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2. Avoid carbon monoxide buildup. Carbon monoxide is a toxic gas that is extremely hard to detect due to its colorless, odorless and tasteless form. In addition to being extremely flammable and hazardous, it can also cause flu-like symptoms and has the potential to be fatal.In your laundry room, ensure there are no disconnections in the vent line that would allow this harmful gas to escape and build up in your home.
Metal mesh inserts are a great middle ground, giving a slight peek at what’s inside the cabinet but without putting your stored goods on full display.I’ve used mesh inserts instead of glass on many recent projects. It works beautifully in both traditional homes and contemporary designs with some transitional flair, bringing a slight sense of old-world charm.Consider using mesh inserts on the “upper-upper” cabinets in a tall space on a full pantry wall …
In a DoorThis fun final idea isn’t commonly seen, but it certainly adds a unique twist to a home and makes smart use of space too. Instead of a typical door, a deeper door with built-in shelving steals a little extra storage from a completely unexpected place and disguises a hidden passage to a top-secret room for a little sense of intrigue.See how to create a secret doorwayMorePhoto Flip: 80 Pretty and Practical Pantries9 Questions to Ask When Planning a Kitchen PantryOther Resources on HouzzFind a designerBrowse kitchen storage and organization products
2. Colorful Craftsman in CaliforniaA swinging bench, a pair of yellow wicker chairs and a cheerful sunflower bouquet offer a warm welcome to this Craftsman home in California’s Central Valley. The seating arrangement invites one to relax with a book or have a chat with neighbors.Try at home: Go bright with porch furniture or accessories. Covered porches are, by nature, shadowy, but the addition of seating, pillows or throws in bright colors can make them feel more inviting. Choose bright furniture hues that work with your home’s exterior paint color, such as golds and orange tones with homes painted blue and gray or reds with white or taupe exteriors.See more gold and yellow outdoor furniture
The kitchen in the 1930s Washington, D.C., home that architect Mark Lawrence inherited from his grandmother used to have linoleum, and the dining area featured a solid oak floor. After tearing down the walls separating the two rooms, he didn’t have the budget for new wood flooring in the kitchen. Since the pine subfloor under the linoleum lined up with the oak and was in great shape, he decided to use it as his finished floor. He had everything sanded down and applied turquoise Minwax stain to both materials. Considerations Nicks and scratches: Subfloors are old, sometimes 100 years old or more, and have hardened over time. But they are still softwoods and are more susceptible to scratches and dings than other wood floors. “Old pine is still softer than an oak,” Paprocki says. “It will get more nicked and leave more impressions.” Area rugs can protect the wood, or you can embrace that these floors won’t stay perfect. Transitions: In some instances, the height of the subfloor lines up perfectly with the surrounding flooring, as it had originally been covered with an especially thin material. Other times, you may need to create a transition between the room with the subfloor and the ...
9. Cartography. Maps can be as beautiful as any work of art, especially when blown up large enough to appreciate the details. When picking a map wallpaper, consider choosing a place that holds special meaning for you, whether that’s somewhere you spent time — or a place you long to visit one day.Wallpaper: Antique Map of Bath, WallpaperedFind murals of maps, cities and countries
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