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Stuck with a drab dresser? A boring hand-me-down nightstand? Lackluster shelves? Instead of resorting to white paint again, take your cues from these pieces and create gorgeously colorful storage. More

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Areaware was showing off a few of its new iPod and iPhone themed products at ICFF. These colorful phone docks are practical and a solid design. For something a little more kitschy, check out the hand that holds the iPad after the jump… More

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Q: I have a loft-style upstairs attic space with lots of light and soaring cathedral ceilings. Currently, it's a very large expanse of light wool carpet (sorry for the bad pic, none of the whole space was available) which has seen better days. As I also have tenants downstairs and wanted to be very sensitive to everyone's sense of privacy, it seems that hardwood floors are out of the question. More

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Gabriel Kakon and Scott Richler of Gabriel-Scott have been in NY for the past few days. The young Canadians aren't seeing many of the city's sights, however. They're here to show their first furniture and lighting collection, Blackened Gold, at ICFF (The International Contemporary Furniture Fair), the annual furniture fair that's currently taking over the Jacobs Javits Center. Their collection, star-shaped tables accented by gold pieces, and bling-tastic chandeliers, hide an intriguing secret; they're actually flat packed and come deconstructed. I sat down with them to talk inspiration, perspiration and anticipation as they prepped for the big weekend. More

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Create a big statement with a humble drop cloth and this cityscape stenciled canvas wall art tutorial from Lowe's Creative Ideas.

Showcase bold, urban graphics in your home with this easy wall hanging that begins with a free downloadable stencil, paint, and a canvas drop cloth.

Ready to make your own? See the full how-to over at Lowe's Creative Ideas.

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Whenever anyone asks me for a source for interesting contemporary lighting, I just about shout out the name "ROLL & HILL!". The NY-based company is doing really great work with an amazing group of designers and the quality is jaw-droppingly remarkable. This year at ICFF, they showed off a few new, very imaginative designs, here are two worth a longer look: More

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It's Ice Cream Week on The Kitchn, so what better time to get a little science lesson on brain freeze--or rather, sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia.

• Science of Brain Freeze   The Kitchn

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While looking into the upcoming celebrations for the Golden Gate Bridge's 75th Anniversary, I happened upon a charming piece of art created by a high school student and a first-grader. I love this concept, and think it would be so fun and fascinating to collaborate with a young artist... More

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Unfortunate wallpaper trim, awkwardly-sized curtains, and a crib the size of Texas: I think it's safe to say this master bedroom needs some serious… Continue reading on Curbly.com

While bold prints can veer into "overwhelming" to say the least, when used in small doses it creates interest in oft neglected spaces. From the bathroom to the closet to the entryway, boldly patterned wallpaper elevates these tiny spaces to somewhere you might actually want to linger. The best part? Less to remove when you (eventually) do get tired of it. More Read More...

We breathed a collective sigh of relief when we read this post today over at Design Taxi – a lock has a finally been created to keep hungry roomies out of our beloved pints of ice cream. True, we could have used this year ago when we were sharing apartments with friends who went on occasional, heartbreak-induced binges. But perhaps it’s not to late, as we now have life partners that are known to sit down and devour a pint of Cherry Garcia in a single setting. Will it be a relationship saver or the source of unnecessary arguments. Time will tell! Called an Euphori-Lock, it was developed by a B&J fan and will be available soon.

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Q: As a girl fresh out of college and moving into my new apartment, I inherited these 4 black chairs. They're made of iron with black leather seats. In the pressure of time and money, I bought a simple brown table that has hints of black in the varnish. Does anyone have any ideas on how I can renew these chairs? More

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DIY just added the explore stream which makes me want to go home and make something with my kids asap. Kids crafts/art is the best.

Last year a few children's bedrooms with paint by number murals made their rounds around the web with a mixed reception. Some people appreciated the kitsch factor while others screamed "tacky!" Here's a nursery that used this painting style on a smaller scale for comparison. More

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It's such a delight when modern furniture is inspired by something from long, long ago. Such is the case with Fiftytwothousand's Feast in the House of Simon pieces. More

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