Painted Floors: Stylish Solutions Under Foot

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Painted wood floors seem to be undergoing a revival lately. In 18th Century American homes, they were often the poor man’s answer to carpets, marble or expensive stone. Today, painted floors provide a solution for a range of design dilemmas, … Continue reading

In Praise of Happy Color—Lilly Pulitzer

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Color can make you happy. If anyone doubts that they should take a look at the creations of Lilly Pultitzer, the socialite and fashion designer who died earlier this month. Lilly Pulitzer had a colorful life…in every meaning of the … Continue reading

How Little Color Can Make Big Impact, Part 2

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It’s not about how much color but about how you use it. Color is a powerful tool, effective in large and small doses. Its strength does not necessarily lie in quantity, but rather the way color is used. A quart … Continue reading

Pop! Goes the Color–When Color Surprises

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Using a little color for a lot of impact: it’s easy, effective and packs a gigantic punch. A little dose of vermillion makes a big difference in an otherwise neutral room. Image: http://www.interimoo.com Like entering a chic and sleek Manhattan apartment, lacquered … Continue reading