Downsize to Upsize Luxury

Posted on May 24, 2013May24
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It’s not just about maximizing space, it’s about optimizing your lifestyle. As Boston real estate broker Frann Bilus says, “While downsizing does usually signify moving into a smaller space, it can also mean moving up in the luxury arena.” This is the kind of downsizing I like to focus in on – decreasing the hassle and clutter in your…Read More
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Downsizing Dilemmas – Should it Stay or Should it Go?

Posted on May 17, 2013May17
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As boomers continue to trade in their suburban square footage for chic city brownstones, the new living large is becoming all about the quality of space and not quantity of space. Less square footage naturally means downsizing furnishings too. But, how do you decide which pieces should stay and which should go? It’s not as…Read More
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BlogTourNOLA Sponsor: Silestone

Posted on Apr 17, 2013Apr17
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Silestone is a home solution that perfectly combines the beauty of nature and the luxury of modern technology. Made from 100 percent natural quartz, Silestone not only features some of nature’s most gorgeous colors and textures, but it is also the only quartz surface to offer bacteriostatic protection. With hygienic properties that are unmatched by any…Read More
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Silver, Brass, or a Metal Mixture?

Posted on Mar 12, 2013Mar12
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According to some trend reports, brass is making a comeback.   What used to be considered an outdated finish is now being spotted in contemporary and modern interiors. But the question is, do you usually side with silver or brass?   Maybe you don’t like taking sides! Mixing metals has emerged as a trend as well…Read More
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Five Favorite Indoor/Outdoor Fabrics

Posted on Feb 22, 2013Feb22
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Families and pet owners do not have to choose between durability and style. Using outdoor textiles indoors may have started out as a trend, but it has now evolved into a popular design solution for achieving aesthetic value and functionality. Tough enough to brave the sun, wind and rain, outdoor fabrics offer incredible peace of mind in interiors…Read More
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Modern Florals

Posted on Jan 29, 2013Jan29
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Florals can be feminine and fragile. Or, they can be sophisticated and bold. If you like a contemporary look and you want to do a floral design the right way – aim for the latter. These inspiring interiors show you how dynamic floral patterns can elevate and enhance contemporary or modern design.   Think dramatically, and opt for…Read More
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