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1. Go GreenLocation: MoscowNext week’s expected low: 3 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 16.1 degrees Celsius)A recent story in The New York Times reported that Moscow got just six minutes of sunlight in December. How is anyone there supposed to combat the winter blues? The answer might be green. Emerald green paint graces every wall in this 300-square-foot apartment in Moscow, establishing a baseline of warmth and spunkiness that makes the home hard not to be cheery in. See more of this home
5. A strip of dramatic wallpaper. Using a single strip of wallpaper as floor-to-ceiling art can be a great way to introduce a colorful accent or rich pattern without fully committing to covering the walls. To make this look work, go for papers with bold color washes, dip dyes and large, fantastical prints, such as botanicals or birds. Avoid single colors, which can look more like a partially painted accent wall than art, and skip the small-scale prints, which will get lost from a distance. If you’re renting, using liquid starch to mount the wallpaper will allow you to remove it later without damage to the walls.A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Wallpaper Right
After. Vibrant blue tiles in an oversized hexagon pattern give the bathroom an immediate focal point. Next, the client got design advice from designer Pamela Lin of Urbanism Designs and had this custom vanity made for the space. Across from the vanity, the bathroom has a tub-shower combo with a glass panel. Read more about this bathroom remodelYour turn: Will 2018 be the year you decide to overhaul your small space? If yes, let us know what you plan to do and share photos in the Comments.MoreHow to Remodel Your Bathroom5 Ways With an 8-by-5-Foot BathroomOther Resources on HouzzFind a bathroom designerBrowse photos of small bathroomsSearch for bathroom products
After. Bright white wall tiles and a glass tub-shower enclosure update the room and brighten up the once-dark space. Kate Dickson, principal of Kate Dickson Design, started the redesign by introducing the floor tile to the clients. They loved it right away. After that, Dickson worked with a local millworker to create custom cabinetry that would maximize the clients’ storage options. Floor tiles: Betty cement encaustic tiles, Saltillo Imports; shower wall tile: Ceragres; shower system: Disegno via Aquadesign; tub: Sydney, Hydro Systems via Home Depot; sink: Vox Square, Kohler; custom vanity: JMAC ProductionsRead more about this bathroom remodel
This transitional-style kitchen in Seattle features dark hardwood floors. Hardwood remains the most popular floor choice for renovated kitchens. The kitchen also has Shaker-style cabinets in white, both popular options.
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