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Around the House and in the Garden: A Memoir of Heartbreak, Healing, and Home Improvement

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“My story,” writes Dominique Browning, the editor in chief of House & Garden, “is about the way a house can express loss, and then bereavement, and then, finally, the rebuilding of a life.” Around the House and in the Garden is a moving narrative, culled from Browning’s much-loved monthly editorial column, about the solace and sense of self that can be found through tending to one’s home. From building a high stone wall in the garden to learning that every kitchen … More >>

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This Old House Weekend Remodels: Paint Techniques & Ideas: DIY Home Improvements from the Experts You Trust

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Building on 30 years of experience, This Old House presents Weekend Remodels: Paint Techniques & Ideas, a do-it-yourself guide to a wide variety of painting projects. It includes both inspiration and practical guidance for readers to follow when deciding on a new painting project in their home. Weekend Remodels: Paint Techniques & Ideas is full of helpful information for homeowners, including advice on choosing both interior and exterior colors, preparing the space … More >>

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The Principles of Interior Design

Scientifically one can break interior design down into a few design principles. But be aware because these are not rules, rather see the principles as fundamental underpinnings for a feeling, flair or intuition to interior design.

Principle 1: UNITY

When doing interior design it is necessary to think of the house as a totality; a series of spaces linked together by halls and stairways. It is therefore appropriate that a common style and theme runs throughout. This is not to say that all interior design elements should be the same but they should work together and complement each other to strengthen the whole composition. A way to create this theme or storyline is with the well considered use of color.

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