Good riddance to the ceiling popcorn.

Name: Sandra & Justin
Type of Project: Kitchen remodel
Location: Arlington, Texas
Type of building: Single-family home, 2,450 square feet

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This time last year we put together a round-up of 10 Classic Glam Nurseries, which was a real visual treat and loved by many. But sometimes loving the look of something does not necessarily mean knowing how to pull it off. Here is a step-by-step breakdown of how to put together a classic glam nursery of your own.

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I once had to make a headboard for a photo shoot and found it surprisingly easy. I just ordered the wood from the local hardware store in the width and height that I needed (standard widths: twin: 38 inches; full: 54; queen: 60; king: 76). I then purchased some batting and fabric to cover the board and staple-gunned away like I was wrapping a gift.

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When you're having a wedding at home, making room for a dance floor can be a challenge. At my own home wedding, both my husband and I were such scaredy cats when it came to dancing that we skipped it altogether. And do you know what? That is the one detail I wish I could change: provide a dance floor for my guests to get down even if I wasn't planning on it myself. So, if you're throwing a wedding at home and want to dance (or want everyone else to be able to!), here are some ideas. More

Name: Baby O (due July 2013)
Location: Columbus, Ohio

Baby O's nursery was inspired by things that we love for ourselves but don't get a chance to decorate with often enough: kid's books, robots, music, and things that feel whimsical and fun. 

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These canopy beds all look rather dreamy to sleep in. They're pretty, unfussy, and just plain cool. They've also been rigged as DIY projects, rather than purchased in stores. 

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My favorite part of Jacey & Grant's Modern Eclectic House (besides their adorable bulldogs, of course!) is their effortlessly chill bedroom. Pops of graphic color mixed with clean, classic design make this a perfect space for leisurely enjoying breakfast in bed on a sunny LA morning.

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Name: Ellie (18 months)
Location: Livermore, California

This room was inspired by a trip to Disneyland when I was pregnant. I loved the idea of a world-inspired room, especially since we have family from around the world. 

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Name: Maxwell & Ursula
Type of Project: Light renovation of a rental apt
Location: Soho, NYC
Type of building: Two bedroom apartment

When I used to work with clients, I always struggled to get them to cover their windows with shades or curtains. "We don't want to lose any light!" they would say, or "I want my home to be modern!", or "Curtains are fussy!". Hmmmmm. Ok, here's my pitch. Windows by themselves are practical but ugly unfiltered openings in the side of your home. By adding what I consider the two essential elements to them, shades and curtains, you soften the hard frame of the window and allow for infinite variation in the light that comes into your home. I'm on a mission. 

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We've collated some of the best classic glam nurseries, and given instructions on how to make your own, but if that's not enough classic glam for you, how about classic glam on a budget? Here's a nursery you can put together for under $300 with a little thrifting and a little DIY.

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