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Arms wrapped in tattoos. Greets you with an apathetic "yo." And doesn't give a fitted sheet what anyone thinks of him. These aren't typically traits you'd find in an interior designer -- let alone one who just won over three picky judges to earn himself his own show. But after winning HGTV's coveted top honor on the fourth season of "Design Star," Antonio Ballatore has ripped apart the stereotype of what it means to be a designer.
Spoonflower Custom Fabrics: You'll Get Hooked!
Spoonflower is one of the ever-growing print-on-demand websites that offer at-home crafters the chance to design and then buy small or one-off pieces.
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So you want to create a home office? There are a few essential items you'll want to get right away.
Interactive Furniture: A Peacock Opens Up
The Peacock Chair, developed by Interactive Spaces, interacts with your actions by opening its feathers when you sit down. The feathers then retract when the sitter gets up from the chair, and remain closed when the chair is empty. This could be the beginning of a line of interactive furnishings that perform specific functions based on your actions. I caught up with Victoria Fang, president of Interactive Spaces, who explained where this cool peacock chair came from.
What You Need to Know About Marble Countertops
Marble is a word that strikes up feelings of luxury, decadence and richness. Before granite was the big thing in kitchens, marble ruled the roost in both kitchens and bathrooms (and flooring, too!). If you had anything marble in your home, you were doing alright. Marble is still one of the most sought after materials for countertops in the realm of home improvement and it has some definite pros and cons.
What You Need to Know About Concrete Countertops
Concrete is no longer the cold, damp surface that once lived in your basement walls. It's hip, it's chic and it's everywhere. Concrete is basically cement, made of water, sand, pigment and dry mix. You can make your own or you can purchase concrete countertop mixes from professional builders or home improvement stores.
Far-Flung Friday: English Cottage-Style in the Tropics
Madhu Ameer lives in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia but you would think she lives in the English countryside in a quaint cottage! Her condo is decorated in stunning blue and white, inspired by her love for the country cottage style. With pops of duck egg blue and sprinkles of shabby chic, her home is fit for Rachel Ashwell's second coming!
Make Your Powder Room Posh
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