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| End tables and pine walls | 10/8/2008 |
Q: We have a finished basement that has pine walls. We just purchased a chocolate brown sectional and ...
A: Please purchase end tables that do not match the walls. You should purchase something in a ...
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| Coordinating color/s for orange | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I just painted my 12 year's old bedroom a yam color with golden honey trim. It looks exquisite. I ...
A: Because you picked such a great neutral color, the rest is easy. You can use any of the following ...
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| Light vs. Dark Color Floor - Pos/Neg for Each? | 10/5/2008 |
Q: I've heard how light or dark colors of flooring "ground" a room/area or may make it seem larger, ...
A: The lighter toned wood will definitely open up the room where as the darker wood could tend to close ...
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| interior painting | 10/4/2008 |
Q: what is the best color scheme in the living/dining room ,when the furniture is cherry wood, also the ...
A: A great paint color for the room would be Sherwin Williams - Smokey Topaz #SW6117. You can then ...
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| what color to paint bedroom walls | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I have beautiful long panel burgandy curtains that shimmer to a blackish burgandy. We have very sexy ...
A: How about painting the other 3 walls a nice grey color that might compliment the mortar of the ...
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| Paint colours....help | 10/2/2008 |
Q: We are moving to a new home soon....and want to have it painted. We are not sure what to paint the ...
A: I think a good place to start is looking at decorating magazines to get the colors you like. ...
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| painting a basement room | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I am finishing a 14 x 25 ft basement room for a rec room for my teenage son. We picked a light ...
A: I think one accent wall in red would be a great idea. Then with the description of the carpet color, ...
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| RE:Kitchen/diningroom paint color | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I am in the process of updating my '70's kitchen and breakfast room. We have chosen Polar Blue ...
A: I will do the best I can without seeing a sample of the wall paper. I agree, beige might not be the ...
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| Living Room/Dining Room design | 9/29/2008 |
Q: I want to make my living room/dining area dramatic and elegant with good flow throughout. We painted ...
A: Well in my book - you got a WOW - great job. I think the thing you are missing are colorful accents. ...
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| two story high wall | 9/28/2008 |
Q: Good day! I am currently looking into painting my new condo (it is presently on primer). I have one ...
A: You might want to stay with some neutrals for this situation. This could be almond colors or perhaps ...
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| Red Leather Couch | 9/27/2008 |
Q: I have a red leather couch set in my living room with evergreen colored rugs. What color should I ...
A: I would aim for some colors in the golden yellow family. Something like a Sunflower color. This ...
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| dark green carpet | 9/26/2008 |
Q: i just started renting this apt. and it has dark green carpet in the living room and in the bedroom ...
A: I would stay with something in the neutrals for your couch. Maybe a deep tan or almond color. Then ...
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| kitchen table and chairs | 9/25/2008 |
Q: I have maple(lighter golden brown) kitchen cabinets in my kitchen and a chocolate brown couch that ...
A: I personally like mixing wood colors. Black would be a very nice option. My theory is go with you ...
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| My Bedroom colour? | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I have dark wood furnishings in my bedroom, My favouite colour is blue, my husbands too! I'm ...
A: How about a color called "windy blue" from Sherwin Willams #SW6240. This is a blue/grey color that ...
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| window treatments | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I would appreciate your advice on window treatments. Our family room has one small double hung ...
A: The window treatments can be different, but they need to be made of the same fabric or a ...
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| built in book case | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I have a studio apartment with a separate breakfast room/kitchen area and separate walk-in closet ...
A: How about filling up some of the shelves with some colorful bottles or vases. You won't need to fill ...
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| Living room with too much glass | 9/17/2008 |
Q: you pretty much answered my question concerning what type of lamps, accent piesces to use in out new ...
A: I'm so glad you like the ideas I have provided. Another option for your lamps would be black iron ...
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| decorating tips | 9/16/2008 |
Q: My living room is painted a pumpkin color. I just bought a couch that is beige, I would like to add ...
A: Sounds beautiful. I think warm browns, golds - yellows, would look stunning. And some earthy green ...
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| furniture and wall painting | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I have a mocha colored sofa and a wood coffee table which has sections inside filled with rocks, ...
A: I think the yellow would be fine - although it will be a big change for you. Another option is a ...
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| Living room furniture | 9/14/2008 |
Q: We just purchasd a condo and bought new glass tables and entetainment set...what type of accent ...
A: I think with all the glass in the new tables, you should stay away from more glass in the lamps. I ...
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| decorative molding in bedroom | 9/13/2008 |
Q: We are thinking of installing chair rail and "box framing" below in the master bedroom. What are ...
A: Normally my preference is to have the darker color paint on the bottom of the chair rail and a ...
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| decorating living room | 9/12/2008 |
Q: We have just put Brazilian teak hardwood in our living room so I have just purchased some new ...
A: I think the brown leather would be just fine for the 3rd chair. I also think a paisley pattern in ...
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| livingroom | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I'm looking for new furniture for my living room but not sure what color will look best. The walls ...
A: The first colors that came to mind were chocolate brown or sage green. Those two colors would look ...
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| End tables | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I will be purchasing end tables for my living room and do I have to match the wood colors. I have ...
A: I don't think you have to match the wood colors by any means. I think a room looks much better and a ...
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| Kitchen Paint Color Advice | 9/9/2008 |
Q: We are redoing our kitchen and recently installed some black granite counter tops. There are ...
A: I would think a very soft blue/grey would look very nice. Sherwin Williams has a few I'm thinking ...
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| corner (built-in) shelf | 9/8/2008 |
Q: What can you put on a corner shelf to replace the giant gaping hole of space left behind when you ...
A: I would place a piece of large artwork, or a beautiful large vase with greenery. Another option ...
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| wall color with black/witefurniture | 9/7/2008 |
Q: I have a furmica bedroom set in black and white I would like to know what is the best color for my ...
A: I would think a very soft sage green or a nice calm light yellow would look very nice. You could ...
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| trim | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I have inherited an antique sideboard that fits exactly (66") into an alcove in my dining room. ...
A: Sorry for the delay in answering your question. For some reason my "expert" question e-mails have ...
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| accent wall | 9/4/2008 |
Q: My sister is almost 15 and getting ready to move in to the big bedroom of the house. She needs to ...
A: I too think the red wall will look cool. Make sure the reds are the same when finding the paint to ...
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| New Brazilian Cherry Flooring | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I just put in pergo brazilian cherry flooring in my formal living and dining room. I am in love ...
A: I would have thought the mahagony would look very nice with the floor. Maybe it's too much of a dark ...
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| Living Room Colors | 8/28/2008 |
Q: My friend Art has a salmon colored sofa and salmon-colored wing chair identically matched. I say ...
A: Colors should compliment each other - they don't need to match. So I am leaning toward your end of ...
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| cornice | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I am making a cornice(just a straight lined piece of material hung on a 2/12" wide curtain rod with ...
A: I think it's a personal preference to be honest with you. My preference would be to put the cornice ...
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| Bedroom color | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I'm thinking about painting our bedroom a beige color or sage color. I went to the paint store and ...
A: There are definitely a lot of choices when it comes to sage and beige. A couple of my favorites are ...
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| Decorating a bedroom | 8/17/2008 |
Q: I have a very small bedroom with some walls being chocolate brown and some being a spring green. I ...
A: These colors work nicely together. I'm somewhat surprise there isn't a pattern out there with those ...
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| Stuck with mocha walls and gray/green carpet :-( | 8/17/2008 |
Q: I'm moving into a new apartment and will be purchasing new furniture. I want the apartment to ...
A: I think the light woods will work just fine. In fact, it's a very clean more modern look than the ...
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| Paint Color | 8/16/2008 |
Q: We are in the process of moving into a new home. We decided to have all walls painted to start ...
A: I think you are very smart to paint first before moving in... I have two colors in mind that I think ...
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| using my california king mattress/boxsprings | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I am redecorating my bedroom and looking to purchase a new bed. I have a california king size ...
A: I believe you do have to look for "California King" rather than just King. If you have JC Penney ...
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| decorating window sills | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I live in Germany and the German houses are different than American houses. I have an open area for ...
A: You mention you like candles and lights, but I'm concerned with candles on the window sill with ...
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| Coordinating pillows | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I am stumped, I have a dark burgundy leather couch and am trying to get some coordinating pillows to ...
A: I think a warm gold color in pillows or a nice sage green would look very nice. If you found some ...
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| How to make country look more modern | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I have white furniture with light wood top and light wood knobs. I dont like the country look but I ...
A: You can definitely change the knobs on the furniture to perhaps a brushed nickle/satin. You can ...
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| Bathroom Decorating | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I have a small bathroom that will be redone shortly. I love the idea of Virginia slate floors, black ...
A: Sounds like a warm carmel or deep mustard might be beautiful for your walls. My recommendation would ...
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| Cathedral Ceiling -Walls | 8/10/2008 |
Q: need help with decorating the walls of a new apartment that has a cathedral ceiling in the living ...
A: A grouping of 3 canvas pieces of art would be wonderful. They don't have to match, just compliment ...
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| paint color | 8/10/2008 |
Q: We have an open floor plan, so the kitchen and family room are basically connected. The kitchen has ...
A: There is a beautiful color from Sherwin Williams that wilkl compliment beautifully. It's called ...
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| Mantel over fireplace | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I have a mantel that runs the full length of the wall over my red brick fireplace. Currently, I have ...
A: If I am understanding you correctly, the mantel is the width of the entire wall, but the fire place ...
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| office space | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I'm at a loss trying to figure out a color scheme and ideas to decorate my new office space at work ...
A: It sounds to me like you are asking for colors for the accessories for the office. If that is the ...
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| Tile floor in dining room | 8/7/2008 |
Q: My kitchen and dining room have been painted and tile has been put down in the dining room. Love ...
A: The window treatments will definitely help. I'm sorry it's been so hard with the transition to no ...
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| Re-Painting My Room | 8/7/2008 |
Q: My name is Clara and I'm thinking of re-painting my room. Right now, i have a mint green color all ...
A: I love the idea of the mis-matched bookshelf. I think it adds interest. If you really don't like ...
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| kitchen/living room paint color | 8/6/2008 |
Q: We recently put red oak wood laminate flooring in our kitchen and adjoining living room. We are now ...
A: What about a nice soft warm sage color rather than trying to make the room too beige/orangish. I'm ...
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| Family room layout questions | 8/5/2008 |
Q: We are building a custom home and are confused about the best layout for our family room. It has a ...
A: My concern with the partial wall is just that, it's a partial wall and given the staircase going up, ...
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| Decorating - DESPARATELY SEEKING HELP | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I am so CONFUSED. I just got a new home and the carpet is a mocha/light brown throughout. I have ...
A: I Tamara, I would paint the walls a complimentary light tan/mocha color - not a matching color, but ...
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| Family room layout questions | 8/4/2008 |
Q: We are building a custom home and are confused about the best layout for our family room. It has a ...
A: If I'm understanding your room layout, it appears the only option for such a large TV would be to ...
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| Color Coordination | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I have recently moved to a new apartment and purchased light shade of orange sofa's. Am abit ...
A: Believe it or not, there are many options for your complimentary colors. The shade of orange will be ...
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| HELP Kitchen Outdated | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I have wanted topaint our old outdated cabinets for the past 2 years. We replace out counter top ...
A: I would try to compliment the woodwork you already have in the kitchen unless of course the woodwork ...
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| lounge area | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I was trying to think of a way to create a lounge area in my studio apartment without using a couch. ...
A: Great idea to try not to use a couch. If possible try a couple of chairs - mismatched are ok and ...
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| Stainless Steel Countertops | 8/1/2008 |
Q: What are some good ways to decorate a kitchen with stainless steel countertops and very basic ...
A: your description made me laugh. I can picture it perfectly. I like the idea of the wine decor and ...
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| sunroom with pine beaded board | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I'm in the process of having a new sunroom built and need to decide on wall colors. We are going ...
A: I would paint the bead board to match the trim given the description of the feel you are looking to ...
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| drapery color | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I have a chocolate brown leather sofa, and two matching copper club chairs that are also leather. ...
A: I would try to go with a pattern for your draperies if that appeals to you rather than trying to ...
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| What kind of wall color | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I am doing my powder room remodel. My new vanity is wall mount modern vanity. It is white with clear ...
A: I think a soft sage would look very nice with the Peach. Benjamin Moore has a color #HC-115 and #503 ...
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| Accent Wall for rectangular living room | 7/24/2008 |
Q: my wife and I cannot agree on the best way to do an accent wall in the living room of our house. ...
A: It helped a lot. I would recommend only painting one wall as an accent wall - and this would be the ...
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| Accent Wall for rectangular living room | 7/23/2008 |
Q: my wife and I cannot agree on the best way to do an accent wall in the living room of our house. ...
A: The URL brought me to the correct website, but not to the home type you are referring too. Can you ...
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| name of piece of furniture | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I've been going nuts searching the Internet for the name of this particular piece of ...
A: I think you are looking for a "convertible" table and chairs set. I have supplied a link for what I ...
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| curtains | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I need help with window treatments on french doors and a window that are side by side. They are on ...
A: Glad to have been a help on your family room. Regarding your shower curtain color - I would pick a ...
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| Paint Colors for my bedroom | 7/9/2008 |
Q: I would like suggestions for paint colors. I have beadboard that goes about 1/3 up the wall and is ...
A: The only thing I would do to make it warm and cozy would be to use oversized stuffed furniture. My ...
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| Breakfast Nook Aquarium glass windows | 7/9/2008 |
Q: We have a breakfast nook with 5 foot high aquarium glass windows forming 3/8 (3 panels connected)of ...
A: Sounds like blinds might be the best option, although lined drapery panels would work too. You could ...
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| Television to room size scale | 7/7/2008 |
Q: First of all I am completely lost when it comes to interior decorating.That said, I am going to buy ...
A: The room size vs wall size doesn't matter as much as how far away from what TV size you are thinking ...
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| painting my living room/vaulted ceiling | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I can "finally" afford to repaint my living room which has one adjoining wall/living room & dining ...
A: Let's talk about the vaulted wall first and it's possibilities. If you like the wall and the ...
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| foyer flooring color | 7/3/2008 |
Q: I have a double entry split foyer. I am thinking of having white wainscoting in the foyer as well ...
A: I would definitely pick a tile that has a hint of the color of the wall or a complimentary color to ...
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| khaki | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a khaki sofa and love seat. I also have khaki carpet. How do I need to dress ...
A: I would dress the windows with some color. Perhaps a great sage green, or navy or red. You could ...
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| paint question | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I live in a colonial house. Due to mold on the walls, I have to paint my dining room. All the rooms ...
A: I can advise on the color of the room, but not necessarily the type of paint to help with the mold ...
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| curtains | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I need help with window treatments on french doors and a window that are side by side. They are on ...
A: The first color that came to mind is the sage color you mentioned. It would be a soft enough color ...
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| lighting fixtures | 7/1/2008 |
Q: shouled lighting fixtures match the color of your furniture? Meaning, if the furniture is light so ...
A: Your lighting doesn't have to match your furniture. If you like metal light fixtures and you have a ...
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| what color ottoman and extra seating | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I am a first time homeowner. I was all excited about it till I got to the point where I didnt know ...
A: It looks like you have a lot of options in colors given the neutral color scheme you already have ...
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| furniture | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I think I may have just made a bad decision in some dining room furniture I bought. It a Portuguese ...
A: The mix of woods is fine. In many cases having a mix of woods is far more interesting than having ...
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| Paint Color | 6/30/2008 |
Q: Our basement is a finished family room. Its a large room 20 x 20. There are 3 glass block windows ...
A: If you like the light birch/oak paneling - don't paint over it. Of course it's your ultimate ...
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| help! | 6/28/2008 |
Q: ok we are getting ready to put our house on the market because we have to relocate for my husbands ...
A: A nice neutral throughout your house would be best. It will enhance the country feel too. I would ...
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| Frontroom | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I have a medium pepperminty wall color, and a modern floral painting(White flowrs Red canvas by Ann ...
A: I just looked up the picture via Target, and believe you should try to pull out the beautiful green ...
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| knotty pine | 6/25/2008 |
Q: We have a family room downstairs in out partially finished basement where we spend a great deal of ...
A: I would definitely paint the knotty pine if you don't like it. Keep in mind, even paint isn't going ...
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| color coordinating | 6/25/2008 |
Q: My daughter has a dark tan room and tan carpet. She wants fuschia sheets with a reversible ...
A: Yes, fuschia and tangelo will be fine. There are actually a lot of swim suits and beach towels with ...
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| paint colors | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I am purchasing a new home and need to re-paint several rooms (present owners love bright colors and ...
A: Sounds like the grey you were originally thinking of might be the right choice for you. Take a look ...
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| wall color | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I live in a small basement suite. you walk in the door and you're facing my new kitchen (with light ...
A: I would definitely paint the window trims and crawl space door trims the same color provided they ...
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| wall color | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I live in a small basement suite. you walk in the door and you're facing my new kitchen (with light ...
A: I think a very pale almost sage green would be great. Your friends are right. Taupe would be ok, ...
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| paint colors | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I am purchasing a new home and need to re-paint several rooms (present owners love bright colors and ...
A: I'm thinking about the grey color and currently looking through my fan deck of paint colors. While ...
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| what color 7 style sofa to buy fi=or living room(yellow wall color)? | 6/22/2008 |
Q: Can you please let me know, which style sofa will match on a oak woood florr(dark brown) 1. curtain ...
A: Without knowing the dimensions of the room it's hard to say what style sofa would work best. I would ...
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| Chairs from Barnes & Noble | 6/22/2008 |
Q: Good Morning Sandy, I am hoping you can help. I would love to purchase two wood library chairs or ...
A: I would try the online resource www.homedecorators.com They have a great selection and great ...
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| flooring | 6/18/2008 |
Q: Not sure if you can help me with this, but we have maple floors that are 2 1/4 in our entry way, ...
A: I would say you can definitely work in the different wood, provided you put it on an angle other ...
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| Decorating with Red, Black, and Brown | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I am moving into a room that has 3 walls light brown, and 1 accent wall that is dark brown ...
A: You can definitely add your Asian prints to this room. I'm guessing the mats on some of the prints ...
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| split foyer lighting | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I have a split entry, 16 feet wide x 6 feet deep with one set of 5' wide stairs going up and one ...
A: Eva, Given the dimensions you have provided, it sounds to me like you need a fixture that is at ...
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| split foyer lighting | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I have a split entry, 16 feet wide x 6 feet deep with one set of 5' wide stairs going up and one ...
A: I would hang the chandelier in the center of the two sets of stairs at the entry level. The height ...
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| split foyer lighting | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I have a split entry, 16 feet wide x 6 feet deep with one set of 5' wide stairs going up and one ...
A: I would hang the fixture centered on the door because of the transoms. You also bring up a good ...
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| Choice of Color | 6/13/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are are on opposite sides of what to do in our family room. The walls are a ...
A: I would paint the entire room rather than looking for the accent wall. If you start to paint a wall ...
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| living room sofa color | 6/13/2008 |
Q: we recently moved into a house that has light gray carpet and newly painted dark gray walls with ...
A: If you like leather furniture and a modern look, then a black or white leather couch is the way to ...
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| great room | 6/12/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are building a home. We have a great room with an open ceiling to the second ...
A: If you have a flat screen TV, then above the fireplace is fine. It's the rage in decorating right ...
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| Blue Carpet | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I am moving into a place that has medium blue carpet throughout. Do I coordinate my furniture and ...
A: If you are renting then I would hold off buying anything expensive or permanent until you can move ...
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| Re-Decorating a garage to be a bedroom | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I will be brief I am certain you are busy. I am moving into a house with a special needs person as ...
A: I would use a very light tan color something almost beige. The carpet color can be a berber, as that ...
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| family room/kitchen/foyer | 6/10/2008 |
Q: My family room overlaps into my kitchen and I want to know how to seperate the two with either a ...
A: I would try to keep the kitchen and family room in the same color if the two rooms share a wall ...
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| great room | 6/10/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are building a home. We have a great room with an open ceiling to the second ...
A: Is there a way you can send a photo or a sketch of the room? I'm envisioning a wall of windows ...
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| Decorate bedroom for 12 and 15 year old boys | 6/9/2008 |
Q: The boys bedroom has knotty pine walls and a red rug on the floor. The furniture is maple and the ...
A: My first thought was Navy blue or a denim type fabric for the curtains and bedcover. Great for ...
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| paint color | 6/8/2008 |
Q: I have a fairly open floor plan. My family room and kitchen blend into one another, painted with ...
A: How about paint the lower part of the chair rail in a great tan color such as Sherwin Williams ...
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| bathroom fixtures/ paint colors | 6/8/2008 |
Q: We are putting our home on the market spring 2009, and beginning attack little projects to whip it ...
A: Regarding question #1, perhaps a plumber would be best to answer that question. I don't believe ...
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| Choosing a color for our basement carpeting | 6/5/2008 |
Q: Sandy, I need to choose the color for the carpeting that is going in our finished basement. We had ...
A: Elyse, I need to think about this a bit, so if you received a reply that I won't answer this ...
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| Furniture Color recommendation | 6/4/2008 |
Q: We have pearl white color on the walls and ebony colored hardwoord on the floor in our family room. ...
A: Yes, more seating or different seating in the way of a love seat, and over stuffed chair/ottoman ...
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| Color suggestion for window panels and sheer | 6/3/2008 |
Q: Hey I am looking for adding window panels to our living room and bed room In my living room we have ...
A: Regarding the color of sheers, would depend on how cream color your walls are. You need to go with ...
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| Furniture Color recommendation | 6/3/2008 |
Q: We have pearl white color on the walls and ebony colored hardwoord on the floor in our family room. ...
A: I would go for a chocolate main color in your furniture choices some solid, some with patterns for ...
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| Long living room | 6/1/2008 |
Q: I have an older home with a long narrow living room. It has a fireplace at one end and doorways to ...
A: I would break up the seating arrangement into a minimum of 2 areas maybe 3 depending on the ...
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| kitchen color | 5/28/2008 |
Q: My kitchen and den are one room with 10' bar separating them, kitchen cabinets are golden oak, ...
A: I'm thinking a green would look very nice with the decor you already have in place. There is a ...
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| Living Room in newly built home | 5/27/2008 |
Q: I have built a new home and put maple walnut stained hardwood in the living room.I am going for a ...
A: I like the idea of the lighter color golden brown. I think it will add more interest to the room and ...
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| Molding / Trim / Room Colors | 5/27/2008 |
Q: I just bought a house recently (A tudor-style built in the 1970's). The whole house has dark ...
A: You made me smile when you said "make a designer cringe." The only thing that made me cringe was ...
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| Decorating Living Room | 5/25/2008 |
Q: I have lavender walls. My carpet is cream. I want a contemporary look. We do not have children, ...
A: I think the cream couch may get lost on the cream carpet. I would lean toward the brown couch, and ...
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| what furniture to put in room | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I have a 300 square foot room. One back wall has a large oak enterainmet center with flat screen ...
A: I would tend to lean toward more seating options that not. Meaning I would do a love seat, then ...
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| Window treatment | 5/20/2008 |
Q: We have a great room with 5-30" x 57" double hung windows. We have cathedral ceilings and beams ...
A: The room sounds wonderful. I'm envisioning the room, and with the blinds already in place I don't ...
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| paint color in a kitchen | 5/16/2008 |
Q: i have redone my cabinets in a red mahogany and the table in a red oak. i have purchased a beigh ...
A: I think a yellow would look great. Terra cotta tends to look orange and will especially with the ...
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| NEED HELP | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I have a leather sofa and love seat. I really want to get rid of the love seat and get a accent ...
A: You can make any color accent chair work with your black leather sofa. Even the brown is ok, as you ...
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| carpet color/wall color | 5/13/2008 |
Q: Is there a decorating rule about matching wall color and carpet color? Should (or can) the wall ...
A: There are no decorating rules or wall color vs carpet color. You most definitely can paint the walls ...
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| Bathroom paint color help. | 5/7/2008 |
Q: Girls bathroom. they are 11 & 8 y/o. the adjoining bedrooms are a very light pink. all trim will be ...
A: My first thought was a light green for the bathroom. It would coordinate nicely with the light pink ...
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| windows on a slanted wall | 5/7/2008 |
Q: My bedroom walls slant form 8 to 10 feet. On window (6ft wide x 65" high) is positioned from the ...
A: This is a tricky one. What if you hung the panels at the 8 foot spot, and put a valance or awning ...
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| sunroom | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I have a question. We have a 10x16 sunroom enclosed by glass sliding doors. It is one wall brick and ...
A: How about a theme for the room? Perhaps a couple of decorative bird cages with some greenery in ...
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| Living room furniture | 5/4/2008 |
Q: I just purchased a rosewood dining set second hand at a cheap price thinking that I paint it white ...
A: LOL on too much TV. I'm right there with you. It sounds like your taste might be more modern with ...
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| What to do with boring dining set? | 5/3/2008 |
Q: I've just acquired a used dining set that isn't quite attractive. The chairs are solid wood mission ...
A: Sounds like a fun project. Regarding the chairs, I would paint all of them the same color, rather ...
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| How to make bathroom look | 5/1/2008 |
Q: Here is my bathroom: ...
A: I would stick with the artwork horizontally, rather than vertically. Vertically is going to make ...
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| How to make bathroom look "wider"? | 5/1/2008 |
Q: Here is my bathroom: ...
A: I agree, the mirrors wouldn't be the best idea. I also agree wallpaper isn't a good idea in the ...
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| bedroom decoration | 4/30/2008 |
Q: "Here is picture of my furniture. ...
A: I think some browns and olive green colors would look beautiful. Perhaps a pattern for your curtains ...
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| furniture | 4/30/2008 |
Q: we are building our new house and the colour scheme that i like is the different shades of browns... ...
A: I would lean toward the cream color tiles. People are correct telling you the browns may make the ...
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| Molding | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I am thinking of painting the moldings in each of the rooms in my home in one of the accent colors. ...
A: I'm not a big fan of painting mouldings unless you need too. It's just my opinion, not something ...
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| furniture | 4/29/2008 |
Q: we are building our new house and the colour scheme that i like is the different shades of browns... ...
A: I would advise going into the deeper olive green colors for you furniture. If for some reason olive ...
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| Long Thin Living Room | 4/28/2008 |
Q: Help please I have recently moved to Chalreston and my new living room is not Inviting. It is 30 ...
A: I would recommend splitting the area into a minimum of two areas. Say one at the fireplace end and ...
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| repainting a small bathroom | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I have just purchased paint to redo my master bedroom bathroom – which is currently painted and ...
A: The colors sound very warm and inviting. I would recommend only using one of the apricot colors, ...
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| help | 4/16/2008 |
Q: ..i have a taupe colored couch and loveseat with dark cherry wood tables...i need a coordinating ...
A: It sounds like you can go in many directions give the neutral color of your furniture. The dark ...
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| Screaming Red Carpet!!! | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I am totally clueless when it comes to colors. The problem is, red carpet, red mini blinds, white ...
A: You don't mention if any of the items can be removed, but if possible, I would remove the least ...
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| Desperate to identify piece of furniture | 4/12/2008 |
Q: but I read that you frequent flea markets. I was given a beautiful, carved, wood chair years ago by ...
A: While this isn't necessarily my area of expertise, I thought I would give you some avenues perhaps ...
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| Master Bedroom paint | 4/10/2008 |
Q: Sandy... It's me again. Shirley with the 20 x 24 bedroom with navy colored carpeting. My ceiling ...
A: I have two options for your yellow. They are very light, but in the right shade of yellow in my ...
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| window treatments for sliding doors | 4/9/2008 |
Q: We live in Hawaii & have glass sliding doors that take up most of a wall facing a golf course. ...
A: I think drapery panels that slide on rings would be great. That way there are no cords for the kids ...
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| Master Bedroom paint | 4/8/2008 |
Q: Sandy... It's me again. Shirley with the 20 x 24 bedroom with navy colored carpeting. My ceiling ...
A: One of the best whites I know of is from Bejamin Moore - frostine #AF - 5 I think of all the whites, ...
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| Dining Room | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I am purchasing a new dining room set. My problem is that the cabinet and deck will be going into my ...
A: I think the 9" on each side is a little much to have covering the windows on both sides. Although ...
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| How to cover a 2-window meeting at corner wall | 4/3/2008 |
Q: We have 2 windows in a living room, which meet each other in the corner of the left/middle wall of ...
A: From what you describe it sounds like you could put a fabric covered cornice board over the two ...
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| Choosing paint colors | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I have just purchase a wicker rattan living room set. It is of a light honey color with corn colour ...
A: I think a beautiful green might be the perfect color.I am looking at two choices that you might like ...
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| bathroom and bedroom colors | 3/23/2008 |
Q: Would it be ok to have all black furniture and curtains in the master bedroom and also have ...
A: Yes, you this color combination is fine. I would offset some of this darkness with some cream towels ...
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| Kitchen cabinets | 3/22/2008 |
Q: I have oak kitchen cabinets which seem to be passe. I have an oak and anitgue white kitchen table. ...
A: You can definitely just paint the cabinet doors. You don't mention what color you were thinking of, ...
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| two beds in a small room | 3/21/2008 |
Q: I have twins that share a small bedroom, about 12 by 12 or so. I have the beds across from each ...
A: I love the window seat, very nice. What about a soft sided ottoman cube for between the beds? Maybe ...
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| Bedroom decorating | 3/21/2008 |
Q: My bedroom is 20x24, has one wall of louvered closet doors - a total of 6, with one door opening; ...
A: I like your idea of tan walls. You want to be careful to pick the right tan however. Some look too ...
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| flooring | 3/20/2008 |
Q: We are wanting to sell our house and are trying to update it. It is in a nice area where homes sell ...
A: I would definitely carpet the master and the upstairs. Pick a neutral creme color. The money you ...
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| space planning for office/playroom combo | 3/20/2008 |
Q: Was wondering if you could give me some ideas how to set up my home office which is also a playroom. ...
A: I would recommend bookshelves for your business items, and complimentary shelves for the childrens ...
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| two beds in a small room | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I have twins that share a small bedroom, about 12 by 12 or so. I have the beds across from each ...
A: What if you put the headboards back to back along the long wall? I believe if I am understand the ...
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| Help with high ceilings | 3/19/2008 |
Q: HELP!!! I manage a health club and we are in the process of giving it a mini overhaul. EVERYTHING ...
A: I can see what you mean by massive gray blank walls. What if you painted two of the walls ...
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| Tudor Style Home Designs | 3/18/2008 |
Q: So my fiance and I just bought this amazing Anhalt Condo in Seattle. It is a depression era home ...
A: Your new home sounds beautiful! I especially like the gothic arch separating your rooms. ...
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