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06.27.07

Small Room, Big Style: Bathroom Designs Using Hot Trends to Create Dynamic Space, Luxury
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By KIP FARMER It's been called the lavatory, powder room, water closet, even the loo. Whatever the name, it's a necessity for the home that is treated to some of today's most deluxe interior accommodations. We expect a lot out of our bathrooms. Somewhere deep within our collective design psyche, we seem to look to the humble bathroom to transport us to a Zen-like retreat far from the day's stressful problems. A tall order for what was once a rather utilitarian room. Today's bathrooms are fabulous resort-inspired, stone-clad spaces, boasting heated floors, state-of-the-art plumbing fixtures and cavernous walk-in showers. The show-stopping showers alone ...
06.17.07

Top Ways to Add Value to Your Home
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Americans will spend nearly $233 billion on home remodeling this year, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ 2007 industry forecast. That represents a 1.9 percent increase from the record $228 billion spent in 2006, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates. All home remodeling projects are not equal. Which projects are the best ones for those looking for a solid return on their investment and higher profits come selling day? Here are some ways to add value to your home. • A home office remodel. Home offices are becoming less of a luxury and more of a necessity with more people telecommuting. The ...

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