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Customers are often confused as to the difference between bar stool seating and counter stools . So what's the diff? Barstools generally have seats that are around 30" high to fit under table tops of 40" to 42". Counter stools run 24" to 26" high for table surfaces that are 36" high. Of course, these bar and counter heights may exist only in a perfect...
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One handy thing on our website is the ability to search by color. You can type " blue " into the top right search field and then sort the results by category to find whichever blue type of thing you're looking for. Just for fun I tried searching for more atypical colors. Here are some examples: Teal : Tangerine : Khaki : If you're curious, you can try...
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Reader's Digest recently posted 10 tips for saving money on your home remodel. In addition to good advice like installing energy efficient features and planning ahead for future upgrades, we like tip #10: 10. Order over the Internet Can't find a nice-looking low-voltage light fixture at a nearby home center? The Internet puts a wide selection of products...
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The biggest mistake made in kitchen lighting is trying to illuminate the entire kitchen with one ceiling light – I should know, I do it too! In looking for new kitchen lighting, I made this list of quick tips to keep in mind. 1. Use a mix of lights. Like any room, a kitchen should have a mix of lighting types; task lighting over work areas, accent lights...
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While doing DVD-drive surgery this past weekend (don't ask), I realized that...I couldn't see what I was doing! Which led to a frantic household search for a desk lamp , none of which really did the trick (too big, not adjustable, bad light). After the fact, I looked at our online desk light selection and browsed our Chatsworth store. I've come up with...
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I saw this great tutorial on HGTV for creating a curtained headboard with sconces......
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The average home has 24 or so light switches (I've got 20 in my house), yet only 60% of homes use dimmers on one or more switches. The great thing about dimmers is that they are a simple way to lower energy costs (by 10% or more) and extend the life of your light bulbs (up to 30 times!) They are also a wonderful way to add value to your home and flexibilty...
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Mini pendants are graceful and flexible lighting solutions. Common uses include hanging them over kitchen counters and in breakfast nooks. But you can get creative -- In a smaller bedroom, hang one on each side of the bed and skip bulky nightstands. Or, use multiple mini pendants in place of one large chandelier for a unique lighting display. Pendants...
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One of our readers, April Force Pardoe, has a great guide to hanging photos above a staircase. These handy tips to hanging photographs can just as easily be applied to wall art or your own giclee canvas print.
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With such a fun and familiar theme, decorating for the holidays is a snap. It's so easy to create a festive feel with colorful lighting and charming decorative objects. Now that the season is winding down, let's not lose that decorating momentum! Here's a tip: As you pack away the holiday decorations, try replacing them with accents that are great all...
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