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Windows to the Soul of Design
By Kimberly Merritt Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Window treatments are the key to beautiful design. As you go through the process of decorating your home, it can be confusing to figure out what should happen first. Oftentimes color is one of the first go-to design elements people focus on, but it's really the textiles - those fabrics, cushions and other soft furnishings - that become the inspiration for the overall design of a room. In fact, fabric color and pattern combinations are what ultimately determines which paint color will work best for your walls.


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NH Magazine Holiday Magic - Nashua Symphony Holiday Home Tour
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Planning on decking the halls in a grand way this season? Or even if you just want to add some fresh inspiration to your usual …
NH Magazine Stress-Free Holiday Tips
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Sometimes it's a Christmas miracle if you can make it to New Year's Eve with your blood pressure in check, your sanity intact and your …
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Home Department

NH Magazine Small is Beautiful: Simplify and de-clutter to make your small room shine
Sunday, January 1, 2012
We're all guilty of it to different degrees. We keep things we don't need or really even want, shoving them in dark, hidden corners to …
NH Magazine Old-Style Wood is New Again
Thursday, December 1, 2011
When they update their floors, many Granite Staters are choosing a natural look. As cold weather approaches, an indoor home project such as getting new …
NH Magazine A Splash of Vibrant Color: Fashionable Textiles For the Home
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
A versatile textile breaks the mold and offers bright and fun colors for home décor. Striking the balance between function and design when decorating your …
NH Magazine Ahead of the Curve: Latest Kitchen and Bath Trends
Saturday, October 1, 2011
We asked local New Hampshire designers to share current kitchen and bath trends so you can create the latest looks. A blank slate can be …
NH Magazine Decorating with Tile
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Whether it's a kitchen backsplash or an entryway floor, tile is an elegant choice. Could it be a DIY project? Adding tile to a room …

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