Inspiration Home Design: crown molding

Breaking out of the TRACT HOME look ...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Decorating a room doesn't have to be intimidating if you break it up into stages.  <br /><br /><br /><br />Good design consists of layers; the first of which begins at the walls, windows, ceilings and floors of a room.   Why settle for builders grade selections when you can add the touches that create interest, beauty and character in a room?  Why have boring walls and uninteresting windows and extremely ordinary ceilings and floors, when with a little imagination, you can have something LESS ORDINARY?<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">CROWN MOLDING AND BASE MOLDING</span></div>Must haves are improvements in the base moldings, door and window casings.   Adding crown molding finishes a room, draws your eye up and raises your ceilings - not literally, but it makes it feel that way.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixDMLJGufeQDT22Q2UxPNNvGuaeDZLJd8cgA_br0dNXEnjCcpX-u7Lcw_ZhIcHbKAK9jkHyGJCiVxgXdvTngftvTV-EHvyvWP3wWi8pcLL99vGFUraS5TBrxR0-ff1Di9B5L3WgATl1qs/s1600/custom-trim-moldings-full.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixDMLJGufeQDT22Q2UxPNNvGuaeDZLJd8cgA_br0dNXEnjCcpX-u7Lcw_ZhIcHbKAK9jkHyGJCiVxgXdvTngftvTV-EHvyvWP3wWi8pcLL99vGFUraS5TBrxR0-ff1Di9B5L3WgATl1qs/s400/custom-trim-moldings-full.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Higher ceilings can handle fatter moldings - but <span style="font-size: large;">never less than 4"</span> for a custom look</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCawT2ILFxfBmxq4wWPtnMtHTZNyslBM9g8qCqvHk70duSqim3icYrUxYT39ipxdLUFCmFgpQhCSyVKb2P-I51LS8hksE6F8YPOB7wg3PB1CC9scbJnDgsTkTfydkoacHN60t6V12m36hl/s1600/Berry%2520Res_%2520013%2520(Small).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCawT2ILFxfBmxq4wWPtnMtHTZNyslBM9g8qCqvHk70duSqim3icYrUxYT39ipxdLUFCmFgpQhCSyVKb2P-I51LS8hksE6F8YPOB7wg3PB1CC9scbJnDgsTkTfydkoacHN60t6V12m36hl/s400/Berry%2520Res_%2520013%2520(Small).jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Because of the angle involved, crown moldings are more complicated than base and casings.  But most handymen, and handy husbands are equal to the task.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Contemporary as well as traditional design aesthetic has more character with added crown and base moldings, window and door casings.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3zT_bI3P1-yKHoKXfS2R-OukVBypb-HNUJauyxU7gtIpOOyAh9UlMYWsYIJ76Yw2GzD7-BpwM2O2lvx_qK660ZBx3TIbvYLWEF9IjfydDPW_nxgkfv8BliXQJHKKx30wzSo64F4ak3wHO/s1600/hallway%2520istock.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;">WINDOW AND DOOR CASINGS</span></div><br /><br />Builders standard door casings are 3".  Pump them up a bit with wider casings and chunkier baseboards along with your crown moldings for a room with some charm and character.  You can make a door or opening into another room look very special with the use of a little more in the way of trim and moldings, but at the very least, frame those bare windows, add sills if they are absent, and widen the door casings.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVhm1R9ON5Vm4iaVFEm1U8CJcmyhfPDjKqfoxtVw0yDRi8C3HNvVYEGwffg78UjU9Ip-q-XZr8ac08ElejxURXHlgmQIlDH5fMMvZT8tNA5NUJ5rW6mQN2OfXHzdBJcZyOu31dhqKZmO7_/s1600/hm7_10%2520054%2520(Small).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVhm1R9ON5Vm4iaVFEm1U8CJcmyhfPDjKqfoxtVw0yDRi8C3HNvVYEGwffg78UjU9Ip-q-XZr8ac08ElejxURXHlgmQIlDH5fMMvZT8tNA5NUJ5rW6mQN2OfXHzdBJcZyOu31dhqKZmO7_/s400/hm7_10%2520054%2520(Small).jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">mitred casing</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhstJErU12Q2j9czDaUQjbCIdWyiUPcQYmGuJXD3Le0n6zG1Xxm8cXKL3Mv-t7nCmas22tplSma0cGt3NfyHKLjdJxWv1DhYmFp_E62b9R8EZb8zVz7fbwGz1L0sNg7nFhzyXgRloHcAAk_/s1600/beadboardpaper.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhstJErU12Q2j9czDaUQjbCIdWyiUPcQYmGuJXD3Le0n6zG1Xxm8cXKL3Mv-t7nCmas22tplSma0cGt3NfyHKLjdJxWv1DhYmFp_E62b9R8EZb8zVz7fbwGz1L0sNg7nFhzyXgRloHcAAk_/s400/beadboardpaper.jpg" width="367" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">combined with custom sill</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj56Az9x8pSPUTRBtJey_nR_DiA23b3Oli70YBs3wstiZWPmbYz4b5zHvpCDqHGoU2zJ2YyUazMe3ckUPHK6xE1uLxZrVja0uFBFKnVf3PX1yky9ttufSWJbJQZwGq6ZLYZoO48jaU0dLE/s1600/door.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj56Az9x8pSPUTRBtJey_nR_DiA23b3Oli70YBs3wstiZWPmbYz4b5zHvpCDqHGoU2zJ2YyUazMe3ckUPHK6xE1uLxZrVja0uFBFKnVf3PX1yky9ttufSWJbJQZwGq6ZLYZoO48jaU0dLE/s400/door.jpg" width="336" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3r59zIQEL1Pm6_ba-FtvYcRutQIc57uRlOj0-uGYRmghqVDUQxwF99YepvSWEbhDEpJKsEJsS-yCa0Jie1bQI_N17uE273dv9hy7KYs_A6ecVg1NNR4aDr6bRfAoZzkb6ZlrF5S9ZSVAR/s1600/creamy+neutrals+midcentury+modern+living+room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3r59zIQEL1Pm6_ba-FtvYcRutQIc57uRlOj0-uGYRmghqVDUQxwF99YepvSWEbhDEpJKsEJsS-yCa0Jie1bQI_N17uE273dv9hy7KYs_A6ecVg1NNR4aDr6bRfAoZzkb6ZlrF5S9ZSVAR/s400/creamy+neutrals+midcentury+modern+living+room.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">non mitred casing with corner medalions</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7wa7PJWywCPwB9cql7uoFflgg_-2uf16rIfRBpKJYzOz7rWGFHGbdiSSJTRDTR7OnYeDQVOve52C-WyUWbgxKG7kRCAA4WG8CdJEO1jIGOe_yjnXpDfbDOvB9WJcGLOZGrbxz05g5bVDN/s1600/fluted.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7wa7PJWywCPwB9cql7uoFflgg_-2uf16rIfRBpKJYzOz7rWGFHGbdiSSJTRDTR7OnYeDQVOve52C-WyUWbgxKG7kRCAA4WG8CdJEO1jIGOe_yjnXpDfbDOvB9WJcGLOZGrbxz05g5bVDN/s400/fluted.bmp" width="311" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">fluted casings make a</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeSsekg-Yq8xuJMDuhTdH52AI4bMRCMczO8TWeUoO7HH3JPay3Z3bM38zMgwc1cwi43cvtkGM9J41OqVWLrHYjwAViUBM9cQ-HUqS_WI2NAHiZMcqgmFj-BBrUe0_X5xs6dAgxIFxrDxrN/s1600/4016070247_89e1600b5d_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="381" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeSsekg-Yq8xuJMDuhTdH52AI4bMRCMczO8TWeUoO7HH3JPay3Z3bM38zMgwc1cwi43cvtkGM9J41OqVWLrHYjwAViUBM9cQ-HUqS_WI2NAHiZMcqgmFj-BBrUe0_X5xs6dAgxIFxrDxrN/s400/4016070247_89e1600b5d_o.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">big statement in a contemporary room</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp8yNoM2acghZKjiGEsveC3v2eZJrL9zyuNKt-93xF4JClnoT1vooS-tkbfMoMsCDqi82KRBBEHO5V7rRZ9FU0I27GFvbt1uySLe2ELw19ZhjjHo2VeVY95Ov0yNtmbljYjnUCIiZixuU4/s1600/bs+15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;">This narrow room's focal point is its beautifully finished windows</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;">WALL OPENINGS AND TRANSITIONS</span></div><br /><br />An opening into another room allows you to add a little millwork to that otherwise boring hole in the wall. You are only limited by your imagination. A good designer or woodworker can help you put something beautiful together, but here are some examples.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxlHPVaGyp5xWbm_IygrIhsDjpV6BH0dwrS4eLhthWrMrTYewEnwl1EbUJO7wVPns316evx9J6wAiKGmTTTRf1rhm21fB3fYEdyaOhs3qMmCVxmQx3fjOjM5M7xC96Q4D0kJXzohtli6fW/s1600/IMG_3824%2520(Small).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxlHPVaGyp5xWbm_IygrIhsDjpV6BH0dwrS4eLhthWrMrTYewEnwl1EbUJO7wVPns316evx9J6wAiKGmTTTRf1rhm21fB3fYEdyaOhs3qMmCVxmQx3fjOjM5M7xC96Q4D0kJXzohtli6fW/s400/IMG_3824%2520(Small).jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg_9KN_iLUe1T-V31NfMhsoLYbWUWRFEejVCvookuppmqiQzR2hw8gWmbKBQbRFhM8GuXP3VwjzjN-umg2zIomeGHXzXPQBtwK_gsAt4V6GwJsccRqmRWFr3heJHtWLV7HnwepyAVBykjY/s1600/spec_img-trans.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="314" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg_9KN_iLUe1T-V31NfMhsoLYbWUWRFEejVCvookuppmqiQzR2hw8gWmbKBQbRFhM8GuXP3VwjzjN-umg2zIomeGHXzXPQBtwK_gsAt4V6GwJsccRqmRWFr3heJHtWLV7HnwepyAVBykjY/s320/spec_img-trans.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii3x8pQsSx6JfOVz9EFy89MDv5__SYERIxOKezFnUcmQLdbqV5znf0sTdnRRW-9KVHYAyha5KdewxHCQjbC-dZlmAUIpxdo6UKn4aL15bURvo3_OmMzAQYsLmBJfSFlcjTvLDO61K0jl7A/s1600/Berry%2520Res_%2520042%2520(Small).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii3x8pQsSx6JfOVz9EFy89MDv5__SYERIxOKezFnUcmQLdbqV5znf0sTdnRRW-9KVHYAyha5KdewxHCQjbC-dZlmAUIpxdo6UKn4aL15bURvo3_OmMzAQYsLmBJfSFlcjTvLDO61K0jl7A/s400/Berry%2520Res_%2520042%2520(Small).jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaaBLMQfgzHMDtDJ4BDoDn4J73-gR5rdoVwh37oAIpY6qa2lAL0bJiIxJ7ELla_KugxUqiSOD-iAd-ou7JVSUQa_VYR85qY35HD-WPmemtc0DL7ybCaQ3iNIlS6Qx2dq95DXQJL2zNlwKl/s1600/PhotoA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaaBLMQfgzHMDtDJ4BDoDn4J73-gR5rdoVwh37oAIpY6qa2lAL0bJiIxJ7ELla_KugxUqiSOD-iAd-ou7JVSUQa_VYR85qY35HD-WPmemtc0DL7ybCaQ3iNIlS6Qx2dq95DXQJL2zNlwKl/s400/PhotoA.jpg" width="357" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">WALLS</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">FROM BORING TO BEAUTIFUL</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Covering up a boring, pebble textured, painted wall with some wonderful woodwork is one of my favorite things to do.  I love the application of a high wainscote done in beadboard or board and batten - not just for that beachy cottage or a kids room anymore.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg57f_p_BRf-lF-40qivfPQIA2zmiWTGcSbQpAnnh6Owk8bIV-6UvufYDhn1mYMgZET3Bm-CEXOI5gkel9F-WdeHvqNNwfY-1VLeQGUpNTydYgH_LwGfVmrjaExAJU5_Iw3ihx_HikyN_A/s1600/4b975cb9633a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;">Here are some examples of traditional wainscoting.  Faux panels are created with narrow picture frame molding for a more formal look.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBXnesPHFwg96ptWHF1lxqNmSDGE0R-lYTaEslhrEkQMUZQR21efPnYkQh7oNNsSVqz10sGEUav8JMS-eFM9BvBts6Ph3OFb1Dzqn-JzMG18R3FHmjHVkm9n9Bx2HjuwxFUuqpxm8UT0Q/s1600/12345.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBXnesPHFwg96ptWHF1lxqNmSDGE0R-lYTaEslhrEkQMUZQR21efPnYkQh7oNNsSVqz10sGEUav8JMS-eFM9BvBts6Ph3OFb1Dzqn-JzMG18R3FHmjHVkm9n9Bx2HjuwxFUuqpxm8UT0Q/s400/12345.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv-tPIkZMIykGxEwRkM-mI2LNEzLNo_zcpuACGE1TZLRDgZGA3Wlmn_SplGBkIzWYWB_WOjNqtRFXz48IzFr_Kzs94Qq5e00s8NRIysCxc0YoTlQ5h-90PhpiR1CtZSGpvF5igu180QOA/s1600/250185.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="395" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv-tPIkZMIykGxEwRkM-mI2LNEzLNo_zcpuACGE1TZLRDgZGA3Wlmn_SplGBkIzWYWB_WOjNqtRFXz48IzFr_Kzs94Qq5e00s8NRIysCxc0YoTlQ5h-90PhpiR1CtZSGpvF5igu180QOA/s400/250185.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the way it wraps around this window.  Looks nice up a staircase, too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwwi1qPH_RF8okMz9tFvFGWDyIdMp_Mu_jKdWRxo9bkxsAnSr101hSlUAnEeZ7ZgTwDi0X4hF_Zr5zddwvT2-jyZ2vWNnQpQad6Dr5wXOmTjWy_y8dE1OcwixIfzud4cKBi28XUBvA-GhV/s1600/staircase1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwwi1qPH_RF8okMz9tFvFGWDyIdMp_Mu_jKdWRxo9bkxsAnSr101hSlUAnEeZ7ZgTwDi0X4hF_Zr5zddwvT2-jyZ2vWNnQpQad6Dr5wXOmTjWy_y8dE1OcwixIfzud4cKBi28XUBvA-GhV/s640/staircase1.jpg" width="443" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The board and batten treatment works well in a variety of applications and has recently grown up, as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia6wTxc5zyaLwoo1fC940V8GvgclPgKhStVIjt55BwU4BdGTlVhFS2CXf8xwYmnwisfX-hnPyodDBltG4yA2I6cAPznCaHpFUpoqn3HUWxH9gC63icv5o-GfGF7TK9uKeVha4dMa4OUgdj/s1600/PhotoD.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia6wTxc5zyaLwoo1fC940V8GvgclPgKhStVIjt55BwU4BdGTlVhFS2CXf8xwYmnwisfX-hnPyodDBltG4yA2I6cAPznCaHpFUpoqn3HUWxH9gC63icv5o-GfGF7TK9uKeVha4dMa4OUgdj/s400/PhotoD.jpg" width="398" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizUy02_-8CQSmni34rPa-cBy8o28tSe70AAaC1iWEH34JaQiFGxj8gOjhcgU37dtuWqPYt0tsPXZftM4jMPWnazwq8RXVBYbqE75-yuxje2g4Jd2KWeBwFuCWAIIBbKP5VSO0IE22154Q/s1600/board&batten.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizUy02_-8CQSmni34rPa-cBy8o28tSe70AAaC1iWEH34JaQiFGxj8gOjhcgU37dtuWqPYt0tsPXZftM4jMPWnazwq8RXVBYbqE75-yuxje2g4Jd2KWeBwFuCWAIIBbKP5VSO0IE22154Q/s640/board&batten.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A little closer look at the treatment</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvEs_JfBHORh3pojYi37Tk47-j8NUEr5aPj944cg72NVXHXUvDmegs3PC4Y8k-XWyNLbvEzBMzxta6LSScYUMn098tQCkH4akDIlloTnKqV9cCdVamODX7xzpkmypYGh5j7zG85IPZcrPR/s1600/Picture+6.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvEs_JfBHORh3pojYi37Tk47-j8NUEr5aPj944cg72NVXHXUvDmegs3PC4Y8k-XWyNLbvEzBMzxta6LSScYUMn098tQCkH4akDIlloTnKqV9cCdVamODX7xzpkmypYGh5j7zG85IPZcrPR/s400/Picture+6.bmp" width="396" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love how this board and batten treatment looks elegant in this room and keeps the deep chocolate from overpowering the design.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgygazrywFYAvz8D8YJPBak31zQpEjCF2xLsJitXnFwtIewXytjjq1sRMHL9YucvayPmrf9hletiAq3hWbgu2AhN36d1fz45szIY_v2n6i-mj6gQBrY51f9SZ6oW_dTnkeMnVzcG8mKV-Qc/s1600/james+mich+howard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgygazrywFYAvz8D8YJPBak31zQpEjCF2xLsJitXnFwtIewXytjjq1sRMHL9YucvayPmrf9hletiAq3hWbgu2AhN36d1fz45szIY_v2n6i-mj6gQBrY51f9SZ6oW_dTnkeMnVzcG8mKV-Qc/s400/james+mich+howard.jpg" width="285" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Board and batten adds great interest to this stair wall in 'squares'</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;"><strong>PANELS AND PANELLING</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdauLBtER7zn2jXWY1sr_HyY7MIcwvJvHSeQniC6Kx1__ICfDiWgWLsSWvHoqpXczm6uBVzWmfeib5S7YWixI7lfXHUJlUM80XjqdTGxWzux5A3X6R3KvJw7jJPkW5kVd9DPqu3EBSl2Ku/s1600/msl_0904_yellows_xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdauLBtER7zn2jXWY1sr_HyY7MIcwvJvHSeQniC6Kx1__ICfDiWgWLsSWvHoqpXczm6uBVzWmfeib5S7YWixI7lfXHUJlUM80XjqdTGxWzux5A3X6R3KvJw7jJPkW5kVd9DPqu3EBSl2Ku/s400/msl_0904_yellows_xl.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yellows and golds make me happy.  But that isn't why I chose this photo.  These traditional panels are perfect for framing art, and are especially effective with the color treatment inside the panel.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSYv2_z2kswNJSi_F7HsNGuGEYk3Znjnpu_EnVscZmpHlDEFz5zRIsxY1hVIUNq4i1HhWdyjUjCSRhV2V2Rgx-pvzGkYQYMiV_xXEv4y5QWwfXSIV78xRsYHkZd0LT0rVKDVlQ3dKmMPxn/s1600/PhotoC.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSYv2_z2kswNJSi_F7HsNGuGEYk3Znjnpu_EnVscZmpHlDEFz5zRIsxY1hVIUNq4i1HhWdyjUjCSRhV2V2Rgx-pvzGkYQYMiV_xXEv4y5QWwfXSIV78xRsYHkZd0LT0rVKDVlQ3dKmMPxn/s400/PhotoC.jpg" width="382" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the height of these panels and the textural interest it adds to this wall</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXroNxl90GHaXwlRQkr8TJzWUAqRfNoVzSh8q-9j5iex2UtpYOF9AjSZJeYM4Kw7af-YX4XiBDAEZZ_XFAJD215ID3X0J3rZ_Om5M3kXns8n2N5Cc6KjadVK4F9_Ka2NsRn4xqiIiXniek/s1600/Soft+gray-green+living+room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXroNxl90GHaXwlRQkr8TJzWUAqRfNoVzSh8q-9j5iex2UtpYOF9AjSZJeYM4Kw7af-YX4XiBDAEZZ_XFAJD215ID3X0J3rZ_Om5M3kXns8n2N5Cc6KjadVK4F9_Ka2NsRn4xqiIiXniek/s320/Soft+gray-green+living+room.jpg" width="249" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These panels are painted out in one color, but you still see the dimension of the panels and it still adds subtle visua linterest.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOWM-w9fUCDNtNo-2Mn9qSKJfkl4K8iT4Orji5wKWXeXByKBbaEasJyKANOdOjmBiwLBVOIAolxsR0RyElZHMokspmh6ONHhkaF_AI6iX2ambM8jDb7oS3-5rPHgjbIYkoQvMWzVUkcj5p/s1600/1234.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOWM-w9fUCDNtNo-2Mn9qSKJfkl4K8iT4Orji5wKWXeXByKBbaEasJyKANOdOjmBiwLBVOIAolxsR0RyElZHMokspmh6ONHhkaF_AI6iX2ambM8jDb7oS3-5rPHgjbIYkoQvMWzVUkcj5p/s400/1234.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's another treatment with reverse painted effect - the molding darker than the wall.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ4WPrmXbA3z6P9CiZ2xtgWy7wdSJ9NGhfKWk4yEMZPl5wDxeF3AqihXO95O9IoKjfh0LYYzoXTYDS0_X7XmTV_WGEIIPi3FGoPyMsseBRHfdLfPbNBbxxOhUUGnur7JzaPZ6NOkC4hrwB/s1600/whole+wall+wainscote.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ4WPrmXbA3z6P9CiZ2xtgWy7wdSJ9NGhfKWk4yEMZPl5wDxeF3AqihXO95O9IoKjfh0LYYzoXTYDS0_X7XmTV_WGEIIPi3FGoPyMsseBRHfdLfPbNBbxxOhUUGnur7JzaPZ6NOkC4hrwB/s400/whole+wall+wainscote.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love love love this wall. It looks amazing.  The whole wall becomes a piece of art.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZrBybSMjg_nYuIaQmCt9bVA8U27RpiCSdgl7YoKOCpsjsXWE-sWx4OmFKqYfKRj_JT69tPTEtu65AzKBIJ7L4CN2tqmIgiPQDP9Jgfc3m-d4CnEzWyHC93pkwL-PouslWi9P0rUJ8vDj0/s1600/Elegant+white+living+room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="312" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZrBybSMjg_nYuIaQmCt9bVA8U27RpiCSdgl7YoKOCpsjsXWE-sWx4OmFKqYfKRj_JT69tPTEtu65AzKBIJ7L4CN2tqmIgiPQDP9Jgfc3m-d4CnEzWyHC93pkwL-PouslWi9P0rUJ8vDj0/s400/Elegant+white+living+room.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is another subtle painted version, with a detailed dentil molding at crown of the room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCAW71eF9D0AF0tSIjhyphenhyphenlaKdgoctUQ7nMtbVnMlx6u7FK0KPcXu9QUmVJ1M-NEpxxO1AqpE2Xs2gGvgCkTr_LMFr-JzBsNe7OukCVCYN0aZGNK2b6WB6CIQBCDhMRQ7naJ6G_JFXLGEoNQ/s1600/Nate+Berkus%27s+living+room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCAW71eF9D0AF0tSIjhyphenhyphenlaKdgoctUQ7nMtbVnMlx6u7FK0KPcXu9QUmVJ1M-NEpxxO1AqpE2Xs2gGvgCkTr_LMFr-JzBsNe7OukCVCYN0aZGNK2b6WB6CIQBCDhMRQ7naJ6G_JFXLGEoNQ/s400/Nate+Berkus%27s+living+room.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzf5F8N_sE_9T1r8bVaUaNvI9d0Sk4bNN1jEHXIWjKOdWt-CDnSpCEuPuv4MOFJUum58xdb_y2On-2MXd7bqclTiEeiwBvNx5vUHcOotRvZjOydbW7_JPMvFmV-tzoFGEMNonnv8W8ZMj1/s1600/PhotoI.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzf5F8N_sE_9T1r8bVaUaNvI9d0Sk4bNN1jEHXIWjKOdWt-CDnSpCEuPuv4MOFJUum58xdb_y2On-2MXd7bqclTiEeiwBvNx5vUHcOotRvZjOydbW7_JPMvFmV-tzoFGEMNonnv8W8ZMj1/s320/PhotoI.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Panels topped with a ledge form a substantial headboard.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYkO7xINP4tqhcVRidyzRYL5i8Ll04zaIBOF9JuR2NIQ92BBnnAO6pwzAl9cDzuyd5fODCoe2wrhMRhBfmkzacR2pjbSRfMNiZqG5YL32SJeehnQ_PX_YY7zF1OiXdlEMSY1TPm330d1m6/s1600/aaagambrel-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYkO7xINP4tqhcVRidyzRYL5i8Ll04zaIBOF9JuR2NIQ92BBnnAO6pwzAl9cDzuyd5fODCoe2wrhMRhBfmkzacR2pjbSRfMNiZqG5YL32SJeehnQ_PX_YY7zF1OiXdlEMSY1TPm330d1m6/s400/aaagambrel-1.jpg" width="315" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the wide plank panelling in this very traditional room</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Keeps it from taking itself too seriously!</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Or, Turned sideways ..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYKhl2yReHE06gSV7MLLO8ntpMd-Kwg5KZ3rTu3PoG0hXkeJcuBzuTVW6LvgAmXwB57ztyLbk-Dg3soT1rVtaXYOVOmp1-4tkKlJRUp9H_HSppJSvPj2iC1s3-Gw4YrPwAMxX5dKPvcszA/s1600/bathsink.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYKhl2yReHE06gSV7MLLO8ntpMd-Kwg5KZ3rTu3PoG0hXkeJcuBzuTVW6LvgAmXwB57ztyLbk-Dg3soT1rVtaXYOVOmp1-4tkKlJRUp9H_HSppJSvPj2iC1s3-Gw4YrPwAMxX5dKPvcszA/s200/bathsink.jpg" width="198" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc5FKi3sz4vOLsKbcCWJgKZsjY0mAWLjeJmpJrdZxJdD3vDE9damACMKvu_JOR-J4WhfRseLiK0AJqgfUQZ3hHVTiEcbnBUCk2mm5wSV3ARUVIC2eed166soZ5QPcwXGNJIaAeDXjtcxE/s1600/ceiling+tiles+donkee+house.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="309" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc5FKi3sz4vOLsKbcCWJgKZsjY0mAWLjeJmpJrdZxJdD3vDE9damACMKvu_JOR-J4WhfRseLiK0AJqgfUQZ3hHVTiEcbnBUCk2mm5wSV3ARUVIC2eed166soZ5QPcwXGNJIaAeDXjtcxE/s320/ceiling+tiles+donkee+house.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As you can see, it lends itself to a variety of decorating styles.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;"><strong>BUILT-INS</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If your room is a little lacking in architectural interest and you could use more storage - and who can't - consider a beautiful built-in cabinet, bookshelf or cupboard on that blank wall - tailor made to your needs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In this child's room, much needed storage is created by building out around a window, and then placing the bed in the alcove created by the build-out of the two closets.  It looks charming and cozy and no kid could resist sleeping in that alcove!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYIPYrAQ2oYpLb1lewKogUdqERknlO67qGXDuh4_xijm7JwBFycGBak7KQQqpjU80q7vFZ5tVM1DsKB8cdUzKe5p0_ueLQGvAZNUilvzIUh8wvsjfg-ONbCxCv4avI9yvS8R5yWD6As6Q/s1600/82b81cc4e53d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYIPYrAQ2oYpLb1lewKogUdqERknlO67qGXDuh4_xijm7JwBFycGBak7KQQqpjU80q7vFZ5tVM1DsKB8cdUzKe5p0_ueLQGvAZNUilvzIUh8wvsjfg-ONbCxCv4avI9yvS8R5yWD6As6Q/s400/82b81cc4e53d.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Built in bookcases are a natural choice to flank a fireplace and creates a great focal wall.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibR7tUMylZScMF8ypeaacpXhsJqxadCwWPpo19-HBAeOGb1zJ55ScBbhgT__1QwfEJCC3Tw__xkdXTgzE9ZaoUfyFF3Se4N-P_QaKKDKJ0poyyd2Bj0TvJEX4w42KdsBWqW9r5ZLK9PYo/s1600/alloftheabove.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="273" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibR7tUMylZScMF8ypeaacpXhsJqxadCwWPpo19-HBAeOGb1zJ55ScBbhgT__1QwfEJCC3Tw__xkdXTgzE9ZaoUfyFF3Se4N-P_QaKKDKJ0poyyd2Bj0TvJEX4w42KdsBWqW9r5ZLK9PYo/s400/alloftheabove.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bookshelves - an upcoming project for my house -  can really be added to any room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfv0y3fVFqg_SlLpXK6v5Jb1ZE0oYIA3kCyJPkaVlztWzguiIjfs_CXSs36QZdEpaDMCusyghBRwKuB_KJt3kNE1dt7ZisChdFHKPlVE0zls1kzpKKMQ87vbN3_GgkRX376C0x2XXgUqw/s1600/bedroom+builtin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfv0y3fVFqg_SlLpXK6v5Jb1ZE0oYIA3kCyJPkaVlztWzguiIjfs_CXSs36QZdEpaDMCusyghBRwKuB_KJt3kNE1dt7ZisChdFHKPlVE0zls1kzpKKMQ87vbN3_GgkRX376C0x2XXgUqw/s400/bedroom+builtin.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Adding cabinets or bookshelves around a window is a great excuse for a window seat</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNb34gi_0K4z-hdAKamzvSmoR9SdRgx8QFYTyuwin1WvY0XpIHXlixBESEd8I82rjTCADNOofpnlMHurwxMpLvZLlcR1JGhL7QSyUlf5Tk9cuR86zIyBJ1yUYcYYPBAPCq5DXH16eCRAhyphenhyphen/s1600/windowseat2.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you are filling a wall with bookshelves, think about leaving a space for your desk, flat screen tv, or seating area.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPze4GEeJwEUBIXVE76cElFjNrNFKVS2JkqLwSg-UqFGUmufQgiJMjUFKFqMhko1hTekBL6lUrYF15KRPGv-nBvWTptNoDkcvLDtkGmHREoke366skvTuDthtD9HCqSBDqiKvOid_Dk5M/s1600/besty+display.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPze4GEeJwEUBIXVE76cElFjNrNFKVS2JkqLwSg-UqFGUmufQgiJMjUFKFqMhko1hTekBL6lUrYF15KRPGv-nBvWTptNoDkcvLDtkGmHREoke366skvTuDthtD9HCqSBDqiKvOid_Dk5M/s400/besty+display.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These shelves were specifically made to showcase a collection</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqRQ8n9bRFqOvBlHpKwLqHtUS7W_NHTdo1NTBbRbbtGKVZLhyphenhyphen5ULjJQMpFAsaFsA-fvbP7tLcZlfrAgWInzYncGDGC2TxeliGIP6b4jJgl_pHkYNhTJamXTAjUI4vxQl4HCNmbCRVwu7s/s1600/bk+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqRQ8n9bRFqOvBlHpKwLqHtUS7W_NHTdo1NTBbRbbtGKVZLhyphenhyphen5ULjJQMpFAsaFsA-fvbP7tLcZlfrAgWInzYncGDGC2TxeliGIP6b4jJgl_pHkYNhTJamXTAjUI4vxQl4HCNmbCRVwu7s/s400/bk+4.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirTlq2cM5EBMlB7Dzu3VZlR99XVl8duitwFlVtxvZq-x4O5uD7l33UrQaRRjoLKGvZh1cH1ACr2C3gSa7DLW4ThtCziE4eTgaHnSxZ6zFEY4JhzRzlB31G3slKtKKzYhfVaikoQDlz2yk/s1600/builtins.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="312" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirTlq2cM5EBMlB7Dzu3VZlR99XVl8duitwFlVtxvZq-x4O5uD7l33UrQaRRjoLKGvZh1cH1ACr2C3gSa7DLW4ThtCziE4eTgaHnSxZ6zFEY4JhzRzlB31G3slKtKKzYhfVaikoQDlz2yk/s400/builtins.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Keep in mind the style and character of your home and decor and make sure your shelves add to and enhance your decor.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Built-ins add character and value to your home, no matter the size</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDRTKYY2cd0lNlw_cV298swRxPpGWTnATsLmArVgmJux0oZxM0DoMinOH66hTbbo1CBZH6jWTAPIO4y72i17INISYHxKl7eOMbTw19Q2r2V6wVM3pVd5QiIZty0zADC6pVuWQ-3fiHnqU/s1600/c+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDRTKYY2cd0lNlw_cV298swRxPpGWTnATsLmArVgmJux0oZxM0DoMinOH66hTbbo1CBZH6jWTAPIO4y72i17INISYHxKl7eOMbTw19Q2r2V6wVM3pVd5QiIZty0zADC6pVuWQ-3fiHnqU/s400/c+3.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But I do envy this storage area - and anyone who has room for it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSVRUTScZeT4OD7ypMk3gW6SB0lAgCRaUReLn29TodpMrKZmB0vYOK1muQ1Ljw8Q3HcmXY-FF9sh4psdz_Eu42dHjYkwdyPIZYRnxi-ZxMWFRRzbjdrPSAkiH0I-YpvSTyf-Cx1B3iUa8/s1600/cabinets.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="312" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSVRUTScZeT4OD7ypMk3gW6SB0lAgCRaUReLn29TodpMrKZmB0vYOK1muQ1Ljw8Q3HcmXY-FF9sh4psdz_Eu42dHjYkwdyPIZYRnxi-ZxMWFRRzbjdrPSAkiH0I-YpvSTyf-Cx1B3iUa8/s320/cabinets.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Don't be afraid to go bold if your room can handle it.  Not a built-in, but large enough to be, I chose this photo to show the contrast of color and the weight it adds to that side of the room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9W7oeOcTMLpA3klmaXnf2CCO-_o9jA9F74E43TK66-GygW0P5LQ0V1mptQbKKxRBRcnH0fnAuNYwAG-u1W91DRgOpvlKyOa7dqC0FVdR097s8P8O39GZj65tHEBxG3xUQDccDnNglSJI/s1600/etc+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="272" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9W7oeOcTMLpA3klmaXnf2CCO-_o9jA9F74E43TK66-GygW0P5LQ0V1mptQbKKxRBRcnH0fnAuNYwAG-u1W91DRgOpvlKyOa7dqC0FVdR097s8P8O39GZj65tHEBxG3xUQDccDnNglSJI/s400/etc+1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just imagine it in your own color - (so glad they told me this was 'red')</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYwrmW76EW9Bmif_Q-B4a0cAVuSDWbc4F_Z6iI5Eg3IYRqGQ8jTtI4hE215KDJHGsPBa-4ZVY0ohXZ_ckA5Xtswna9GQB0i_QlcN3iVgTL7IOkOai_tr7YcEQThl_EabBV42lZvvW3mVhY/s1600/hgtv-red-room-m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="315" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYwrmW76EW9Bmif_Q-B4a0cAVuSDWbc4F_Z6iI5Eg3IYRqGQ8jTtI4hE215KDJHGsPBa-4ZVY0ohXZ_ckA5Xtswna9GQB0i_QlcN3iVgTL7IOkOai_tr7YcEQThl_EabBV42lZvvW3mVhY/s320/hgtv-red-room-m.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiW3oZSKyGKNT0bTJpPDsxpMy6SqHhgJB52jpldgPliDGmUB5jGbgDfTWdaHQid6bFWrvXii3CzrRUxNm9nB20R-jQm7giTYJOKeuaQIxhNcTJ29-FWWvDUCFhSudLK0F4BxRdBJauD_qG/s1600/IMG_3796%2520(Small).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiW3oZSKyGKNT0bTJpPDsxpMy6SqHhgJB52jpldgPliDGmUB5jGbgDfTWdaHQid6bFWrvXii3CzrRUxNm9nB20R-jQm7giTYJOKeuaQIxhNcTJ29-FWWvDUCFhSudLK0F4BxRdBJauD_qG/s400/IMG_3796%2520(Small).jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The built-in china cabinet</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">below is a nice touch for this large kitchen</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4p-jGzAWBCU2pxROKc79mSaz9WSUHQPqJiqOOeg4l7MtABq5Q-3_XjvAhUvuqT45zPO98-z-O3Fcmn8wHjnqyde51uTYkXt9f_dX2lhg9_O6sy6dvHZHbvT3wu_nOtHqoDP2YUZXK0c4m/s1600/k2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4p-jGzAWBCU2pxROKc79mSaz9WSUHQPqJiqOOeg4l7MtABq5Q-3_XjvAhUvuqT45zPO98-z-O3Fcmn8wHjnqyde51uTYkXt9f_dX2lhg9_O6sy6dvHZHbvT3wu_nOtHqoDP2YUZXK0c4m/s400/k2.jpg" width="311" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have actually always dreamed of having a stone wall - maybe in  my master bedroom, behind the headboard.  It works well in this kitchen - adds a rustic old-world feel.  Definitely no 'tract home' feel here.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk4axj_dx_Vjq-UBLPaXOjGVQttRuApM_rMtNZpsFysH3EZb9lVkw33EiGhG20TlQ8F6GldxUwNibxSjYHQcClD1Q4Zdv-rUz0KndkYMuv5mjC2oa-9U0XsF0nh-2AN-OI6GKu5PEGQMWA/s1600/fireplacewall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="295" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk4axj_dx_Vjq-UBLPaXOjGVQttRuApM_rMtNZpsFysH3EZb9lVkw33EiGhG20TlQ8F6GldxUwNibxSjYHQcClD1Q4Zdv-rUz0KndkYMuv5mjC2oa-9U0XsF0nh-2AN-OI6GKu5PEGQMWA/s400/fireplacewall.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The curved brick/stone veneer on this fireplace is a yummy combination with the bookcases in high contrast on either side.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCq-UDAb0mbjY-xm0hfHJ7qRxq59ujS0gSfyLddnFH-M73VIKErYmTMbmRkot8n_vUchKX8YqsYWs4JIq3DCe5xHIBmCOT-PlWUKd2EIZsV_OWXlG7TDEx4ANZAUkNtBokmprpBpZxWvWB/s1600/modern+dining+room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="277" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCq-UDAb0mbjY-xm0hfHJ7qRxq59ujS0gSfyLddnFH-M73VIKErYmTMbmRkot8n_vUchKX8YqsYWs4JIq3DCe5xHIBmCOT-PlWUKd2EIZsV_OWXlG7TDEx4ANZAUkNtBokmprpBpZxWvWB/s400/modern+dining+room.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I liked this contemporary treatment as well, boxes on the wall in place of shelves, but with the same effect and appeal.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNnkkneoJpbcu774E0UL-w6souydbhurCfJO0s7OniPjRqbGW7UVhBcXFMuutCT998eoUwdPY0cuzsdope26tyDJmPf5ELeOkkaMrb1T-KH05NQvxDY80TiiE0wONJWQ0GhyphenhyphenZponBXB6AK/s1600/sandra+lindsay+design+bookcase.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="312" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNnkkneoJpbcu774E0UL-w6souydbhurCfJO0s7OniPjRqbGW7UVhBcXFMuutCT998eoUwdPY0cuzsdope26tyDJmPf5ELeOkkaMrb1T-KH05NQvxDY80TiiE0wONJWQ0GhyphenhyphenZponBXB6AK/s400/sandra+lindsay+design+bookcase.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm a fan of the 'square' openings in this unit - great for books as well as spotlighting an object or collection.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsQNWhLFsAyteoN6N4DfJHd3SnM1DFHQJ5RfBv9xepOgpT0zVXA3i_J5R9FtQxfyFXhjWQdfT8nSPopm4tpzaWQ-DJb8SoIMeMOvwJT4b4qI8FJHZn3EjXDpG7rFaJhpwUnNlatZ29dI9X/s1600/SKMBT_C451+08091609181.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="305" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsQNWhLFsAyteoN6N4DfJHd3SnM1DFHQJ5RfBv9xepOgpT0zVXA3i_J5R9FtQxfyFXhjWQdfT8nSPopm4tpzaWQ-DJb8SoIMeMOvwJT4b4qI8FJHZn3EjXDpG7rFaJhpwUnNlatZ29dI9X/s400/SKMBT_C451+08091609181.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have to give you a heads up here - white washed wood surfaces are back and are the next big trend.  For a current look, think 'weathered' and 'driftwood' - I love the color of this gray cabinet above...   </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQkKOVkTMnB9-oGcF9fkqDBFk-VFm2rwZSNj3XvyE-V9JG13eOOnK7unmJ-rmxYAIl_gnbZlqxfvDGXiNR1oEKXrUMNub_-_YSorkrU74v_OnLjgZ1jQoaPELoIAtQT7irSqq5wA37o8Ym/s1600/1_thumb1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQkKOVkTMnB9-oGcF9fkqDBFk-VFm2rwZSNj3XvyE-V9JG13eOOnK7unmJ-rmxYAIl_gnbZlqxfvDGXiNR1oEKXrUMNub_-_YSorkrU74v_OnLjgZ1jQoaPELoIAtQT7irSqq5wA37o8Ym/s400/1_thumb1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYjgnp8E7nSvZGsjXOrrSlRNXc1gfW62DVyCdlCiFvjSbsEDvBoJsPXY85_eqBR-2kj70w1LNz-84rRJEojimZx4ijHWJ_WlZ51coCa0fDH0v7jSUgcIvATqjuNRsMxncE6vRuHR1NyH9D/s1600/1-storageorganizing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYjgnp8E7nSvZGsjXOrrSlRNXc1gfW62DVyCdlCiFvjSbsEDvBoJsPXY85_eqBR-2kj70w1LNz-84rRJEojimZx4ijHWJ_WlZ51coCa0fDH0v7jSUgcIvATqjuNRsMxncE6vRuHR1NyH9D/s400/1-storageorganizing.jpg" width="311" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm going to need one of these ladders for the bookcases I have planned for my vaulted ceilings...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxG5OkZIxNMiscXRjo2P4UZqClkDnULdcklo77mYpqIyp3KQX77E1Fauzz6jSZPT3s6WoggW46DGxy8mfvFGor8n6P2HUadtljvpD-RzVLeRCUpWODbdMUnPisdaX49GIobOB5lVBgS5aY/s1600/18349d38.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxG5OkZIxNMiscXRjo2P4UZqClkDnULdcklo77mYpqIyp3KQX77E1Fauzz6jSZPT3s6WoggW46DGxy8mfvFGor8n6P2HUadtljvpD-RzVLeRCUpWODbdMUnPisdaX49GIobOB5lVBgS5aY/s640/18349d38.jpg" width="481" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The soft blue background of this bookcase makes everything in it look beautiful</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoUhDIrbteFDtsxe-cv8QlI-H-aYRoYAjrzGYBzSDNq29U8ONsnL6Dngafr2hqoZbjVMl3RB-BCutUqeh4eHPKjRoMHYa2G5QuChCLGb_n0eCVPE50yYmXdHPMGP1hRABOdxhCULmioruW/s1600/bookshelves.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoUhDIrbteFDtsxe-cv8QlI-H-aYRoYAjrzGYBzSDNq29U8ONsnL6Dngafr2hqoZbjVMl3RB-BCutUqeh4eHPKjRoMHYa2G5QuChCLGb_n0eCVPE50yYmXdHPMGP1hRABOdxhCULmioruW/s400/bookshelves.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have always loved bookcases that surround a window or doorway</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivBeG_beijuG3-y1SCediKxDi8a3jAkF16RWASE8X3r4hoAWOYWY6clG7TF50jf7c_UgjzVhK6DzmrijyCboeqo6qkNr89s0CrFDO4seOZVk_9NPTSShyphenhyphenkuXCNrpmvXsqWQgjvurCXodYq/s1600/mudroom-after1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivBeG_beijuG3-y1SCediKxDi8a3jAkF16RWASE8X3r4hoAWOYWY6clG7TF50jf7c_UgjzVhK6DzmrijyCboeqo6qkNr89s0CrFDO4seOZVk_9NPTSShyphenhyphenkuXCNrpmvXsqWQgjvurCXodYq/s640/mudroom-after1.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and who doesn't love a place for shoes and backpacks???</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #134f5c; font-size: large;"><strong>FLOORS AND CEILINGS</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Floors are probably the area you need the least help in customizing.  But there are a few unique treatments worth looking at, besides carpeting, traditional wood and tile.</span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhePGmtumOFBj-eQLYvvIQKxFEyCV5_ndombt8CSjXcmL4IP8Vdy6N_sSIU5iGV_fgcvv55wSfLMAzVdf1bR4S3zB4HL5GIxA2bl8pRwwiiLGUtZ_8W5KzVOrMX9BzjSUfucBdpF43Ez9mm/s1600/stripedfloor+manolohome.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhePGmtumOFBj-eQLYvvIQKxFEyCV5_ndombt8CSjXcmL4IP8Vdy6N_sSIU5iGV_fgcvv55wSfLMAzVdf1bR4S3zB4HL5GIxA2bl8pRwwiiLGUtZ_8W5KzVOrMX9BzjSUfucBdpF43Ez9mm/s400/stripedfloor+manolohome.bmp" width="301" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Remember the trend I told you about, here are floors with a weathered white wash done in stripes...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEingK2-Za5glXn3v0DwD3Sji9WWn3rz_I9c2aeT22UHMIhBhS8zE96i_qS09Q831yGJpQUcF5_obmX6xYys1YDGasKjd5P-H579VgRqVLn-fA30aVmqDP3oOOwLSUwgOvL_wq3DcJ0wZpOp/s1600/washedfloor.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEingK2-Za5glXn3v0DwD3Sji9WWn3rz_I9c2aeT22UHMIhBhS8zE96i_qS09Q831yGJpQUcF5_obmX6xYys1YDGasKjd5P-H579VgRqVLn-fA30aVmqDP3oOOwLSUwgOvL_wq3DcJ0wZpOp/s400/washedfloor.bmp" width="311" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLgK5l6JFGlyFJHxRxF2MwMcIxEtHj5ELo75FWPn4f2CtH57WZX76X4JujNpPp2wgHRkMrcYtQWiMt4N-CMI1Kf6zU68fpkjkd_RjLPmK6Sw6GAN46hPy44JNNx2IpBW8Lb3-dW6L7Bfi1/s1600/whitewashfloor2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLgK5l6JFGlyFJHxRxF2MwMcIxEtHj5ELo75FWPn4f2CtH57WZX76X4JujNpPp2wgHRkMrcYtQWiMt4N-CMI1Kf6zU68fpkjkd_RjLPmK6Sw6GAN46hPy44JNNx2IpBW8Lb3-dW6L7Bfi1/s320/whitewashfloor2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">another white washed floor... a great way to avoid the cost of a new floor if your hardwood is looking a little tired.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWej3rsNM2DYif1Z5c0pvm6xCeYdRTPJk8uV7hzt5aRyMo1VrK9mAbnvIY0XGG8HkjfEdFouz8-3COw9J8Bbz5iuWmM64ZJhsuZf6NvouH40EVQaeVwE57KCAzLoBeT0hGIO8OHQONNxnd/s1600/whitewashceiling.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">from Cote de Texas blogsite</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another trend is sustainable flooring - like bamboo flooring or a fibre rug (jute, sisal, seagrass).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Note the whitewashed weathered ceiling beams - what do you think about this look?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJv5WDtmAIcaGrpiVuCfXKu7CJQ_JAq-zD3H8PGo4vZy344ztQH30MS01bpOE-y-OPD1TrcDNBflIH4fSqMdpdMs-BDhKkjz1IjVZdrxMcU6OouEZPST5G2FkZe8KnZ3SHKbTEiI75RYnd/s1600/image94_thumb.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJv5WDtmAIcaGrpiVuCfXKu7CJQ_JAq-zD3H8PGo4vZy344ztQH30MS01bpOE-y-OPD1TrcDNBflIH4fSqMdpdMs-BDhKkjz1IjVZdrxMcU6OouEZPST5G2FkZe8KnZ3SHKbTEiI75RYnd/s400/image94_thumb.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Eco friendly seagrass floor coverings are also relatively inexpensive and stain resistant.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6XS02Vq0n1s9R3hFeWUsaSFry1P_VgmwHaJPX2aPPqX7HEwCKCHZFH3Kgumvx61KPhxIVwATJB6v64LT9Xxt3Vk-YIypbT9HRJokQFkwXfbhWUt-0kPIqukwXR_1T2k-mH9DOUpeODvBY/s1600/whitewashfloor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="198" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6XS02Vq0n1s9R3hFeWUsaSFry1P_VgmwHaJPX2aPPqX7HEwCKCHZFH3Kgumvx61KPhxIVwATJB6v64LT9Xxt3Vk-YIypbT9HRJokQFkwXfbhWUt-0kPIqukwXR_1T2k-mH9DOUpeODvBY/s320/whitewashfloor.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For floors and furniture - expect to see lighter washed or reclaimed woods - (for example: Restoration Hardware's new line).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsPAOfklZyrxfM0Fi1H_hm06Nmw5gzNVBP2r_0NsM5cW5mA1h8ATw2k1huo6nzDwr6l_vUfc6LAZpUEzAUuh4Lr96UgUwAUB-GsPoqxf_8w_ThFen1hqV82FuzYMkDgNCTwITgosOOfgJB/s1600/wpf+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsPAOfklZyrxfM0Fi1H_hm06Nmw5gzNVBP2r_0NsM5cW5mA1h8ATw2k1huo6nzDwr6l_vUfc6LAZpUEzAUuh4Lr96UgUwAUB-GsPoqxf_8w_ThFen1hqV82FuzYMkDgNCTwITgosOOfgJB/s320/wpf+3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This beautiful room has coffered ceilings - a beautiful treatment for high ceilings. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiMb0ZqXt3A21Y0_m-AkFSxgAvl9lcl2xRVI3aTe2oAI6_6T-xxQubFtTqKqMDDm07j2PwqLP-ZWAFFs18j9waNNKxNtSqbOiQsOlb7IPvmF1s3pdqPReo38RTPSx5T_q6fwEu4EzrVTjW/s1600/aquaandcream+southernliving.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;">I could go on and on - from ceilings and floors to windows, like the one above that just makes this little window seat the most charming seat in the house - but....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">another day... another blog</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">we'll talk about them later</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #134f5c; font-size: large;">I hope you are inspired to create some wonderful custom elements in your home.  Make it a beautiful place to be!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Best wishes,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: large;">Claudine</span></em></div>

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