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I have a manufactured home that I am trying to do country/shabby chic

Published on 12 Nov 2006 at 9:13 pm. No Comments.
Filed under Country Style, Cottage Style, Walls, Painting.

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I have a manufactured home that I am trying to do country/shabby chic, I want to paint the livingroom walls a cream color. I have one wall that I have hung a 100 yr. old 6 pane glass window on with a self under it […]

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I have a french country kitchen, but the fridge - yuck

Published on 16 Oct 2006 at 7:30 pm. No Comments.
Filed under Country Style, Furniture Ideas, Kitchens, General Tips.

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I have a french country kitchen, I have repainted old cabinets, opened up the wall to expose the chimney, put the original potbelly stove in front of bricks, it looks good but the fridge -yuck! I thought of building a cabinet around it but thats […]

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Residing a refrigerator to look more country.

Published on 13 Oct 2006 at 4:05 pm. No Comments.
Filed under Country Style, Kitchens, Repurposing, Furniture.

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I have a french country kitchen, I have repainted old cabinets, opened up the wall to expose the chimney, put the original potbelly stove in front of bricks, it looks good but the fridge is yuck. I thought of building a cabinet around it but […]

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How can I make those cheapo doors that go to bedrooms, baths, etc. look spiffed up?

Published on 3 Oct 2006 at 3:17 pm. No Comments.
Filed under Country Style, Cottage Style, Southwestern Style, Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Mirrors, Guest Rooms.

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The idea of putting beadboard on cabinet doors made me think of a question i’ve been mulling over in my mind- how to make those cheapo doors that go to bedrooms, baths, etc. look spiffed up?

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Here are a couple ideas for changing your door […]

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Warming up my livingroom?

Published on 20 Sep 2006 at 12:22 pm. No Comments.
Filed under Country Style, Cottage Style, Livingrooms, Fireplaces, Candles, Lighting.

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I have some things I want to resolve in my front room: How to make it feel warmer and more inviting. A struggle that I have is that I have a fireplace (that is off center) and a huge upright piano. There is only one […]

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I am looking for inexpensive ideas on how to get more country style WITHOUT remodeling.

Published on 20 Sep 2006 at 11:25 am. 1 Comment.
Filed under Country Style, General Decorating, Windows.

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I just bought a vaction home. It has a very nice clean and spacious interior, but lacks any “country” charm. It is very modern in style. I am looking for inexpensive ideas on how to make it more like a counry cabin WITHOUT remodeling.

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WOW! […]

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I need help with country decor themes.

Published on 20 Sep 2006 at 9:32 am. No Comments.
Filed under Country Style, General Decorating.

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I have a family room in the front of my country 2 story home, it is 17 1/2 by 11. I need decorating ideas. We have moved our leather furniture to the basement family room and have a formal family room also. I’m not really […]

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