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1-panel single-hip painted African mahogany door, from $650, woodportdoors.com for stores; Baldwin Madison Sectional Trim single-lock keyed brass handleset in lifetime polished finish, from $395, baldwinhardware.com for stores; 3"-tall brass house numbers, $5.50 each, rchhardware.com

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Teal Floral Bicycle coir and vinyl doormat, $8, kmart.com

Verbena and bacopa from Proven Winners, provenwinners.com.

Planter: For a similar look, try Central Garden and Pet Sandhal 17"-tall stoneware egg pot, $100, homedepot.com

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WE ARE MEANT to

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When was the last time we did something for the first time?

If we go looking, we just might find that we can still surprise ourselves.

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look what’s inside… our April issue

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Follow along as we spend a day with Chip and Joanna Gaines, starting on page 81.

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meet the listed sisters

Get to know HGTV’s newest design and real estate duo, Alana and Lex LeBlanc.

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help wanted 25 Tell Us Your Household Habits Experts weigh

in on the results from our hgtv.com poll that asked about your athome routines.

32 If Your Vase of Flowers Could Talk It would overflow with tips on how to help blooms look their best.

35 How Bad Is It… To let

your dog eat grass? To

rinse a paintbrush in the sink? And more!

38 What’s the Difference?

Clarification on commonly confused household terms.

fun decorating 41 Wow! What Color Is

That? Paint shades we love and how to use them.

47 Winning Pillow Recipes Get inspired by one of these mix-andmatch formulas.

55 Help! Our House Is

Boring, Brown, and Bare Fearful of making bad decisions, this couple did zilch to their living/dining area. Then we took over!

61 The High/Low List We

pulled together dynamic duos with drastically different price tags.

69 Blogger Projects We Love! We scoured the

blogosphere for crafts that everyone from newbies to experts can make.

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find our cover stories 5, 61, 91, 104, 116, 125, 148 69

10, 47 47, 55, 91 81 Cover photograph by Kim Cornelison.

Styled by Courtney de Wet for Big Leo.

116 Yellow paint and a sharply pitched roof give this home a cozy cottage look. Get inspired by more houses starting on page 125.

stars at home 81 A Day in the Life

of the Fixer Uppers Tag along as we follow Chip and Joanna Gaines, the busiest twosome in Waco, TX.

house tours 91 100% Improved A

creative Nashville couple transforms a run-down wreck with clever updates and lots of sweat equity.

104 My House Kick-started My Decorating Career This style-savvy Texas homeowner loved

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revamping her family’s house so much, she made design her job.

116 10 Ideas to Steal

about the much-loved shrub.

140 Plants for Sun or Shade

No matter how much light your yard gets, there are plenty of pretty plants you can grow.

From This Kitchen Find fresh twists and color tricks inside this California home.

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125 Copy the Curb Appeal These eye-catching houses in Alexandria, VA, are loaded with inspiring ideas.

135 Q&A With a Boxwood Answers to everything you’ve ever wondered

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104 bright idea

Turn bangle bracelets into priceylooking planters.

Go to page 69.

On the wings of modern.

The Luxe Wingback Chair. Modern lines tailored in an ikat print inspired by an antique Indonesian robe.

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Emerald Green and Blue Abstract

by Sarah Bradshaw 16" x 20" print with white wood frame, $138, minted.com

HEADBOARD Harbour Cane full wood and rattan headboard in white, $895, serenaandlily .com SIDE TABLE (left) Fine Mod Imports Flower FMI1207 20"H x 23"-diameter fiberglass and aluminum table in white, $224, atgstores .com ART (top) Pink Into Blue Night Sky by Deborah Velasquez 11" x 14" print with white wood frame, $89, minted.com RUG For a similar look, try Monochrome Hexagon CS03 7'6" x 9'6" wool rug in ivory, $288, rugsusa.com BED SKIRT (custom) Sewn from 2 Candy Stripe full/queen cotton coverlets in aqua, $188 each, serenaandlily.com COVERLET Boyfriend queen cotton matelassé coverlet in Aegean, $304, pineconehill.com WALL PAINT Watery by Infinity from HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams at Lowe’s LAMP PAINT Coral Isle by Krylon

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Remove the drawers and unscrew the knobs. Prime the frame, then paint it white. Brush a coat of wood conditioner on the drawer fronts, then apply two coats of wood finish, letting it dry between coats. Apply a coat of water-based polyurethane to the drawer fronts. Let dry. Add new knobs and replace the drawers.

NIGHTSTAND Little Neck 24"W x 18"D x

24"H pine nightstand, $199, gothiccabinetcraft .com KNOBS Faceted Ory 1 1/2"-diameter brass knobs, $10 each, anthropologie.com PAINT Pure White by Infinity from HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams at Lowe’s WOOD FINISH English Chestnut by Minwax

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editor’s page Me with Chip and Joanna—in fleece vests, Chip’s favorite look

my day with the

fixer uppers

On my way to Waco, TX, to spend a day with Chip and Joanna Gaines, I was fully aware that about a zillion people would love to trade places with me. I’d be touring their store, watching them film Fixer Upper, and hanging out at their farmhouse, chatting up Chip as he fed the goats and talking design with Joanna as she made a chicken potpie. (Read the play-by-play of the full day on page 81—and get Joanna’s recipe, which is, by the way, delicious.)

I asked questions all day long, hitting on everything from their least favorite colors (hers is purple; his is orange) to where they met (in her dad’s auto shop; Joanna was working there, and, as luck would have it, Chip needed his brakes fixed). But here’s what I really loved hearing them say: Nailing their signature style didn’t happen overnight. As they’ve brought countless left-for-dead houses back to life, they’ve worked hard to hone, tweak, and practice their design moves. They never stop learning by doing.

That’s cool. And inspiring. Whatever project, however intimidating, I have going on in my home, I’ll remember the Fixer Uppers’ motto: Keep getting better by doing. As they say in Texas, you can hang your hat on that.

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Email: sara@hearst.com Instagram and Twitter: @hgtvmagsara

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1

Walls made of shiplap (rough-sawed wood boards) are a style staple in Fixer Upper renos.

So it’s no surprise this #shiplap T-shirt ($26, magnoliamarket.com) is a top seller at their store in Waco.

2

Chip and Joanna don’t have a TV in their home. They watch episodes of Fixer Upper at a friend’s house—usually while eating dessert!

3

Their 1895 farmhouse is the ninth home they’ve lived in and renovated together. They did a complete gut reno of it that took about a year.

4

They once painted one of their houses schoolbus yellow and hated it! Their current house is white (Alabaster by Sherwin-Williams).

5

You can browse the Gaineses’ new furniture line, Magnolia Home, at mhf.net. Pieces like this Frenchinspired night table will start showing up in select retail stores this month.

6

Joanna grows a ton of flowers and plants in her garden and her greenhouse. She likes to grow all the ingredients to make salsa (tomatoes, fresh herbs), and her favorite blooms are her pink antique roses.

7

Chip has worn the same style of jeans and boots since they got married in 2003: Gap 1969 standardfit jeans and Ariat boots (at right). Joanna’s favorites are Citizen low-rise skinny jeans and Frye boots.

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dear

magazine,

Readers share their thoughts and tell us which stories inspired them most.

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Thank you for that sneak peek of the HGTV Dream Home 2016 in your January/February issue. With its pale gray–and-white color scheme, the living room has such a beautiful, airy feel. It’s definitely dreamy! The pendant lights are my favorite part.

That modern metal style is one look I may have to steal for my own home.

—Jena Adrianson, Greenwood, IN

I loved the different shades of blue and green on the cover of the January/ February issue. Cobalt blue, kelly green, and turquoise with a little yellow thrown in—very stylish! Thanks for the fun color-combo idea.

—Cindy Cochran, Baton Rouge, LA

I love the way Mary Kay Andrews displayed her art on ledges mounted to the wall [July/August’s “Junk Never Looked So Good!”]. I thought it would be a brilliant way to show off family photos, so my husband and I cut plywood into ledges, painted them, and attached them to our living room wall. They look great.

—Anna Munoz, Downey, CA

Thanks to your recurring columns “Come On In!” and “Copy the Curb Appeal,” I had tons of ideas for freshening up my home’s exterior after I had it painted. I replaced the plastic doorbell with a brushed-nickel one, installed a shiny new kickplate, and switched out my plain house numbers for framed tile ones.

—Maureen Allen, Vienna, VA

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I took Sara’s challenge from the January/February issue to style using stuff I already own [Editor’s Page] and dug up some “new” items for my living room. My collection of teapots and teacups, found buried in a cupboard, now makes a pretty display. I’ve received a lot of compliments already. Thanks, Sara!

Morocco 61/4"H x 41/4"-diameter ceramic canister in orange, $23, shiraleah.com

I’m getting ready to move into a new home, so I’ve been reading decorating magazines for the first time in years.

HGTV Magazine is packed with great design ideas, and I found myself tearing out every page. I quickly realized I should stop tearing and just save the entire issue so I can put all your tips to work in my new place.

I’m a newbie to HGTV Magazine, and I was happy to find that the ideas you feature are exactly what I’ve been looking for. I love the Paint Index and the way you tell me where I can buy everything, like the cute canisters and the pressed-tin backsplash in November’s “Kitchen Upgrades, Big & Small.” I could go on and on. This is the most inspiring magazine I’ve read in a long time. You get me!

—Rose Mary Reiz, Attica, MI

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—Jessica Tallent, Scott Air Force Base, IL

talk to us Editor’s note: In the January/February issue, we neglected to tell you where to find the pretty countertop featured in “Style With What You Have.” It’s the Influencer Series quartz countertop in lusso (from $69 per square foot, silestoneusa.com for stores). It has marble-like veining, but unlike marble, it won’t stain or scratch.

Email us: hgtvmagazine@hearst.com Tweet us: @HGTVMag Share on Instagram: #hgtvmagDIY The content of all submissions (including letters and photographs) should be original and becomes property of HGTV Magazine, which reserves the right to republish and edit all correspondence received. By making a submission, you guarantee that you possess all necessary rights to grant the material to HGTV Magazine.

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meet the listed sisters Get to know HGTV’s newest design and real estate duo, twin sisters Alana and Lex LeBlanc (a.k.a. the Listed Sisters), who help families move up the property ladder.

who they are

Alana and Lex own LAVA Home Design, a company that helps people remodel their house and hunt for a new one. Lex is the design whiz and older sis (by two minutes). A graduate of the New York School of Interior Design, she has been working in the industry for nearly a decade. Alana is the real estate pro and an agent at RE/MAX Elite. Both sisters are moms of two.

Alana was born to sell

what their show is about

On Listed Sisters, the twins help people make over their current home so that it earns top dollar when it hits the market. Lex tackles the renovation and design, while Alana shows the clients homes on the market that better suit their needs.

where they live

Born in Los Angeles, CA, and raised in Las Vegas, NV, the twins now reside in Nashville, TN. Alana moved to the area a few years ago, drawn by the huge remodeling and newconstruction boom. She convinced Lex to join her not long after. “We had spent 10 years apart because I lived in New York City,” says Lex. Adds Alana: “We would talk on the phone five times a day. But now we’re just a minute’s walk from each other.”

Lex handles design duties

why you should watch

how they describe their reno style

Even if you’re not moving, you’ll pick up plenty of tips on how to boost your Because the sisters’ goal is to get home’s value. For example: upgrading a client’s home sold as quickly as fixtures like faucets and knobs possible, they stick to timeless designs (“You’re always touching them, so and neutral colors. “Lex loves painting they should be solid, not flimsy,” says walls gray, and I’m totally on board, Alana) or installing outlets that especially if the trim is a nice bright also accommodate USB cords white,” says Alana. They also (“It’s tiny but so convenient love vintage-style finishes, like when in a kitchen,” says Lex). subway tiles, and lighting to watch Plus, “we’re really with a unique detail, like a Catch the premiere entertaining!” Lex adds. patterned shade. on March 28 at 8 p.m. ET.

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help wanted tell us your

household habits Experts weigh in on the results from our hgtv.com poll that asked about your at-home routines.

eader poll esult s!

Do you hide a key outside?

77% 23% No

Yes

THE EXPERT SAYS Key-hiding spots homeowners think are stealthy—like under flowerpots or doormats—are often the first place burglars check, says Todd Morris, CEO of BrickHouse Security, a global security and surveillance company. Instead of hiding keys outside, ask a neighbor to keep a set for you. Or ditch keys altogether and upgrade to a digital keypad. “Modern keys were invented in the mid1800s. They’re not a high-security device,” says Morris.

ILLUSTRATIONS BY SYDNEY VAN DYKE WRITTEN BY JESSICA DICKLER

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help wanted Do you lock your car when it’s in the driveway?

85%

15%

Yes

No

THE EXPERT SAYS Even if you think your neighborhood is safe, “lock your car every time you walk away from it,” says private investigator and security consultant Chris McGoey, president of McGoey Security Consulting in Los Angeles, CA. But remember: A locked car isn’t a bank vault, and stuff you might not consider all that valuable— loose change, dry cleaning—can be tempting targets for crooks.

Do you ask people to take their shoes off when they come in the house?

78% No

22% Yes

THE EXPERT SAYS You might be stepping on some toes, but asking guests to kick off their footwear will keep your home cleaner—and healthier. Aside from the fact that shoes can deposit dirt onto floors and carpets (plus scratch hardwood), they can also bring in potentially dangerous pollutants and chemicals. One study funded by the Environmental Protection Agency found that lawn herbicides can cling to shoes and be tracked into a home up to a week after the weed killer was applied to grass. Since not all visitors will be enthusiastic about going shoeless, especially if they have frayed socks or a chipped pedi, keep freshly laundered socks at the entry for them to slip on.

Do you let your pet sleep in bed with you?

53%

32%

Yes

15%

No

Sometimes

THE EXPERT SAYS As long as Fido or Fluffy is clean and isn’t disrupting your shut-eye, there’s no reason you can’t snuggle up. According to Lois Krahn, M.D., a professor of psychiatry and a sleep medicine specialist at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, AZ, slumbering alongside your pet can often be a source of comfort and security. Problems arise when a noisy or restless dog or cat is waking you up, in which case you should consider restricting your bedmates to humans only. While the chances are slim you’ll catch a disease from your pet, make sure he’s tick- and flea-free before sharing the sheets. And if you’re squeamish about his hygiene habits, help him along with pet wipes.

Do you leave workmen in the house when you’re not home?

82% No

18% Yes

THE EXPERT SAYS No matter how much you might trust a workman, giving a virtual stranger an all-access pass to your house is risky. “Workmen can duplicate your keys, unlatch windows and doors to return later, or subcontract the work out to someone else,” says Chris McGoey, of McGoey Security Consulting. Can’t avoid having someone in your house unsupervised? At a minimum, secure your valuables and consider installing security cameras.

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How old is your mattress?

47% 1–4 years

37% 5–10 years

16% More than 10 years

THE EXPERT SAYS Signs a mattress is kaput usually hit around the eight-year mark, according to the National Sleep Foundation. Telltale clues include waking up stiff and achy, finding you get a better night’s rest when you’re not in your own bed, and sags and lumps on the mattress’s surface.

While you can’t make the typical innerspring mattress last forever, you can extend its life span by rotating it once a month and using a box spring or foundation.

How do you deal with a clogged tub drain?

Do you open your mail every day?

56% Yes

44% No

THE EXPERT SAYS When you’re time-crunched during the week, it’s OK to skip opening the mail daily—but you shouldn’t just toss it onto a pile you’ll deal with in a month or so. According to Kim Oser, a Washington, D.C.–based professional organizer, the most efficient way to tackle the task is with a fast sort and purge as soon as mail comes into the house. Each evening, set magazines and catalogs beside your favorite reading spot, recycle the junk, shred credit card offers, and place time-sensitive action items, like bills, in a designated spot. Then once a week, open and respond to the high-priority mail.

At what temperature do you set your air conditioner?

44% 24% 20% 12% 69˚–72˚

73˚–76˚

65˚–68˚

Above 76˚ or below 65˚

THE EXPERT SAYS Chilly temps can clobber your wallet, says Rachel Cluett, a senior research analyst at the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. “For every degree you raise the thermostat, expect to save 3% to 5% on your AC costs,” she says. Cluett suggests keeping temps between 72 and 78 degrees Fahrenheit and using a fan—which requires less energy than an AC—to circulate air.

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52% 25% 19% 4%

Use a chemical drain cleaner

Snake the drain

Use a plunger

Call a plumber

THE EXPERT SAYS Hair in the pipes is the likeliest culprit of a clogged tub drain, and there’s an ecofriendly solution, says Paul Abrams, a Roto-Rooter spokesperson.

His fix: Shape the end of a wire coat hanger into a hook, push it into the drain, rotate it, and pull out the hair. Pour ½ cup of baking soda down the drain, then ½ cup of white vinegar. Wait 30 minutes, pour hot water down the drain, then repeat with the baking soda, vinegar, and hot water.

No luck? Try a sink plunger, a drain auger, a chemical drain cleaner, or, if you’re in over your head, a plumber.

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help wanted Do you sleep with the bedroom door open or closed?

61% Open

39% Closed

THE EXPERT SAYS Lots of homeowners like to sleep with the door open. They want to hear what’s happening in other rooms and for their kids and pets to be able to wander in and out. But from a safety standpoint, an open door can be an invitation for trouble. Lorraine Carli, spokesperson for the National Fire Protection Association, says a closed door is one of the best defenses against the heat and smoke of a fire and can slow the progress of flames. Regardless of whether you or your kids sleep with the door open, “make sure you have smoke alarms in each bedroom and outside the sleeping area,” she says.

Do you sleep with your cell phone next to your bed?

How often do you wash your sheets?

38%

Every other week

31%

Every week

31%

Once a month

THE EXPERT SAYS If you’re laundering your sheets just twice a month, your bed isn’t the dreamy sanctuary you may think it is. According to Philip M. Tierno, Jr., Ph.D., professor of microbiology and pathology at New York University School of Medicine, when you slip under the covers, you’re transferring everything from saliva to sweat (up to four cups of perspiration per night!) onto your sheets. Tierno recommends washing sheets at least once a week using hot water and drying them on high heat.

80% Yes

20% No

THE EXPERT SAYS A phone by your pillow can be a sleep stealer. Use it right before bed—or in the middle of the night if you wake up—and you expose yourself to the phone’s blue light, which can interfere with the body’s snooze-wake cycle. Folks exposed to this faux illumination “may have reduced sleep time and may take longer to fall asleep,” says Alon Y. Avidan, M.D., a professor of neurology at UCLA and the director of the school’s Sleep Disorders Center. For the best shot at shut-eye, avoid using your phone right before bed, place it on the other side of the room, and set email and text alerts to silent.

Do you save store receipts?

57% Yes

43% No

THE EXPERT SAYS It’s tempting to trash them immediately, but you should hang on to receipts—sometimes for a little while, occasionally for years. Short-term, keep receipts if you might want to return the item or if you want to check the receipt against your credit card statement.

After that, pitch ’em. For big-ticket purchases like furniture, appliances, and electronics with warranties, it’s smart to save the receipt as long as you own the item in case you need to file an insurance claim or use the warranty. On anything you’re deducting on your tax return as a business expense, save the receipt for three years from the date you file your tax return, says Gregory Wozniak, C.P.A., a partner at accounting firm Marcum LLP in Melville, NY.

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if your

vase of flowers

could talk

It would overflow with tips on how to help blooms look their best.

What, you think I’m immortal?

The life span of most cut flowers is a week, tops. Roses and peonies die fast— they’re usually goners in three days. But lilies, carnations, and sunflowers have staying power. If you can, buy blooms that have just been cut and are locally grown, such as ones at a farmer’s market.

I’m a picky eater.

Put plenty of distance between flowers and fruits and veggies, which release ethylene, a gas that can cause a bouquet to spoil more quickly.

Many dying blossoms also pump out ethylene, so remove them from an arrangement as soon as they start to wilt.

I’m not exactly low-maintenance.

A packet of powdered floral preservative, which is loaded with nourishing sugars and germ-fighting biocides, is the best way to keep flowers perky. Don’t bother with pennies, aspirin, or bleach.

Strip off any foliage that will be below the waterline. Every two to three days, snip off 3/4 of an inch to 1 inch of stem, change the water (use lukewarm H2O), and add new floral preservative. Keep bouquets away from heat sources, like fireplaces and radiators, and sunlight.

Think of my stems as straws.

A dirty vase can harbor bacteria that could infect the bouquet. Between uses, clean a vase with a solution of 10 parts hot water to one part bleach, then rinse thoroughly.

And avoid metal vases. They can make the pH of the water less flower-friendly.

Blooms that can’t suck H2O up their stems won’t last long.

To expose more of the stems to water and increase water absorption, cut the bottom of each at a 45-degree angle. You can use a sharp knife, which most florists prefer, or shears.

WRITTEN BY MEGHAN OVERDEEP

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OUR EXPERTS: Dave Dowling, industry liaison, Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers; Christina Stembel, founder, Farmgirl Flowers; Eileen Johnson, founder and creative director, FlowerSchool New York; Bill Miller, professor of horticulture, Cornell University; Kari Whitman, design principal/CEO, Kari Whitman Interiors

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HGTV, DIY Network, and TD Bank are on the road to show you how to expand your living space and increase your home’s value by getting outdoors to enjoy the sunshine.

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Location, Location, Location: Think about your home’s interior as well as exterior when deciding where to place your deck. Since the space will no doubt be used for entertaining, look for easy access to the kitchen and powder room.

The Layered Look: For added visual interest, consider a multilevel deck, with each elevation designated for a different activity such as lounging, socializing, or dining.

Choose Your Materials: Composite decking is lowmaintenance, eco-friendly, and offers a wide variety of styles.

Traditionalists may prefer pressuretreated wood for cost efficiency or hardwoods like cedar and redwood for their natural beauty.

“Consider maintenance before choosing materials.

Wood needs to be stained and sealed regularly.”

Jason Cameron, host of DIY Network’s Desperate Landscapes

Plant Perennials: Surround the edges to ease the transition to the landscape and place potted planters filled with annuals on your deck for colorful accents.

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how bad is it…

help wanted

Straight answers to scratch-your-head questions.

DISHES: ALAMY; RAZOR: CHRIS ECKERT/STUDIO D: BUBBLES: JEFF WESTBROOK/STUDIO D; DOG BOWL, GRASS: ISTOCKPHOTO

…to shave your legs with soap and water?

…to put plates away when they’re still damp from the dishwasher?

Don’t worry about slightly drippy dishes. There isn’t any research showing that stacking damp plates will create a health hazard, says food-safety expert Peter Snyder, Ph.D. If you’re concerned that the damp environment will create a breeding ground for bacteria, know that pathogens—the type of bacteria that can make you sick—can’t grow in water alone. “Pathogenic bacteria need lots of nutrients to grow, and water just doesn’t have them,” Snyder says. That said, H2O left on dishes can drip on shelves, creating mildew, so it’s best to let damp dishes air-dry before stashing them.

not so bad!

WRITTEN BY SARAH GROSSBART

If you suds your legs with regular soap and grab a razor, you’re headed for stubble trouble. The key to a smooth shave is hydrating the hair with the rich lather you get from shaving creams and gels, says Rhonda Pomerantz, M.D., a New York, NY–based dermatologist. “Bar soap tends to remove the natural oil from your skin, and dry skin is more prone to nicks, cuts, and irritation.” Out of shaving cream? In a pinch, body wash or hair conditioner will create enough lubrication for the razor to glide smoothly— though both can gum up the blades, so don’t make using them a habit.

pretty bad!

…to let your dog eat grass?

Rover can chew to his heart’s content.

“There’s nothing wrong with eating grass,” says Patty Khuly, V.M.D., a Miami, FL–based vet.

“In fact, it may actually improve dogs’ health.”

While vets aren’t exactly sure why your meat-loving, squirrelchasing pup covets the green stuff, they believe that the leafy blades—which are packed with digestible fiber and healthy probiotics—may satisfy a nutritional need. Dr. Khuly cautions against letting your pet chow down if he’s one of the 25% of dogs that throw up after eating grass, a sign the roughage doesn’t sit well in his stomach. Another thing to watch out for: pesticide-treated lawns or fields that get high animal traffic and could be laced with droppings. In those places, keep your pup on a short leash.

not so bad!

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help wanted

…to rinse a paintbrush in the sink?

It depends on whether your house is on a septic system or a public sewer system. People with a septic system should never let any amount of latex paint go down the drain. However, if your house is on a public sewer system, it’s probably not a problem.

Follow these steps from Paul Abrams, RotoRooter spokesperson, to save your pipes from a potential clog: First soak the brush in a small jar of water for a few hours.

Then turn the faucet on as you pour the jar’s contents down the sink to dilute them even further.

Leave the tap on for 30 seconds to a minute, then wipe your sink with an all-purpose cleaner.

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Your java habit may actually be beneficial to your health. High coffee consumption has been linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, and liver cancer, says Rob van Dam, Ph.D., adjunct associate professor at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. And according to a study the school recently released, three to five cups a day could reduce the risk of premature death for nonsmokers by 15%. To reap the benefits minus the jitters, aim for three to five 8-ounce cups a day. (Starbucks lovers, take note: A grande is 16 ounces.) However, says van Dam, some people metabolize coffee more quickly than others. So if too much joe leaves you buzzing, cut back.

not bad at all!

…to throw electronics in the trash?

Trashing electronics isn’t just bad for the environment—in some cases, it’s illegal. “There are 20 states with a ban on tossing certain electronics,” says Jason Linnell, executive director of the National Center for Electronics Recycling. The reasoning is twofold. First, if you’re tossing your old TV or iPhone, “you’re not taking advantage of the possibility that the device could be refurbished or mined for useful materials,” says Linnell. Second, some gadgets contain toxins, such as lead or mercury. The good news is there is some form of electronics recycling in every state, either at designated recycling centers or at stores like Best Buy and Staples.

To find a spot near you, visit greenergadgets.org.

super bad!

…to testdrive a car you have zero interest in buying?

There’s no shame in taking a free ride— as long as you’re up front about your intentions, says Jeremy Zumbrunnen, a sales manager at Avis Ford in Southfield, MI. While he admits that some salespeople would be frustrated by a customer who wastes their time acting as if she plans to buy, he adds, “If you clearly told me you wanted to test-drive a Mustang convertible you have no intention of buying, I’d be OK with it.”

Some dealerships might turn you down, but many would be willing to hand over the keys because there’s a chance you could become a future customer or at least talk up your experience to friends. Just make sure to come in during the dealership’s slower hours, generally the morning and early afternoon. Then push the pedal to the metal— and your guilt aside!

not so bad!

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help wanted

what’s the difference Finally! Clarification on some commonly confused household terms.

Like the cheetah, this animal print has roundish spots.

On clothing and home accessories, the spots are black or brown and usually set against a neutral background.

beadboard Beadboard is wood paneling with thin vertical grooves, called beads, cut into the wood. Sold in easy-to-install sheets, it adds country charm to walls and ceilings.

fiddlehead fern Fiddleheads are the coiled fronds of young ferns.

The best-known variety is harvested from the ostrich fern in early spring and eaten as a gourmet foraged vegetable.

delicate cycle The delicate cycle is intended for garments that could shrink or break down in a normal cycle, such as knits and lingerie. Its low agitation lessens wear and tear.

vs. leopard print Leopard print, fashionable since the ’40s, has irregularshaped brown or tan spots outlined in black. More popular than cheetah, it often comes in not-seen-in-nature colors.

vs. board-and-batten Often seen in Craftsman-style homes, board-and-batten paneling has uniformly spaced battens, or wood strips. The battens originally hid seams but are now mainly decorative.

vs. fiddle-leaf fig A fiddle-leaf fig is a tropical tree with violin-shaped leaves.

It’s a popular houseplant, but it can be fussy: It needs bright indirect sunlight and consistent soil moisture to thrive.

vs. hand-wash cycle The hand-wash cycle is even gentler and can include extra pauses so the garment can soak. Although great for fragile fabrics, it is not recommended for hand-wash-only items.

OUR EXPERTS: Michael Hagen, curator of the native plant and rock gardens at the New York Botanical Garden; Kevin Harris, Baton Rouge, LA–based architect and author of The Forever Home; Ingrid Johnson, professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology and coauthor of J.J. Pizzuto’s Fabric Science; Mary Zeitler, consumer scientist at Whirlpool Corporation’s Institute of Home Science

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Wow!

what color ıs that?

These paint shades stopped us in our tracks. We asked the designers to spill their secret sources.

graystone

BY BENJAMIN MOORE

JOHN GRANEN

“This shade of gray envelops a room like a cozy sweater. In this living room, it’s a sophisticated backdrop for shades of slate blue and daffodil yellow. But it works with practically any color, from kelly green to cherry red.”

—Tammara Stroud, Tammara Stroud Design LLC, Seattle, WA

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lulworth blue

cooper adobe brown

BY FARROW & BALL

“Here’s a home office that makes work fun! After I painted over the unmotivating brown walls with uplifting blue-and-white zigzags, productivity soared. I love that it’s bright but still professional.”

BY VALSPAR

“When I put this tree-bark color on the walls, it took the room from 0 to 60. It feels modern but doesn’t fight with the traditional details, like the trim and the fireplace. I credit its high-gloss finish.

This shade is really amazing paired with mossy green and burnt orange.”

—Ann Lowengart, Ann Lowengart Interiors, San Anselmo, CA

love at first sight

BY BEHR

“I designed this bedroom for my then-tween twin daughters, who requested bubble gum pink. The challenge was hunting down a shade that didn’t look babyish—not easy! This color delivers, plus the red and eggplant accents help cut the girliness.”

—Ty Larkins, Ty Larkins Interiors, Baton Rouge, LA

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BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS

“Sometimes pastels, especially yellow, can look too sweet. Not this color. It falls somewhere between butter and dijon mustard—definitely not sugary. On the walls of this mudroom, it serves as a graceful transition into the home’s blue-and-gray color scheme.”

—Jessica Williamson, JTWdesign, Richmond, VA

“Since our entire house has white walls, we decided to paint our kitchen cabinets a standout shade.

This grass green is playful and timeless, and it makes me happy every day. I can’t imagine getting sick of it anytime soon.”

—Allison Burke, Allison Burke Interior Design, Austin, TX

wet coral

BY OLYMPIC

“I’d swear this orangey coral is the exact same shade of lipstick my grandmother used to wear. It’s an ideal color for a dining room, where you can be a little more daring. My favorite part is how it makes the contrasting green art and fiddle-leaf fig tree pop.”

—Christy Allen, Christy Allen Designs, San Francisco, CA

Show us how you use your favorite color!

Send a photo to hgtvmagazine@hearst.com and it could be featured in an upcoming issue!

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: JESSICA TAYLOR WILLIAMSON; ADRIENNE BREAX FOR APARTMENT THERAPY; MICHELE WILLSON

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winning

pillow recipes Don’t just slap down two sorrylooking pillows! Get inspired by one of these mix-and-match formulas.

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standard pillowcases

long lumbar pillow

square decorative pillow

DwellStudio Masala cotton pillowcases in persimmon, $59 for a set of 2, allmodern.com

10" x 34" cotton pillow in sea biscuit sprout, $231, mainecottage.com

Herringbone 18" x 18" linen and cotton pillow cover, $50, yaochengdesign.com

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standard shams Angelo Cerantola Composition poly-cotton shams in orange, $59 each, kessinhouse.com

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2

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euro shams

square decorative pillow

Surya Empire cotton sateen shams in lime, $63 each, rosenberryrooms.com

Shibori Tassel Trim 20" x 20" cotton pillow, $68, leifshop.com

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lumbar pillows

standard shams

(from left) Hello 12" x 16" cotton pillow, $34, landofnod.com; 24th and Dune Oaring Around 12" x 21" cotton pillow in chartreuse, $39, minted.com

Jana Indigo Quilted cotton shams, $58 each, pineconehill.com

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standard pillowcases

euro shams

Candy Stripe cotton pillowcases in bright pink, $32.50 for a set of 2, pbteen.com

Cotton shams in kelly green, $24 each, companytwentysix.com

square decorative pillows Random Dot 18" x 18" cotton pillows in shocking pink, $50 each, katespade.com

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standard shams

square decorative pillows

Nate Berkus Textured cottonblend shams in teal, $90 for a 3-piece queen set (includes comforter), target.com

(from left) Barbarian Peach Hibiscus 18" x 18" polyester pillow, $35.50, redbubble.com; Olechka Purple Poppy Floral Watercolor 18" x 18" polyester pillow, $30, society6.com; Dashania Floral 18" x 18" cotton pillow in turquoise, $55, thepillowcollection.com

standard pillowcases

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Simple Elegance Luxor Treasures cotton-blend sateen pillowcases in teal, $25 for a set of 2, overstock.com

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euro shams Burnside Buffalo Check cotton canvas shams in lilac, $80 each, caitlinwilson.com

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euro shams

standard sham

standard pillowcases

Cotton shams in sugar coal, $32 each, seedesignshop.com

Simple linen and cotton sham in rise and fall buttercup, $88, loomdecor.com

Blockprint Border cotton pillowcases, $69 for a set of 2, dwellstudio.com

HEADBOARD: Skyline Furniture Arched queen polyester headboard in white, $291, walmart.com COVERLET: Kassatex Arno queen cotton matelassé coverlet, $300, bedbathandbeyond.com

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standard pillowcases

bolster pillow

standard shams

Kate Spade New York Grace cotton pillowcases in maraschino, $40 for a set of 2, macys.com

Premier Prints Jiri 16"W x 6"-diameter cotton bolster in black, $35, cleusasordidecor.etsy.com

Skywalkers wool and cotton shams, $119 each, pendleton-usa.com

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fun decorating Homeowners Melissa and Josh Bengal

help !

our house is boring, brown, and bare Fearful of making bad decisions, this couple did zilch to their living/dining area.

Then we got our hands on it!

Wood trim here, there, everywhere!

Sickly yellow paint looks dingy.

A cute sofa, but it’s so lonely.

before PHOTOGRAPHS BY MIKI DUISTERHOF PRODUCED BY MATTHEW GLEASON

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The family in front of their new bookcase from Birch Lane and a framed print from art.com

after

wood trim The window casings and the chair rail, built from rare American chestnut, are original. Josh, an amateur woodworker, hated the idea of covering them with paint—so the walls got a facelift instead, with creamy white paint (Palais White by Behr) that makes the trim shine.

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wo years ago, when Melissa and Josh Bengal bought their 1906 house in Glen Rock, NJ, they couldn’t wait to put their personal stamp on the combined living and dining rooms. Then…nothing happened.

Distracted by work, the demands of firsttime homeownership, and their growing family (they have a 3-year-old son, Andrew, and another on the way), the couple let decorating fall by the wayside. “The space was dark and awkward,” says Melissa.

“I didn’t know where to put furniture, so I just didn’t buy anything.” All the wood trim throughout the rooms also had her stumped. There was so much of it –– and Josh loved it. To inject the rooms with personality, we came up with a pretty color scheme, switched the orientation of the living and dining rooms, and added much-needed furniture and accessories, all while keeping the wood trim as is.

Now, says Melissa, the entire space feels “uplifting and bright –– the polar opposite of what it used to be.”

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side table, bench, and chair An enamel and brass

Crate & Barrel table, a navy leather CR Laine bench, and a World Market chair bring out the dark colors in the rug. The striped pillow is from West Elm.

lamps Before, the

overhead fixtures cast a weak, unflattering light, so the space felt gloomy.

Now accent lighting— including these pink gourd lamps from Lamps Plus—brightens up the living area.

sofa Just the right size to rugs Two matching wool rugs from NuLoom (the other is in the dining area) help define the rooms while also tying them together. They’re a happy upgrade from the too-small sisal that used to lie under the sofa.

fit inside the bay window, the Bengals’ La-Z-Boy couch looks great flanked by new wood end tables from Safavieh. To give the sofa more punch, we piled it with pillows: blue ones made with fabric from Skyline Furniture, two multicolor ones from Loloi, and a swirly fuchsia find from Horne.

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This is the front door.

window treatments Curtains sewn from robin’s-egg blue burlap bought on fabric.com make the bay window feel cozy. A matching Roman shade over the front door window offers privacy. The matte brown curtain rods are from Bed Bath & Beyond.

chandelier With its geometric frame, this Shades of Light fixture, accented by a ceiling medallion from Lowe’s, modernizes the more traditional furniture. “It’s so eye-catching compared to our old, wimpy chandelier,” says Melissa.

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ottomans Placed on both sides of the front door, these upholstered lidded cubes from One Kings Lane pull triple duty as a bag drop-off spot, toy storage, and extra seats when the family entertains.

FOR SHOPPING SOURCES, SEE PAGE 146.

gallery wall This grouping of prints looks collected over time, but it was actually bought as a curated, framed set from artfullywalls.com. “I love how the pieces work together without seeming too perfect,” says Melissa. “Now the ugly poster we had here can go in the basement— where it belongs!”

dining table and chairs The Bengals’ generic-looking wood dining set got swapped out for this chicer combo: a pedestal table from Bassett and chairs from One Kings Lane upholstered in a dots-andstripes pattern.

sideboard and lamp Extra table linens, dishes, and even Andrew’s coloring books can fit with room to spare in the curvy buffet from A.R.T. Furniture. A glass lamp from All Modern picks up the blue of the curtains.

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the high/low list

We pulled together some dynamic duos with drastically different price tags.

$1,125 $399

Brass rods plus 30 bulbs make a major statement in a dining room.

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Meurice 22"H x 19 1/4"diameter chandelier, jonathanadler.com

Half as many lights, but way less than half the price.

Framework 14"H x 15"-diameter acrylic and metal chandelier in antique brass finish, westelm.com

$948

$159

Kyle Schuneman Clinton polyesterblend and wood chair in navy and sprite, apt2b.com

10 Spring Street Braxton polyester and wood chair in turquoise, walmart.com

Fewer wood accents, but check out the similar lime green piping.

An exposedwood frame elevates the look and the price.

$1,754 $799 The triangles on this cushy high-pile wool rug are handtufted in India.

Surya Harlequin HQL-8036 8' x 10' rug, allmodern.com

Special carpet construction techniques give this one those sharp shapes.

Totally Triangular 8' x 10' wool rug, landofnod.com

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$99

$40

Each pillow is made to order and has a plush down insert.

The insert isn’t down, but the cover is linen.

Garden Blooms Rosebud 18" x 18" cotton pillow cover with insert, both loomdecor.com

Abstract Fuchsia 18" x 18" linen pillow cover, pillomatic.etsy.com; insert, pillowflex.com

$6,466 $867

Knoll Saarinen Tulip 78"W x 47 3/4"D x 28 1/4"H MDF and aluminum table in teak and white, camodernhome.com

$2,635

That’s a 23karat-gold-leafed base on this lamp.

28 1/2"-tall ceramic lamp in blue celadon with shade, christopherspitzmiller.com

$8,750

The upholstered headboard on this stunner is available in just about any fabric.

Kensington king metal and fabric bed in brass finish, bernhardt.com for stores

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A modern-day homage to the mid-century masterpiece.

Saarinen-style 77 1/4"W x 47 3/4"D x 28 1/4"H MDF and aluminum table in walnut and white, inmod.com

$140

Imagine a pair of these flanking a sofa –– so pretty!

Safavieh Paris 27 1/2"-tall ceramic lamp in green with shade, casa.com

$2,199

An equally dramatic brass canopy style with a microfiber headboard.

Enzo king stainless steel bed in brass finish, zgallerie.com

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$270

$30

Norm Architects Menu 12"-diameter clock in white, huset-shop.com

Carrara Italian Marble 10"-diameter resin and wood clock in white, society6.com

The fanciest way to tell time: a marble face and brass hands.

A printed marble pattern saves money in seconds.

$150 $30

Cashmere makes it soft; bamboo makes it a lightweight option for spring.

Cashmere Republic Pur Bamboo Velvet 65" x 50" throw in leaf green, wayfair.com

Ruching (those pleats) gives this acrylic throw a pricey look.

Casey 70" x 40" throw in green, crateandbarrel.com

$88

$25

With its metallic Greek key details, this vase is just as striking empty as it is filled with flowers.

Use this smaller pick as a decorative jar –– or remove the lid and make it a bud vase.

Cicero 10"H x 6"diameter ceramic jar, lampsplus.com

$3,495 $1,600

This nailhead-studded sofa is available in 67 fabric and color options.

Pierce 89"-wide sofa in cotton canvas mist, williams-sonoma.com

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Although it’s slightly smaller, this one’s tight back gives it a clean look that’s still comfy.

The Everygirl Rose 83"-wide linen-blend sofa in vista blue, interiordefine.com

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A&B Home 10 Carnevali 11"H x 10"-diameter ceramic vase, bellacor.com

life is eating, laughing, loving and a place to enjoy it together.

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TogetherWeEat.com MÖRBYLÅNGA table $699 Stained and waxed oak veneer.

Requires assembly. L86⅝×W39⅜×H29⅛". Brown 202.937.66 See IKEA store for country of origin. Valid in US stores only. ©Inter IKEA Systems B.V. 2015

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fashion + beauty

$54

$20

This cult-status eyeshadow palette has mega lasting power.

Two fewer shades but nearly endless blending possibilities.

Naked eyeshadow palette, urbandecay.com

Colour Riche La Palette Nude eyeshadow palette, lorealparisusa.com

$250 $19

For the serious sun seeker: glasses with a luxe leather-wrapped frame.

Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses in green, sunglasshut.com

Save some green and get the look with plastic frames.

Tropic sunglasses in green, sunglasswarehouse.com

$135

$60

Handmade in Madagascar, including the fun raffia pom-poms.

With the longer straps, you can carry this tote over your shoulder.

Sonoma 12" x 14" seagrass and faux-leather tote, kohls.com

$160 $70

A stormy staple from a company that’s made boots since 1856.

16"-tall rubber rain boots in blue sky, us.hunterboots.com

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This pair’s price lets you save your money for a (figurative) rainy day.

Top Solid 13"-tall rubber rain boots in turquoise, chookaboot.com

EYESHADOWS, SUNGLASSES: STUART TYSON/STUDIO D

Caracas 13" x 17 1/2" sisal, seagrass, and leather tote in multi, shopmarysol.com

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dyed candlesticks

from almostmakesperfect.com

polymer clay photo holder

from smileandwave.typepad.com

bracelet planters from damasklove.com

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We scoured the blogosphere for crafts that everyone from newbies to experts can make.

painted pillows

from burlapandlaceblog.com

striped bottles

from homeyohmy.com

wallpaper-decal nightstand

from abeautifulmess.com

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fun decorating “Use belt leather for the straps. It’s precut the width and length you need.”

THE PROJECT:

leather strap shelf THE BLOGGER: Claire Zinnecker THE BLOG: camillestyles.com

1. Cut a 3/4-inch-thick pine board to 28 inches by 51/2 inches. Sand the edges with medium-grit sandpaper, followed by fine-grit sandpaper.

2. Using painter’s tape, tape off the top and bottom surfaces of the board. Spray-paint all four of the board’s edges gold. Remove the tape while the paint is still wet. Let dry.

3. With a pencil, lightly mark the middle of a 50-inch-long piece of leather. Using a crafts knife, slice the leather in half at the pencil mark, creating two strips.

4. Fold one of the strips in half. Drill a small hole 1/2 inch down from each end. Insert a screw through the holes so the strip forms a loop. Repeat with the second strip.

5. To hang the shelf, sink two drywall anchors into the wall. Insert the screws into the drywall anchors, and tighten. Place the board through the loops, as shown.

SPRAY PAINT Gold by RustOleum Specialty Metallic LEATHER Heavyweight cowhide leather strip in natural, $25 for a 50" x 1 ½" strip, tandyleather.com

“Gold metallic wax dries fast and gives the planters a rich luster.”

THE PROJECT:

bracelet planters

THE BLOGGER: Amber Kemp-Gerstel THE BLOG: damasklove.com

1. Roll out a piece of polymer clay until about 1/4 inch thick using a mini rolling pin.

2. Press a wood bangle bracelet into the clay as you would a cookie cutter. Use a drinking straw to poke a small hole in the center of the clay circle for drainage. Bake the clay, following the package instructions.

3. Rub gold-color metallic wax onto the bracelet, following the package instructions. Color in some of the bracelet’s facets with a paint pen. Let dry.

4. Insert the baked circle into the bracelet as a base. Use a hot-glue gun to run a bead of glue around the inside seam where the bracelet meets the base.

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CLAY Staedtler Fimo Soft Polymer clay, $3.50 for 2 ounces, joann.com BRACELETS Geometric Beehive wood bangles, $12 for a set of 2, rocknwoodsupply.etsy.com WAX Metallic Lustre wax in gold rush, $7 for 1 ounce, decoart.com PAINT PENS Painters Neon Brights paint markers, $15 for a mixed set of 5, joann.com

“Change the chair with your color scheme –– the decal peels right off!”

THE PROJECT:

wall-decal chair

THE BLOGGER: Chelsea Foy THE BLOG: lovelyindeed.com

1. Measure the width of the top of the back of a non-upholstered chair.

Cut a 3-inch-tall solid-color wall decal to the same width plus an inch.

Press the decal firmly to the chair, smoothing out any air bubbles with an old credit card. Use a crafts knife to carefully trim away the excess decal from the sides of the chair.

2. Repeat the process with a 1-inch-tall piece of gold wall decal, positioning it about 1/2 inch below the colored decal.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2, working your way down the chair. Cut the last piece of solid-color decal into a curved shape, as shown.

DECALS Easy Stripe 3" x 36' vinyl wall decal in yellow, $32, and 1" x 36' vinyl wall decal in gold, $12, both wallsneedlove.com

THE PROJECT:

polymer clay photo holder

THE BLOGGER: Rachel Denbow THE BLOG: smileandwave

FOY: MARY COSTA; PHOTO HOLDER: STUART TYSON/STUDIO D

.typepad.com

1. Roll soft polymer clay ( you’ll need four 2-ounce packs for this project) into a ball about the size of your fist. With a butter knife, slice angled pieces off the ball to create facets.

2. Cut a 12-inch piece of 22-gauge wire. Bend the wire into one small heart. Farther down the wire, make another heart of the exact same size.

Bend the second heart up and behind the first heart until they’re parallel.

The remainder of the wire is the stem.

3. Gently push the stem into the top of the clay, then pull it out. Bake the clay following the package instructions.

Insert the wire back into the clay, and slip a photo between the hearts.

CLAY Staedtler Fimo Soft Polymer clay in white, $3.50 for 2 ounces, joann.com WIRE

Beadalon German Style Round 22-gauge wire, $5.50 for 33 feet, joann.com

“Instead of a heart, you can bend the wire into a star or a hexagon.”

THE PROJECT:

light-up sign

THE BLOGGER: Jenni Radosevich THE BLOG: ispydiy.com

1. Using a marker, write a word in script on a large piece of paper.

Depending on the length of the word, you may need to tape a few sheets of paper together.

2. With needle-nose pliers, bend 16-gauge steel wire into the shape of the word. Use your writing as a guide.

3. Squeeze heavy-duty glue, such as E6000, onto a few inches of the steel wire. Carefully lay “The loopier the battery-operated neon electroluminescent letters, the easier it wire on top of the glue, starting with the end is to make this neonwithout the battery pack. Use binder clips to inspired sign.” hold the neon wire in place until the glue dries.

Repeat until all of the steel wire is covered with neon wire. Remove the clips. Hang the light.

STEEL WIRE The Hillman Group 16-gauge galvanized steel wire, $9 for 200 feet, lowes.com NEON WIRE Plug and Play neon wire in pink, $21 for a battery-operated kit (includes 10 feet of wire), coolneon.com

“Rubber bands are the trick to creating super-crisp lines.”

THE PROJECT:

striped bottles THE BLOGGER: Amy Kim

THE BLOG: homeyohmy.com

1. Slide three 1/2-inch rubber bands around the bottom third of a clean, empty glass bottle. Position the rubber bands evenly apart. The more space there is between the rubber bands, the wider the painted stripes will be.

2. Using painter’s tape, tape off the entire bottle above the top rubber band.

3. Turn the bottle upside down, and spray-paint it. Remove the painter’s tape while the paint is still wet. Let the paint dry for an hour, then snip off the rubber bands with scissors.

SPRAY PAINT Bazooka Joe, Liberty, and Malachite, all

by Montana Gold; Gold by Rust-Oleum Specialty Metallic

Fun as a centerpiece— just add a few blossoms to each bottle.

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THE PROJECT:

painted wood-accented wall

THE BLOGGER: Mandi Gubler THE BLOG: vintagerevivals.com

“Making a poster board template is the key to creating this intricate design.”

1. To make the template, use a protractor and a straight edge to draw a parallelogram on a piece of poster board. The parallelogram should measure 15 inches by 13 inches, with two 40° angles and two 140° angles, as shown above. Cut it out.

2. Place the template at the top center of a white wall, with one corner touching the ceiling.

Use a pencil to trace the shape onto the wall.

3. Flip the template over. Align it with the right side of the penciled shape, and trace it onto the wall. Continue flipping the template to make a chevron design across the top of the entire wall.

4. Create the remaining rows of chevrons by flipping the template to create a mirror image of the row above. Repeat until all the rows are drawn.

5. Using painter’s tape, tape off every other shape in the top row. In four plastic containers, mix paint with increasing amounts of white to create four lighter shades. Paint every other shape, starting on the far left with the original shade of paint and finishing on the right with the lightest shade, creating an ombré effect. Remove the painter’s tape. Let dry. Repeat for each subsequent row.

6. Use the template to cut the same shape out of plywood, cutting as many pieces as you need to finish the wall. With a brad nailer, nail the pieces to the wall between each painted shape.

PAINT Carnival by Sherwin-Williams

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“I bought the Greek key pattern pillows years ago and painted the other two designs to coordinate with them.”

THE PROJECT:

painted pillows

THE BLOGGER: Shannon Claire Smith THE BLOG: burlapandlaceblog.com

1. Mix crafts paint with fabric medium, following the package directions.

2. To make the spotted pattern on the far left and far right pillows, use a small angled paintbrush to paint varying-size splotches on a square pillow cover.

3. To make the mountain pattern on the middle pillow, paint zigzag lines freehand across the pillow cover using a large artist’s paintbrush. Let dry for 24 hours. Turn the pillow covers over, paint side down, and iron to set the paint.

CRAFTS PAINT Beetle Black by Martha Stewart Crafts PILLOW COVERS Gurli 20" x 20" cotton

cushion covers in white, $4 each, IKEA stores

THE PROJECT:

pineapple bath rug

THE BLOGGER: Carrie Waller

THE BLOG: dreamgreendiy.com “The rug’s glued, but it’s tough-wearing. 1. Use a marker to sketch a pineapple shape It can go in the washer (minus the leaves) on the back of a yellow rug, and dryer.” and cut it out. Repeat with a green bath rug, but

sketch the shape of the pineapple’s leafy top.

2. Squeeze a line of heavy-duty glue, such as E6000, along the top edge of the yellow rug. Firmly press the bottom of the green cutout to the glue so the shapes line up, creating a pineapple. Let dry.

RUGS Room Essentials 20" x 34" bath rugs in pineapple and guacamole, $10 each, target.com

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“Don’t glue on all the balls at once.

Do a few, let dry, then repeat.”

THE PROJECT:

felt ball coasters

THE BLOGGER: Michael Wurm, Jr. THE BLOG: inspiredbycharm.com

1. Using a heavy-duty glue like E6000, adhere one felt ball to the center of a cork coaster.

2. Working outward from the center, attach more felt balls, gluing them on until the entire coaster is filled. You’ll need 90 to 100 balls per coaster. Let dry.

FELT BALLS Itsy-Bitsy 1-centimeter-diameter wool felt balls, $7.50 for a mixed set of 50, crafty woolfelt.com CORK COASTERS 1/8"H x 4"-diameter coasters, $3 for a set of 4, blankcork.com

Works great with

BATH RUG: STUART TYSON/STUDIO D; WALLER: ANDREA PESCE PHOTOGRAPHY

chalk style paints

Introducing the Home Décor Paint Sprayer For small projects with big impact.

To view videos visit wagnerspraytech.com/homedecorsprayer Available at select Home Depot stores, homedepot.com, lowes.com, amazon.com and walmart.com

BETTER TASTE NEXT TIME. MORE PEOPLE PREFER THE TASTE OF GEVALIA. Don’t be bitter, Starbucks. With over 150 years of experience making rich, never bitter coffee, it’s no wonder more people prefer the taste of Gevalia House Blend to your house blend. But don’t feel bad. We might have better taste in coffee.

But you have better taste in artisanal cheese plates.

ENJOY THE TASTE OF RICH, NEVER BITTER GEVALIA. Your friend in coffee,

Johan

Based on a January 2016 national taste test of coffee drinkers conducted by an independent third party comparing Gevalia House Blend and Starbucks House Blend.

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THE GOOD NEWS JUST DOESN’T STOP. That’s right.

Gevalia also comes in single serve cups.

THE PROJECT:

wallpaper-decal nightstand THE BLOGGER: Laura Gummerman

GUMMERMAN: JANAE HARDY

THE BLOG: abeautifulmess.com

1. Remove the knobs from a nightstand, and spray-paint them gold. Let dry.

2. Remove the drawers. Flip the nightstand upside down, and use a jigsaw or a handsaw to cut off the legs (or have a hardware store do it for you).

3. Paint the nightstand and the drawer fronts glossy white. Let dry. Spraypaint new legs gold. Let dry.

4. Screw leg-mounting plates to the bottom of the nightstand. Screw the new legs into the “Pick a bold mounting plates. wallpaper decal. You 5. Cut a wallpaper decal to the size of each don’t use much, so it can drawer front, and apply. Attach campaign-style be really daring.” corner trim to the corners of the nightstand’s frame.

6. Reattach the knobs and replace the drawers.

SPRAY PAINT Gold by Rust-Oleum Specialty Metallic PAINT Bit of Sugar by Behr LEGS Waddell 7 ½"H x 1 ½"-diameter wood table legs, $3 each, homedepot.com MOUNTING PLATES Waddell 2 ½" straighttop plates, $2 each, lowes.com DECAL Green Leaf 2' x 4' wallpaper decal panel, $35, chasingpaper.com CORNER TRIM 2" x ¾" wrought brass cabinet trim ornaments in antique finish, $7.50 each, ansaldi.com

For the Keurig® K-Cup® Brewing System.

Keurig and K-Cup are trademarks of Keurig, Incorporated. Used with permission.

fun decorating “The longer these soak in the dye, the deeper the final color will be.”

THE PROJECT:

dyed candlesticks

THE BLOGGER: Molly Madfis

THE BLOG: almostmakes perfect.com

1. In a bucket, combine two shades of similar-color fabric dye, following the package instructions. Set wood candlesticks in the dye for a few minutes. The dye will creep up the wood for an ombré effect.

2. Remove the candlesticks from the dye, and turn them upside down. Let dry for 24 hours.

DYE Rit Dye Powder in teal and royal blue, $2.50 each for 1.13 ounces, joann.com

CANDLESTICKS Wooden candleholders,

$20 for a mixed set of 3 (large is 5 ½" tall), keywheatkreations.etsy.com

wallpaper-decal fridge

THE BLOGGER: Amanda Evanston Freund THE BLOG: auntpeaches.com

1. Unscrew the handles of the refrigerator and the freezer. Position a wallpaper decal panel so it lines “Don’t fear grime! up with the top edge of the appliance. (You’ll need This peel-and-stick about three 2-foot-by-4-foot panels to cover the wallpaper is 100% front of a standard-size fridge.) Apply the decal wipe-clean.” following the package instructions, smoothing out any air bubbles with an old credit card.

2. Use a crafts knife to slice the decal between the fridge and the freezer. Cut around the screw holes, and trim any excess decal around the sides of the fridge. Reattach the handles.

DECAL Speckle 2' x 4' wallpaper decal panel, $35, chasingpaper.com

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MADFIS: LILY GLASS; CANDLESTICKS: STUART TYSON/STUDIO D

THE PROJECT:

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a day in the life of the

FIXER UPPERS Tag along with us as we tag along with Chip and Joanna Gaines, the busiest twosome in Waco, TX!

Chip and Joanna outside their home furnishings shop, Magnolia Market. Their 1953 jeep is stationed by the entrance so customers can take pictures with it.

PHOTOGRAPHS BY LARSEN&TALBERT

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5:30 A.M. WAKE UP The default alarm ringtone on Joanna’s (beatup) iPhone buzzes bright and early. Chip wakes up on his own around 5—no alarm needed!

7:00 A.M. FEED THE ANIMALS Chip tends to their extended clan, which includes 23 cows, 21 goats, 1 turkey, 1 horse, 2 roosters, 2 bunnies, 1 guinea pig, 3 dogs, 2 cats, and “infinite chickens,” he says.

7:30 A.M. EAT BREAKFAST Even on weekday mornings, Joanna whips up something hot, and the family eats together in the kitchen. The rotation includes biscuits and gravy, pancakes, and eggs with toast.

8:15 A.M. 8:00 A.M. GET READY With four kiddos—Drake, 11; Ella 9; Duke, 8; and Emmie, 6—to hurry out the door, Joanna gets dressed before they wake up. Her secret: “At night I shower and dry my hair, so in the morning I only have to curl it.”

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LEAVE FOR WORK Joanna takes her coffee to go—tons of cream, no sugar—and she and Chip head off for the day.

Their 1895 farmhouse sits on the outskirts of Waco, about 20 minutes from downtown.

8:30 A.M. DRIVE INTO TOWN They head across a lake and through pastures—talk about a scenic commute! “Chip always makes me look out the window for deer,” says Joanna. “We’re usually talking on the way to work. We don’t even have the radio on.”

8:45 A.M. STOP AT THE STORE There’s usually a line of customers waiting outside the design duo’s store, Magnolia Market, before it opens at 10 a.m. About 15,000 people visit the shop every week.

9:00 A.M. STYLE THE SHELVES Before customers arrive, Chip and Joanna get the store ready for the day. Joanna likes prepping the place with fresh flowers from Wolfe Wholesale Florist in Waco.

9:50 A.M. 9:15 A.M. CHIP’S CORNER Chip has his own area in the store, where he sells the tools and gadgets he uses most and his favorite cotton Magnolia tees.

WATER BREAK Joanna constantly has H2O on hand.

Her goal is 125 ounces a day. “It used to be 100, but I just bumped it up,” she says.

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12:30 P.M. FILM THE SHOW The couple spends most of the day filming Fixer Upper, scooting between the five or six houses they’re working on at once.

3:15 P.M. GO OVER BLUEPRINTS Between takes, the multitaskers approve plans for home renos and for their new bakery, Magnolia Flour, due to open in May.

Joanna serves her potpie over mashed potatoes.

5:30 P.M. JOANNA’S CHICKEN POTPIE

the oven to 350˚F. Melt 2 tablespoons butter •inPreheat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 4 diced

carrots and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.

Add 1/4 diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 more minutes. Set aside.

In a wide high-sided skillet, melt 4 tablespoons butter, then stir in 1/3 cup flour until smooth. Stir in 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, one cup at a time, until simmering. Stir in four 101/2-ounce cans condensed cream of chicken soup, and bring to a simmer. Add the carrot-and-onion mixture and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.

Stir in the chopped meat from one rotisserie chicken (skin removed) and 1/2 cup frozen peas. Pour into a 9-inch-by-13-inch baking dish. Unroll one 8-ounce package crescent roll dough on top of the filling, and bake until the top is browned, about 30 minutes.

MAKE DINNER Joanna cooks most nights—today it’s chicken potpie—and the kids love to help. “It gets crazy with all four at one time, so I have to split them up,” she says.

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6:30 P.M. DINNERTIME! Perfect for a 40-acre farm, an old-fashioned triangle bell lets everyone know when food is ready.

7:15 P.M. WORK IN THE GREENHOUSE Joanna scored the greenhouse structure from a client who had planned to tear it down. Inside it she and the girls grow roses; miniature orange, lemon, and lime trees; and fresh herbs yearround.

7:30 P.M.

8:30 P.M.

PLAY IN THE YARD Chip and the kids like to throw a ball around after dinner. “He loves sending a football soaring to see how fast the boys can run,” says Joanna.

IS IT BEDTIME YET? By now everyone’s wiped out. That’s Bear pictured above. He’s half Anatolian shepherd, half Great Pyrenees.

10:30 P.M. RELAX ON THE COUCH After the kids go to bed, Chip and Joanna chat about the next day’s plans, and Joanna finally checks her email. “I return messages so late that my friends get annoyed,” she says. “They’ll send funny pictures to grab my attention.” Lights-out is around midnight.

HE FIGHTS DIRTY

no mater ho dirty

DIRTY IS.

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NO MATTER WHERE THEY ARE, TOUGH MESSES DONÕT STAND A CHANCE WHEN MR. CLEANÕS MAGIC ERASER IS PART OF YOUR CLEAN ROUTINE.

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A creative couple transforms a run-down wreck with clever upgrades and lots of sweat equity.

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ot every buyer would spot the potential in a ’60s ranch house with drab paneling, rotted floor joists, and linoleum tiles contaminated with asbestos. But Hannah Crowell and James Wilson, who bought the 2,400-square-foot fixer-upper in Nashville, TN, two years ago, felt a mid-century gem lurked within the neglected home.

The pair –– she’s an interior designer; he’s a brand consultant who has built furniture –– figured they could pull off a warp-speed DIY reno. Despite hiccups (like James almost burning down the place while attempting electrical work), the house came together in four fast months. Now the airy, open interior is real-life livable for Hannah’s daughters and still reflects the couple’s shared tastes.

Clean-lined furniture mingles with rustic pieces James crafted, and there are white walls, modern lighting, and Music City mementos everywhere.

(Hannah’s grandfather was country legend Johnny Cash.) “The remodel was exhausting,” Hannah says. “But we created something that is 100% our family, and that means everything.”

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FAMILY ROOM

Tearing out Mad Men–era paneling, then painting the new drywall Decorator’s White by Benjamin Moore instantly brightened the family room. Vivid pillows give the neutral Lee Industries sectional some zing.

James built the white oak coffee table, and the ceiling light is by Serge Mouille. The cheerleader painting was done by James’ childhood friend.

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EXTERIOR

The home, which is situated on a 2 1/2-acre lot, was super shabby after five years as a rental. To boost the curb appeal, the couple had the shutters removed, the bricks painted dazzling white (Pearl White by Pratt & Lambert), and the trim painted coal black (Off-Black by Farrow & Ball).

LIVING ROOM

The site of family get-togethers and jam sessions, the living room includes a blue velvet BSC sofa, a cast-off chair James rescued streetside in Brooklyn and re-covered in a Native American wool blanket, and guitars for anyone who’s feeling musical. Found on eBay, the fuzzy Moroccan-style wool rug “shed for a year,” says Hannah. The oval brass table is from Nuevo.

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BOOK NOOK

“Our family is huge on reading, and we don’t use e-readers,” says Hannah. So James converted a niche next to the living room fireplace into a mini library. The shelves, crafted from simple clear pine, hold the family of book lovers’ ever-expanding collection.

The leather-and-steel chair is from Savant Vintage, one of Nashville’s hottest secondhand shops.

DINING ROOM

Two types of white chairs— wishbone and wipe-clean metal from overstock.com—play off the weathered dining table Hannah bought 13 years ago in California.

“The table is uneven, has cracks, and has had to be treated for termites, but I love it,” she says.

The swirly blue curtains were sewn from Electra Eggleston linen, and the chandelier is from Schoolhouse Electric.

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KITCHEN

The trapped-in-time kitchen was modernized with a Carrara marble tile backsplash, honed statuary marble counters, and stainless steel appliances. The layout and square footage didn’t change—the room is 12 feet by 17 feet—but it feels roomier thanks to a compact banquette and vintage fold-flat leather camp stools. The steel table from Blu Dot has an MDF top coated in kid-proof polyurethane.

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MASTER BEDROOM

The BSC bed, upholstered in gray linen, was originally taller than the window. “That drove me crazy. We eventually cut the headboard so it fit under the sill,” says Hannah. A fan of fabric dyed with natural indigo, Hannah framed two remnants as art and turned a third into a long rectangular pillow. The rug is a vintage Southwestern find from an antiques store in Louisville, KY.

The bedroom has a concrete floor that we hid with wall-to-wall sisal carpet.

—Hannah

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BATHROOM

Besides garish pink tile, the bathroom’s woes also included ancient plumbing and water damage. After a total rip-out, Hannah updated it with a black-andwhite palette, using Amethyst Artisan cement floor tiles and square ceramic wall tiles outlined in black grout. Brass sconces from Cedar & Moss nod to the home’s build date.

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ADELINE’S BEDROOM

With strategic pops of pink and sophisticated touches like a West Elm drum-shade pendant, Adeline’s bedroom is sweet but not sugary. Playful patterns, from the paisley bedding to the quatrefoil window shades, rev up the white walls and furniture.

IRIS’ BEDROOM

Since Iris’ bedroom is smaller than her sister’s, Hannah gave her something special: Hygge & West wallpaper screen-printed with blue birds and clouds.

The floating bunk beds, designed by the couple and made by James, are bolted into the wall studs to take up a minimum of space. Also streamlined: the petite West Elm desk and the tulip-shaped chair. The overdyed lavender rug is from NuLoom.

FOR SHOPPING SOURCES, SEE PAGE 146.

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NOW GET THE LOOK

WINDOW SHADE FABRIC Venecia by Christopher Farr Cloth linen in hot pink, $110 per yard, decorativebuyingservice.com for buying info

RUG

6' x 7 ½' spotted cowhide rug, $695, pbteen.com

SCONCE

Alto 10 ½"-tall brass sconce with opal glass shade, $179, cedarandmoss.com

SOFA

Dita 84"-wide cotton-blend velvet sofa in navy, $1,400, shopsocietysocial.com

CHAIR

Pioneer African mahogany and rope chair, $265, pioneerchairs.etsy.com

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DINING TABLE

Braxton Rustic 72"W x 38"D x 30"H wood dining table, $750, target.com

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LIGHTING

View 14 ½" x 47" coatedsteel ceiling fixture in black, $191, lexmod.com

PILLOWS

(from left) Tuscany 17" x 17" linen pillow in orchid pink, $30, pillowdecor.com; Leopold Hmong 22" x 22" cotton and linen pillows in multi (exact colors may vary), $315 for a set of 2, furbishstudio.com

COFFEE TABLE

Retro Glitz 48"W x 28"D x 19"H glass and metal coffee table, $175, overstock.com

TILES

FURBISH STUDIO PILLOW, TILES, RUG: STUART TYSON/STUDIO D

Citrus 8" x 8" cement tiles in black, $18.50 per square foot, amethystartisan.com for buying info

VASE

Bloomingville 6"H x 4 3/4"diameter ceramic and cork vase in pink, $72, us.amara.com

CHAIR

Wassily Reproduction leather and steel chair in palermo tan, $875, roveconcepts.com

RUG

Rhapsody 5' x 8' wool and cotton kilim rug, $595, furbishstudio.com

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Kim West in her family room

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kick-started my decorating career This style-savvy Texas homeowner loved revamping her family’s house so much, she made design her job!

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family room

A perfect example of what Kim calls her “loud and layered but livable” look, this space packs on the patterns with Osborne & Little wallpaper and high-back upholstered chairs from Etsy. To balance them out, Kim kept most of the other furniture low-key, with a cushiony plum sofa from sofa.com, a herringbone Dash & Albert rug, and a modern coffee table from Blu Dot.

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im West may never have become a designer if she hadn’t moved to Austin, TX. Although she and her husband, David, had rehabbed several apartments when they lived in New York City, “it’s crazy expensive to start a business there,” says the former fashion executive. So four years ago the couple headed south, where they fell in love with a 1920s Craftsman. The home had pretty period details but lacked pizzazz, making it a perfect testing ground for Kim’s quirky style. Friends took notice, and soon Kim launched not one but two businesses: a real-estate development company with her husband, for which she handles the interior design of the houses they remodel, and Supply, a showroom that sells to-the-trade home goods. Now her signature “color and pattern explosions” are seen in homes throughout Austin.

“Designing our house helped me design the life I wanted,” she says.

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Other than painting the front door French blue (Watertown by Benjamin Moore), Kim left the exterior as is. “I’m a blue addict,” she says. “It shows up in all my projects.” Drought-friendly plants, like a prickly pear cactus and agave, fill up the flower beds.

Kim with her husband, David, and kids, Ollie, 1, and Lulu, 4

wall color Dior Gray by Benjamin Moore

entry

With its impressive blue vintage chesterfield sofas, orchid rug from One Kings Lane, and metallic gold wallpaper from Ferm Living, the extra-wide entry—which doubles as a living area—sets the tone for the rest of the home.

“This room is a preview,” says Kim. “It tells you this isn’t your traditional Craftsman house.”

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shelving

Cookbooks, a cake stand, and knickknacks live on these tough-looking metal shelves, which Kim found at the Round Top antiques fair in Texas. “Its industrialness keeps the kitchen from looking too sweetie pie,” she says.

A vintage Empire-style chandelier and a retro-style Big Chill fridge in light blue help distract from the cook space’s older cabinets. The black-and-white tile floors were also already in place when the Wests moved in. Although they’re a little beat up, Kim likes their 1950s charm.

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dining room

The custom acrylic table— another Etsy score—has the sleekness of glass but resists fingerprints.

Vintage turquoise metal chairs, also from Round Top, and the floor, painted Decorator’s White by Benjamin Moore, add to the space’s lived-in vibe.

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It may have been designed for Lulu, but this space appeals to adults, too, thanks to its playful lowslung daybed from PBteen and the graphic CB2 rug.

The pint-size wicker table and chairs from One Kings Lane are vintage.

“You’ll always see some kind of amazing wallpaper in the homes I design,” says Kim. The Famille Summerbelle one in her daughter’s room features a pattern called Morning in Manhattan, a nod to Lulu’s birthplace. A Rikshaw Design quilt and a Dash & Albert cotton rug play up the blue-andwhite color scheme. Kim admits the Wolfum teepee is more for her than for Lulu. “She doesn’t use it much, but I love the fabric,” she says.

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FOR SHOPPING SOURCES, SEE PAGE 146.

So many ‘decorated’ houses are beige, beige, beige –– the total opposite of my style!

—Kim

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wall color Twilight Blue by Benjamin Moore

master bedroom

“I have an obsession with lighting” says Kim. “I must have been a chandelier in a former life.” The acrylic one here—vintage from Etsy—adds a glam note to the Wests’ cozy sleeping space. Not one to shy away from mismatched patterns, Kim dressed the bed in Biscuit linens and had a headboard and matching drapes made from Stone Textile fabric.

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Stratford Blue by Benjamin Moore

chair

Garvin galvanized powder-coated-steel chairs in antique blue, from $294 for a set of 2, aeonfurniture.com for stores

lamp

Chinoiserie Square Gourd 25"-tall porcelain lamp in multi with shade, $289, shadesoflight.com

fridge

Studio Size Retro refrigerator in beach blue, from $2,595, bigchill.com

teepee

Olga 6' x 4' cotton twill teepee, $325, wolfum.com

wallpaper

Morning in Manhattan wallpaper in sky blue and Hudson River, from $80 for a single roll, famillesummerbelle.com

birdcage

Imax Iris 21 1/2"W x 14 3/4"D x 28"H metal birdcage in blue, $130, wayfair.com

LAMP: STUART TYSON/STUDIO D

rug

Featherbottom 5' x 8' cotton rug, $229, cb2.com

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Plant Now Enjoy delicious homegrown “yard-to-table” dishes by designating a small portion of your backyard or containers to growing edibles. Get a head start on an abundant summer harvest by starting vegetables like radishes, squash, and carrots—and herbs such as basil and dill—from seed. Others including parsley, rosemary, and thyme are best started from young plants and can even thrive indoors.

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hang colorful shades mid-window

For a double pop of pattern, graphic Thibaut fabric is used two ways: sewn into valances and laminated as simple roller shades. The valances are positioned low to maximize light.

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Get inspired by the fresh twists and color tricks inside this California home.

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ynthia Patton and Patrick Robison had always planned to trade in their compact 1950s home in Los Angeles, CA, for bigger digs. But after 14 years, the couple decided to improve rather than move, so they embarked on an ambitious reno that doubled their square footage and added a second floor. As the house was transformed from a rancher to a Cape Cod, the kitchen gained a larger footprint –– and an equally big personality. Topping the wish list they gave architect Joan Swartz and interior designer Alison Kandler: plenty of space for meal prep, a cheery breakfast room, and lots of vivid blue. “It’s my favorite color,” says Cynthia. Now the revamped kitchen works hard –– Cynthia and Patrick are both enthusiastic cooks who like to make from-scratch family dinners and special dishes for get-togethers –– but is still a happy and comfortable space.

“It’s not so precious that we’re afraid to make a mess,” says Cynthia.

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customize an island

The island matches the style and color of the lower cabinets, creating a cohesive look. Tight on space? Buy a rolling unit, and paint the base the same color as your cabinets.

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paint cabinets two colors

Pillowed subway tiles from Contempo Tile & Marble in Los Angeles puff out slightly, putting a fresh spin on a traditional backsplash.

supersize the lighting

At more than 4 feet wide, the Circa Lighting fixture doesn’t look wimpy above the 6-foot island. A trio of large pendants would deliver a similar effect.

“My last kitchen was all white, so I wanted to switch things up with this one,” says Cynthia. She picked navy for the lower cabinets and white for the uppers (Blue Earth and Droplets, both by Dunn-Edwards).

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bring in barstools that look like chairs

Sleek backless stools would have pushed the kitchen more modern, so Cynthia chose high bistro-style woven chairs to play up the room’s charm. They’re comfortable for long stretches of sitting, too.

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mismatch light fixtures

A Currey & Company bamboo chandelier gives the space character and “repeats the X motif on the light fixture above the island and on the pantry door,” says designer Alison.

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pair vintage chairs with a new table

The barley-twist-leg chairs used to be light wood, but Cynthia thought they looked dated, so she had them painted white (Droplets by DunnEdwards) and the seats recovered with faux leather from JAB Anstoetz.

They’re teamed with a cherry pedestal table by Grange.

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boost the charm factor

Beadboard paneling, wallpaper from Martyn Lawrence Bullard, and a transom window spanning the doorway bring old-world appeal to a modern-day renovation.

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don’t hide the food

For the new pantry, a crossbuck door with a glass panel creates country-store charm and encourages staying organized.

Cynthia and Patrick with their son, Garrett, 13, and daughter, Sarah, 20

We have a dining room but usually end up at the round table even when friends come over. It’s better for conversation!

—Cynthia

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now get the look light fixture

Bamboo Lattice Cage 28"H x 25"-diameter rattan and iron chandelier, $1,370, shadesoflight.com

glasses

Impulse 8-ounce glasses in cobalt, $29 for a set of 4, allmodern.com

wallpaper

Martyn Lawrence Bullard Design Sultans Garden wallpaper in saffron, $182 for a single roll, decorativebuyingservice.com for buying info

window shade fabric

table

Lucas linen-blend fabric in coral, $80 per yard, thibautdesign.com for stores

Simone 30"H x 54"-diameter recycled-wood dining table in gray, $1,300, lampsplus.com

cabinet paint

Blue Earth by Dunn-Edwards

stockpot

Le Creuset 6-quart steel stockpot in flame, $80, lecreuset.com

counter stool

Riviera 42"-tall plastic and rattan stool in fog, $325, serenaandlily.com

rug

Safavieh Moroccan Cambridge 2'6" x 6' wool rug in navy and ivory, $63, overstock.com

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Colorful ceramics and majolica (tin-glazed earthenware).

Use an outdoor table for an al fresco dining experience that many Tuscans enjoy in warmer months.

4 Sunflowers paired with lemons in an oversize vase for a centerpiece inspired by the Tuscan sun.

6 A tumbled tile trivet as Tuscans use to serve warm family-style dishes.

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Towering column candlesticks for an Italian architectural accent.

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Incorporate a rooster into tabletop dŽcor to symbolize good luckÑa tradition dating back to the Renaissance.

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7 Wood serving pieces with a distressed finish reminiscent of a farmhouse table.

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Whether itÕs your main dish or primi, top your pasta with this classic Italian sauce made with fresh dairy cream and aged Parmesan cheese.

Add a rustic runner of blue burlap instead of formal linensÑ less is more in Tuscan culture.

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Alexandria, Virginia

copy the curb appeal These eye-catching houses are loaded with inspiring ideas.

PHOTOGRAPHS BY JENNIFER HUGHES

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about the house

BUILT IN: 1946 BOUGHT IN: 2008 SIZE: 5,000 sq. ft.

“We’re both from Southern California, and this house, with its stone details, painted brick, and red front door, felt quintessentially East Coast, which is such a nice change for us.”

—Katie and Chris Smith, homeowners

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ideas to steal light fixture

A sconce and a pendant illuminate the front door. Both have beveled glass and a polished frame for a timeless look.

SPARTAN JUNIPER, WEEPING BLUE ATLAS CEDAR, GOLDEN MOP FALSE CYPRESS: AGE FOTOSTOCK; HYDRANGEAS: GETTY IMAGES; BLACK-EYED SUSAN: GAP PHOTOS; OAK TREE: ISTOCKPHOTO

Monterey 19"-tall polished brass outdoor lantern, from $100, livexlightinglights .com for stores

hydrangea The Smiths planted a ‘Tardiva’ PeeGee hydrangea between the windows to the left of the door and pruned it into a tree shape. It blooms green flowers from midsummer to fall.

oak tree

The fast-growing northern red oak tree on the left side of the yard has shot up more than a foot since the Smiths planted it in 2012.

front door

Painted fire-engine red, the door is an instant attention grabber, especially against the exterior’s neutral stone trim and white brick.

Lion 81/2"-tall door knocker in polished finish, $114, jeffersonbrass.com

Smooth-Star fiberglass entry door with clear glass and fixed grilles, from $438, thermatru.com for stores; paint: Hot Jazz by Dunn-Edwards

paint colors HOUSE: White Fever

by Dunn-Edwards

flower beds

Mostly green with a few pops of color, the yard includes perennials such as (clockwise from top) a tall Spartan juniper, pink hydrangeas, a weeping blue atlas cedar, black-eyed Susan, and Golden Mop false cypresses.

FRONT DOOR: Hot Jazz

by Dunn-Edwards SHUTTERS: Black

by Dunn-Edwards

door hardware

Brass accents match the light fixtures and shine against the red door. Katie and Chris love the antique lion knocker for its grand look and feel.

Schlage Georgian 41/2"-tall metal keyed entry door knob with Brookshire rosette in antique brass finish, $37, build.com

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about the house

BUILT IN: 1940 BOUGHT IN: 1989 SIZE: 4,000 sq. ft.

“After years as a rental, this house was a disaster.

Luckily it still had some great features—a hilltop location, beautiful stonework on the facade, and a stone retaining wall—that helped us see its potential.”

—Joan and Robert Gotwald, homeowners

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potted flowers

house numbers

Punchy purple petunias and yellow calibrachoas spill out from the low pots on both sides of the front steps.

Joan waters them about once a week, depending on the rain and the heat.

The small brass numerals mounted to the door date as far back as the house.

Special Lite Products Company 3"-tall house numbers, $10 each, bellacor.com

paint colors FRONT DOOR AND SHUTTERS: Sequoia Glade by Valspar TRIM: Pam’s Lace by Valspar

stone facing

The Gotwalds’ house is covered in fieldstone original to the 1940 construction. Faux-stone panels deliver a similar rough-hewn charm.

SIDING: Ivory Brown by Valspar

HOUSE NUMBERS: STUART TYSON/STUDIO D; PETUNIAS, CALIBRACHOAS: GAP PHOTOS; LILIES: GETTY IMAGES

Norwich Dakota stone 483/4"W x 13/4"D x 243/4"H polyurethane wall panel in motley gray, $85.50, fauxpanels.com

front door

mixed siding For the 8-year-old addition on the right, the Gotwalds chose HardiePlank siding, which they had painted grayish tan to complement the stone on the rest of the house.

Three arched glass panes give the wood front door, which is original to the house, its signature style. The Gotwalds painted it blue green to pick up the tones in the stone facade.

Custom 407 oak door with clear glass, from $2,623, jeld-wen.com for buying info; paint: Sequoia Glade by Valspar

shutters

Two pairs of raisedpanel shutters accentuate the first-floor windows.

They’re painted the same color as the door.

Ekena Millwork Raised Panel 31" x 15" composite wood shutters, $127.50 for a set of 2, homedepot.com; paint: Sequoia Glade by Valspar

lamppost and flower bed

A post light, which is similar in shape to the sconces by the door, brightens the winding path to the house. The post is surrounded by lilies (below), known for their grassy leaves, and Shasta daisy foliage.

Livex Lighting Westover 17"-tall metal outdoor post lamp in antique brass finish, $180, and Livex Lighting 7615 84"-tall aluminum outdoor post in black, $86, both 1800lighting.com

doormat

Its simple trellis pattern fits in with the home’s historic vibe.

Alex synthetic fiber outdoor rug in yellow, $49, homedecorators.com

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about the house

BUILT IN: 1940 BOUGHT IN: 2009 SIZE: 3,400 sq. ft.

“We love our home’s cedar siding. We’re thankful nature makes a wood that doesn’t rot! Since Paige is a professional landscape designer, we keep the front yard tidy. But in the backyard, anything goes.”

—Paige and Scott McIntosh, homeowners

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ideas to steal paint colors HOUSE: Philipsburg Blue

by Benjamin Moore FRONT DOOR AND SHUTTERS: Jet Black

by Benjamin Moore TRIM: Chantilly Lace

by Benjamin Moore

light fixture

In order to secure the hanging lanterns to the slanted cedar boards, Paige first mounted them to white PVC blocks.

Harrison Vintage 20"-tall aluminum outdoor wall light in black, $157.50, lampsplus.com

front door + shutters

GERANIUMS, VERBENAS: GAP PHOTOS; RED FOUNTAIN GRASS: ALAMY; COLEUSES, CALIBRACHOAS: GETTY IMAGES

Louvered shutters adorn the first-floor windows, with an extralong pair for the front door.

“Shutters were once common for doors, so I appreciate the historic touch,” says Paige.

Alpha Shutters 80" x 133/4" vinyl exterior louvered shutters, $45 each, wayfair.com; Smooth-pro fiberglass exterior door, from $319, jeld-wen.com for buying info; paint: Jet Black by Benjamin Moore

Potted plants add color and texture near the front steps. Paige chose four composite urns –– they’re a lot lighter than stone –– and filled them with pinks and greens: (clockwise from top left) geraniums, verbenas, red fountain grass, coleuses, and calibrachoas.

Grecian 101/2"H x 12"-diameter poly-resin urn in stone, from $5, southernpatio.com for stores

Letters pass through the impossibleto-miss brass slot, which glams up the black door.

Exterior 83/4"-wide letter mail slot in polished finish, $23, houseofantiquehardware.com

house numbers

doormat

planters

mail slot

Big tulips pep up this coir mat, which pulls together the house’s and the yard’s color schemes.

Floral doormat, $25, jossandmain.com

Matte black digits coordinate with the door, the shutters, and the light fixtures.

Distinctions 4"-tall zinc flush-mount house numbers in black, from $5 each, hillmangroup .com for buying info

walkway and steps A Pennsylvania flagstone path emphasizes how far back the house sits from the street. Thermal bluestone veneers –– which have a smoother surface and a more uniform blue tint –– cover the steps.

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about the house

BUILT IN: 1937 BOUGHT IN: 2009 SIZE: 2,204 sq. ft.

“The sharp pitch of the roof makes our house look like a quaint English cottage, so we kept the landscaping informal. Painted pale yellow, our house is warm and welcoming, like our neighborhood.”

—Cynthia Westlund and Christopher May, homeowners

outdoor style

ideas to steal light fixture

paint colors

DOOR, HOUSE NUMBERS, WINDOW BOX: STUART TYSON/STUDIO D; LAVENDER, PINK WAVE PETUNIAS, WHITE AFRICAN DAISIES, PURPLE WAVE PETUNIAS, ORANGE AFRICAN DAISIES: GAP PHOTOS

The couple brought the onion lamp from their first home, a farmhouse in rural Maine. Its rustic look works here too.

HOUSE: Golden Lab

by Benjamin Moore FRONT DOOR AND SHUTTERS: Lafayette Green

by Benjamin Moore

Quoizel Cooper 21"tall aluminum 1-light wall lantern, $198, allmodern.com

TRIM: Atrium White

by Benjamin Moore

doormat

This green-and-yellow leaf pattern matches the exterior colors perfectly.

HomeTrax Designs Green Leaf coir mat, $34, overstock.com

potted flowers

In the blue pot by the steps, the homeowners combined (clockwise from top left) lavender, pink Wave petunias, and white African daisies for their varying heights.

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The storm door’s multi-lite design echoes the windows. Its color was inspired by the Green Bay Packers, Cynthia’s favorite football team.

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landscaping Wanting to attract birds, butterflies, and bees, the couple filled their yard with fragrant plants like bee balm, beautyberry, and anise hyssop.

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Metal numbers with a wispy shape, mounted to the arch above the front door, fit the exterior’s storybook look.

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Purple Wave petunias and orange African daisies bloom in the wrought-iron self-watering planter mounted to the window outside the upstairs bathroom.

The homeowners lean out the window to fill it up once a week.

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Do you ever have flowers?

Are you green all year?

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How did you become so popular?

with a boxwood Answers to everything you ever wondered about the much-loved shrub.

WRITTEN BY LINDA VATER

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outdoor style Q: What’s the plural of boxwood?

A: Many experts prefer “boxwood,” but you can find “boxwoods” in the dictionary.

Q: Do all boxwood look the same?

A: Nope. There are more than 400 kinds of boxwood, and there are many

boxwood in the spring or the summer if you check them closely for insects and make sure they get enough water.

Q: Do any have flowers?

A: Boxwood are known for foliage, not flowers. All boxwood can produce compact bunches of yellow and green flowers in the spring, but they’re hardly noticeable. And English boxwood, the most commonly planted boxwood in America, typically bloom only when they are environmentally stressed and trying to reproduce.

Yikes! This place stinks like a shrub!

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Q: Are preserved boxwood real or fake?

A: Preserved boxwood are real plants treated

with glycerin for softness and suppleness and green dye for color. Commonly used in topiaries, wreaths, and garlands, preserved boxwood can maintain their lush look for up to five years when kept indoors. If your home’s air is dry, mist the leaves with water every so often to keep them hydrated.

Q: No offense, but don’t boxwood smell like a litter box?

A: Not necessarily! True, the leaves of some

boxwood varieties, especially English boxwood, are known for giving off a more potent scent than others do. Some say they smell like a used litter box, but not all people think so. Ask your nursery, and sniff before you buy.

FROM TOP: SUZIE GIBBONS/GAP PHOTOS; SHUTTERSTOCK; GETTY IMAGES

Q: When is the best time to plant boxwood?

A: In the fall, but you can plant

differences among them. All boxwood have small round or pointed green leaves, but variegated boxwood—such as the Elegantissima boxwood—have white or yellow streaks, which make them appear to be a pale shade of green from afar.

Some, like the John Baldwin boxwood, sprout foliage with a bluish tint.

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Q: What type of care do boxwood need?

A: Glad you asked! Many boxwood owners confuse

low maintenance with no maintenance. Like most evergreen plants, a boxwood needs thinning (the removal of some of the outer branches) every few years.

Do this to improve air circulation within the plant, which prevents disease, and to let light reach the inner branches. As for water, you can often rely on rain, but if there’s been more than a week of dry weather, give the soil around the trunk a good soaking.

Q: Can I plant the cutoff branches?

A: Yes, you can plant them in your yard

to grow new boxwood, but they’ll do best if you plant them in a pot first. That way they can establish roots before you transfer them to the ground. All varieties like a little shade (part sun, part shade is best) and well-drained soil with a pH between 6.8 and 7.5.

Q: Is it true ancient Egyptians planted boxwood?

A: Yes! Ancient Egyptians and Greeks grew boxwood as early as 4,000 B.C., and the shrubs have been a staple in American landscaping since colonial times. The first boxwood in North America was planted on Long Island, NY, in 1653, and George Washington grew boxwood in his gardens at his home in Mount Vernon, VA.

OUR EXPERTS: Lynn R. Batdorf, registrar of the American Boxwood Society and author of Boxwood Handbook; Linda Mills, founder of Mills Floral Company; Dean Norton, director of horticulture at George Washington’s Mount Vernon; Richard T. Olsen, Ph.D., director of the U.S. National Arboretum

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Q: If boxwood are evergreen, why do mine turn orange?

A: They’re not supposed to, but the outer leaves of

boxwood can turn reddish orange because of the depletion of chlorophyll cells. This can happen in the fall to plants that get a lot of direct sunlight. If your boxwood are otherwise healthy, they should regain their green color in the spring. If leaves turn straw yellow, that usually indicates winter burn, which occurs when foliage dries out and dies. Prune the branches back to where the yellowing stops.

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Q: Why do people love boxwood?

A: The boxwood is one of the most popular ornamental shrubs in the United States, in part because it can grow just about anywhere if you pick the right variety for your region.

Boxwood stay green all year, plus they’re low maintenance and deer-resistant.

Q: Are the topiaries at Disney World made of boxwood?

A: Nope. In fact, most of Disney’s topiaries aren’t

shrubs at all. They’re actually steel frames packed tightly with moss and plugged with hundreds, sometimes thousands, of small plants—most commonly creeping fig. Some of the oldest topiaries at the Magic Kingdom are shaped out of the evergreen podocarpus, but not boxwood.

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plants for sun

knock out roses

These easy-care beauties bloom all summer with no pruning. Best grown in fertile, sandy soil, Knock Outs come with single or double blossoms in pink, red, or yellow.

sea holly

Once established, this unique metallic blue perennial is as tough as a weed. If you plant it in sandy, rocky soil and avoid overwatering it, it will look amazing all summer.

white-striped century plant

This desert dweller with leaves tipped with sharp needles never needs watering. Live somewhere cold? Grow it in a pot so you can bring it inside during chilly spells.

muhly grass

Plant this Southwest native after spring rains cease so it doesn’t get soggy. Best en masse, the grass creates a cloud of pink when it blooms in autumn.

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mexican shellflower

This mid- to late-summer bloomer comes in eyepopping colors and has a striking spotted center.

Perfect for a container, this annual isn’t fussy about soil and doesn’t need a lot of water to thrive.

‘white profusion’ butterfly bush

True to its name, this bushy, wilt-proof shrub attracts butterflies galore. Although it can take a few years to get established, it gets big fast, so consider cutting it close to the ground in late winter to keep it in check.

‘café au lait’ dahlia

Cut this sun lover for bouquets often. The more you trim it, the more flowers you’ll get. If winter temps in your region stay above freezing, it will come back year after year.

In colder areas, store the bulbs inside for winter or treat them like annuals.

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or shade

No matter how much light your yard gets, there are plenty of pretty plants you can grow.

leopard plant

lenten rose

Most shade-loving ground covers don’t flower much, but this one blooms in early spring. Expect it to pop up in the weeks before Easter. Its petals come in a range of colors, from burgundy to white.

golden japanese forest grass

Unlike ornamental grasses that are stiff and upright, this chartreuse charmer, which practically glows in the shade, has unusual tufted leaves that cascade downward.

Bonus: Deer won’t eat it.

tuberous begonia

One of the few annuals with large, showy flowers that bloom in the shade, this begonia comes in cascading and upright varieties. There’s one for any spot, from a hanging basket to a border.

Because this perennial— which looks like a daisy— thrives in the shade, it can droop a bit in the midday heat. But it will perk up promptly as the sun goes down. Keep it in rich, consistently moist soil.

‘jack frost’ siberian bugloss

Perfectly suited for undertree canopies, this perennial has silvery white foliage that spreads to form a lush ground cover and slow-tofade blue nosegays that bloom in spring.

‘raspberry ice’ coralbells

Expect this perennial to grow up to two feet tall and just as wide, with veined deep purple leaves that resemble stained glass. It does as well in a flower bed as it does in a container.

kuma bamboo grass

This bamboo spreads fast— yes, even in the shade—so keep it in a planter. You’ll have a low-growing mini jungle in no time.

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The listed websites may not always offer online ordering, but they will provide all the information needed to buy what you want, including the store nearest you. Some items may be listed as discontinued, custom, or vintage. Sites such as craigslist.org, ebay.com, and etsy.com are great resources to find similar styles.

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#HGSW2316 by Infinity from HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams, lowes.com. HEADBOARD Harbour Cane full wood and rattan headboard in white, $895, serenaandlily.com. SIDE TABLE Fine Mod Imports Flower FMI1207 20"H x 23"-diameter fiberglass and aluminum table in white, $224, atgstores.com. RUG For a similar look, try Monochrome Hexagon CS03 7'6" x 9'6" wool rug in ivory, $288, rugsusa.com. BED SKIRT (custom) Sewn from 2 Candy Stripe full/queen cotton coverlets in aqua, $188 each, serenaandlily.com. COVERLET Boyfriend queen matelassé coverlet in Aegean, $304, pineconehill.com. SHEETS Cut Circle full sheet set in aqua, $188, serenaandlily.com. LUMBAR PILLOWS (from back) 15" x 35" linen pillow in coral, $137, pineconehill.com; Seismograph 14" x 24" linen pillow in aqua, $140, dlrhein.com. STANDARD SHAM FABRIC Turkish Ornaments cotton duck fabric in cherry Arctic blue bonnet and customized to color IDs 23082, 04008, and 16068, $36 per yard, guildery.com. EURO SHAM FABRIC 42265-679 cotton fabric by Duralee, duralee.com, decorativebuyingservice.com for buying info. ART (from top) Pink Into Blue Night Sky

by Deborah Velasquez 11" x 14" print with white wood frame, $89, and Emerald Green and Blue Abstract by Sarah Bradshaw 16" x 20" print with white wood frame, $138, both minted.com. LAMP (customized) Linework 20"-tall ceramic lamp with shade, $129, west elm.com. LAMPSHADE Custom Round 10"H x 10"-top-diameter and 11"-bottom-diameter linen lampshade in white with washer, industry standard drop, and nickel finish attachment, $32.50, fenchelshades.com.

LAMP PAINT Gloss Coral Isle #52103 by Krylon.

NIGHTSTAND Little Neck 24"W x 18"D x 24"H pine nightstand, $199, gothiccabinetcraft .com. KNOBS Faceted Ory 1 1/2"-diameter brass knobs, $10 each, anthropologie.com.

NIGHTSTAND PAINT Pure White #HGSW4006

by Infinity from HGTV HOME by SherwinWilliams, lowes.com. NIGHTSTAND WOOD FINISH Wood Finish in English Chestnut #233, from $7 per quart, minwax.com for stores.

NIGHTSTAND WOOD CONDITIONER Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner, from $12 per quart, minwax.com for stores. NIGHTSTAND POLYURETHANE WaterBased Oil-Modified Polyurethane in clear satin, from $7 per quart, minwax.com for stores.

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Help! Our House Is Boring, Brown, and Bare, pages 55–59 BOOKCASE Bentley wood

and metal 68"W x 20"D x 75"H bookcase, $1,499, birchlane.com. WHITE LAMP (on top shelf) Mini Abacus 15"-tall glass and iron

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lamp with shade, $79, westelm.com. BASKET (on bottom shelf) Crate & Barrel. LIVING ROOM ART (square) Bright by Jaime Derringer 40" x 40" print with wood frame in bourbon, $390, art.com; (stacked) Confetti and Containment gallery wall with 16" x 20" prints with white wood frames, $286.50 for a set of 2, artfullywalls.com. ARMCHAIRS Audin cotton and pine chair in navy, $550 each, worldmarket.com. STRIPED PILLOW (on armchair) West Elm. SIDE TABLE Isobel 201/4"H x 173/4"-diameter brass and enamel table, $199, crateandbarrel.com. RUGS Montesque 7'6" x 9'6" wool rugs, $799 each, nuloom.com.

BENCH #L9487 Vixen 201/2"W x 181/2"D x 20"H leather and powder-coated-metal bench in Capri indigo and black metal finish, from $1,305, crlaine.com for stores. SOFA La-Z-Boy. PILLOWS (on sofa, from left) custom-made from Jax cotton fabric, from $48 per yard, skylinefurnituremfg.com for buying info; P0370 Multi 18" x 18" cotton and viscose pillow, from $139, loloirugs.com for stores; Area Daisy 16" x 21" linen pillow in berry, $100, shophorne.com. END TABLES Marilyn 181/4"W x 15"D x 301/4"H poplar wood tables in brown, $324.50 each, safaviehhome.com.

PINK LAMPS Double Gourd 291/2"-tall glass and bronze table lamps in rose with white shades, $100 each, lampsplus.com. CURTAIN FABRIC Vintage polyester burlap fabric in robin’segg blue, $6 per yard, fabric.com. CURTAIN HARDWARE (rods) Cambria Premier Complete 28"–48"W steel and zinc decorative drapery rods in matte brown, $30 each; Cambria Premier Complete 48"–88"W steel and zinc decorative drapery rods in matte brown, $40 each; (rings) Cambria Premier Complete 13/4"-diameter steel clip rings in matte brown, $15 for a set of 7; and (connectors) Cambria Premier Complete zinc corner connectors, $10 each, all bedbathandbeyond.com.

CHANDELIER Geometric Style 6-light 28"W x 32"D x 21/2"H metal chandelier, $378, shades oflight.com. CEILING MEDALLION Ekena Millwork 241/2"-diameter urethane ceiling medallion, $55.50, lowes.com. OTTOMANS Skyline Furniture Mfg. Anne Skirted 20"W x 20"D x 19"H cotton storage ottomans in blue, $249 each, onekingslane.com. DINING TABLE Bench*made Tavern 30"H x 60"-diameter red leaf maple table in weathered truss, $2,599, bassettfurniture.com. DINING CHAIRS Skyline Furniture Mfg. Coral Trey cotton and linen side chairs, $449 for a set of 2, onekingslane.com. DINING ROOM GALLERY WALL Study in Saturation and Scale gallery wall with wood frames, $565 for a mixed set of 6 prints, artfullywalls.com. SIDEBOARD Cosmopolitan 70"W x 20"D x 38"H radiata hardwood and walnut veneer sideboard in

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PAINTED PILLOWS For the mountain peak pillow, Shannon Claire Smith was inspired by the Zimba pattern by Schumacher. For the spotted pillows, she was inspired by the Les Touches pattern by Brunschwig & Fils.

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Romo. CEILING LIGHT MCL-R3 3-arm ceiling lamp in black, sergemouilleusa.com. ART (cheerleader) Jay Murphree; (black-andwhite) Norman Parkinson. LAMP IKEA. CHAIR Pioneer pine chair, joinerynyc.com. Living Room: SOFA Madison sofa in blue velvet, bscathome.com. PILLOW FABRICS (ikat) Dodi ikat pillow in blue, madelineweinrib.com; (pink) fschumacher.com. COFFEE TABLE Nuevo.

LAMP Restoration Hardware. LEATHER SIDE CHAIR vintage. For a similar look, try Wassily chair, knoll.com. ART (above guitars) Jen Gotch, jengotch.com; (above mantel) Teepee by Kevin Russ, onekingslane.com. Dining Room: CHAIRS (metal) overstock.com; (wishbone) Wegner. CEILING LIGHT Vega 5 chandelier in natural brass finish, schoolhouseelectric.com.

DRAPES Havana in azul, electraeggleston.com, decorativebuyingservice.com for buying info.

Kitchen: TABLE Strut table in slate, bludot.com.

STOOLS vintage. For a similar look, try Cooper leather stool in saddle, serenaandlily.com.

BANQUETTE FABRIC Tortola in oxford grey, fschumacher.com, decorativebuyingservice .com for buying info. Master Bedroom: BED BSC. BED FABRIC Duralee. SCONCES CB2. THROW One Kings Lane. PATTERNED RUG vintage.

Bathroom: FLOOR TILES Citrus cement tiles in black, amethystartisan.com. WALL SCONCE Alto sconce in brass, cedarandmoss.com.

ART John Lennon and Yoko Ono 1968 by Ethan Russell, ethanrussell.com. Adeline’s Bedroom: BEDDING nandinila.com. CEILING LIGHT West Elm. SHADE FABRIC Christopher Farr Cloth. DESK World Market. DESK CHAIR Eames molded plastic dowel-leg armchair in white, dwr.com. RUG Pottery Barn Kids.

Iris’ Bedroom: BEDDING Designers Guild.

WALL SCONCES Urban Outfitters. WALLPAPER Daydream by Julia Rothman in French blue, hyggeandwest.com. RUG NuLoom. ART Deer With Lights Stationery, coralandtusk.com.

DESK West Elm. DESK CHAIR Eero Saarinen Tulip armless chair, knoll.com. INTERIOR DESIGN Hannah Crowell, Crowell + Co Interiors, Nashville, TN, crowellinteriors.com, 615627-8989. My House Kick-started My

Decorating Career, pages 104–113 Family Room: WALLPAPER Ajouré #W6433-01,

FLOORTRENDS osborneandlittle.com, decorativebuying service.com for buying info. UPHOLSTERED CANE CHAIRS etsy.com. DRAPES Restoration Hardware. SOFA sofa.com. LIGHT FIXTURE AND LEATHER ARMCHAIR Design Within Reach. COFFEE TABLE Strut coffee table in white, bludot .com. LAMPS antique. RUG Herringbone cotton rug in indigo, dashandalbert.com. GARDEN STOOL For a similar look, try Safavieh Paradise Treasures ceramic garden stool in gold, overstock.com. Exterior: CHAIRS Concha chair in pink, innitdesigns.com. COFFEE TABLE Frontgate. RUG For a similar look, try Trimaran Stripe polypropylene rug in denim/ ivory, dashandalbert.com. Entry: SOFAS vintage, hollerandsquall.com. For a similar look, try Durango leather sofa in rustic blue, colemanfurniture.com. CHEVRON PILLOW Zig and Zag pillow, luluandgeorgia.com.

WALLPAPER Wilderness wallpaper in gold and white by Ferm Living, burkedecor.com.

FLOOR LAMP Anthropologie. ELEPHANT END TABLE One Kings Lane. For a similar look, try Safavieh Elephant garden stool in silver, qvc.com. RUG One Kings Lane. For a similar look, try NuLoom Vintage Inspired 8'2" x 9'11" polyamide rug in violet, bellacor.com.

Kitchen: REFRIGERATOR Retro line refrigerator, bigchill.com. CHANDELIER vintage. For a similar look, try 19th C. French Empire 13 ½"-diameter crystal chandelier, restorationhardware.com.

SCONCE Onefortythree. SHELVING UNIT vintage.

For a similar look, try Industry 4-shelf bookcase in grey/zinc, homedepot.com.

Dining Room: DINING TABLE etsy.com. For a similar look, try Kartell Invisible table, abc home.com. CHAIRS vintage, roundtoptexas antiques.com. FRAMED ART Rob Ryan.

Playroom: DAYBED Pottery Barn Teen. RUG CB2. TABLES AND CHAIRS vintage, One Kings Lane. Lulu’s Bedroom: WALLPAPER Famille Summerbelle. RUG Ikat cotton chenille rug in blue, dashandalbert.com. TEEPEE Wolfum.

QUILT AND SHEETS Rikshaw Design. BLUE PILLOW Serena & Lily. NIGHTSTAND vintage. Master

Bedroom: HEADBOARD FABRIC AND DRAPES

Stone Textile. BEDDING Austin collection, biscuit-home.com. COVERLET Coyuchi Cascade coverlet in alpine white, shopcandelabra .com. CHANDELIER vintage. RUG Ikat Links wool rug in frost gray, westelm.com. LAMP vintage, tiplerslampshop.com. HOMEOWNER’S REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS Developing West, Austin, TX, 917-744-6238. HOMEOWNER’S SHOP Supply showroom, Austin, TX, supplyshowroom.com, 512-770-6211.

10 Ideas to Steal From This Kitchen, pages 116–120 WINDOW FABRIC Lucas

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fabric in coral, thibautdesign.com, decorativebuyingservice.com for buying info. LIGHT FIXTURES (above island) Grosvenor Two-Light Downlight, circalighting.com; (above dining table) Palm Beach Lantern, curreycodealers.com for buying info.

SUBWAY TILE discontinued. Contempo Tile & Marble, Los Angeles, CA, 310-575-3059.

STOOLS tkimports.com for similar styles. BLUE RUNNER John Robshaw. DINING TABLE Grange Furniture. DINING CHAIRS vintage. DINING CHAIR FABRIC JAB Anstoetz Fabrics, thomaslavin .com for buying info. WALLPAPER Sultans Garden in saffron, martynlawrencebullard .com, decorativebuyingservice.com for buying info. INTERIOR DESIGN Alison Kandler, Alison Kandler Interior Design, Santa Monica, CA, alisonkandler.com, 310-5869222. ARCHITECTURE Joan Swartz, Joan Swartz Design, joanofarchitecture.com.

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