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Tips for Selecting a Paint Color

The right interior paint color can be inspiring, energizing or calming. But with thousands of paint colors available today, it can be difficult—even overwhelming—to select which one. Here are some tips to help you with this process. Don’t start with the paint color. It may feel counterintuitive to not pick the paint color first but don’t. Instead, use your

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Kitchen Design Trends 2020

Of all the rooms in your home, your kitchen is probably the one you spend the most time in—and is also the hardest working. At the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in January, more than 600 manufacturers debuted some of their latest products. The show revealed several new kitchen trends as well as those that are still popular

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Laundry Room Function, Design and Future

The laundry room has seen significant changes over the years. What used to be a spot that was shut away and ignored until it was time for chores is now a multifunctional space designed to be both beautiful and efficient.

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How to Use Tile in Unexpected Ways

Tile can be a creative expression of both form and function, and its advantages reward home design professionals and homeowners alike. Because tile is available in a variety of sizes, colors, shapes, styles and patterns, it’s one of the most versatile products, too. Tile is a lovely material that, because of its natural resistance to bacteria and easy-to-clean properties,

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Boost Your Home Organization This Winter

Now that the enjoyment of the holiday season is behind us, January and February are the perfect time to be more organized. Here are a few tips for decluttering your home so you can feel refreshed and ready for the year—and new decade—ahead.

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Project Story: Mt. Lebanon Addition

This Mt. Lebanon family of four needed more space, particularly Elisabeth, the mom of two teenage boys. As much as Elisabeth loved her boys, she also longed to have her own space to relax after a day of teaching without the noise of video games and teenage banter in close quarters. The answer was found in a 1,000 sq.-ft. two-story addition.

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Project Story: A Squirrel Hill Addition

Aaron and Liz loved their Squirrel Hill neighborhood. It was convenient to Aaron’s work, shopping and offered the type of atmosphere the couple wanted for raising their young family. While they absolutely loved where they lived, their home was too small, and with another child on the way, they needed to figure out a plan.

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