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This combination of images shows Alexa d’Argence, a senior designer at BAR Architects, in front of her newly renovated dining room hutch, left, and a photo of the dining room before the renovation. (Alexa d’Argencé via AP)

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New rental? How to turn a bland space into a personal haven
By KIM COOK - Associated Press
Wed,09/07/22-10:15AM , 290 Reads
Even though she was moving into a rental apartment, Alexa d'Argence was eager to put her personal stamp on it.
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This image provided by Maritza Capiro shows a modern laundry room. Laundry rooms are now often multi-use spaces. Have enough shelving, and keep it organized, not just for laundry products but all the stuff that goes with a multiuse room. A junk drawer is recommended. (Mayra Roubach/Maritza Capiro via AP)

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Laundry room? These days, it's any room
By KIM COOK - Associated Press
Wed,08/24/22-9:32AM , 280 Reads
Those who have an in-home clothes washer and dryer often take it for granted. But even in larger homes, we haven’t had the convenience all that long.
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This combination of images released by Boca do Lobo shows the Pixel bar cabinet, clad in over a thousand multicolored triangles made of woods like palisander and African walnut, evoking a pixelated image. Inside, mirror and diamond-quilted blue silk showcases nine drawers, each with a golden knob. (Boca do Lobo via AP)

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Homes: Storage that goes well beyond the utilitarian
By KIM COOK - Associated Press
Wed,05/18/22-7:23AM , 640 Reads
You might think of storage cabinets as utilitarian. But designers are forever fascinated with how a simple cupboard can be built, dressed and adorned in ways that showcase craftsmanship and inventiveness.
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This image released by Fresh Twist Studio shows a kitchen design with woven Palecek kitchen stools and a striking midnight blue stone island to balance the extensive Shaker-style white and glass cabinetry. The brass-toned lining of the pendant fixtures from Circa Lighting is echoed in the cabinet hardware. (Aimee Mazzenga/Fresh Twist Studio via AP)

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The heart of the home gets new color, cubbies, connectivity
By KIM COOK - Associated Press
Wed,05/11/22-8:07AM , 605 Reads
As French chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud puts it, “Kitchens should be designed around what’s truly important — fun, food, and life.”
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