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10 Top Design Ideas From This Week That You’ve Got to See
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2. Brass in the kitchen. Sure, chrome fixtures are a good go-to in modern kitchens — the shiny tone pairs nicely with stainless steel appliances, for example. But brass is making a bold comeback. Here, the material is used in light fixtures, open shelves and cabinet hardware to bring a little glam to the otherwise gray-and-white palette.
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3. Brass in the bath. The finish also works wonders in bathrooms, as evidenced in this pink-tiled space.
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4. Bathtub container garden. If you explained to me that you were planning on putting an old bathtub in your yard and filling it with plants, I might question your sanity. However, once you see the idea achieved, its brilliance becomes apparent.
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5. Projector art. Kids get to have all the fun. Designer Sherry Hope-Kennedy created this cool feature in a San Francisco showcase room. A projector mounted under a bunk bed displays lit-up patterns on a 3D elephant head hanging on a nearby wall.
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6. “Sleeping boxes.” Open floor plans are creative concepts for small homes because they can give the sense of more space. But having your bed feel like it’s in the middle of your living room isn’t exactly ideal. Enter the sleeping box. These cocoon-like modules take up minimal space while providing a room-like feel for sleep time.
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7. Dining table in the kitchen. Eating at a kitchen island is a big trend these days. But when you have seating on just one side of an island, dinner time can feel more like eating at a diner counter. Bringing a dining table into the mix is a great solution if you’ve got plenty of perimeter countertop space.
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8. Island on wheels. Versatility is the name of the game when it comes to good design. And this island on wheels hits the nail on the head. It acts as normal prep and eating space but can be moved to serve as a buffet, cocktail bar and more.
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9. Hidden range hood. Sometimes the best design features are those you can’t see. In this piece, designer and Houzz Australia contributor Anne Ellard explores a growing trend of range hoods integrated into kitchen cabinetry and concealed in other ways. Among other things, this helps focus attention on design elements.
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10. Tilt-out charging station. There are many ways you can integrate a charging station for your devices into your space, and designer and Houzz contributor Yanic Simard explores several of them in his column this week. But the tilt-out panel stood out to me because it seems the most useful for those people who like to use their devices while they’re charging. This drawer system allows you to plug in and still play.
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Decorating 101: How to Start a Decorating Project
Homeowner’s Workbook: How to Remodel Your Bathroom
Homeowner’s Workbook: How to Remodel Your Kitchen
More resources on Houzz
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Browse home design products
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