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    Carrie commented on the post, Hard To Layout Living Room May 24, 2013 11:23 am

    Thank you so much for the ideas! I love the idea of two conversation areas, and the pieces you’ve selected.

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    Style Studio Team wrote a new post, How to Decorate with Geometric Patterns May 24, 2013 10:31 am

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    Bold geometric prints are everywhere, from fashion runways to interior design. Yet as hot as they are right now, these graphic patterns have been a decorating favorite for decades. Striking and versatile, they […]

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    Style Studio Team wrote a new post, Furniture Placement In A Long Living Room May 24, 2013 10:18 am

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    We have a 1960′s home and we have renovated part of the living room. To lighten the room we painted the brick a light cream and replaced the carpet.

    I am now in a dilemma on what furniture […]

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    Style Studio Team wrote a new post, Decorating A Formal Living Room May 24, 2013 9:38 am

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    I have recently moved and tried to decorate my new formal living room with pieces I already have. I need to purchase some things to pull it all together.

    Can you suggest rugs and any other […]

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    Style Studio Team wrote a new post, Hard To Layout Living Room May 24, 2013 9:24 am

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    I recently moved into a new home (from a small city apartment) and I am struggling with how to decorate the living room. It’s my favorite room in the house – with river views, a fireplace, […]

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    Style Studio Team wrote a new post, Sitting/Formal Dining Room Combo May 24, 2013 9:05 am

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    I don’t know where to begin for our sitting area, which is in the same room as our formal dining. The whole room measures 20-by-11. We like our dining furniture, but still I can’t find […]

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    ErongotteHZ replied to the topic Hadley rug in the forum Style Forum May 24, 2013 3:38 am

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    ErongotteHZ replied to the topic Hadley rug in the forum Style Forum May 23, 2013 7:55 pm

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    Moira commented on the post, Lighting Options For A New House May 23, 2013 9:46 am

    Thank you! I will contact you again soon about furniture!

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    Miriam commented on the post, Lighting Options For A New House May 23, 2013 8:09 am

    Moira: Consider two things … how the lighting fixture relates to your rectangular window and the amount of vertical space in which you are working. The Orb Chandelier is a stunning piece but we suggest […]

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    lynne posted an update May 22, 2013 1:35 pm

    I am need some help choosing an outdoor rug that will coordinate with my marcelo cilantro cushions. most of your rugs are more of a lime green. Any suggestions?

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    Moira commented on the post, Lighting Options For A New House May 22, 2013 12:23 pm

    Thank you!

    What are your thoughts on lighting for a front entry that is 9 ft by 5 ft with 13 ft ceiling? I was thinking of the large Orb in bronze. The front doors are double–no windows but there is a long […]

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    Miriam commented on the post, Lighting Options For A New House May 22, 2013 8:28 am

    Moira: Mount the Verdi 3-light Mirrored Sconce on top of your mirror for a stunning result! Continue by using the Petite Verdi Chandelier in the master bathroom and the Waldorf 6 Arm Chandelier for the bedroom. We […]

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    Miriam commented on the post, Lighting Options For A New House May 22, 2013 8:16 am

    It is not necessary for your light fixtures to match the finish of your plumbing fixtures but you want the finishes to work together to create a cohesive look. Style Studio Team

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    Karen commented on the post, Summer 2013 Paint Colors May 21, 2013 9:34 pm

    Miriam- I love it in the catalog- of course all the rooms have bright white trim. Our great room is trimmed in wood (I guess its a medium oak color), do you think the amazing gray would look good with the wood? I […]

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    Miriam commented on the post, Summer 2013 Paint Colors May 21, 2013 5:08 pm

    Karen: Sherwin Williams – Amazing Gray SW 7044 is a warm gray that changes in different kinds of lighting. We suggest painting a test first since the catalog printing can affect how the color looks. Style Studio Team

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    Style Studio Team wrote a new post, Copy this Look: A Nautical-Inspired Bedroom May 21, 2013 2:40 pm

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    You don’t have to live by the sea to enjoy the relaxed, coastal cottage vibe of this bedroom. Follow our tips to re-create the look in your own bedroom, and escape to a cozy retreat every day.

    Hang a Pretty […]

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    Style Studio Team wrote a new post, My TV Wall Needs Decorating May 21, 2013 2:09 pm

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    I need help decorating this wall. I thought about a set of three pieces of artwork or maybe some floating shelves?

    Best,

    Deborah

    Deborah,

    There are two suggestions that we […]

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    Moira commented on the post, Lighting Options For A New House May 21, 2013 1:45 pm

    Also should my light fixtures coordinate with my faucet, etc. finishes in the bathroom or door hardware in other rooms? Is there a rule on this issue? Thanks!!

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    Moira commented on the post, Lighting Options For A New House May 21, 2013 1:37 pm

    Thank you! I love the Emmeline fixtures however they are no long available in that color. I found the Verdi sconces and think I should pair 2 of them on either side of a mirror (in a row with 3 mirrors over the […]

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