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PAINTING A KITCHEN

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="background-color: white; orphans: 2; padding-bottom: 10px; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBgvm0mlfPgbg7X9lnaRqsM6c2YVXMEaFwDl98NRvYe656Wp2OItyNZqybDAhPVK9WemOv8YDitrfAEuyTQkTqTzBahbSMIgbHCK_r5sJLJ66I3syZmMQk0-WpPomLe4zagdKzMH_UI54/s1600/5b2ab3863b01ae3fc39d499891e0f90b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBgvm0mlfPgbg7X9lnaRqsM6c2YVXMEaFwDl98NRvYe656Wp2OItyNZqybDAhPVK9WemOv8YDitrfAEuyTQkTqTzBahbSMIgbHCK_r5sJLJ66I3syZmMQk0-WpPomLe4zagdKzMH_UI54/s1600/5b2ab3863b01ae3fc39d499891e0f90b.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial;">I'm all wrapped up in the wedding I'm doing in Dallas this week, (hence the few days with no posts) but wanted to </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial;">get a quick post in and try to answer a question for Krissy about her kitchen...</span></b></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial;"><b>She contacted me a couple weeks ago regarding her kitchen remodel.  She has been keeping track of her progress on her own <a href="http://dreamingdecor.blogspot.com/">blog</a>, and I think its going pretty good... what do you think?  She really rocked a nice board and batten peninsula....</b></span></div><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;">Question from Krissy....</span><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><i><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">. . .Can't wait to add some botanical prints to my home, I'm bookmarking </span><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2014/04/botanicals-and-answers-to-decorating.html?google_comment_id=z12egphxrrebwriii04cixspllmei55r3ec&google_view_type#gpluscomments" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">this post</a><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"> for future reference but first I need to get through the major remodeling stuff. Right now I need to pick a new cabinet color. I was going to paint them white, then a gray with blue undertones, now??</span></i></span></div><br /><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; orphans: 2; padding-bottom: 10px; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;"><br /><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><i>I have Artic White solid surface counters and stainless steel appliances. I purchased BM paint in Storm for the cabs but when I started painting it looks like baby blue, yuck.</i></span><br /><br /><i><br /></i><br /><i>Please help. I love white cabs but I'm afraid white on white could go terribly wrong. My latest thought is Edgecomb gray by BM? I just don't want it to look like I painted them beige. And I don't want them to have a modern look. They are shaker style and will have chrome pulls. We have warm medium toned laminate floors.</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGYb1qawPovipMRXWNgNHnZQawpGWcLHNSPXxgQm-MOnlypQXZMNCzIPwN0qJMGUmRHu2ZY6PLd6qt-i7rOkwxzyKqwdiiuSbcrQrdMPFQAWPblAu0oI3-qZTOn_upQA3PxsN5nHzNpc4/s1600/KISSY1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGYb1qawPovipMRXWNgNHnZQawpGWcLHNSPXxgQm-MOnlypQXZMNCzIPwN0qJMGUmRHu2ZY6PLd6qt-i7rOkwxzyKqwdiiuSbcrQrdMPFQAWPblAu0oI3-qZTOn_upQA3PxsN5nHzNpc4/s1600/KISSY1.JPG" width="400" /></i></a></div><br /><i><br /></i><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoMHZW69QtcyXXjea5KAvt0kedqThNJk9ET06zjKbvkZZoWKZ2QiGPVbksDJK9hUX1LGs1cIf3xff8HuTjECvjMyVlCDWT7NFCVfs2sxNb1Kc6qP3Cq6gd5zuybmmxATyZ_MQHIlV4eng/s1600/KISSY.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoMHZW69QtcyXXjea5KAvt0kedqThNJk9ET06zjKbvkZZoWKZ2QiGPVbksDJK9hUX1LGs1cIf3xff8HuTjECvjMyVlCDWT7NFCVfs2sxNb1Kc6qP3Cq6gd5zuybmmxATyZ_MQHIlV4eng/s1600/KISSY.JPG" width="400" /></i></a></div><br /><i><br /></i><br /><i><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">I'm not sure how to upload photos to the comment so I will link my blog about our home remodeling project. Would love your feedback! Thanks, Kristine </span><a href="http://dreamingdecor.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">http://dreamingdecor.blogspot.com/</a></i><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Hi Krissy,<br /><br />So the key words for me in your comments above were:  "I love white cabs...."   And then I read your blog post (good job on the board and batten, by the way) and again you said "I really want an all white kitchen".  And you also mentioned you get 'looks' when you mention it... but I'm pretty sure that is because all white kitchens can be a little 'cold'.  I personally love white kitchens.  <span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">All white can be great as long as it doesn't become 'sterile' looking.  You are already on the right path to avoiding that with the warm wood floors.  (I actually posted on how to avoid sterile kitchens </span><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2014/03/non-sterile-kitchens.html" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">here</a><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">, which you might find helpful).The bottom line is really adding enough color and texture in your kitchen to make the white seem fresh and clean instead of sterile.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7VEuB8v4jDAuOwLZ0-XkHl8trrxpGTctXfhE075xmF3ukLk_krYXqoo-EqezmGZfisKpFN-sBUC_JDZwyUxFMGYOt6dtMNyM1AIg5mbRnx3lQO3NkX1j-ESK9qSthsUEkZcX0qN5Nz74/s1600/backsplash-tile-limestone-beige-black-countertop-cabinets.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7VEuB8v4jDAuOwLZ0-XkHl8trrxpGTctXfhE075xmF3ukLk_krYXqoo-EqezmGZfisKpFN-sBUC_JDZwyUxFMGYOt6dtMNyM1AIg5mbRnx3lQO3NkX1j-ESK9qSthsUEkZcX0qN5Nz74/s1600/backsplash-tile-limestone-beige-black-countertop-cabinets.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />You can avoid the operating room look by using a more organic material for the backsplash.  Marble with some gray or gold veining, or a very light travertine or limestone will read warmer than shiny white ceramic tile.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br />2.  Add greens.   A living plant, a bowl of green apples, limes, artichokes or avocados - there's just something about green that is grounding and adds an element of life -<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcSMX6-LXiBo6ZqVBFmoewt6idYvGArVPyaCB63GF_mWi7M8IA4LM0kECIp9ZauEOa6DnI8IDkM_Wn4YgbLNZ2qvGRem6NMaE7kvxC90x_p2vtgyodwcx11u8nmIAMoaG2PBHGbH9iyQo/s1600/Mix-Finish-Erika-Powell-Blue-Kitchen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcSMX6-LXiBo6ZqVBFmoewt6idYvGArVPyaCB63GF_mWi7M8IA4LM0kECIp9ZauEOa6DnI8IDkM_Wn4YgbLNZ2qvGRem6NMaE7kvxC90x_p2vtgyodwcx11u8nmIAMoaG2PBHGbH9iyQo/s1600/Mix-Finish-Erika-Powell-Blue-Kitchen.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br />3.  Add accessories.  Decide what your accent colors in the adjoining rooms will be and add a pop of color in the kitchen to echo them.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLfL-AkCvuCjouuja-sJX5NPUOCD2P8ujNqgTw9fMboj2RFV_DcJPL2Kk29_FIfs9-g2Zdlla52ziN0nP18nTYGZugHPvKKFBDCbgy7_KNowIQxlXwO4NufWIeHfSurk-fIYu2laEpt0E/s1600/annie-1of3+bs+com.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLfL-AkCvuCjouuja-sJX5NPUOCD2P8ujNqgTw9fMboj2RFV_DcJPL2Kk29_FIfs9-g2Zdlla52ziN0nP18nTYGZugHPvKKFBDCbgy7_KNowIQxlXwO4NufWIeHfSurk-fIYu2laEpt0E/s1600/annie-1of3+bs+com.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOs4e5N0O-iICFAPYYAQcCTDTQRq-1wwPtHsP1Ar8MSUGywvQXKma5a_E9ba4VxGbKzTRhVrCVWU3zS8aOjh5N3YA1bxOCbvidH5BtIzHETDqgqqOkdD36ZLRYmnLwCr189g8p3bLmewA/s1600/cupboardsonline+com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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If possible, add Fabric.  Window treatments, rugs, even folded tea towels can soften a kitchen a little. Softening all those hard edges takes a little imagination in a kitchen where there isn't an abundance of textiles. If you have a slider nearby, add floor length curtains.  Bar stools can have cushions.  Use your imagination, but try to bring in a little fabric relief.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQLQows8cwxiY7DXtqrmrMWVEsKLEUpyzDxUIZBIwz8QxyWq7VKKuCv699eapup3f3PBICrQU84z5DBDdx5aEfOCJzguMbcNFBDp6-R3Yboa0Pn443ZKcX9A6poxKdjdOaES6pbyxysCY/s1600/interiortaste+com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQLQows8cwxiY7DXtqrmrMWVEsKLEUpyzDxUIZBIwz8QxyWq7VKKuCv699eapup3f3PBICrQU84z5DBDdx5aEfOCJzguMbcNFBDp6-R3Yboa0Pn443ZKcX9A6poxKdjdOaES6pbyxysCY/s1600/interiortaste+com.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQuXgQIjmxViGLMmP9W9p9TB6On8qGYqoqdj_p5Dknv-IJ9KGs5sUZKnio4QkFkUP_zzg79W33OQiv8lorA0SbPMravCtRYD0YSPIzdXgl019QD8uIrUA3E5qwHSXMDIxATENKjTxK-xI/s1600/myhomeideas+com1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQuXgQIjmxViGLMmP9W9p9TB6On8qGYqoqdj_p5Dknv-IJ9KGs5sUZKnio4QkFkUP_zzg79W33OQiv8lorA0SbPMravCtRYD0YSPIzdXgl019QD8uIrUA3E5qwHSXMDIxATENKjTxK-xI/s1600/myhomeideas+com1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwOhc7kfqrKF6m-bepB4HLTgox62l5FFlFOaQh-DJDxnFQJE4_1NsqkwsAFrIjUmMDwwWy83LHqeEESHYVSd97J4b8GVBpNaO-E8U-_bKOjlMjShR2b0uLd_ZQYwMdd1DVuwfQrP3zMOs/s1600/theenchantedhome+co.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwOhc7kfqrKF6m-bepB4HLTgox62l5FFlFOaQh-DJDxnFQJE4_1NsqkwsAFrIjUmMDwwWy83LHqeEESHYVSd97J4b8GVBpNaO-E8U-_bKOjlMjShR2b0uLd_ZQYwMdd1DVuwfQrP3zMOs/s1600/theenchantedhome+co.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />Remember, its the heart of the home.  Its where your family and friends will gravitate. Make it as inviting as you can.  Good luck!</div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /></div><br />

PAINTING A KITCHEN

I'm all wrapped up in the wedding I'm doing in Dallas this week, (hence the few days with no posts) but wanted to get a quick post ...

4:25 PM

ITS IN THE DETAILS

<span style="font-weight: normal;">CREATING CHARACTER</span><br><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq_LMWbwv0knHNNL_Nw21PNdQap8EJJVjpAMZHrxq0igoA7HIGDOlU9Vq6i5cQ57ZEIKubjyr5oZrl91fvo7yEia3pmMdanjD5GX-PvCN1sH25A1bs5p6Oo0DxA8eKBAX83AMFC1cFQ-Q/s1600/IMG_8234.JPG++designdump.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq_LMWbwv0knHNNL_Nw21PNdQap8EJJVjpAMZHrxq0igoA7HIGDOlU9Vq6i5cQ57ZEIKubjyr5oZrl91fvo7yEia3pmMdanjD5GX-PvCN1sH25A1bs5p6Oo0DxA8eKBAX83AMFC1cFQ-Q/s640/IMG_8234.JPG++designdump.jpeg" width="426"></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mydesigndump.blogspot%2Ccom/">via</a></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br></span><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />I have a fantasy of owning an old farmhouse...</div><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />or a chateau in Provence...</div><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />or a cottage by the sea...</div><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />as long as it was built before 1940</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />before the millwork and mouldings began to disappear</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />and the ceilings and walls became non-descript</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />and the windows lost their charm</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />and the front of a house became... a garage</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2012/08/its-in-details.html#more">Read more »</a>

ITS IN THE DETAILS

CREATING CHARACTER via I have a fantasy of owning an old farmhouse... or a chateau in Provence... or a cottage by the sea... as long as it w...

12:30 AM

NO MORE BORING WALLS - PART 3

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />WALLS ARE INTERESTING THINGS</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcu9Kc2QrxxoY2KptnL8_F0Vv__lA2pCv3wq63xDppPb5pwPsw23jqqpI3o0rRZSZxirrLxW-N4j6KDfR_njRh28gZNqmDSFeloQ4Y3QivGU5ww5HdW6NH8S5ooQ-HCTk_epjMZjs3Zd49/s1600/38843615506068404_6ztNGEAc_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcu9Kc2QrxxoY2KptnL8_F0Vv__lA2pCv3wq63xDppPb5pwPsw23jqqpI3o0rRZSZxirrLxW-N4j6KDfR_njRh28gZNqmDSFeloQ4Y3QivGU5ww5HdW6NH8S5ooQ-HCTk_epjMZjs3Zd49/s400/38843615506068404_6ztNGEAc_c.jpg" width="326"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />they are necessary, yet many of us have difficulty making them attractive</div><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2011/05/no-more-boring-walls-part-3.html#more">Read more »</a>

NO MORE BORING WALLS - PART 3

WALLS ARE INTERESTING THINGS they are necessary, yet many of us have difficulty making them attractive Read more »

1:22 PM

HOME DECOR: MOLDINGS AND MILLWORK - FROM ORDINARY TO EXTRAORDINARY

Breaking out of the TRACT HOME look ...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Decorating a room doesn't have to be intimidating if you break it up into stages.  <br /><br /><br /><br />Good design consists of layers; the first of which begins at the walls, windows, ceilings and floors of a room.   Why settle for builders grade selections when you can add the touches that create interest, beauty and character in a room?  Why have boring walls and uninteresting windows and extremely ordinary ceilings and floors, when with a little imagination, you can have something LESS ORDINARY?<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">CROWN MOLDING AND BASE MOLDING</span></div>Must haves are improvements in the base moldings, door and window casings.   Adding crown molding finishes a room, draws your eye up and raises your ceilings - not literally, but it makes it feel that way.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit-TeRyciLRuNXj3na9oMDYEqMgNJDyD6zvWz2PTfR_Iwc2n8rlG3j7GdvPVptQgtAH3PXl5XQ-pmnq0RJuprLecbQN3rrY-mqu0fWubjDRPPRUyeTB_hd1dLLnub8r-bvJ-UZJiebX9k/s1600/custom-trim-moldings-full.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit-TeRyciLRuNXj3na9oMDYEqMgNJDyD6zvWz2PTfR_Iwc2n8rlG3j7GdvPVptQgtAH3PXl5XQ-pmnq0RJuprLecbQN3rrY-mqu0fWubjDRPPRUyeTB_hd1dLLnub8r-bvJ-UZJiebX9k/s400/custom-trim-moldings-full.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Higher ceilings can handle fatter moldings - but <span style="font-size: large;">never less than 4"</span> for a custom look</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQf5LEYc0tTky4V545-nMD_FXyn4WshUbXqxVr9JT5aA0UwD2nwhlZnSvEmwRoQwpmrfq8yezTLrFcvfBI5qnMPDF78uVztk57iLgVVw1I2TChr8TiquRpTpzLINjrwpahxwcsYhbkOpT2/s1600/Berry%2520Res_%2520013%2520(Small).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQf5LEYc0tTky4V545-nMD_FXyn4WshUbXqxVr9JT5aA0UwD2nwhlZnSvEmwRoQwpmrfq8yezTLrFcvfBI5qnMPDF78uVztk57iLgVVw1I2TChr8TiquRpTpzLINjrwpahxwcsYhbkOpT2/s400/Berry%2520Res_%2520013%2520(Small).jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Because of the angle involved, crown moldings are more complicated than base and casings.  But most handymen, and handy husbands are equal to the task.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Contemporary as well as traditional design aesthetic has more character with added crown and base moldings, window and door casings.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikPUdERjqzV5z0KTdqhtuaiLZ_dtyz8cTH5aUHVdlDXatsr2aiTRh4WhqjKNUeixYyeqYufVUBlb7ERN5j0FC3H94fsAJ-Sf1ls3Dn_mlZTPlByiOUBYZIfPTJszHapKJIfwVgvg-tYA1H/s1600/hallway%2520istock.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="366" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikPUdERjqzV5z0KTdqhtuaiLZ_dtyz8cTH5aUHVdlDXatsr2aiTRh4WhqjKNUeixYyeqYufVUBlb7ERN5j0FC3H94fsAJ-Sf1ls3Dn_mlZTPlByiOUBYZIfPTJszHapKJIfwVgvg-tYA1H/s400/hallway%2520istock.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVuAUE7_BKzHZNbThVtpxg32dqQvREcQpfN7gXfXPF7jAyVfN3ZKpz_eUjnI0gkWtG1Zc6_bRINQSMqzQKyZLXYoaO3GUS6txvuUn2pUwo39G43po4dC-HkoZugyICn7z86X4yT8RM2D5P/s1600/Berry%2520Res_%2520027%2520(Small).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVuAUE7_BKzHZNbThVtpxg32dqQvREcQpfN7gXfXPF7jAyVfN3ZKpz_eUjnI0gkWtG1Zc6_bRINQSMqzQKyZLXYoaO3GUS6txvuUn2pUwo39G43po4dC-HkoZugyICn7z86X4yT8RM2D5P/s400/Berry%2520Res_%2520027%2520(Small).jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;">WINDOW AND DOOR CASINGS</span></div><br /><br />Builders standard door casings are 3".  Pump them up a bit with wider casings and chunkier baseboards along with your crown moldings for a room with some charm and character.  You can make a door or opening into another room look very special with the use of a little more in the way of trim and moldings, but at the very least, frame those bare windows, add sills if they are absent, and widen the door casings.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMwSDymxQHRGQtDEpETHOxaJJ09ir3gLO-0H9jK2SsQqvnw6TmggQReYpD4uSxOsj13nkaSAdlBpG-wSaR44pcODK5AUC2NYslrrSuyj3Z79oq8RfJKDlMBSOlUFPbMDsyNZ2waYRlQ1sN/s1600/hm7_10%2520054%2520(Small).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMwSDymxQHRGQtDEpETHOxaJJ09ir3gLO-0H9jK2SsQqvnw6TmggQReYpD4uSxOsj13nkaSAdlBpG-wSaR44pcODK5AUC2NYslrrSuyj3Z79oq8RfJKDlMBSOlUFPbMDsyNZ2waYRlQ1sN/s400/hm7_10%2520054%2520(Small).jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">mitred casing</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlEgCGu44kLg6agLfLCbBOkDmrgOtGd1hBFxBFvIfheGCKPZBDzgrhk2w4Vn16-VuMCuS3FMv2nsjGVA0OvW2ogzGfNNzbUEsZ2t3VrlOJ_W-sLn1WUG1x8SxsnVhKcHZMJLCHGhSGajZs/s1600/beadboardpaper.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlEgCGu44kLg6agLfLCbBOkDmrgOtGd1hBFxBFvIfheGCKPZBDzgrhk2w4Vn16-VuMCuS3FMv2nsjGVA0OvW2ogzGfNNzbUEsZ2t3VrlOJ_W-sLn1WUG1x8SxsnVhKcHZMJLCHGhSGajZs/s400/beadboardpaper.jpg" width="367" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">combined with custom sill</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjthQQO0XUCoTGmnBfMTKXwNoovydgK6ptZ9Gq6QkDkIlZqziCmoItQtHdwgpV6J9JHueQ5dlFv8kIOHEEqvLRUFaUBh-xA_oML9n3wV4KJ-jWuCYG7rmcG9qjrflG81BmuI9cSTygCnYNv/s1600/door.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjthQQO0XUCoTGmnBfMTKXwNoovydgK6ptZ9Gq6QkDkIlZqziCmoItQtHdwgpV6J9JHueQ5dlFv8kIOHEEqvLRUFaUBh-xA_oML9n3wV4KJ-jWuCYG7rmcG9qjrflG81BmuI9cSTygCnYNv/s400/door.jpg" width="336" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqReNw3zuYu2w43pzMIGU7uf54yThU9uFpE3ZrNNtiVPZb8aQOm2_3rYffmsjBR0oZtL-ojatLljxDIaJ86kPZe9Vd8H65FSstKwpgA0hn-Ftj9jLnayBYrNrpGXNQPHIHF-G3zcvQx-P-/s1600/creamy+neutrals+midcentury+modern+living+room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqReNw3zuYu2w43pzMIGU7uf54yThU9uFpE3ZrNNtiVPZb8aQOm2_3rYffmsjBR0oZtL-ojatLljxDIaJ86kPZe9Vd8H65FSstKwpgA0hn-Ftj9jLnayBYrNrpGXNQPHIHF-G3zcvQx-P-/s400/creamy+neutrals+midcentury+modern+living+room.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">non mitred casing with corner medalions</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ZUvwjU9yZkUAnVmpywSQCjOosZxNNIGu7HVeymf8_ltnIyzZQPh7HPEDKHnThvcMSTW5oeyiO75v1RuA4OJNc2Z6DWYsn4THoEaKRFMdfrlLoftgnLY46bxuJh4evpa4Er8bcKggf1rA/s1600/fluted.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ZUvwjU9yZkUAnVmpywSQCjOosZxNNIGu7HVeymf8_ltnIyzZQPh7HPEDKHnThvcMSTW5oeyiO75v1RuA4OJNc2Z6DWYsn4THoEaKRFMdfrlLoftgnLY46bxuJh4evpa4Er8bcKggf1rA/s400/fluted.bmp" width="311" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">fluted casings make a</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1PEfLuk2keFz1QC_Wj0PHDHwYXJ3mQdNCH7xxFIGd3xcP7Bu2y4Isk4p5FO3tr6bHijH32ouM_JWNQfITNLCER58ULylYfcLJ1LuZYWIBZYfa05sIZvFBqrFv2SnTdZP_HJOpCVv2b3dt/s1600/4016070247_89e1600b5d_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="381" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1PEfLuk2keFz1QC_Wj0PHDHwYXJ3mQdNCH7xxFIGd3xcP7Bu2y4Isk4p5FO3tr6bHijH32ouM_JWNQfITNLCER58ULylYfcLJ1LuZYWIBZYfa05sIZvFBqrFv2SnTdZP_HJOpCVv2b3dt/s400/4016070247_89e1600b5d_o.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">big statement in a contemporary room</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizUmPhqijSso5O4qyPAXVojuQrJDo5We7wKS3B-tjgV67-Wb8H5cdpRt9XQiDonCjDwQFSDT8AYnmzfzJxiNeG0GlYCo_XX446028jqNq8ldJb2naOphbv1nZHgsWdwvkhp2AK_U3nTjgZ/s1600/bs+15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizUmPhqijSso5O4qyPAXVojuQrJDo5We7wKS3B-tjgV67-Wb8H5cdpRt9XQiDonCjDwQFSDT8AYnmzfzJxiNeG0GlYCo_XX446028jqNq8ldJb2naOphbv1nZHgsWdwvkhp2AK_U3nTjgZ/s400/bs+15.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF8sFBdlo64Y9KbuR1foGBO-WkXyggjRX_6TAW_3PQSaOsqA8MbGQ2nGOTX1D9qzHScXXW_w26ziSxoYkZUC18LLSAnyBOK50bMjFySnJeA_HIjGpy5YfffsK5Pw6ta8d8BYwdI12KOT1_/s1600/long+narrow+room+_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF8sFBdlo64Y9KbuR1foGBO-WkXyggjRX_6TAW_3PQSaOsqA8MbGQ2nGOTX1D9qzHScXXW_w26ziSxoYkZUC18LLSAnyBOK50bMjFySnJeA_HIjGpy5YfffsK5Pw6ta8d8BYwdI12KOT1_/s400/long+narrow+room+_2.jpg" width="335" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This narrow room's focal point is its beautifully finished windows</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;">WALL OPENINGS AND TRANSITIONS</span></div><br /><br />An opening into another room allows you to add a little millwork to that otherwise boring hole in the wall. You are only limited by your imagination. A good designer or woodworker can help you put something beautiful together, but here are some examples.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh__-I_BMieznEgOJJ7u1ahYECxh7CGJTCXCDZNvMMED_1wXNHMHZtBj-4ASAlX-jHJLNpnuaGQ0IzxAtEuDawWDX9Qbl_3h-zjxNl8JM4qaLIry3Jutd3ziDkFry5V-msRtyuttfDefqfE/s1600/IMG_3824%2520(Small).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh__-I_BMieznEgOJJ7u1ahYECxh7CGJTCXCDZNvMMED_1wXNHMHZtBj-4ASAlX-jHJLNpnuaGQ0IzxAtEuDawWDX9Qbl_3h-zjxNl8JM4qaLIry3Jutd3ziDkFry5V-msRtyuttfDefqfE/s400/IMG_3824%2520(Small).jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE4BKovyJchQPR3-UHQ2gxtXx_2Iq3H_H8-Njymoj3AxyGtQWyg5kRarR8XxDoc-vC3MOtlxw3j7xN9kBdUBIahGW-AM2fMd72vUBXwZNJcwdp6p2TOXPGV2Uc6JaznjVC6K_IT5ElvKx7/s1600/spec_img-trans.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="314" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE4BKovyJchQPR3-UHQ2gxtXx_2Iq3H_H8-Njymoj3AxyGtQWyg5kRarR8XxDoc-vC3MOtlxw3j7xN9kBdUBIahGW-AM2fMd72vUBXwZNJcwdp6p2TOXPGV2Uc6JaznjVC6K_IT5ElvKx7/s320/spec_img-trans.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMlZ2PoPaIrEyO1GXB4XRDBA62XLCq0ERPNyn6J6g-_DI6J0TNbMrhnqC6o1jYRAlE3qqExXQVoeznehUCZgYeReCH_fAJ1uDfJHxerRc8ERanVBL6gjBW7OrQja7eSaV5bI6yr8BLheWa/s1600/Berry%2520Res_%2520042%2520(Small).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMlZ2PoPaIrEyO1GXB4XRDBA62XLCq0ERPNyn6J6g-_DI6J0TNbMrhnqC6o1jYRAlE3qqExXQVoeznehUCZgYeReCH_fAJ1uDfJHxerRc8ERanVBL6gjBW7OrQja7eSaV5bI6yr8BLheWa/s400/Berry%2520Res_%2520042%2520(Small).jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9g8B4ETVHGeAgRgnR6WHKRP6Z2KTLqYiq1bTClWVgZza5ASw-caX3Jyz_nZ51ZLYRYBqOtXv2bPYKSIjrNrYzROXjKmBNYvoA_3xlRwQqmMAmimYD94u3i0OFcmsfYPL6CHlnkUbK2cTx/s1600/PhotoA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9g8B4ETVHGeAgRgnR6WHKRP6Z2KTLqYiq1bTClWVgZza5ASw-caX3Jyz_nZ51ZLYRYBqOtXv2bPYKSIjrNrYzROXjKmBNYvoA_3xlRwQqmMAmimYD94u3i0OFcmsfYPL6CHlnkUbK2cTx/s400/PhotoA.jpg" width="357" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">WALLS</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">FROM BORING TO BEAUTIFUL</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Covering up a boring, pebble textured, painted wall with some wonderful woodwork is one of my favorite things to do.  I love the application of a high wainscote done in beadboard or board and batten - not just for that beachy cottage or a kids room anymore.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO5VbKBhyphenhypheneS7RmuvP4ne3DvCI3mYww1uhfUUVTpcZwYq_WfVe85B22aQrUKKibt_m3hZkkd9LAsb0P9XzyEgGwGeucOFF1WiRWOOO5KMGSWe3_tDIJNZpkML4zmeioqAP-amKcLciy-9g/s1600/4b975cb9633a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO5VbKBhyphenhypheneS7RmuvP4ne3DvCI3mYww1uhfUUVTpcZwYq_WfVe85B22aQrUKKibt_m3hZkkd9LAsb0P9XzyEgGwGeucOFF1WiRWOOO5KMGSWe3_tDIJNZpkML4zmeioqAP-amKcLciy-9g/s400/4b975cb9633a.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTHD1lIRe5AeaCavgKgp2cMnvx78ClCEjpLTn-9LFElx5SIh3GYq6Rhs0Zkgbs2flPSTal-IgSyqzU9hOWPN48wPZTVVpTUBNUFmAdnhO5_cBKYePp9npMskDM_gYhk5f8V4DrcXLjrxuv/s1600/PhotoF.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTHD1lIRe5AeaCavgKgp2cMnvx78ClCEjpLTn-9LFElx5SIh3GYq6Rhs0Zkgbs2flPSTal-IgSyqzU9hOWPN48wPZTVVpTUBNUFmAdnhO5_cBKYePp9npMskDM_gYhk5f8V4DrcXLjrxuv/s400/PhotoF.jpg" width="262" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are some examples of traditional wainscoting.  Faux panels are created with narrow picture frame molding for a more formal look.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghNsEnmuH1xv4noPKo5a5v5RY8fVeRyQj5g8AFOAeyig5uXqvh8Sl11TIwPa7_mQXTR-qD9HlqCOGL25UcDDWQ__buRe_sEIV9GQSvd2gE6xw7o11Jxfg7geZ5AADfxMuXXT6_eiR5ndU/s1600/12345.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghNsEnmuH1xv4noPKo5a5v5RY8fVeRyQj5g8AFOAeyig5uXqvh8Sl11TIwPa7_mQXTR-qD9HlqCOGL25UcDDWQ__buRe_sEIV9GQSvd2gE6xw7o11Jxfg7geZ5AADfxMuXXT6_eiR5ndU/s400/12345.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2-0bd-VIasok-lWI1i6yne6e-wBxcEpOgzQLZafeyoF7ILl1HoDwYxTxIYc-aG5PtNbew77hRF899veSyPdYgfRiH5ZTAiYFPvAdkVeQ6RJGl7dODttUlw5UYg4Et7mQKJgEK2FB3s5I/s1600/250185.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="395" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2-0bd-VIasok-lWI1i6yne6e-wBxcEpOgzQLZafeyoF7ILl1HoDwYxTxIYc-aG5PtNbew77hRF899veSyPdYgfRiH5ZTAiYFPvAdkVeQ6RJGl7dODttUlw5UYg4Et7mQKJgEK2FB3s5I/s400/250185.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the way it wraps around this window.  Looks nice up a staircase, too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJURyVcrwyKRwoudfDXTo4Tg1p5JA4oqCAJp1FCDyFj3namwfC9PZe7wrRAFkWEqQ-KeqJXxnjYnNpyaZH82QFrVTbO1tCOz41qsQ3igKac0bvCuBVUTLFkhbPZ7o67_ifgxjmGVPwIGwo/s1600/staircase1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJURyVcrwyKRwoudfDXTo4Tg1p5JA4oqCAJp1FCDyFj3namwfC9PZe7wrRAFkWEqQ-KeqJXxnjYnNpyaZH82QFrVTbO1tCOz41qsQ3igKac0bvCuBVUTLFkhbPZ7o67_ifgxjmGVPwIGwo/s640/staircase1.jpg" width="443" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The board and batten treatment works well in a variety of applications and has recently grown up, as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7uFurHD6AVH0uuKKiQyjZV4a5nOhSpV0rur9y4HmdBwauNm0r2QhvYzhyphenhyphent62WV-3z0LKsgVobR6Grgv0TxCsbspajipjkoVi9oH2mLVM-Wzioz5XeJWxmObrwdjSMy81GikS-wBRS3vR9/s1600/PhotoD.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7uFurHD6AVH0uuKKiQyjZV4a5nOhSpV0rur9y4HmdBwauNm0r2QhvYzhyphenhyphent62WV-3z0LKsgVobR6Grgv0TxCsbspajipjkoVi9oH2mLVM-Wzioz5XeJWxmObrwdjSMy81GikS-wBRS3vR9/s400/PhotoD.jpg" width="398" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimb3V6OHXJDvFoxXG0YevXjsMFpHM_kVRmt9CLrM7a05NCvNm1Amkd9IKTTX6Z6OgGWFQbMiZgQXBfSB_gvv7n95673cfemubCOEsyi2PBdOcARoMkZSGoOj8a2cc3WEfxxTDuklxJjGA/s1600/board&batten.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimb3V6OHXJDvFoxXG0YevXjsMFpHM_kVRmt9CLrM7a05NCvNm1Amkd9IKTTX6Z6OgGWFQbMiZgQXBfSB_gvv7n95673cfemubCOEsyi2PBdOcARoMkZSGoOj8a2cc3WEfxxTDuklxJjGA/s640/board&batten.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A little closer look at the treatment</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi24Lk5-jM8rLSgTA3ShbRX3aWDOJyniNDkLi86uWfjfOMKre7YlV1TsX8x__mTXSjD1kWNaj6ZexmxaABuDC1bwv32jzoaQWAuyjvu5c4SDWd0QA5MzYMHyOElJwCeFWjjxFZif2CaPZeH/s1600/Picture+6.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi24Lk5-jM8rLSgTA3ShbRX3aWDOJyniNDkLi86uWfjfOMKre7YlV1TsX8x__mTXSjD1kWNaj6ZexmxaABuDC1bwv32jzoaQWAuyjvu5c4SDWd0QA5MzYMHyOElJwCeFWjjxFZif2CaPZeH/s400/Picture+6.bmp" width="396" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love how this board and batten treatment looks elegant in this room and keeps the deep chocolate from overpowering the design.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy6BTVqiUleH0K2PJH3IveO2tIFZtjKUOkd76QrI-eiU3rUIWLbnyR7zSCb6ctZXk-CqeXG-UoZ_WVGuk4SDMp0Ud96XAlnunJRiIu1lr71d7ex8Ug7-GGQkyym1kdcdJIx3eumBSxOTxW/s1600/james+mich+howard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy6BTVqiUleH0K2PJH3IveO2tIFZtjKUOkd76QrI-eiU3rUIWLbnyR7zSCb6ctZXk-CqeXG-UoZ_WVGuk4SDMp0Ud96XAlnunJRiIu1lr71d7ex8Ug7-GGQkyym1kdcdJIx3eumBSxOTxW/s400/james+mich+howard.jpg" width="285" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Board and batten adds great interest to this stair wall in 'squares'</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;"><strong>PANELS AND PANELLING</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMODx_vvN2_c-wmYwFdkmg8ax419nfsrF4MKE5mCJrkLjaH9wZ4W4Mrdt5U0nAEauHor0046-BYvKgBUOTTiaesFRaT2Va4Z46ID_ElfoMfhedZgC3V_8CmWgE2hHwgospAy_mnCwbbbtD/s1600/msl_0904_yellows_xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMODx_vvN2_c-wmYwFdkmg8ax419nfsrF4MKE5mCJrkLjaH9wZ4W4Mrdt5U0nAEauHor0046-BYvKgBUOTTiaesFRaT2Va4Z46ID_ElfoMfhedZgC3V_8CmWgE2hHwgospAy_mnCwbbbtD/s400/msl_0904_yellows_xl.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yellows and golds make me happy.  But that isn't why I chose this photo.  These traditional panels are perfect for framing art, and are especially effective with the color treatment inside the panel.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvJ8AuXYxVlkTQN4oxY3VjeLKqcnrMddZKHp_BF_ZQuzlTy1EszxzfSwoghT1-rlwZRsIZnlx7QS7O10LSeT_vx-Pp_vaND90J8z_AISh7Tt8asxxI3_P1ckdzDRUaG-WEMdEkwQlBtlrj/s1600/PhotoC.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvJ8AuXYxVlkTQN4oxY3VjeLKqcnrMddZKHp_BF_ZQuzlTy1EszxzfSwoghT1-rlwZRsIZnlx7QS7O10LSeT_vx-Pp_vaND90J8z_AISh7Tt8asxxI3_P1ckdzDRUaG-WEMdEkwQlBtlrj/s400/PhotoC.jpg" width="382" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the height of these panels and the textural interest it adds to this wall</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwWWnSd3zWOgz-hrSCwHM2Fwe5orIRk9G55Myg0CEoMY5MicOqvCiderOqxJi-r-HYBarcZGoW2VaYn-sBIkxzu_qSGHPZlkCK5su8Q3-ugIy9aGGsUY0hmIJX1__h3qE-g0eSeb6SYOt7/s1600/Soft+gray-green+living+room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwWWnSd3zWOgz-hrSCwHM2Fwe5orIRk9G55Myg0CEoMY5MicOqvCiderOqxJi-r-HYBarcZGoW2VaYn-sBIkxzu_qSGHPZlkCK5su8Q3-ugIy9aGGsUY0hmIJX1__h3qE-g0eSeb6SYOt7/s320/Soft+gray-green+living+room.jpg" width="249" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These panels are painted out in one color, but you still see the dimension of the panels and it still adds subtle visua linterest.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHB5CA1UTfdpRWhHLUofOEzEviyHFPFn9WyLew1sF0hotYDgJWxFRw4VCx-Qrjzd_qLnOMNwUzH5oe0onmqX_D4EtaEPw8iT8ht98HAD8hj8dbIz9FRu6mXXKQPBqI_gAkwS-7n07ckbvm/s1600/1234.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHB5CA1UTfdpRWhHLUofOEzEviyHFPFn9WyLew1sF0hotYDgJWxFRw4VCx-Qrjzd_qLnOMNwUzH5oe0onmqX_D4EtaEPw8iT8ht98HAD8hj8dbIz9FRu6mXXKQPBqI_gAkwS-7n07ckbvm/s400/1234.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's another treatment with reverse painted effect - the molding darker than the wall.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnULnbw75Vtw1jP5q4ZZiTXflZXADrOI44VCYKzUS-J76R3MzK5Q9lRr89zkkz1UyJWCb6AJyBWSpCvVL14pWM3KSd90PI8YXqDqMQ_9E80KFVKVfuW7xxD5QVo2D_95jBujY_o2THNXg3/s1600/whole+wall+wainscote.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnULnbw75Vtw1jP5q4ZZiTXflZXADrOI44VCYKzUS-J76R3MzK5Q9lRr89zkkz1UyJWCb6AJyBWSpCvVL14pWM3KSd90PI8YXqDqMQ_9E80KFVKVfuW7xxD5QVo2D_95jBujY_o2THNXg3/s400/whole+wall+wainscote.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love love love this wall. It looks amazing.  The whole wall becomes a piece of art.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisF0Ug-Vu6Vo33q-8rx1_WenZ2IJer6XdJ9scdForYzz25l6cfaDyGBuORDXz15cBvguustcoIcs67rNJK1dQAYQyHnAVfuW3crlKwuNRzOMW7iMMQCml5S_89zi_H8skQbwDPH5cJjQ_6/s1600/Elegant+white+living+room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="312" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisF0Ug-Vu6Vo33q-8rx1_WenZ2IJer6XdJ9scdForYzz25l6cfaDyGBuORDXz15cBvguustcoIcs67rNJK1dQAYQyHnAVfuW3crlKwuNRzOMW7iMMQCml5S_89zi_H8skQbwDPH5cJjQ_6/s400/Elegant+white+living+room.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is another subtle painted version, with a detailed dentil molding at crown of the room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUX7egfeM0r_lIRR_orobGtoXRTPiAKK3B22_epHevAWX3SiUjiaTDYcJL9Ig7hLj-t0uWArY3UrSo-PPFTOwqLi9azD9f_juR-RPTc1WdcaoOUjXrL3yjsmYoNLBcsXNtbHf9FRpCCHnt/s1600/Nate+Berkus%27s+living+room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUX7egfeM0r_lIRR_orobGtoXRTPiAKK3B22_epHevAWX3SiUjiaTDYcJL9Ig7hLj-t0uWArY3UrSo-PPFTOwqLi9azD9f_juR-RPTc1WdcaoOUjXrL3yjsmYoNLBcsXNtbHf9FRpCCHnt/s400/Nate+Berkus%27s+living+room.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Xr_MKGIbYDU7z__yielAkhBoCy39N9e5p9FbEw6Isuz4-0NblpBtxTjivpSlSn5_Vhcpfj2FArifa8fD8x4z-UJzcYhjXnjJOZ7NeuepcE_WwJYkGDeMPjUv6vDp3KAC0AC4eJEVRymX/s1600/PhotoI.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Xr_MKGIbYDU7z__yielAkhBoCy39N9e5p9FbEw6Isuz4-0NblpBtxTjivpSlSn5_Vhcpfj2FArifa8fD8x4z-UJzcYhjXnjJOZ7NeuepcE_WwJYkGDeMPjUv6vDp3KAC0AC4eJEVRymX/s320/PhotoI.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Panels topped with a ledge form a substantial headboard.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj59DCAeBtjfpEidwJ28z6Z1TWFrEfHtswqmklh1tMe3Hyqot6Ntsw2hCDRBjog262gUAQYCrvZBP2Mm6pMvhMjU0wV-nET00n1gbCmNG5wUmprKmUF4BLKBed8bun6vZhVx2Ofi3hBtage/s1600/aaagambrel-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj59DCAeBtjfpEidwJ28z6Z1TWFrEfHtswqmklh1tMe3Hyqot6Ntsw2hCDRBjog262gUAQYCrvZBP2Mm6pMvhMjU0wV-nET00n1gbCmNG5wUmprKmUF4BLKBed8bun6vZhVx2Ofi3hBtage/s400/aaagambrel-1.jpg" width="315" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the wide plank panelling in this very traditional room</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Keeps it from taking itself too seriously!</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Or, Turned sideways ..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJL8yFnm9lI0vBPBcpBIGE90y6IdgI8uA6gTNziVfTsIy1KMRRlAs3LW9sDTVQ49PkM3-q11mj73FfvnXOhqACHMFcCPY3XTHXIVtEL2jVW6e3IISs-k5gW5PIK2VLrJ04OsneOP0fv5Qg/s1600/bathsink.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJL8yFnm9lI0vBPBcpBIGE90y6IdgI8uA6gTNziVfTsIy1KMRRlAs3LW9sDTVQ49PkM3-q11mj73FfvnXOhqACHMFcCPY3XTHXIVtEL2jVW6e3IISs-k5gW5PIK2VLrJ04OsneOP0fv5Qg/s200/bathsink.jpg" width="198" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgJxQe3ihbYyZR_tHKwvLPlnIiizYAJwd7Yeh6tsFb1BsJt_nIPU-MS6wAMY2QA528p2j8qej3b5A7xP0dgrzK0ZujeoSPl5qrovOOJmjKKWHrD_Ed8g0a-tzsPgCpX3yn9x39Yti7jME/s1600/ceiling+tiles+donkee+house.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="309" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgJxQe3ihbYyZR_tHKwvLPlnIiizYAJwd7Yeh6tsFb1BsJt_nIPU-MS6wAMY2QA528p2j8qej3b5A7xP0dgrzK0ZujeoSPl5qrovOOJmjKKWHrD_Ed8g0a-tzsPgCpX3yn9x39Yti7jME/s320/ceiling+tiles+donkee+house.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As you can see, it lends itself to a variety of decorating styles.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;"><strong>BUILT-INS</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If your room is a little lacking in architectural interest and you could use more storage - and who can't - consider a beautiful built-in cabinet, bookshelf or cupboard on that blank wall - tailor made to your needs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In this child's room, much needed storage is created by building out around a window, and then placing the bed in the alcove created by the build-out of the two closets.  It looks charming and cozy and no kid could resist sleeping in that alcove!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMyKRdYCf1Q33bQ7eFxoWTiyMTkhEZyp7My3qLNbgPFI4BSU4XlHSia1gp-uU20U8TMg0Ij7ykLkY824ubwl29sJwUlkG-11MNPeoD71stgMr4T6C4_l4p5j5N8WZCTOcQ7hAglXlIHwA/s1600/82b81cc4e53d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMyKRdYCf1Q33bQ7eFxoWTiyMTkhEZyp7My3qLNbgPFI4BSU4XlHSia1gp-uU20U8TMg0Ij7ykLkY824ubwl29sJwUlkG-11MNPeoD71stgMr4T6C4_l4p5j5N8WZCTOcQ7hAglXlIHwA/s400/82b81cc4e53d.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Built in bookcases are a natural choice to flank a fireplace and creates a great focal wall.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnT6ynBbziWr8ttmbzk75X9mC63lh5EcDFjkRqSOTZq1jewU2Lqp9xVt0bFD1f81mR6Vsbkqk8QCWuKJNI6oFmttuS3ndGqk-6Fy-klVnZnWtFd406eV6hgdMDRLlMjbgZJDi14CJBgf8/s1600/alloftheabove.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="273" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnT6ynBbziWr8ttmbzk75X9mC63lh5EcDFjkRqSOTZq1jewU2Lqp9xVt0bFD1f81mR6Vsbkqk8QCWuKJNI6oFmttuS3ndGqk-6Fy-klVnZnWtFd406eV6hgdMDRLlMjbgZJDi14CJBgf8/s400/alloftheabove.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bookshelves - an upcoming project for my house -  can really be added to any room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV2GSu4OWcHsjD7s5D3JDmbvVxfgqmtofIuh8s6T5DphmzBbXTAftRLMIs3tXsSV3Em-hEYGghhcdZSRhK3hi5sWhQP9IOFoORskwLacBwIxrckKr-kZ2mNOJ6pOcLBct0SZGaiwffGI8/s1600/bedroom+builtin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV2GSu4OWcHsjD7s5D3JDmbvVxfgqmtofIuh8s6T5DphmzBbXTAftRLMIs3tXsSV3Em-hEYGghhcdZSRhK3hi5sWhQP9IOFoORskwLacBwIxrckKr-kZ2mNOJ6pOcLBct0SZGaiwffGI8/s400/bedroom+builtin.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Adding cabinets or bookshelves around a window is a great excuse for a window seat</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHj16wEWwShwpLD-8jUHwzI_xSKdubMrNeJYZv_DOXmDXZpRtn_N-r360xY73lv0F_KljEtgCyfGbDBHFFSxIc-skcCya6plGxbEJ0sNwZwjgWapuP45QZWX-nAS8Z-GHOq-00_fLdk7mo/s1600/windowseat2.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you are filling a wall with bookshelves, think about leaving a space for your desk, flat screen tv, or seating area.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHRfP21I0Zk9aM5wwLXaIcbQOL8Y2mn4gIqiY0jwPAj4uH3CoLKj3q1UPzUxMkDXc7BJxYp-bD_cfaPgTFHYH39CIFit7bOfHyXn9xAgrnTXjTE7t_EFanWrvSfBBerfM_fkSOrqEgufE/s1600/besty+display.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHRfP21I0Zk9aM5wwLXaIcbQOL8Y2mn4gIqiY0jwPAj4uH3CoLKj3q1UPzUxMkDXc7BJxYp-bD_cfaPgTFHYH39CIFit7bOfHyXn9xAgrnTXjTE7t_EFanWrvSfBBerfM_fkSOrqEgufE/s400/besty+display.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These shelves were specifically made to showcase a collection</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNWfwNzg6y8X4_3LQx3FSlLWJtMiMBObDHBxEAYJUl8AnjStoyhG5O4uPIPq6FhX1fZcqRSPFKyKmxMozQK7tJuQukg3t72pCvOjgAAG7ykKg-pKiAJamVh0Baj2B60CKbS5zvNNUpn3U/s1600/bk+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNWfwNzg6y8X4_3LQx3FSlLWJtMiMBObDHBxEAYJUl8AnjStoyhG5O4uPIPq6FhX1fZcqRSPFKyKmxMozQK7tJuQukg3t72pCvOjgAAG7ykKg-pKiAJamVh0Baj2B60CKbS5zvNNUpn3U/s400/bk+4.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJcNclQJIoc_iIUQ7l5T0QgkaPebhewg6Uby1rdjG1rx3WptVNHClWZj2M6VDb1RrQM8kZ-zCjf_s8Ct0PVlPWsorXOZrgEHnMC35btOW__LcObX9hEjr54qBiNJJhEjO-9R2O9a_kLkI/s1600/builtins.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="312" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJcNclQJIoc_iIUQ7l5T0QgkaPebhewg6Uby1rdjG1rx3WptVNHClWZj2M6VDb1RrQM8kZ-zCjf_s8Ct0PVlPWsorXOZrgEHnMC35btOW__LcObX9hEjr54qBiNJJhEjO-9R2O9a_kLkI/s400/builtins.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Keep in mind the style and character of your home and decor and make sure your shelves add to and enhance your decor.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Built-ins add character and value to your home, no matter the size</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNib0LfTi6r6FJyjL-51_sR5dpG7Ht4aO8wuf5dAun0yg6CEgCkRRRMZRehKtOMY3ejOZlCGl-Dk8pDoNwr_Bl1L-EAEBW04awEVpcAQ97kiA7NWveLcScd6OmNmPMPrp_jUN0gBarjVM/s1600/c+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNib0LfTi6r6FJyjL-51_sR5dpG7Ht4aO8wuf5dAun0yg6CEgCkRRRMZRehKtOMY3ejOZlCGl-Dk8pDoNwr_Bl1L-EAEBW04awEVpcAQ97kiA7NWveLcScd6OmNmPMPrp_jUN0gBarjVM/s400/c+3.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But I do envy this storage area - and anyone who has room for it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbZuStetG1Nvu1VZaIJqloTtxu3wMjueJoqqA_IE_BjXg0rr2_X3N2tLoCmikM9VKo0VEMR9vFV3p3j6pEM-CuN6F89u9hjJ3TfcO4jCYElZG21DeOVwy-zJ_kKtxeDg929LeoIkph_CU/s1600/cabinets.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="312" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbZuStetG1Nvu1VZaIJqloTtxu3wMjueJoqqA_IE_BjXg0rr2_X3N2tLoCmikM9VKo0VEMR9vFV3p3j6pEM-CuN6F89u9hjJ3TfcO4jCYElZG21DeOVwy-zJ_kKtxeDg929LeoIkph_CU/s320/cabinets.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Don't be afraid to go bold if your room can handle it.  Not a built-in, but large enough to be, I chose this photo to show the contrast of color and the weight it adds to that side of the room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH9DkN5SY4RuiQ1wSjvCvRrrxS4CFKahWpbUj1GfbwI3GSa07nvt9APXcXq2DAxOjvgjuoty8PNYe2R6MzzmUIRIbIznOSZGmqp71oIH43gLjnQR4tmFd08J5JYV_6UQ2vATVQkPuCxh0/s1600/etc+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="272" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH9DkN5SY4RuiQ1wSjvCvRrrxS4CFKahWpbUj1GfbwI3GSa07nvt9APXcXq2DAxOjvgjuoty8PNYe2R6MzzmUIRIbIznOSZGmqp71oIH43gLjnQR4tmFd08J5JYV_6UQ2vATVQkPuCxh0/s400/etc+1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just imagine it in your own color - (so glad they told me this was 'red')</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR2eacsUXEuYKMc3yKr4c8cMnEtRuXCboAedpXBLiTN321wMTmIM9y6jr3gh6WzlLsj6WNFvX2LLqAwQDp6oTZt7FdOR7ZXqLwTFRLXyBOW3uPAWruIXBEWueXkYTa-DRthKobmdehUJ-_/s1600/hgtv-red-room-m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="315" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR2eacsUXEuYKMc3yKr4c8cMnEtRuXCboAedpXBLiTN321wMTmIM9y6jr3gh6WzlLsj6WNFvX2LLqAwQDp6oTZt7FdOR7ZXqLwTFRLXyBOW3uPAWruIXBEWueXkYTa-DRthKobmdehUJ-_/s320/hgtv-red-room-m.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo8q0DWyx6Fr0c8sDC6wMlWdLD_Le867y5cK7f4N37HAHWgRSUDsHchJhDrAmdwueRD9L-DB4TNoZVllCB6m8pWgsj2lpeLRNEOaFGkAKJ2bW4KbI_Lf96_pbbLnWS2rd38be-NpF72QYS/s1600/IMG_3796%2520(Small).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo8q0DWyx6Fr0c8sDC6wMlWdLD_Le867y5cK7f4N37HAHWgRSUDsHchJhDrAmdwueRD9L-DB4TNoZVllCB6m8pWgsj2lpeLRNEOaFGkAKJ2bW4KbI_Lf96_pbbLnWS2rd38be-NpF72QYS/s400/IMG_3796%2520(Small).jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The built-in china cabinet</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">below is a nice touch for this large kitchen</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvW7hC4eSLqa8xsnUgAo7iaCrdGPQOd137e_IX3o9BlQuog_NBu44COLJZ6F6XcD5PS6nOmdtNRTg9P6gnQMi4M0gnD8eclPKT-zhjKx3xFK1FSGT1TJPehugWRgn-bkhGFFI0R9ffPWxb/s1600/k2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvW7hC4eSLqa8xsnUgAo7iaCrdGPQOd137e_IX3o9BlQuog_NBu44COLJZ6F6XcD5PS6nOmdtNRTg9P6gnQMi4M0gnD8eclPKT-zhjKx3xFK1FSGT1TJPehugWRgn-bkhGFFI0R9ffPWxb/s400/k2.jpg" width="311" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have actually always dreamed of having a stone wall - maybe in  my master bedroom, behind the headboard.  It works well in this kitchen - adds a rustic old-world feel.  Definitely no 'tract home' feel here.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-YUVcONS4TXS2tVohPQoKLK31bIrIOo7ov0C5XsxejNLTOojOegokUEtKn4jFGlBmFHTPpb2xNvUDJgvYfNeXRINfodXGY20-2EKbz3W36uOyL7nkD_w6wjKbJIz89W_K_wJPzCaWFXj3/s1600/fireplacewall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="295" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-YUVcONS4TXS2tVohPQoKLK31bIrIOo7ov0C5XsxejNLTOojOegokUEtKn4jFGlBmFHTPpb2xNvUDJgvYfNeXRINfodXGY20-2EKbz3W36uOyL7nkD_w6wjKbJIz89W_K_wJPzCaWFXj3/s400/fireplacewall.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The curved brick/stone veneer on this fireplace is a yummy combination with the bookcases in high contrast on either side.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZHjBRcXNkoL91wRGqvQtqJhGMjaxaBi5DcPu8Q8f9-YAWeehzG4GGzKSB8Y12eXstMxAG9w4iOMbEcsJIWs3U6CMaoFMmWNXDKxfn90pvSOIhLCHlgwThXf3Zo5STSrMHFP0hk5h8AYdk/s1600/modern+dining+room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="277" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZHjBRcXNkoL91wRGqvQtqJhGMjaxaBi5DcPu8Q8f9-YAWeehzG4GGzKSB8Y12eXstMxAG9w4iOMbEcsJIWs3U6CMaoFMmWNXDKxfn90pvSOIhLCHlgwThXf3Zo5STSrMHFP0hk5h8AYdk/s400/modern+dining+room.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I liked this contemporary treatment as well, boxes on the wall in place of shelves, but with the same effect and appeal.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip0PBCFJns4btiEL2aRgoCyNnFyHlDQwhn2YpI0kA_8HQindvAws9iqtIoAcFWbF6NhM7OoZsFsJ8lpAO1QDMIPKgrsXL_1rGnnP_qF8wWYbI_yN5RGy4VSOQaS8pskMYEH0aoxpEvtzp2/s1600/sandra+lindsay+design+bookcase.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="312" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip0PBCFJns4btiEL2aRgoCyNnFyHlDQwhn2YpI0kA_8HQindvAws9iqtIoAcFWbF6NhM7OoZsFsJ8lpAO1QDMIPKgrsXL_1rGnnP_qF8wWYbI_yN5RGy4VSOQaS8pskMYEH0aoxpEvtzp2/s400/sandra+lindsay+design+bookcase.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm a fan of the 'square' openings in this unit - great for books as well as spotlighting an object or collection.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOyePLofSZHEToBn4sJ0kRCE9o1ei5BckkLlIzt8rKgEQob5Ut71YIzr0g8NzfFhmbC7sYqkFykb5c7k2mlkaHvQi_TvoJgeZPL-OmqSPz-9SDsQQObkqeUwJbHL573BWHDxf4xdaZk3UP/s1600/SKMBT_C451+08091609181.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="305" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOyePLofSZHEToBn4sJ0kRCE9o1ei5BckkLlIzt8rKgEQob5Ut71YIzr0g8NzfFhmbC7sYqkFykb5c7k2mlkaHvQi_TvoJgeZPL-OmqSPz-9SDsQQObkqeUwJbHL573BWHDxf4xdaZk3UP/s400/SKMBT_C451+08091609181.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have to give you a heads up here - white washed wood surfaces are back and are the next big trend.  For a current look, think 'weathered' and 'driftwood' - I love the color of this gray cabinet above...   </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0dCt5eaYpbG-S_uBa83aHYHiLjfuxlhwteA9MPzoAAnZ-n1Zz2q7KARYzRELlolXCtE1OJK94AQLy4HhNOsE0lCKk1WwEQlz7qRubZcg5yd275JcHG-9zshG_whVdiyA-HefWlfaYtRhd/s1600/1_thumb1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;">I'm going to need one of these ladders for the bookcases I have planned for my vaulted ceilings...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicgQh5PHtF6WiA6WYprSYSlt7RTVQFFJ7_Q04uNf6B4H9iOYrZ4hwmj1wgKd_zvsrtMwaFMofwGZUwBv1J9qa3kfotcjm5eajqLacbp9NY_czEerpcOI6ckHIg-11RUQ561aTC3RfAHpJb/s1600/18349d38.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicgQh5PHtF6WiA6WYprSYSlt7RTVQFFJ7_Q04uNf6B4H9iOYrZ4hwmj1wgKd_zvsrtMwaFMofwGZUwBv1J9qa3kfotcjm5eajqLacbp9NY_czEerpcOI6ckHIg-11RUQ561aTC3RfAHpJb/s640/18349d38.jpg" width="481" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The soft blue background of this bookcase makes everything in it look beautiful</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDaykOzEm4qg29yRNI-LFYvZnQLjKSVcU4tRJnWvwYsUQZBNhoolLEUds8s2Q8hUOukzdNAFbs3AjPBxRD8BcWzOeVeStnZVugqRVQer5ylgiIre2kHQj7sFMBrFHRIljJcFdVcWzJ2zjL/s1600/bookshelves.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDaykOzEm4qg29yRNI-LFYvZnQLjKSVcU4tRJnWvwYsUQZBNhoolLEUds8s2Q8hUOukzdNAFbs3AjPBxRD8BcWzOeVeStnZVugqRVQer5ylgiIre2kHQj7sFMBrFHRIljJcFdVcWzJ2zjL/s400/bookshelves.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have always loved bookcases that surround a window or doorway</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2FfZyK8BQmXwbr9OPteCq5lp6D0zQbr6LGT07LXrQ6xz6idZebER4DVwrlJwqmEfCBb160US-9hGrGM58U-PuP5wpt7uCMDm4lc1gFtgNK3iwEq0vb2xK5O5OVKMqFbH9AsFsK5_AMvkv/s1600/mudroom-after1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2FfZyK8BQmXwbr9OPteCq5lp6D0zQbr6LGT07LXrQ6xz6idZebER4DVwrlJwqmEfCBb160US-9hGrGM58U-PuP5wpt7uCMDm4lc1gFtgNK3iwEq0vb2xK5O5OVKMqFbH9AsFsK5_AMvkv/s640/mudroom-after1.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and who doesn't love a place for shoes and backpacks???</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #134f5c; font-size: large;"><strong>FLOORS AND CEILINGS</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Floors are probably the area you need the least help in customizing.  But there are a few unique treatments worth looking at, besides carpeting, traditional wood and tile.</span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnqYAECYAZFH3gVU7Bdy8ZZ_qFwL4Qu1ioF0BRypAL-zZbuP7s6-WFGzmv22Nqp5c_RyKehQiMl4jUVphpa7hae-YJCr9BbkAnr_r0BZEN9fhOmKIb0z8HfIksK-Hhy_vlexk7N7xoawAZ/s1600/stripedfloor+manolohome.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnqYAECYAZFH3gVU7Bdy8ZZ_qFwL4Qu1ioF0BRypAL-zZbuP7s6-WFGzmv22Nqp5c_RyKehQiMl4jUVphpa7hae-YJCr9BbkAnr_r0BZEN9fhOmKIb0z8HfIksK-Hhy_vlexk7N7xoawAZ/s400/stripedfloor+manolohome.bmp" width="301" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Remember the trend I told you about, here are floors with a weathered white wash done in stripes...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLSKpbz03XbfBTwsFWV7LTMwD5wAYqh0XdNJ09HNjh9-lmqCMqYwE-BJ4HYzO0y8edR5LnBd22P7dW3iTABS4l7BST1IcYD3iBhWKoqccZMu7ZUBOuCkALxWc3xoCESBEflln5SRzQsYry/s1600/washedfloor.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLSKpbz03XbfBTwsFWV7LTMwD5wAYqh0XdNJ09HNjh9-lmqCMqYwE-BJ4HYzO0y8edR5LnBd22P7dW3iTABS4l7BST1IcYD3iBhWKoqccZMu7ZUBOuCkALxWc3xoCESBEflln5SRzQsYry/s400/washedfloor.bmp" width="311" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLU0IpYOqCN1pjHJb9gbfK8xC6LJRRew2_nC5zInWkw8KP3pCSOgbCU4QbD_rAGgRQfMC15maV2EjdseRTAhdoQJQyesh98MJvKgFYKjFkeWYEKv4QzUBkahhnOWuCrDhOiiqxOEdQlL4K/s1600/whitewashfloor2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLU0IpYOqCN1pjHJb9gbfK8xC6LJRRew2_nC5zInWkw8KP3pCSOgbCU4QbD_rAGgRQfMC15maV2EjdseRTAhdoQJQyesh98MJvKgFYKjFkeWYEKv4QzUBkahhnOWuCrDhOiiqxOEdQlL4K/s320/whitewashfloor2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">another white washed floor... a great way to avoid the cost of a new floor if your hardwood is looking a little tired.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjac9ne7BaLb54geOgCPx8qlkYBnZzqjhGh2Z15DzYmb_Kzw08pVBiuHK1t4JWY0qlHW4-AyWBbKYsklIyF1E3q0voXaXt8kD8N6ZzYP2KOkq6prtjC1-DTYT9BoMJhnlLuB4BW9o-kAwrv/s1600/whitewashceiling.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">from Cote de Texas blogsite</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another trend is sustainable flooring - like bamboo flooring or a fibre rug (jute, sisal, seagrass).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Note the whitewashed weathered ceiling beams - what do you think about this look?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd3BovYzJRhyphenhyphenUoofTqGpR66cnqOr21h0mwbsb123P8Uu0KjN_4Nippe4Db070iwuD5Gs8sXMSsRT60uRhvXVMBJB3e1s6WnL41sPhetBx9aQ4FzjxwdrA94lPAq-_StQEuzohf7DnIzJV8/s1600/image94_thumb.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd3BovYzJRhyphenhyphenUoofTqGpR66cnqOr21h0mwbsb123P8Uu0KjN_4Nippe4Db070iwuD5Gs8sXMSsRT60uRhvXVMBJB3e1s6WnL41sPhetBx9aQ4FzjxwdrA94lPAq-_StQEuzohf7DnIzJV8/s400/image94_thumb.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Eco friendly seagrass floor coverings are also relatively inexpensive and stain resistant.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzNqMIUC7whbevR0v7DLj04lfpk_SYSqLyoQWnr-BSEqPWhqHdaASqPaOHDcu_pT8Z7cpXCaOPOc-NBoK6lsEKa0MXE2KsWhzu1-6hekLRk4DectrqvvJpIJLvZeKChKQJ10OrV9eHwut4/s1600/whitewashfloor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="198" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzNqMIUC7whbevR0v7DLj04lfpk_SYSqLyoQWnr-BSEqPWhqHdaASqPaOHDcu_pT8Z7cpXCaOPOc-NBoK6lsEKa0MXE2KsWhzu1-6hekLRk4DectrqvvJpIJLvZeKChKQJ10OrV9eHwut4/s320/whitewashfloor.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For floors and furniture - expect to see lighter washed or reclaimed woods - (for example: Restoration Hardware's new line).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy8Aed0nmgBrbLVbyieKGWbwQTAA0yH9x4Nt7Fbc_BVHCIa_ys9Na3dAzkgfZuL7pHCs6jOyrSbKW93svtEVkA_W60I-s2lMmFFP4aDAGMDYOSPtcGygKEj1Kwb-d82lqM3ijj2Ugcmy9b/s1600/wpf+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy8Aed0nmgBrbLVbyieKGWbwQTAA0yH9x4Nt7Fbc_BVHCIa_ys9Na3dAzkgfZuL7pHCs6jOyrSbKW93svtEVkA_W60I-s2lMmFFP4aDAGMDYOSPtcGygKEj1Kwb-d82lqM3ijj2Ugcmy9b/s320/wpf+3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This beautiful room has coffered ceilings - a beautiful treatment for high ceilings. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgycIAoPPeVRIjuT5HnUMmaa3lRuEBUxx8d7_bWzmf0k0WVtCrg2-7VaV5BmnknUeajPJdsnU3x-5WPCHKs7fpKU7tmNq0QkhVsuL4MJPzsNaMkiuuwxTheGK2JEGewBgdOozQDi9lnrZtT/s1600/aquaandcream+southernliving.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;">I could go on and on - from ceilings and floors to windows, like the one above that just makes this little window seat the most charming seat in the house - but....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">another day... another blog</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">we'll talk about them later</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #134f5c; font-size: large;">I hope you are inspired to create some wonderful custom elements in your home.  Make it a beautiful place to be!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Best wishes,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: large;">Claudine</span></em></div>

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