassy, is now something to covet and keep. From small moments to large statements, today’s brass is tasteful and elegant—with gorgeous patina to spare. Brass is back. With the appetite for nickel and chrome at its saturation point, brass is returning to the forefront of the design world. “People are rediscovering how beautiful it is,” says Martha Stewart, who has amassed an…

If you’ve taken the Design Valentine quiz you’ve been matched with an iconic designer who makes your heart sing. Ready to take the plunge and invest in some designer home decor created by your Valentine? Tom Dixon If Tom Dixon is your design Valentine, that means you love metallics, and contrast in your interiors. Dixon is incredibly famous for his modern lighting fixtures. If you’re looking for a piece that will become…

Renew. Rejuvenate. Reinvigorate. The same objectives people have when making their personal New Year’s resolutions can be just as easily be applied to their homes. There’s no better time to give a home a fresh look, whether it’s incorporating a new color palette, adding accessories, repurposing furniture or putting something interesting up on the walls. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDPOINT Wall murals will look to gain more popularity this year. While…

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