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- I want to add color to my dark brown leather couch and loveseat, plus add new window treatment that is light and airy.
- My kitchen in NYC is small and long, the contractor said I could fit an island but I was thinking a peninsula, what do you recommend?
- Re-doing my master bedroom, I like color or a monochromatic neutral look for my master bedroom, which direction do you suggest?
- I am in love with a Bluemarine dress I bought on vacation, can I design a room around it?
- What are the top 10 Kitchen Design questions?
- We are building a new home and I "think" I want an interesting railing but my husband wants basic spindles, help!
- I have been thinking about fixtures, lighting, hardware, etc and trying to decide what color to go with.
- I need ideas for re-purposing old doors and where to find them.
- I am re-doing my kitchen and I am not a fan of heavy looking, boxy islands. Can you suggest alternate ideas for an interesting island?
- We are renovating our master bedroom and my husband wants carpet but I want hardwood. What do you recommend and why?
- I need help with ideas for a home office, I need girly, chick and modern.
- I need inexpensive furniture for a temporary move, my apartment is amazing and I totally want it to be comfortable.
- I need help with decorating ideas for my fireplace/mantel area. It looked great for the holidays, but is now bare.
- I need an office but have no idea where to put one with very little space available.
- What colors are "cool" these days, and how do you make their childhood furniture work, now that they are almost adults?
- I am designing my dream kitchen finally and I would like to incorporate wine storage into the design.
- I want to change the color on the hood and my husband wants it to match the cabinets. Can you please give us some advice?
- We are in a studio with exposed brick and architectural details but I a have no idea how to lay it out and wanted to know if you could give us some tips.
- How can I set up two work areas having designated spaces and still make it look nice?
- As the holidays and winter months approach I need to finally design my mud room.
- My living room is long and one seating arrangement leaves open spaces on each side. Is it strange to have two seating areas and should they both match?
- We are building a new home and are pretty much set with the plans except for the entrance foyer.
- Is it possible that many things are focal points and how can I make them all work together without looking like it is overdone?
- Can you post pics of playroom ideas for a bright basement space for kids currently ages 3-7?
- I want a peaceful and soft color scheme in my Master-Bedroom but my husband doesn't want the room to look dull.
- Would you suggest hiring a designer to help me make selections for my kitchen and what is the popular finish now?
- I want to create my dream craft room but I work from home and need a home office space as well.
- We just bought a new house and I need to pick paint colors for several rooms. Can you tell me where to start and also what color to paint the trim?
- I love the idea of banquette seating but is it practical or just stylish?
- I desperately want an island in my kitchen but do not have the space. Have you ever replaced the table with and an island?
- I am purchasing furniture for my six year old, what do they need keeping the future in mind?
- Can I use different granite on my island than on the rest of my counter tops?
- What is your favorite medium tone gray?
- Are sectionals better than two sofas?
- I need ideas for organic bedding that is not a boring solid, any suggestion?
- Do you have any suggestions for window treatments to cover a sliding glass door?
- Any ideas how to cover paneling or make it look better?
- How can I hide my flat screen in the formal living room?
- Have you heard of corn sugar carpets and where can I find them?
- Can I use wood flooring in my kitchen?
- My teenager wants to design her own room, do you think that is a good idea?
