HOME DECOR: MOLDINGS AND MILLWORK - FROM ORDINARY TO EXTRAORDINARY

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/AVvXsEjuGLEJXlvRtkLnliOa3O1e73RpPuiaXXdltExpM59maFFXnuhgNUyBeefGBrpDjVYL5zIz_x-VpZ17LwEmynIOQmj27Co81Kjl9DbyLlaL-xZQclTptplO3eqalZ6Zw_06mpOK43xKNh0/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/AVvXsEjuGLEJXlvRtkLnliOa3O1e73RpPuiaXXdltExpM59maFFXnuhgNUyBeefGBrpDjVYL5zIz_x-VpZ17LwEmynIOQmj27Co81Kjl9DbyLlaL-xZQclTptplO3eqalZ6Zw_06mpOK43xKNh0/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/AVvXsEhfHEO_QhyphenhyphenV0OOp9AbkEbqjcIWj2nLM5-6Hl2nek1D-OSBJi2tVvJ32GyKXBGbgGbq4KMLUOeWCrY_CP0bCAgwEfk2b6wTPgBywuSreWP-x0uIkFASPHXbImVAELFpzXvUo-qEACB6r5S4S/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/AVvXsEhfHEO_QhyphenhyphenV0OOp9AbkEbqjcIWj2nLM5-6Hl2nek1D-OSBJi2tVvJ32GyKXBGbgGbq4KMLUOeWCrY_CP0bCAgwEfk2b6wTPgBywuSreWP-x0uIkFASPHXbImVAELFpzXvUo-qEACB6r5S4S/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/AVvXsEgxxI05jurOh6P-yTx-8lQvjpC4SZql9TS8vhU55GbifMsVJD9w9sZFCRFnLxkWhvwhQESJCI4ZysLC7wmWVu6gQjhVbjqn9ia1XtKcfwGQnKrH3NTVpK-EF6i1PaiXRJl2gk5FhTHrokCp/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/AVvXsEhwL_JsH3J-8UlhRE10xGjdaTjwjdnRukpWclwuB0YUBa0-KNQBbduLdcXM_qf3U7uNeChx7wexZQ1_C_2WV-Ryp2fxGdzZrmNmnlB7rgJBzyQUcq4GACQf2Mv4P3baWeOpx7-q1yVN9HG3/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/AVvXsEhwL_JsH3J-8UlhRE10xGjdaTjwjdnRukpWclwuB0YUBa0-KNQBbduLdcXM_qf3U7uNeChx7wexZQ1_C_2WV-Ryp2fxGdzZrmNmnlB7rgJBzyQUcq4GACQf2Mv4P3baWeOpx7-q1yVN9HG3/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/AVvXsEj4jCEiYSx0GzkYrOIQ6Qz3_y8AVDNBZ0VhS1vqgZkRRlKIxeJEGEb73xS_OkJQ0k54TcBNBQIg9tyNUaOKXcNy5PRRl-VqGYYHvSt2Y2bQNEFVqBzQxfeUTGec7C3n1w6uMhUcmn-vbCZm/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/AVvXsEj4jCEiYSx0GzkYrOIQ6Qz3_y8AVDNBZ0VhS1vqgZkRRlKIxeJEGEb73xS_OkJQ0k54TcBNBQIg9tyNUaOKXcNy5PRRl-VqGYYHvSt2Y2bQNEFVqBzQxfeUTGec7C3n1w6uMhUcmn-vbCZm/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/AVvXsEjDKyth_LNXRB6kHxD7_ZkTMJbxHJtQeg4Ww7sGFEIaGtFVTlug65iXgBz3xrVjoPZ7mjJb00H4Wwd-xC8P1NyiBA18RiKjivMYQtFtAkpYblrgkMBaggThEC-mDKUCQSPJrpzkgVg7uBDG/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/AVvXsEjDKyth_LNXRB6kHxD7_ZkTMJbxHJtQeg4Ww7sGFEIaGtFVTlug65iXgBz3xrVjoPZ7mjJb00H4Wwd-xC8P1NyiBA18RiKjivMYQtFtAkpYblrgkMBaggThEC-mDKUCQSPJrpzkgVg7uBDG/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/AVvXsEiwniiDHeVlwIxGSemkcqeoMksISc-c8z6URG7xctBDVBr30RkxvkQtR-nVTXkE33_PrMgDLKdwaJOza8s3S-wqn1Hdy7SDm1O0Ih68EbTbzkTZA-k_uplPM7h2Sfe9nZDQpat7Hu1nFkh1/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/AVvXsEiwniiDHeVlwIxGSemkcqeoMksISc-c8z6URG7xctBDVBr30RkxvkQtR-nVTXkE33_PrMgDLKdwaJOza8s3S-wqn1Hdy7SDm1O0Ih68EbTbzkTZA-k_uplPM7h2Sfe9nZDQpat7Hu1nFkh1/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/AVvXsEgQy2OUU4hsIq0F2WMFTE0HQxPGvtdGqtrYcnBbHu6HVq988b-Mlj1W1S53tPfy0lxOSMlU1iQxWEgpucbyr13fzz6lXGYnLkGwOGdafmgi_hs2zg-QNjAZzz-qqpxYWcmreU_-JipgLg7V/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/AVvXsEgQy2OUU4hsIq0F2WMFTE0HQxPGvtdGqtrYcnBbHu6HVq988b-Mlj1W1S53tPfy0lxOSMlU1iQxWEgpucbyr13fzz6lXGYnLkGwOGdafmgi_hs2zg-QNjAZzz-qqpxYWcmreU_-JipgLg7V/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/AVvXsEgZ86ktWNZVm5XzBzOELXi8krbcdHNx1AqZofUqUNbbTKs8VgmR3QwnYMoyM0oJc8_h0PquwFSoya_ttq95OpSulqPpRNbniNDXtSVwuYy4FvVknE_2BdgaMR1Dh5WoPhLbvB8MWhUMIyM7/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/AVvXsEgZ86ktWNZVm5XzBzOELXi8krbcdHNx1AqZofUqUNbbTKs8VgmR3QwnYMoyM0oJc8_h0PquwFSoya_ttq95OpSulqPpRNbniNDXtSVwuYy4FvVknE_2BdgaMR1Dh5WoPhLbvB8MWhUMIyM7/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/AVvXsEi2b5JZ9gzCdxuq7FqA0o-kFbZprLp0JIOwaeOOoRZoBk2Er9GQRvVIm7F1Czz7HrTIcwQBL6KhdxAecSkl5VsM5DoF7Gq3SRf1iB_WMRHiyFNKM8tJGEBKRG44kGezjqmIJ31edP1kHUyC/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/AVvXsEhi6R1R6ptWWf3A3Y3jdMONqUVtmVXsLxQEHWvwGKXmACWRT-yJ1-1hm-X-3pXuCNzdNfCtF40LcTwBIAthW2LDPbFlhYYAhLhjMz8eZAH4-9zjADj5vobCLoXhtdCN690ZcJkz3Wi1x9nu/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/AVvXsEhi6R1R6ptWWf3A3Y3jdMONqUVtmVXsLxQEHWvwGKXmACWRT-yJ1-1hm-X-3pXuCNzdNfCtF40LcTwBIAthW2LDPbFlhYYAhLhjMz8eZAH4-9zjADj5vobCLoXhtdCN690ZcJkz3Wi1x9nu/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/AVvXsEg73prJzIT5h4ujXHX-HCDscN_licjVp4c-1vI9DVzo4NFTeIqwMVOGA-YTsVRxl8Ucs_0Gi-bn5Eju40kD5XLNTvulYBAO9WbdFc55afeywyuWK544AtBAgx8kS2VOoGaNbhmsZ6VpNDn3/s1600/spec_img-trans.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgut20oDxWePN6jEQ5LdaFVSluGGov640kaoGY-sEqy7VS1n8MhmMAqXbahr1knZIbSIMgdQ6jtQcG67P_nb7m4oBjXPLJieoSt0bJKmJqpPT7k4aT0nGmVwop3vmlNJ8lETaOJoNbvC3ts/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/AVvXsEhxkB_hfe7XqmI-xSrN86Ijc0QKZBqvYiQ2tYVy9-kyMGPdSxvB9YlNCxRXC2a-4-xxVEGMY02N8IZo6z4zChjfIRjHQ71iKLzpRH08wCI_rFOk0i3pj8n6-4NiUB0yac8-t-srXnWAd8A/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/AVvXsEiqNcSMcSLnEOs9wH0komT5YW3noGl1Rp7sslCMvm6-O-XN8GFfmJIEVnMn-HEidUALSa0lxbrnmHhXT50CnbND7b9KZqJ6mw0U3KZIduwLlHkLNTWfTUlKeW_dF2sFAGwUXu5RlC1xhDY/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/AVvXsEiqNcSMcSLnEOs9wH0komT5YW3noGl1Rp7sslCMvm6-O-XN8GFfmJIEVnMn-HEidUALSa0lxbrnmHhXT50CnbND7b9KZqJ6mw0U3KZIduwLlHkLNTWfTUlKeW_dF2sFAGwUXu5RlC1xhDY/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/AVvXsEhhjw_0epXVnDDUwqbd3futJlu6UuH-WjZ9KN9lhZYuc6VFAQWCYAyhP15Rn8hrGOdrCSBBXiT2cdj3hKmOSL7HMEBTYYon3XKXIrK_3to_vHe3dh2JSbFk8VWLJvQd3dkVNpM6zVXu_hg/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/AVvXsEhhjw_0epXVnDDUwqbd3futJlu6UuH-WjZ9KN9lhZYuc6VFAQWCYAyhP15Rn8hrGOdrCSBBXiT2cdj3hKmOSL7HMEBTYYon3XKXIrK_3to_vHe3dh2JSbFk8VWLJvQd3dkVNpM6zVXu_hg/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/AVvXsEhv1sRh695Tkp15mkr82oXhrTVlDGdYBQuGm-F7M3IxP41M6hUGQeoLzwZACMpVVIEdJLboXw4m_wUw4IYFIE_HUwbFE-n-BsCYrdoCttME1UPd_HCwLs_8_3rgrs7QHHY0fvIH5PXwxueX/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/AVvXsEhv1sRh695Tkp15mkr82oXhrTVlDGdYBQuGm-F7M3IxP41M6hUGQeoLzwZACMpVVIEdJLboXw4m_wUw4IYFIE_HUwbFE-n-BsCYrdoCttME1UPd_HCwLs_8_3rgrs7QHHY0fvIH5PXwxueX/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/AVvXsEgsaf-R5uZj8hU46EHb8KWXHXHZB7yvBCAEwfp6No77jeJh4KrbiF9QZEIabljk6jnKPt4N8wzMjIsCCwn5WkebjZ5Xj8wgoVjkQlx5POBBZxkuD6KmObxMYmWqzmGo3GHdCbtS4WSCULFw/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/AVvXsEgsaf-R5uZj8hU46EHb8KWXHXHZB7yvBCAEwfp6No77jeJh4KrbiF9QZEIabljk6jnKPt4N8wzMjIsCCwn5WkebjZ5Xj8wgoVjkQlx5POBBZxkuD6KmObxMYmWqzmGo3GHdCbtS4WSCULFw/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/AVvXsEjjPtTlvNcgQvXigbbVczEYOmogvQzu0KIGdRYDPSJN_nA3YhXqAmcNEM6VL5ey9S35RUM1SXzZmoYWMLWipu_4hUlnwq26dYqMBhCPozdhgLLXKAiXMIf5mG2fGJjjPpsmkXsTiatb4mw/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/AVvXsEjjPtTlvNcgQvXigbbVczEYOmogvQzu0KIGdRYDPSJN_nA3YhXqAmcNEM6VL5ey9S35RUM1SXzZmoYWMLWipu_4hUlnwq26dYqMBhCPozdhgLLXKAiXMIf5mG2fGJjjPpsmkXsTiatb4mw/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/AVvXsEiegG3F9x_H3exVX0wgMuLAwFoqiz9lzuWA8uQUJ4T3Eqki7PesFlQgmm-M0SjBhsc-FQ0p1sGKg7cxGrboHRvAtRn6LFRM_6tjytncDq2UX8B40ojRtdvg-Ce9y_wsMDez1L-hTobgSeBD/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/AVvXsEiegG3F9x_H3exVX0wgMuLAwFoqiz9lzuWA8uQUJ4T3Eqki7PesFlQgmm-M0SjBhsc-FQ0p1sGKg7cxGrboHRvAtRn6LFRM_6tjytncDq2UX8B40ojRtdvg-Ce9y_wsMDez1L-hTobgSeBD/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/AVvXsEjAzFmBXXwT-XSpo-F9EC7LMrr6EPjIhig-iuwETl_eL1xEG6zjjDc9FeFKieB1zX7zAVZL_tL7YwvlLGhEZYMMswV5m67W2YMSFy3Oi_VOQhvB_h_jNGkW16a0sO0HotO9UC8FvfHtEr3-/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/AVvXsEjAzFmBXXwT-XSpo-F9EC7LMrr6EPjIhig-iuwETl_eL1xEG6zjjDc9FeFKieB1zX7zAVZL_tL7YwvlLGhEZYMMswV5m67W2YMSFy3Oi_VOQhvB_h_jNGkW16a0sO0HotO9UC8FvfHtEr3-/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/AVvXsEgdqIv45UgwFsPHG723nCdU_esvUvhe3cWrOhAlz1V37DKXswz_M0Yt-HKDAwG9nKYYP3sdFyk69OR73_hoLj1N13FgIXLmkQRCT1iJ4idh9rWL3gvuf02nU98Z3tNq3MTH4lYjvJ4IQXB0/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/AVvXsEgdqIv45UgwFsPHG723nCdU_esvUvhe3cWrOhAlz1V37DKXswz_M0Yt-HKDAwG9nKYYP3sdFyk69OR73_hoLj1N13FgIXLmkQRCT1iJ4idh9rWL3gvuf02nU98Z3tNq3MTH4lYjvJ4IQXB0/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/AVvXsEi8Zb9Jsj75oLW9rJ4ip7zdH7RB2YLj-YM8c6gTZ2mVMcbaNyFQG9w2fw7ihjcJJOhJqJ2CZaK2-jgL5F_gAvQyuAzfrmZNvVpvYgactTjBW-siQ6-tXgRB4KPksogSAZIYDWhyCVi_j_Zn/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/AVvXsEi8Zb9Jsj75oLW9rJ4ip7zdH7RB2YLj-YM8c6gTZ2mVMcbaNyFQG9w2fw7ihjcJJOhJqJ2CZaK2-jgL5F_gAvQyuAzfrmZNvVpvYgactTjBW-siQ6-tXgRB4KPksogSAZIYDWhyCVi_j_Zn/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/AVvXsEg7fcgk3D8FtHmKu1xnYSCznAKrfHSKU7Ue1riOJJWoxHUJg_ACTbtpafhvak4icIZPIqhU86Ccy2KNpUGWj8ntTn2ol2RWr2783T3SwAw38sOLz7ySb9KdICAkRuNMtjddoOsd6G9YPI4q/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/AVvXsEg7fcgk3D8FtHmKu1xnYSCznAKrfHSKU7Ue1riOJJWoxHUJg_ACTbtpafhvak4icIZPIqhU86Ccy2KNpUGWj8ntTn2ol2RWr2783T3SwAw38sOLz7ySb9KdICAkRuNMtjddoOsd6G9YPI4q/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/AVvXsEj_dc8ILW91Xd6MRJH8kF887eKmvgX03r9be7y84MxFvdUGOfGo7mu2AwJ-8sKkyw8d1oKLaERnl5Bls_-65Vkw7tOIalZMJr79f9qWtzInj3g9bT7YIt2lJh48KDE6UfBsr5GVQqQfsWpN/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/AVvXsEj_dc8ILW91Xd6MRJH8kF887eKmvgX03r9be7y84MxFvdUGOfGo7mu2AwJ-8sKkyw8d1oKLaERnl5Bls_-65Vkw7tOIalZMJr79f9qWtzInj3g9bT7YIt2lJh48KDE6UfBsr5GVQqQfsWpN/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/AVvXsEhoDWxBbLuwjoUBNigcDxSEF1ALDHFSomFRSUBtrsWRO8f9tJb3aXIb5zUmzSJkoE3mWIe1J-wMJ0YKvLmJ2oYKe9f3S06QQWca0ixSbM5i6oMu-2q3Q5-Za26KJzzY9DE574Kvq2Ild7Di/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/AVvXsEhoDWxBbLuwjoUBNigcDxSEF1ALDHFSomFRSUBtrsWRO8f9tJb3aXIb5zUmzSJkoE3mWIe1J-wMJ0YKvLmJ2oYKe9f3S06QQWca0ixSbM5i6oMu-2q3Q5-Za26KJzzY9DE574Kvq2Ild7Di/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/AVvXsEi3VTjTVqSfF6qyXBTPpzVXzmC9lsGDh3v8VxLOnijl6HYs-ekDwKGHVPQvyYECCpmSqfBNoDpNXveEyE-vqVpZ1JWJOPePO_YN0YdWYSEYaAyiwpyACqV2fHmxU9AkOypyzpp0IBBCubND/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/AVvXsEi3VTjTVqSfF6qyXBTPpzVXzmC9lsGDh3v8VxLOnijl6HYs-ekDwKGHVPQvyYECCpmSqfBNoDpNXveEyE-vqVpZ1JWJOPePO_YN0YdWYSEYaAyiwpyACqV2fHmxU9AkOypyzpp0IBBCubND/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/AVvXsEjxfRuysHbcJij7uNJ0gyriPc5QM3uvjEz1pvcHvFKMxeoFrEvljbeKiINxaK-Yy01ri3eZu7DYu7n2EuXZxeFkiKobUllE86Dp_TrTWA7l71rKVeh5Gi_Q9pBtO078Bz2uAUCKKAURTJ0d/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/AVvXsEjxfRuysHbcJij7uNJ0gyriPc5QM3uvjEz1pvcHvFKMxeoFrEvljbeKiINxaK-Yy01ri3eZu7DYu7n2EuXZxeFkiKobUllE86Dp_TrTWA7l71rKVeh5Gi_Q9pBtO078Bz2uAUCKKAURTJ0d/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/AVvXsEhk5IhwAaXQIwW240aUuKugVI3Rh1pVNcL-w7WW06dWaukVBtdLPT4HokwyHur4Gr84Gf0NKshcy9LzPplKSsIc0v6NO3SwmwHsv377UlxiE533QXSXHYwyqniZ0uqN3-zKCmKUbILpR-OY/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/AVvXsEhk5IhwAaXQIwW240aUuKugVI3Rh1pVNcL-w7WW06dWaukVBtdLPT4HokwyHur4Gr84Gf0NKshcy9LzPplKSsIc0v6NO3SwmwHsv377UlxiE533QXSXHYwyqniZ0uqN3-zKCmKUbILpR-OY/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/AVvXsEh7wlrbUGVkQt0kWLTbNyh2LF3WveJM4rP_n4BzWPoURkyQyClMykz-D_DLpqO1L9XkD_M2uwd80pxsr29Nrqfr3PaRg0YqJYpacIG9L14D-5qefAAEJDnSgfAy30EsDv6erZLSgGz_A9vM/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/AVvXsEh7wlrbUGVkQt0kWLTbNyh2LF3WveJM4rP_n4BzWPoURkyQyClMykz-D_DLpqO1L9XkD_M2uwd80pxsr29Nrqfr3PaRg0YqJYpacIG9L14D-5qefAAEJDnSgfAy30EsDv6erZLSgGz_A9vM/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/AVvXsEj6nXfUYiWcinJP654tnqGV__A4PfArLSKhY3e2MZTsC9LJ-CnUltv4uMVGMnbILvZfw2J-7AsSwpCQW9eqXQlq8h_ktYe70uh3Qaq7RwHsxw_6nh_gTAGidRukr8nOIivHGkb_o97Skhd3/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/AVvXsEj6nXfUYiWcinJP654tnqGV__A4PfArLSKhY3e2MZTsC9LJ-CnUltv4uMVGMnbILvZfw2J-7AsSwpCQW9eqXQlq8h_ktYe70uh3Qaq7RwHsxw_6nh_gTAGidRukr8nOIivHGkb_o97Skhd3/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/AVvXsEgtjSVPjLwBkkeWz8M1UHFQ2vGIi1sKdDIvqtCrrhVUPh3qTgVofK_eqG2DuRThLCnnv5bQHVQMFQ9bB9iGf8Gj0ZV9x0zv-l-mAIX_CLz4stW5SMMA1K_6K7FsxZZ_FPLC7kUwztevRck/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/AVvXsEgtjSVPjLwBkkeWz8M1UHFQ2vGIi1sKdDIvqtCrrhVUPh3qTgVofK_eqG2DuRThLCnnv5bQHVQMFQ9bB9iGf8Gj0ZV9x0zv-l-mAIX_CLz4stW5SMMA1K_6K7FsxZZ_FPLC7kUwztevRck/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/AVvXsEgRuKBH5qtTH0dzU8bFti3Cp96rEjVL5tRZVnJvg1K93xyjOk_1Gh3drwLsPViKGtQnZpyP7-E3I3vztGUucwZUHy1pE1q6Z9px7iE_h-EDYZi7IvSStCL1jz-9ZoqCWu3k89enipejaUs/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/AVvXsEgRuKBH5qtTH0dzU8bFti3Cp96rEjVL5tRZVnJvg1K93xyjOk_1Gh3drwLsPViKGtQnZpyP7-E3I3vztGUucwZUHy1pE1q6Z9px7iE_h-EDYZi7IvSStCL1jz-9ZoqCWu3k89enipejaUs/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/AVvXsEjG09EbQVTQm9ue3C4rfojDj3kQq2OYU7OdIKpIt5hHMTj5uHU65Hvg52qkxbtlv9B4iNE0aHzI0sJiBEDJ9zma9RgVYEtLU00YUSBc7Nak1x68u1F2RpP_Q0f8SVQAp2QUC08mq5uymjc/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/AVvXsEjG09EbQVTQm9ue3C4rfojDj3kQq2OYU7OdIKpIt5hHMTj5uHU65Hvg52qkxbtlv9B4iNE0aHzI0sJiBEDJ9zma9RgVYEtLU00YUSBc7Nak1x68u1F2RpP_Q0f8SVQAp2QUC08mq5uymjc/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/AVvXsEiEx-zo0JuLUEdjRxHViRl88sQqQSqzVfIj5Zz37ptU0ImzzqKLIkux4DApY78ovrToVSY4QImpEZ211Wwtg3LI-mQYWRPKbaKDeMoBZZOtuZCGGdrtEZr77cecEUNUkHYtoalW52FdB58/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/AVvXsEiEx-zo0JuLUEdjRxHViRl88sQqQSqzVfIj5Zz37ptU0ImzzqKLIkux4DApY78ovrToVSY4QImpEZ211Wwtg3LI-mQYWRPKbaKDeMoBZZOtuZCGGdrtEZr77cecEUNUkHYtoalW52FdB58/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/AVvXsEgV82CpK0fhATCsBaIPaHYs69jsDDlQRuLlQ2dxC5NHKAUiWtnDCJgcKCHvTdlgebes9_RuVfoYAWyS1cYLEwpd6IcFZyXF1sEoYR_IG7BHub6DxutZ3x1aulKf5IMDZqFhs4U55vfmQd3W/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/AVvXsEix6b3SD-Vsi-rzbAm_AVnhpPA2qGHNWF905KlqLfBfCtFNQJV3dMxZs-pa6lHZIXdL7NTGGzxcs7S0I2LBlnAYADjxVyRj3OwistUUMfsshzSs8Eb8BlEsmOykPWxZ9uVJWauriHdsoqQ/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/AVvXsEix6b3SD-Vsi-rzbAm_AVnhpPA2qGHNWF905KlqLfBfCtFNQJV3dMxZs-pa6lHZIXdL7NTGGzxcs7S0I2LBlnAYADjxVyRj3OwistUUMfsshzSs8Eb8BlEsmOykPWxZ9uVJWauriHdsoqQ/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/AVvXsEi5QIx5Vtr0ysGGw4dTPR7vg8JCH1BLQVFZrB9v30UEeVLxnTkDjBRMXIGj1znQ46TSsrfvPBnPhry6K_vqasR_e7er4jOOC8IoK589fdoJEJTWlNLkdoi5sFYactLZyL-6mujlrMhlVEQ/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/AVvXsEi5QIx5Vtr0ysGGw4dTPR7vg8JCH1BLQVFZrB9v30UEeVLxnTkDjBRMXIGj1znQ46TSsrfvPBnPhry6K_vqasR_e7er4jOOC8IoK589fdoJEJTWlNLkdoi5sFYactLZyL-6mujlrMhlVEQ/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/AVvXsEguvpwdCH1nsbuXyNIF3BvdoO2TnhS3ZM-Yr-QBy_RU2jW4PrGs_KYoi5EIrTU_I8UCAVXp0A72IUeSbIpxKOwvrPI_4ZRsmkz-xBcvD70q1GOgseBHdiC3KfquytKJIoRuM6Kiy56VR8Q/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/AVvXsEguvpwdCH1nsbuXyNIF3BvdoO2TnhS3ZM-Yr-QBy_RU2jW4PrGs_KYoi5EIrTU_I8UCAVXp0A72IUeSbIpxKOwvrPI_4ZRsmkz-xBcvD70q1GOgseBHdiC3KfquytKJIoRuM6Kiy56VR8Q/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/AVvXsEiu4Xa0heZHU_5PGCapQG6W2KrExs0EySNtOvdEwsq1UHzLHJe8QMu6xS-BUp-YCUQZDY9LcoAsnAGPISNujVFL7uHsjHWGG9gdzjywaa3oAVKZSJqNk9CW3N6Mtqt37lExR720aGNg8cE/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/AVvXsEiu4Xa0heZHU_5PGCapQG6W2KrExs0EySNtOvdEwsq1UHzLHJe8QMu6xS-BUp-YCUQZDY9LcoAsnAGPISNujVFL7uHsjHWGG9gdzjywaa3oAVKZSJqNk9CW3N6Mtqt37lExR720aGNg8cE/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/AVvXsEijRFtxiSb0q3XmpB-blqIgNT4dsvu9NmdnijY9Fgll-VlX0nMWMiNpjmUZQYByvjMZmgwuVWug14_g5m9-i5EVGoNEt0ydzIiXHlGrDqjQ8ODtgM1vIzMyWZVmoej6L_htqS1oQ3G3rgg/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/AVvXsEijRFtxiSb0q3XmpB-blqIgNT4dsvu9NmdnijY9Fgll-VlX0nMWMiNpjmUZQYByvjMZmgwuVWug14_g5m9-i5EVGoNEt0ydzIiXHlGrDqjQ8ODtgM1vIzMyWZVmoej6L_htqS1oQ3G3rgg/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/AVvXsEj3LzOl4UUTRnQSwfbB04Me6ItisvzpM7spSt8fv9XzASKY7OERHEe-mXGcPn0BkrU9R-rLVGspvu4g_a_vYtXlhOAFrkJacT3b6wHIxCPszhjSEn8MMr07NhmshQ07q-B76Yh0WrjDHNk/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/AVvXsEj3LzOl4UUTRnQSwfbB04Me6ItisvzpM7spSt8fv9XzASKY7OERHEe-mXGcPn0BkrU9R-rLVGspvu4g_a_vYtXlhOAFrkJacT3b6wHIxCPszhjSEn8MMr07NhmshQ07q-B76Yh0WrjDHNk/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/AVvXsEjg0Xjrlp9zjN7vEGZxLt3kU472DIJuOAh3rNqyQfhQIyeAp63Wyl8oTptbAxVwXbxju8mBmV8x-DgFb5VEHP1cE_G7VtuCC4s9-2kgZmMV73rrKNTQhz1jrwgKfm_IqqA2KpDktvPGpV0l/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/AVvXsEjg0Xjrlp9zjN7vEGZxLt3kU472DIJuOAh3rNqyQfhQIyeAp63Wyl8oTptbAxVwXbxju8mBmV8x-DgFb5VEHP1cE_G7VtuCC4s9-2kgZmMV73rrKNTQhz1jrwgKfm_IqqA2KpDktvPGpV0l/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/AVvXsEgwcSzG71lxTZ5D9RasH3rX1Afk9WSSemru9WiWIlHCS7INtBYMrB185Kzt1PZw1QHnmelv3eVWqe5fdeB5IMK68wYpX-8-6kUYJXVvKsrEqqHgU6_2CsL-ZYkYzwZDwtr9M8JoXLdopggM/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/AVvXsEgwcSzG71lxTZ5D9RasH3rX1Afk9WSSemru9WiWIlHCS7INtBYMrB185Kzt1PZw1QHnmelv3eVWqe5fdeB5IMK68wYpX-8-6kUYJXVvKsrEqqHgU6_2CsL-ZYkYzwZDwtr9M8JoXLdopggM/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/AVvXsEgdJvesPn9UbR1r-A8-u_Gd-F8FzvqP527G_QkhldWKPkr72FBoEXudZeNwdMROYCTX4-W9dL2-Awg-_yDwTUCGpYg-Zsbvi7gSj-4JEnJ1qkWR6B8ZMuMFAHoqkJl0TFolMgdUSiZyK3l5/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/AVvXsEgdJvesPn9UbR1r-A8-u_Gd-F8FzvqP527G_QkhldWKPkr72FBoEXudZeNwdMROYCTX4-W9dL2-Awg-_yDwTUCGpYg-Zsbvi7gSj-4JEnJ1qkWR6B8ZMuMFAHoqkJl0TFolMgdUSiZyK3l5/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/AVvXsEikCER69GrCfK1Y6hSrWnz2Wg6PAN8stwPko21JfIJQQksJapsc3fZbIdn3qI5OmigObnuWebH3OT7JJSVUrvCjCxdjAbvIwDCYoBJylJTRJNG3idqPXWJIP9JRTB7U_OuU96wDRVZI0pTI/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/AVvXsEikCER69GrCfK1Y6hSrWnz2Wg6PAN8stwPko21JfIJQQksJapsc3fZbIdn3qI5OmigObnuWebH3OT7JJSVUrvCjCxdjAbvIwDCYoBJylJTRJNG3idqPXWJIP9JRTB7U_OuU96wDRVZI0pTI/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/AVvXsEiWc3_ugWcMMO1n84ikXXUcLmMsvHe42EnI3g-KIx98BxZvpLryaBtyqk0D-NwzD5u-Vop4IxVr_96N3Ti_Z2u1IpsUMQcUm8FjkWuyT8kokjnVKLlPJzFGloG83ovRU86yOgxXz2Dy-in1/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/AVvXsEiWc3_ugWcMMO1n84ikXXUcLmMsvHe42EnI3g-KIx98BxZvpLryaBtyqk0D-NwzD5u-Vop4IxVr_96N3Ti_Z2u1IpsUMQcUm8FjkWuyT8kokjnVKLlPJzFGloG83ovRU86yOgxXz2Dy-in1/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/AVvXsEggagB2eGihNsJ9xosGghiK4iOdSizwTgU6S41KsKQqfcz565CB3uS6NIMaNkfJ4U1hXgLeVCakTCMGd9qNgZfUVxTRZAXh9tVoG28Ha_BaBg1HqPP8B4TPsXVKTl6EA8LnqGfXaqR25iGH/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/AVvXsEggagB2eGihNsJ9xosGghiK4iOdSizwTgU6S41KsKQqfcz565CB3uS6NIMaNkfJ4U1hXgLeVCakTCMGd9qNgZfUVxTRZAXh9tVoG28Ha_BaBg1HqPP8B4TPsXVKTl6EA8LnqGfXaqR25iGH/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/AVvXsEjy5cz_G8_yk4PPEpIPKbfQSuoxqN8uwyw8XVKaEUf97C1KgWMkWA0DMAvH1Q25BuEXWI_Tli28qapyy8zJHH7RftjH8m1u2IT3QApYS9QxbMBqLPNeatUf9KHjWbC0lj3cL68U8whZe6Kp/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/AVvXsEjy5cz_G8_yk4PPEpIPKbfQSuoxqN8uwyw8XVKaEUf97C1KgWMkWA0DMAvH1Q25BuEXWI_Tli28qapyy8zJHH7RftjH8m1u2IT3QApYS9QxbMBqLPNeatUf9KHjWbC0lj3cL68U8whZe6Kp/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/AVvXsEi3aP1bbTfjSX_B2LbYsni3aK0duSpjo6NTP1KrscGrtBQ41Sezz2qvk1qZmQY292ixwaYYOZfS85s-fYY0TaCWAMnw51H_shmaz7W3RHVBgH1iW5FgsOEJDnypEkAZFbUII8SwNs6NzAPu/s1600/1_thumb1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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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/AVvXsEhZZROJ6VY3SS3DPKERWexB9lY90L5Ps9OJO4_1BfOhwYzwZjh07vn_IOQtaqPQSJI2RlIDaRJaQsixF_BDjTWSvJT74FocnAEerLcAwxwWK0v_QUG2PKkZBP7WfeKZGfh0-dQi4O_WbU73/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/AVvXsEhZZROJ6VY3SS3DPKERWexB9lY90L5Ps9OJO4_1BfOhwYzwZjh07vn_IOQtaqPQSJI2RlIDaRJaQsixF_BDjTWSvJT74FocnAEerLcAwxwWK0v_QUG2PKkZBP7WfeKZGfh0-dQi4O_WbU73/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/AVvXsEjScBQO5WOXpBsScC4CU927VBOISva-_dxmD_6M1EaVLIpR613abEY8Tp9m3kKsqQ76qoshpKEbT84bF_yNSimeh-bSe9bPp1DS50IU0Ab-2fVsvDyx_MwqG8lJy2cb6Hbo-VM1Dg-Dvl3V/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/AVvXsEjScBQO5WOXpBsScC4CU927VBOISva-_dxmD_6M1EaVLIpR613abEY8Tp9m3kKsqQ76qoshpKEbT84bF_yNSimeh-bSe9bPp1DS50IU0Ab-2fVsvDyx_MwqG8lJy2cb6Hbo-VM1Dg-Dvl3V/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/AVvXsEioL-JpRkC5hQ2_KElrVlaIEplTi09Ve5EjdciD9MusMdpMG1ucqlkNZ17dsWPnYNJ0WL0wyCC8Y8pkD8Oeb8tko3cYs5hIUGe3OfwzCmJk25pq1eJU0bLN0mJFBjvVpO0M4f8xFQGjxLJ5/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/AVvXsEioL-JpRkC5hQ2_KElrVlaIEplTi09Ve5EjdciD9MusMdpMG1ucqlkNZ17dsWPnYNJ0WL0wyCC8Y8pkD8Oeb8tko3cYs5hIUGe3OfwzCmJk25pq1eJU0bLN0mJFBjvVpO0M4f8xFQGjxLJ5/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/AVvXsEjQbYWzHj5hXfGMtWIZxZYykfZlJ-ABM2_4pcbgpDh3c-7hj4NY62xLi0YoMLXyKkAnx57K5onpLgBCBb0sCaIVQ7hujgymVNzbGOT1Fd14zllzG9kUV7xXx_vVibTQa_ASL5-oxUOUJrcF/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/AVvXsEjQbYWzHj5hXfGMtWIZxZYykfZlJ-ABM2_4pcbgpDh3c-7hj4NY62xLi0YoMLXyKkAnx57K5onpLgBCBb0sCaIVQ7hujgymVNzbGOT1Fd14zllzG9kUV7xXx_vVibTQa_ASL5-oxUOUJrcF/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/AVvXsEi45rWEtKisKe6oJiHSPqNJ1CbSDQmC5OHXAz9-wntdNJb5hob8rHhryFD10ozcGkNn2EPxVkZQKDbzuNA6Ky1N4StwVPApdf2GQGF_yJ5uf862kYGgDuFyOneq-WV4JTNy3Gb-4LJxhF4Z/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/AVvXsEi45rWEtKisKe6oJiHSPqNJ1CbSDQmC5OHXAz9-wntdNJb5hob8rHhryFD10ozcGkNn2EPxVkZQKDbzuNA6Ky1N4StwVPApdf2GQGF_yJ5uf862kYGgDuFyOneq-WV4JTNy3Gb-4LJxhF4Z/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/AVvXsEjdYrceBb2Cqnh2rIaPxiEFy7TT5lo-7Foe3vBLRgrp741mV-dJY_szUqhFGAOjNgdkPvmab0IkxbSaxrblAN_VVX_jaa2kjsfnSJqFQcWMvB7zZ6wPMUe0RS2IpNJ5mVdIuCOmVJo-hcvT/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/AVvXsEjdYrceBb2Cqnh2rIaPxiEFy7TT5lo-7Foe3vBLRgrp741mV-dJY_szUqhFGAOjNgdkPvmab0IkxbSaxrblAN_VVX_jaa2kjsfnSJqFQcWMvB7zZ6wPMUe0RS2IpNJ5mVdIuCOmVJo-hcvT/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/AVvXsEjtVbeFFCzMCqY4IbweVI6LjH5O4kf-ggBlpEYz3-d6tMYIBfe9Rb5nMRKZ_fWfm7H-TNVF4bb4nrTkl9tRkBXJ8Z3XenagjESmoXUyvI2X0QlZckQYyvtkgPjKRjWPq7AIIxziRjVU4DgU/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/AVvXsEgKez-xrRN097U9xOMb5M14VYEMBSacg0JZH7rKM9xtK6pfY6qg9qSk2PXZ_LiCv0Rpho6leHSF6nqg1SOzzcJ_tG0-vR_olFSfcR6fX_2sSwjJF7W_hbNchqQeZs6MN68NsmLb_KhUyoA3/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/AVvXsEgKez-xrRN097U9xOMb5M14VYEMBSacg0JZH7rKM9xtK6pfY6qg9qSk2PXZ_LiCv0Rpho6leHSF6nqg1SOzzcJ_tG0-vR_olFSfcR6fX_2sSwjJF7W_hbNchqQeZs6MN68NsmLb_KhUyoA3/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/AVvXsEgxeaGOFUv2qDaPkR4PxuspEMhqvhCyxSNVH28TsnMRgBw0iJ6I64DqYkHkSU-FcNmfsUVDmnGLRt6xwuQMoRQxJqCQbrn8CKGqodLdFRyCfq6kcq-jkkWatvRsHiM3-1d10EQ0HFxnkrQC/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/AVvXsEgxeaGOFUv2qDaPkR4PxuspEMhqvhCyxSNVH28TsnMRgBw0iJ6I64DqYkHkSU-FcNmfsUVDmnGLRt6xwuQMoRQxJqCQbrn8CKGqodLdFRyCfq6kcq-jkkWatvRsHiM3-1d10EQ0HFxnkrQC/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/AVvXsEjfrmH9zQEwqWcVznn9suh9E7iNlfpTsqv6CYimN3w_OptQOWnQVJfhH1Arh0cUrkSrF1cLiv4_lITN_bpAix7nqztgvaRE9V9N8X-9eKagm9Ch2lPqsM6tGucpir-bCSAxrpAvvXese5JV/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/AVvXsEjfrmH9zQEwqWcVznn9suh9E7iNlfpTsqv6CYimN3w_OptQOWnQVJfhH1Arh0cUrkSrF1cLiv4_lITN_bpAix7nqztgvaRE9V9N8X-9eKagm9Ch2lPqsM6tGucpir-bCSAxrpAvvXese5JV/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/AVvXsEij2MP77YPNdneLyrI3Af8TxIcwoV6BUmyVsugIcbPuuCMk1V5RRu2-u4bZ7nil61BtdlNKllYTOoxaFnhDN_ccLDbVAo5cUZjFfohh3cRZUt-c7UbBGLzWAFPY4FddrledzK0KXaStodlH/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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