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8 Space-Savvy Gardens (16 photos)

admin1 — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:02:41 +0000

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For most city and apartment dwellers, having any type of outdoor garden space is a luxury. While the lucky few have a balcony or patio, most have to deal with a fire escape or the occasional flower box to grow any plant life. A lush garden may feel like an impossible feat in these tiny homes, but as…

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So Your Style Is: Green (8 photos)

admin1 — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:22:03 +0000

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What it is: Green style isn’t so much a design aesthetic as a commitment to living lightly on the earth. It’s a two-prong approach of sustainable materials and environmentally conscious practices, all with an eye toward shrinking carbon footprints and thinking about the big picture of our planet….

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Gardens Tap Into Rill Water Features (9 photos)

admin1 — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:07:19 +0000

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Of all the water features we use in our gardens, the rill perhaps has the most interesting history. The rill is a man-made garden canal that creates garden ambience through the pleasant sound of moving water. The earliest style of rill was found in ancient Persian gardens, but perhaps the most famous…

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Step Up to a Work-of-Art Doormat (9 photos)

admin1 — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:05:41 +0000

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The front door is the usually first thing you see before entering a home. It is just a door, but it can make an impression and say a lot about the people who live inside. Tackling the front door can be a big project, but a colorful doormat could be just the trick to infuse new life into your entry.…

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Home Offices That Earn Their Keep (8 photos)

admin1 — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:03:59 +0000

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Whether your home office is the hub of a fledgling business or simply the nook where you pay bills and browse the Internet, you deserve to have a space that reflects your style and supports your needs. Join us as we take a look at eight beautiful examples and gather ideas to make your home office a place…

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Renovation Detail: The Knee Wall Railing (10 photos)

admin1 — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:57 +0000

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The term “knee wall” is derived from the association with the vertical location of a human knee, making the average knee wall railing under 3 feet in height. Known for its charming aesthetic and added privacy, this style railing is found on many old homes, especially those of Craftsman or foursquare…

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NARI Atlanta Partnering with Home Depot for 2012 Cutting Edge Expo

admin1 — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:47 +0000

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Next month, we at NARI Atlanta will be proud to be partnering with The Home Depot to host the 2012 Cutting Edge Expo on Tuesday, May 8th, and we hope all our members and clients will be able to make it out. This is going to be one of the biggest home improvement and remodeling events in the Atlanta area, packed with lots of great information and opportunities for homeowners and remodelers all over the area.

We have a schedule filled with lots of great panels and educational sessions, along with a terrific networking lunch, a large exhibit hall, and even more events planned for The Cutting Edge Expo, offering something for just about everyone. We’re also pleased to be welcoming guest speaker Sal Alfano, Editorial Director of Remodeling Magazine, who’ll be offering a great talk that’s not to be missed.

Get registered online today to reserve your space at this must-attend home remodeling event, before it fills up. For more information on The Cutting Edge Expo, please visit www.nariatlanta.org.

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Great Design Plant: Canna ‘Pretoria’ (3 photos)

admin1 — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:14:54 +0000

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When the frost of winter and early spring is receding and the anticipation of poolside barbecues and al fresco dining is on the horizon, it’s time to prepare for lush summer blooms. For the ultimate summer exclamation plant, Sasha Newman of Little…

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Guest Picks: Wonderful Wire (20 photos)

admin1 — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:20:02 +0000

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Wirework has a long history in homewares. From its humble beginnings as a means to repair precious broken pottery in 17th-century Slovakia, it gradually spread throughout Europe, thanks to itinerant tinkers whose clever hands created a huge array of household items from the simple material. These days,…

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My Houzz: Fresh Scandinavian Style in The Hague (14 photos)

admin1 — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 00:01:40 +0000

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When interior designer Hedda Pier and her husband, Michiel Lenstra, found their charming home in 2011, it had everything that was important to them: room to grow as a family, space for Pier’s home office and the potential for a fabulous renovation. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to…

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