This living room in Justine & Angus' Toronto home has some great style elements in it. From the neutral sofa to the clear coffee table, the room strikes a nice balance between comfort and style. I've rounded up my five favorite pieces from the room so you can achieve a similar look in your own home.

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Oh how I do love cute curtains! They add an easy punch of pattern to a room, hide ugly blinds and windows and prevent Peeping Toms in style. Unfortunately, cute curtains can also add up quickly. Fear not, fellow price sensitive consumer. Here are five sources for patterned curtains that won't break the bank. 

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When my boyfriend and I moved into our new home, we were faced with three walls of windows in our living room, one of which was twelve feet long. We loved the light, but we didn't love the prospect of paying out the nose for custom rods, or for all the pre-made ones it would require, for that matter. So we devised a way to make three lengthy rods for under $25.

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I'm really feeling the squirrel right now. I sense the hedgehog and the owl have run their course, and I'm ready to give the lowly squirrel his day in the sun. After all, they are probably one of the most accessible and recognizable "woodland" animals around. Have you ever seen a hedgehog? More

Maxwell shined a spotlight on the Rough Linen Duvet Cover as yesterday's Daily Find, bringing my attention to Tricia Rose's hand sewn linen line. As a fan of handcrafted and sustainable products, I clicked over to the Rough Linen website and was delighted to discover the story behind the genesis of this line. More

Call me lazy, I don't care...I LOVE the automatic QMotion window shade I installed onto our apartment bedroom window a couple years ago. The one-button setup is an admitted luxury, but I use the remote controlled shade upon waking every morning, then again every night before bed. But the one thing I wish the battery operated device included: smartphone integration. More

The shopping world is full of good-looking fabrics, which are the key to making the perfect custom pillows and curtains — and whatever else you can dream up and sew. I've narrowed it down to a sampling of 14 fabrics in a mix of quilting, decor, and upholstery weights and a rainbow of colors. More

For those seeking to make their homes more colorful, embroidered goods might be just the ticket. From pillows and curtains to lampshades and porcelain dishware (yes, even our dishes can don this look!), here's proof that a little thread can add color and texture to almost anything. More

Many of our favorite shops are showcasing ruffled curtains this season. Check out this great and noncommittal way to add instant color and texture to a child's – or any – room. More

Do you have a window in your home that needs a bit more privacy and a curtain just isn't gonna cut it? If so, check out this DIY alternative solution. More