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Decorate Kitchen Counters For Fashion And Function
Decorating your home can be endlessly fun—and incredibly intimidating. Some designers know just what a space needs to bring it to life, but for others, decorating poses more of a challenge. Your first decorating project might be to tackle the prominent areas like the living room or bedroom, but let’s not forget about functional spaces like the kitchen. Small decorative touches like fresh flowers, fruit baskets, or pretty countertop appliances can bring the kitchen to life. Here are a few tips on decorating your kitchen counters while keeping the space clean and functional. The Golden Rule: Avoid Clutter Photo: Karyn Millet When decorating the kitchen, it’s crucial to think about functionality. The last thing you…
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The lure and fashion of interior decoration – Opinion
Editor”s note: Four decades of reform and opening-up have not only turned China into the world’s second-largest economy but also changed its people’s way of life. Those changes include people’s attitude toward interior decoration, which a veteran journalist with China Daily tries to analyze. For more than two years, my wife and I have been deferring the decision to repair and redecorate our apartment. Fifteen years after the last decoration, the varnish on the wooden floor and the paint on the walls are peeling off and the drains get clogged now and then. It is definitely time to get things fixed. But every time we decide to redecorate our apartment,…