After living far removed from civilization on over 100 acres, these homeowners were looking forward to being closer to conveniences.
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A Basement Transformed Into a Home Theater
The homeowners bought their house in 2009 and had discussed the idea of a home theater for a long time. Here’s how they brought it to life.
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The Wellness Effect of Curated Art
In recent years, wellness has expanded far beyond the gym or spa. It now lives in the architecture and atmosphere of the spaces we inhabit every day. As more clients seek tranquility and balance in their homes, art has taken on a new role — not just as décor but as a form of nourishment. […]
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Decorate Your Way to a Howling Good Halloween
Costumes and candy may be mainstays of Halloween, but decorating is a fun way to set the mood and add a little extra excitement in the weeks leading up to the holiday. These spooktacular ideas can help dial up the drama and delight for all ages. Pumpkins aplenty: A traditional glowing jack-o’-lantern may be one […]
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Residential Materials and Requirements to Consider Before You Buy Them
Building and remodeling a home are not inexpensive endeavors. When planning and designing for these investment projects, it’s essential not to overlook the little things because in the end, it’s the details that count. From the onset of the project, after developing a project budget, you need to address three main criteria to achieve a […]
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Incredible Kitchens
The kitchen is a cornerstone in any home. It’s where we cook dinner and where we gather with friends and family. Everyone wants a beautiful kitchen, but remember, this is a functional space as well. We feature nine kitchens from West Sound industry professionals to provide you inspiration for your next dream kitchen project. From […]
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The Paradise Garden of Dalreen Quyn
There is a small bit of paradise in Indianola. The garden of Dalreen and Alan Quyn is planted abundantly with flowering plants from one border of the property to the other. Not a square inch of bare ground can be seen from February through October each year. Eighty-eight rose bushes and myriad forms of every […]
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How to Use Drenching in Your Interior Spaces
Drenching is an emerging trend gaining popularity in interior design. It’s the practice of saturating a space with a singular, dominant color or material, be it wood, stone or tile, which can create a pleasingly harmonious space. A singular-color palette reduces visual contrast, and eyes can glide over a space, taking it in as a […]
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From the Brink of Death to Meaningful Art
Mixed-media artists incorporate a variety of items in their pieces, though most focus on paint, textiles and occasionally other natural materials. But Port Orchard resident Dawnell Vaughn-Bundrant not only uses paint and trinkets such as earrings, tiny gears and photographs, but has found a way to use recycled oxygen tubes in her art pieces. She […]