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5 unordinary houses decorated with inspiration by TV series, movies
Sometimes the best travel experience can be the accommodation itself. Knowing this, creative homeowners design homes that invite their fans, inspired by popular culture’s favorite TV shows and movies. Here are five interesting houses inspired by hit productions from “Game of Thrones” to “Pirates of the Caribbean.” You can feel like one of your favorite characters in these houses decorated with creative themes inspired by popular culture. ‘Star Wars’ villa Teleporting its guests to a galaxy far, far away from the real world, this private house has nine rooms with finely detailed paintings on the walls, each representing a different planet in the “Star Wars” universe. Even the beds are…
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Home Design Inspiration for All
Home Design Inspiration for All Free Resources Galore from the Santa Barbara and Montecito Libraries By Leslie Dinaberg | May 19, 2022 Credit: Courtesy Looking for some inspiration for your next home improvement project? For when Pinterest isn’t quite cutting it, our librarians Lisa Neubert (Santa Barbara) and Kimberly Crail (Montecito) have curated this list of books to check out. Small Spaces Small Space Style: Because You Don’t Have to Live Large to Live Beautifully by Whitney Leigh Morris: Interior design maven Morris shares her ideas and practices for making any tiny space efficient and stylish — whether it’s a rustic A-frame in the woods or a chic micro apartment in the…
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Get inspiration from these amazing home improvement projects in Alabama
Need inspiration for a home improvement project? Look no further than the 2022 Alabama Remodeling Excellence Awards. The annual awards, presented by the Home Builders Association of Alabama, honor outstanding craftsmanship, innovation and attention to detail in remodeling projects throughout the state. The competition expanded last year to include custom builds, as well. To qualify for entry in the 2022 competition, projects had to be completed in Alabama between June 30, 2020, and December 31, 2021. A panel of judges — made up of builders and remodelers from around the state — reviewed and scored the entries. Winners in 20 categories were announced at an April 9 event in Montgomery.…
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Monrovia Offers Inspiration for Spring Garden Design Spring 2022 Shades of Beautiful Guidebook Available Now
Azusa, California – It’s spring! Are you heading to the garden center with a plan, or will you let the plants be your design inspiration? No matter how you’re approaching your 2022 garden, Monrovia’s new Shades of Beautiful guidebook can help. This new digital, downloadable guide can help kick off the spring season with ten beautiful plant palettes. Each helps you choose and define garden spaces with color, shape, and texture. Packed with design guidelines and stunning plant choices, these combinations offer inspiration for every garden style. “Gardening unleashes the artist in all of us,” says Katie Tamony, chief marketing officer at Monrovia. “Our Shades of Beautiful guidebook sparks creativity with fresh, on-trend ideas…
