The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has launched the first interactive website to help homeowners, contractors and builders choose the right light bulbs, fixtures and controls to maximize energy savings, ...
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From kitchens and dining rooms, living rooms and bedrooms, there are few areas of the home that aren’t a great opportunity to upgrade your flooring. Whether your carpet has seen better days or your old hardwood flooring needs to be ...
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Jay Thompson shows a new adjustable bed offered by Leggett & Platt.CARTHAGE, Mo. - Men are more likely than women to see their bedroom as a relaxing retreat and do a better job of making the most of their downtime there, a Bedroom Battles ...
With names like Minnie's Polka Dots, Eeyore's Rain Cloud and Belle of the Ball, Walmart has introduced a line of Disney-themed paints. Sold in colors that match Disney bedding products, the retailer hopes to appeal to parents who ...
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Lighting is one of the most important design elements in your home, setting the tone for each room. Three different types of lighting establish the feel of a room, from romantic to working. - Ambient lighting fills a room with bright ...
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UK - Willow SoundVision, a specialist integrator of audio visual systems and digital media solutions, has recently completed the audio and video installations for The Hippodrome Casino in London's Leicester Square, incorporating over 200 ...
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The Eames chairs are legendary. They are iconic pieces of furniture that would make any space look beautiful. And since they are so beautiful themselves and so easy to integrate anywhere, they don't really need additional accessories and ...
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The person who can eke out storage space in his/her home is a happy person…because where there is storage, there is order. Shelves are a perfect way to do this, and there are many places (some of them unexpected) in homes where ...
Most dining tables are made to standard measurements just the same as other furniture. Styles may vary, but upon measuring you will find that there isn't that much of a difference in size. You can determine which standard dining room ...
With retro seemingly taking over every room of the home, there's now an era for every occasion: while the Mad Men look of the '60s is making a comeback in living rooms and kitchens, '20s-era opulence is making a Great Gatsby-inspired ...
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In modern homes, recessed downlights are a popular choice for illuminating spaces like living rooms and dining rooms. Their contemporary appearance and ability to be pointed in different directions are just two benefits of this type of ...
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Case goods importer Najarian Furniture is expanding its presence here with a 7,000-square-foot expansion of its 220 Elm showroom. This dining room set is part of Najarian's Art Deco-influenced Manhattan collection. At the October High ...
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Hey,guess what's passe:rooms.Rooms are passe.They are over,they are done.Knock down your walls.Free the oppressive shackles of labels such as'dining room'and'kitchen'. Well,almost.As Susan Knof,senior interior design expert at SHH ...
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UK-Exactly 30 years after Jo Longthorne appeared in the final Talk of the Town production at the Hippodrome,the historic London venue has reopened.This follows a major GBP40m refurbishment,which drew on the innovative theatre design ...
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In recent years, chandeliers have been all the rage. They’ve popped in rooms all over the home from bathrooms to dining rooms to walk-in closets. In 2012, the newest trend for chandeliers is the look of a dark glossy or lacquered ...
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