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8 create an accent do this two- second wall Spruce up your bedroom update
For a breezy, whimsical look, drape a vintage scarf over your headboard, says interior designer and blogger Kirsten Grove.
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Got a dark hallway? “Hang several mirrors to open up the space and reflect light,” says Bunny Williams in her new book, Bunny Williams’ Scrapbook for Living.
bedroom by painting bold, clean stripes on one wall. Kate Spade June Lane bedding collection, Bloomingdales.com
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tile your kitchen
A backsplash can give your kitchen personality with a big impact at a low cost—the square footage needed is surprisingly low!
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hues for fall
bring in bling
Mirrored furniture is a clever way to reflect surrounding colors and patterns, says designer Jonathan Adler in his new book, Happy Chic Colors.
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plan for storage Figure out what kind of storage you need, and then plan for 30 percent more so that it’s easy to stay organized over time, advises Annie Selke, author of Fresh American Spaces (August 2011).
Sonu Mathew, Benjamin Moore’s color expert, predicts five of the hottest color trends:
SAGE Make it pop with Wasabi, #AF-430 BLUE-GRAY Go for Smoke, #2122-40 RICH MAROON Try Vintage Wine, #2116-20 SAND A new neutral tone, Hush, #AF-95 DEEP BERRY A bold hue, Royal Flush, #2076-20 >