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Everyone needs a little inspiration now and then. To help you out, we've launched a new site feature that should give you plenty to gaze at and think about: LAMPS PLUS Shop By Room . We've gathered 1000s of professionally designed room scenes for viewing. You can browse by room type, product category or style (check out the cool contemporary room scenes...
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Calming and soothing, blue is a color we love. Looking at the color blue has actually been shown to lower blood pressure and slow the heart rate. It was aptly chosen as Pantone's Color of the Year for turbulent 2008 and as the official flag color of the United Nations . As a peacekeeper, a touch of blue can balance the decor of a room without overwhelming...
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A place for everything, and everything in its place ... right?! If you need some help organizing, take a look at this set of four stylish bamboo baskets . They look great and they're crafted from sustainable, renewable bamboo. Take a look at more of our eco-friendly products here .
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One theme you will constantly see in home furnishings is the fleur-de-lis. LampsPlus.com has over 100 items listed that feature this emblem. Actually you'll see the fleur-de-lis everywhere else you look from the Boy Scout emblem to the Da Vinci Code. This symbol has a long history and a variety of interpretations. It is featured on ancient pottery,...
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Browsing the latest issue of Better Homes and Gardens , I noticed an homage to orange. "Cozy orange," they said, "combines the heat of red with the cheerfulness of yellow. Use it wherever you need a burst of creative energy." As long as you don't pair it with black, you'll avoid the Halloween "curse." Orange paint livens up an office or bedroom, and...
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Wall clocks were once a common home decor accent; think of the retro atomic clock in the kitchen. Clock watching is back in style now with fluid contemporary clock shapes as well as traditional wall clocks straight out of a romantic bistro. Use them in your home decor for their abstract shapes and visual qualities...and, oh yeah, they can tell you the...
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I am enjoying the new season of AMC's Mad Men so much that I put together a collection of lamps which would be at home on one of their time bending sets. These lamps channel the early 60's vibe with classic simplicity, keeping them relevant for today's interiors. Check out these Apartment Therapy lighting tips from their post on decorating a la Mad...
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Interesting article in the New York Times suggests the French have given us more than just delicious fries and steak au poivre . A gradual shift in living arrangements around the turn of the 18th century led to the invention of sofa in Paris. Whether you call it a sofa, a couch, or a Davenport, there's no better place to stretch out and relax. Thank...
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Lighting a room for home theater use can be challenging since you want some light but indirectly so it won't interfere with the light of the screen. Sconces are a great solution. You can either use low wattage bulbs or, even better, install a dimmer switch . You'll be able to move around the room and avoid straining your eyes. View more options by browsing...
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Nothing breathes life into a space like greenery! The Kathy Ireland Home Collection now includes a range of gorgeous potted floral arrangements including stunning species like amaryllis, callas, colorful orchids, Phoenix palms and more. Hand-crafted with premium materials, these high-quality faux florals will enhance your home for years to come. See...
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