Lighting makes up about 18% of the total electricity consumed in the U.S. and energy efficient lighting plays a major role in conservation efforts. Switching from fluorescent to LED has benefits including energy savings and longer life, ...
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Home furnishings retailer West Elm announced today that it will open a new retail store at 180 University Avenue in Palo Alto on October 18th, 2012. Located on the corner of University and Emerson, the new store will open with the ...
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What Is Ch'i? Ch'i (pronounced "chee", ) is the cosmic breath or energy ascribed to the atmosphere, the earth, and humans. It is the positive energy and life force that pervades human existence. Translated as "breath," ch'i is a force ...
When it comes to kitchens, the 21st century homeowner is deciding to simplify. Yet, while functionality and comfort when it comes to everyday interaction in this very busy room of the average home, they still want to get the balance right ...
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HIGH POINT - Home office resources say they continue to do a lot of business in small footprints that don't take up a lot of floor space, yet offer plenty of function for consumers. They also are having success with new styles, as well as ...
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Today’s building trend is toward the small home. People are downsizing to save money on energy bills and maintenance, while they forego extra rooms. Rooms are also becoming multi-functional to garner the most use out of them. The Tiny ...
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HIGH POINT -- With a new mezzanine level on the second floor, the High Point Market's Salon area at Market Square & Suites is adding 22 new exhibitors for the Oct. 13-18 market. The new upstairs area is accessed by an escalator in the ...
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Are you looking for modern bedroom design ideas for your home? Most people really love modern bedroom design ideas because it looks really simple, unique, and functional. This is the latest trend of bedroom design nowadays. You can ...
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Do you want to modernize your bedroom by using modern bedroom decor ideas? Modern bedroom decor ideas will help you to create modern bedroom for people who want to modernize their life. Modern bedroom decor is simple to do. Actually you ...
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Some of these privileges are linked to inspiring and intimate places and locations that are open only to artists. In the Dutch city of Zundert, however, there is a new house that is open to everyone. Art-admirers and artists can be ...
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contemporary living room ideas:using neutral colors and large glass windows Looking for contemporary living room ideas?Contemporary living room ideas will help you to create contemporary living room design.But before knowing about ...
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When it comes to really finishing off a newly decorated room,wallpaper and furniture might do the hard work,but the little details really make it shine.Think of it like a pocket square to finish off a suit or a brooch to get your outfit ...
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Uma Stewart New items have a way of drawing attention to themselves, but when you want to make them extra noticeable use these tips A sure fire way to draw attention to your new items is to place them up front, near the entrance. ...
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Hits from the Las Vegas Market LANE Understated design nuances like the curved side seams and an angled headrest add contemporary flair to the Ross chair,a classic recliner from Lane. SERTA The producer has added this ...
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Consumers go to retail stores like yours to not only purchase furniture, but to also get ideas on how to put their rooms together. In spite of this, most furniture stores display furniture arranged in open floor plans that make it difficult ...
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