MAY, 2013
You wouldn't place a single chair or solo sofa in a very large sunroom, but very few homeowners pay that much attention to the overhead space in their outdoor-oriented areas. Here, this charming room — big enough for a grand dining table and daybed —demonstrates how to decorate a ceiling with light. A metal chandelier establishes the dining area, while a series of fabric-and-metal fixtures supply light around the rest of the room. The fixtures also supply a way for the eye to move around the space, from entry tabletops to corners.
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This sunroom, originally a dining room, demonstrates a savvy ability to mix patterns and colors. Painted chairs offer a counterpoint to the wood table, while three different fabrics — each in a pretty blue-and-white pattern — dress up seats and seat backs. Underfoot, a painted rug stands as a graphic riff on the country French-inspired theme.
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Although most sunrooms are centered around seating, a pretty piece of furniture such as a chest or dresser can be a great design focal point, too. Here, a dramatic chest offers hardworking storage and a jumping-off point for the eclectic room arrangement, which includes graphic painted flooring, an Oriental rug, and island-inspired seating. Also note the repetition of images with the rooster pillow and tabletop lamp.
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Many sunrooms resemble less outdoor structures than they do finished interior rooms. This one is a nice melding of the two design impulses, with a vaulted, open ceiling and unfinished walls accented by homey touches including pretty window treatments and a contemporary sectional sofa. To add practical storage, consider baskets (which also serve as decorating accents) under furniture.
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While most homeowners rely on mirrors for very practical reasons—to see their reflections — they also serve a crucial secondary purpose: to bounce light around a room, eliminating shadows. Although sunrooms usually benefit from an abundance of light, corners in particular may become dark. Here, the white colour scheme keeps it bright during the day; at night, the mirror bounces off light from the lamp. Pretty details on the mirror and console table add visual interest to this transitionally styled space.
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Many times sunrooms are oriented inward around comfortable seating areas, dining spaces, or other living arrangements. But if you have a view, you may want to rethink that convention. Take this sunroom, for example: Its furniture arrangement makes sure that the homeowners can bask in the striking, uninterrupted sight line. Simple accents — a few pillows, a decorative rug, a simple statue — keep distractions to a minimum.
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Basics are good home decorating building blocks in any space, including the sunroom. For example, a white slipcovered sofa and white tables work with a variety of styles and colour schemes, as this space shows. To add visual interest and texture, the homeowner relied on a diverse collection of similarly hued colours and patterns, including a Greek key motif, floral patterns, and an eclectic chandelier. As an added benefit, if you tire of a color or pattern, using it on a pillow, throw, or rug makes it simple to swap out.
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For more traditionally minded (and styled) homes, a casual sunroom may feel out of place. Instead, it’s best to continue the same vibe in finishes and fixtures. With large banks of windows, this sunroom is awash in light. Classic furniture lines and patterns, as well as decorative accents including the chandelier, maintain the formal feel.
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The typical furniture for many corners in sunrooms is a table and maybe a chair. But to take advantage of every square inch — particularly in smaller spaces—consider adding a stand-alone or built-in corner bench. Outfitted with cushions and decorative pillows, these cabinets also provide extra storage. Fabrics tie together the turquoise, yellow, and orange colour scheme.
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This home’s sunroom had two entryways, one of which was rarely used. What it didn’t have was wall space, either for placement of a sofa or artwork. In an inventive adaptation of windows, the homeowners co-opted one of the doors in order to hang artwork and orient the furniture. The cushion on a narrow storage bench picks up the pattern in the graphic throw.
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Many sunrooms have multiple points of entry. If some of those are used less often, it may be OK to steal some space for a divided zone of activity. Here, most of the sunroom is given to living space, but the small, classical-style table and chairs offers a shady spot for outdoor eating.
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MARCH, 2013
There are few rites of spring more satisfying than the annual clean. For many people, however, the pleasure comes only after the work is finished. Your spring cleaning may never become effortless, but you can make the project more manageable - and even enjoyable. This printable checklist offers an overview of everything you need to know - including information on cleansers, stain removal, fabric care, and storage - to zip through the process and arrive at a happy end. After you read through the tips and techniques, tailor the list to your home and yard. Create a realistic schedule, keeping in mind that a single weekend won't suffice, as you'll need several days for more involved projects, such as shampooing carpets and organizing closets. Whether you prefer to proceed from the attic to the basement or start outdoors and wind your way inside, focus on one task at a time. And ... >> full
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Although it is now Spring, it still feels as if Winter is among us. Winter this year has been odd and different than the several winters prior. It seemed as though a snow storm would pop up every Tuesday, right on schedule. But, enough about Winter and on to Spring! Spring is light, airy and refreshing. It is a time when you feel as though you can start over, a feeling and sense of new beginnings (that's how I always feel around Spring instead of New Year's.) Relief is near as we enjoy warmer weather and get ready for those outdoor soiree's. There is also that thing we all know as Spring cleaning, I guess it all makes sense now, right? Everyone views Spring differently, if you ask one person what they associate Spring with, they may tell you that they think of daffodils, another may tell you barbecue's and if you ... >> full
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JANUARY, 2013
With Christmas behind us it will soon be time to take the decorations down and give your home a fresh new look. Here are just a few ideas to make your home look and smell beautiful in the aftermath of the festive season. Indoor flowering bulbs offer great value displays for minimum effort and can be planted in the garden afterwards to flower next year.
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DECEMBER, 2012
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How stunning is this unique Christmas table design by one and only Preston Bailey?!!!
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How stunning is this? Just love it! So Christmassy! Loving the rustic feeling.
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