I just can't seem to get enough snakeskin lately, which seems fitting since we just started the Year of the Snake in February. Like other animal prints, snakeskin works well as a neutral while still adding a bit of sophistication or pattern to a room. 

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You're tired of solid paint colors and you can't find a wallpaper you really love. If your walls need a kick, and your style is a bit more daring, would you consider grafitti? More

The general rule for layering two sets of curtains is sheer + opaque. The sheers allow light in while providing privacy during the day and the opaque layer blocks light for blissful sleep, warding off drafts and dampening noise. Beyond that the possibilities are endless: mix and match prints, color and texture to create something unique.

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About a year ago, Dabney revealed the transformation she had made to the world's ugliest kitchen in the world's ugliest condo. You all loved it... although you weren't so sure about the gold cabinet hardware. "Gold knobs? Really?" one commenter asked. Fast-forward ten months, and I'm starting to see gold (and brass) toned hardware and fixtures creeping into kitchens everywhere. Dabney, you trendsetter, you. 

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Do you think you're a good typist? Das Keyboard thinks that if you trained yourself to type without looking at the keyboard you'd become much more proficient. That's precisely why one of their models is all blank keys, so you can train yourself out of the habit of looking. I sat down with one and went through a little typing test at SXSW Interactive to see if they're onto something.

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These days it seems like design trends reach their tipping point at warp speed and have much longer staying time for us to develop a love/hate relationship with them (check out the illuminating comments on this post to see where Apartment Therapy readers stand on trends). As much as you may want to resist them, if you have a recent trend itch that needs scratching then getting your fix with Easter eggs is a fun, tiny, non-committal way. More

From its traditional application in quilting, to patchwork rugs and now onto woodworking, patchwork has taken off in a big way. Patchwork furniture and accessories can also tie together mismatched wood tones in a room. From subtle pieces that incorporate materials of a similar tone and texture to those comprised of tiny pieces in every shade, here's a little roundup of the look.

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This mini-trend of bright, textured rugs, poufs and accessories for children fits in nicely with the larger movement towards handmade goods with a modern twist. It also has the added benefit of being really visual and fun. 

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It's another win for the bees. In addition to their main career pollinating our fruits and veggies, they've also found the time to dabble in hive architecture. By creating the graphic, cool honeycomb structure, they've inspired some pretty rad home decor. More