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SETTING THE STAGE: Architectural Details Make
the Difference

Designer Kevin Serba shares his thoughts on developing the architectural details to help create fully-designed, "finished"-looking spaces.
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IT’S IN THE DETAILS: Designing Window Treatments for Your Space
Creating beautiful window treatments can be a daunting task. Here's some helpful advice for dressing the windows in your home.
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SUMMER ENTERTAINING – Five Tips for
Fabulous Parties

We asked the experts! David C. McKnight of Emerald City Designs and Mary Wilson of Splendid Plates share a few of their tried and true party- planning tips.
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CREATING YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE
Summer is calling! The Showrooms of Michigan Design Center show you how to create an outdoor space you’ll love for years to come.
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DECORATING WITH LINEN
When considering linen for upholstery, drapery and bedding, its unique characteristics need to be kept in mind. Rachel Dorris of Pollack fabrics will help you decide if using linen is right for your lifestyle.
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RECYCLE, REUSE, RENEW And Give Back to Our Community!
You're giving your home a new look but don't know what to do with the furniture and household items you aren’t going to use anymore? We have some suggestions.
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DESIGN ECONOMICS: making the most of
your design budget

Learn from Charles Dunlap of Dunlap Design Group LLC what purchases are worth the investment and where you can save and still create a stylish room you’ll love.
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CREATING A FOCAL POINT IN YOUR ROOM
Creating a focal point, or point of interest, is important in creating an appealing room setting. Architectural elements
naturally draw one’s attention, but you can create your own focal point using color, pattern or furnishings that stand out.
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GREEN KITCHEN DESIGN – find your "shade of green"
Many homeowners would like to implement "green" into their kitchen designs but aren't sure how to do it. "The Queen of Green Design" is here to help!
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TOP TEN DESIGN TIPS FOR YOUR HOME
Interior designer Mary Antenucci offers this list of tips to help you decorate your home. Learn how to make smaller rooms look larger, how to best design a formal room setting and more!
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