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Week of April 27, 2020 – Outer Space

Architectural Ceramics

The unique umbrella-like roofing offers a unique fluidity that is innovative against the Southern California dry climate. Painted in vantablack and symbolic of outer space’s abyss, this Olympic pavilion challenges spectators’ abilities to discern its smooth shape, edges, and contour. An Abode for Stars to Shine.

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Creating a Home Gym That Makes You Want to Exercise

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

This Orange County, California home gym features stained white oak plank floors. If you stick to the basics – hanging and painting drywall and installing plywood floors – he says you can control some of the costs. This Chicago home gym is a weightlifter’s dream.

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What Classifies A House Style: What Makes A Bungalow Home?

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Together, they designed bungalows in Pasadena, California. Additionally, they’re often painted or stained brown or dark green to blend with nature. California bungalow. Since the California bungalow is very similar to the Craftsman, the two can be told apart by the materials used in their construction.

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Exclusive! The Most Popular Benjamin Moore Colors Across the US

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

These are the most popular paint hues in eight cities across the U.S. With over 39 million residents, California is the most populous state in the U.S. From off whites to light grays, soft neutrals dominate Chicago,” Yeo says. If you’re selling your home, take a note from Chicago. Benjamin Moore: Simply White.

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Planning on Selling your Home? Here’s the Best Time to List Your House — and It’s Soon

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

In San Jose, California, $18,900. And in Chicago, $3,300. Make a checklist of repairs and upgrades (like fresh paint and adding to your home’s curb appeal). Zillow is quick to note that these numbers and time frames are averages. Other cities do better listing in early June: In Columbus, Ohio, $2,900 more.

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Decorator On Demand: Happy 2010!

Decorator on Demand

We took some much needed time off to celebrate the holiday season at our dear friends gorgeous ranch in California and boy did it feel great.No Here are some really pretty close ups of the mission itself.This is the largest California mission church and was named for John the Baptist. Chalk paint. (1). dark paint. (1).

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Decorator On Demand: Vibrant Outdoor Fabrics

Decorator on Demand

My new fav in Schumacher features California fashion designer, Trina Turk fabrics that have vibrant colors and very yummy patterns.Here are just a few.Lots of color palettes and interchangeable choices. Chalk paint. (1). dark paint. (1). faux paint. (2). Hudson's Paint. (1). interior paint. (3).

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