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5 Questions for Houzz Design Stars
Do You Have Answers for These Design Dilemmas?
Annie Thornton
April 7, 2011
Houzz Editorial Staff
When redecorating a space, have you ever been left with one design detail that you can't quite figure out how to solve? Readers have questions about the details this week: lighting a kitchen, decorating a window seat, or adding room divisions to an openfloor plan home. Take a look, and see if you can help them add the finishing touches to their spaces.
1. How should I decorate a small entryway?
"I initially thought this idea was great but after I painted and placed the chair in the room I began to doubt the entire look. It is a very small space and it is the first room guests will see when entering my home. Being that it is such a small space I would like to stick with the chair and painting but I am stumped when it comes to adding decor. Does anyone have any ideas that would complement the room?" Click here to answer.
"I initially thought this idea was great but after I painted and placed the chair in the room I began to doubt the entire look. It is a very small space and it is the first room guests will see when entering my home. Being that it is such a small space I would like to stick with the chair and painting but I am stumped when it comes to adding decor. Does anyone have any ideas that would complement the room?" Click here to answer.
2. How can I decorate a window nook?
"This window nook in my six year old daughter's playroom has always been a dilemma. We have one accent wall in a pear green with accents throughout the room in red. Yet this part stays — undecorated. Any ideas? Thanks!" Click here to answer.
"This window nook in my six year old daughter's playroom has always been a dilemma. We have one accent wall in a pear green with accents throughout the room in red. Yet this part stays — undecorated. Any ideas? Thanks!" Click here to answer.
3. How can I add warmth to a kitchen with lighting?
"Hello, can anyone give me any ideas on lighting this area? I'm starting kitchen renovation and would like to hand some kind of lighting from this window above my sink. Also, over the island I'm limited to something like I have now. My new look will be more of a Tuscan warm feel..."
Click here to answer.
"Hello, can anyone give me any ideas on lighting this area? I'm starting kitchen renovation and would like to hand some kind of lighting from this window above my sink. Also, over the island I'm limited to something like I have now. My new look will be more of a Tuscan warm feel..."
Click here to answer.
4. How can I break up spaces in an open floor plan?
"This is the floor plan of the my house which is in construction stage. I wanted to have a open concept, but now I feel it's too open especially the living and dining and stairs. There is no transition area in the entrance. I also want to create some eye-breaking element between living and dining or stairs. Please give some ideas." Click here to answer.
"This is the floor plan of the my house which is in construction stage. I wanted to have a open concept, but now I feel it's too open especially the living and dining and stairs. There is no transition area in the entrance. I also want to create some eye-breaking element between living and dining or stairs. Please give some ideas." Click here to answer.
5. How would you remodel a small kitchen and family room?
"Do you have remodeling ideas for kitchen/family room? Should I add a peninsula or island? I have to deal with doors out to a porch also. Any suggestions or ideas would be very helpful. Thank you!" Click here to answer.
Check out more design dilemmas on the Houzz Questions Page.
"Do you have remodeling ideas for kitchen/family room? Should I add a peninsula or island? I have to deal with doors out to a porch also. Any suggestions or ideas would be very helpful. Thank you!" Click here to answer.
Check out more design dilemmas on the Houzz Questions Page.
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