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Great Ideas for Recycled & Sustainable Wall Coverings

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

One of the ways to find recycled products is to look into the plethora of recycled wall coverings that have made it to the market. Tile, wallpaper and wood can all come from recycled materials, making these wall coverings great options for anyone who is concerned about the environment. Helgason/Shutterstock.

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12th Casalgrande Padana Grand Prix award open for entries

Ceramics of Italy

With its thirty years of history, eleven past editions and a total of more than 1700 submitted projects from all over the world, the Grand Prix architecture competition organised by Casalgrande Padana is once again open for submissions. www.casalgrandepadana.it.

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Open Layout? Why Broken Plans Are Your Best Bet

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

While architecture used to lean towards “the more the merrier” when it came to the number of rooms, today’s families live differently. They’re making a comeback in the age of open layouts, but modern half walls aren’t the dated component you might remember. Instead of blank walls, they can become major statement pieces.

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Modern Home Library Ideas for Bookworms and Butterflies

Trendir Magazine

You may pick a few frequent book cover hues from your collection and coordinate your color accents according to those. It’s the most spacious room in the house but it also doesn’t require much storage for anything else, so the books have occupied that place for a long time.

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The Ultimate Removable Wallpaper Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Most wallpaper companies will take the guesswork out of the process by combining coordinated patterns in sample books. Before you start hanging your removable wallpaper, take a close look at the walls. Mix and match wallpaper designs throughout your home or apartment. Are they heavily textured? Custom designs are also available.

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What to Look for When Shopping for Accessories

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

With that definition in mind, here are some common examples: Area rugs Throw pillows and blankets Wall art and mirrors Decorative bowls and trays Coffee table books Candles Picture frames Flowers and vases Décor items As you embark on your shopping trip, keep items like these in mind. Books can be stacked.

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Modern Bookstore in Colombia Encourages Exploration, Relaxation

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Sofas line a wall covered in green leaves, inviting you to sit in a surreal, nature-meets-design environment. With coffee or tea in one hand and a good book in the other, and lots of nooks and crannies for the kids to explore, one could easily see how a relaxing afternoon here could become a habit.