There are many reasons to choose more than one finish for your kitchen cabinets. For instance, mixed surfaces can add interest to a kitchen; pale units can lift a dark scheme, and a deep-tone feature can give a sophisticated feel to a neutral palette. Check out these seven stunning spaces to find inspiration…

7 Ways to Ace Two-Tone Kitchen Cabinetry (8 photos)
7 Ways to Ace Two-Tone Kitchen Cabinetry (8 photos)
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I once met an interior designer who ‘fired’ a client. The reason? ‘Stylistic differences’. And the offending object? A sofa, which the designer vetoed and the client purchased regardless. “But it’s my home,” the client protested. “But it’s my design,” her now ex-interior designer replied….

Collaborate or Call the Shots? The Ways to Work With a Designer (12 photos)
Collaborate or Call the Shots? The Ways to Work With a Designer (12 photos)
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Every home has a few features that aren’t picture perfect, and it’s not always possible to airbrush them out. From renting restrictions to budgetary constraints, most of us have to learn to live with a few imperfections (and not just on the home-front). However, as these creative ideas show, there are…

8 Brilliant Fixes for Less-Than-Lovely Features in Your Home (8 photos)
8 Brilliant Fixes for Less-Than-Lovely Features in Your Home (8 photos)
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Interior designer Jean-Christophe Peyrieux’s son just finished high school and was about to start his art studies. While other parents might have made do with throwing some cheap furniture into a run-down apartment, Peyrieux saw the opportunity to put his talents to good use. “I loved working on this…

Paris Houzz Tour: Small Studio Leaves Room for Luxurious Details (19 photos)
Paris Houzz Tour: Small Studio Leaves Room for Luxurious Details (19 photos)
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When the owners showed their 1980s Gold Coast waterfront home to interior designer Donna Guyler, it was in desperate need of renovation. The home was brimming with high-gloss joinery and the original flooring was dated. What’s more, the old window furnishings looked out of place and the…

Stickybeak: An ’80s Home Gets Beachy Upgrade (13 photos)
Stickybeak: An ’80s Home Gets Beachy Upgrade (13 photos)
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In this Q&A series, we turn the spotlight on one thought-provoking renovation or extension each week. Here, Anthony Karlovic, director at boutique building firm First Avenue Homes, shares the journey of transforming…

A Tiny Terrace Transformed With Space, Light and Luxe Detailing (25 photos)
A Tiny Terrace Transformed With Space, Light and Luxe Detailing (25 photos)
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Buy 3 UofCTS Tuitions and Get the 4th for Free
Buy 3 UofCTS Tuitions and Get the 4th for Free
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The story of how landscape designer Connie Cunningham became a farmer then opened a bed-and-breakfast in Missouri, USA, has more twists and turns than a bumpy country road – but it reveals how one’s love of home breeds perseverance and passion. Connie’s story begins with her mother, Patty Cunningham,…

Houzz TV: Life, Love and Purpose Down on a USA Farm (27 photos)
Houzz TV: Life, Love and Purpose Down on a USA Farm (27 photos)
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In this practical series, we ask experts to answer your burning home and garden questions. Here, Christina Storer, trade marketing programs manager at Wattyl, gives you the lowdown on choosing the right brushes for your next paint job… plus some…

How Do I… Choose and Care For Paintbrushes? (10 photos)
How Do I… Choose and Care For Paintbrushes? (10 photos)
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The space features a bright, modern design, and includes a large retail space dedicated to stone, tile, sinks and accessories.
New Stone Interiors Showroom in the Works
New Stone Interiors Showroom in the Works
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