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Tricks of the Trade: How Designers Warm Up Black & White Rooms

Black and white is a great color combination: it’s classic, it’s sophisticated, you don’t have to worry about whether things match. But sometimes the combo of black and white can be a bit stark. How do you create a monochromatic interior that feels elegant without being forbidding? Here are some ideas to make your rooms look sophisticated with this classic color scheme, but still livable and comfortable.

Nancy Mitchell

Nov 19, 2014

10 Corn Husks Crafts to Make This Holiday Season

People have used corn husks for fall crafts and DIY projects since long before the original Thanksgiving dinner. And here’s a tip: you don’t need to shuck a bunch of corn either— just use tamale wrappers from the grocery store. They are inexpensive, easy to work with, and can produce a wide variety of classic, long-lasting decorations. Here are ten to consider: Above, how to make basic corn husk flowers from The House That Lars Built.

Dabney Frake

Nov 19, 2014

The “What the Architect Might Have Done Today” Kitchen Makeover

Makeover by: David (check out David’s bathroom makeover, too) Location: Glendale, CA We purchased our mid-century ranch house in 2012. We were only the 3rd owners. The first owners commissioned Robert L Earl architecture to build the house and it was complete in 1962. They lived in it for ten years, the second owners for 40 years.

Janel Laban

Nov 19, 2014

The “Egg Yolk Yellow Tub & Brown Carpeted Bathroom” Makeover

Makeover by: David (check out David’s kitchen makeover, too) Location: Glendale, CA We purchased our mid-century ranch house in 2012. We were only the 3rd owners. The first owners commissioned Architect Robert L Earl to build the house, and it was complete in 1962. They lived in it for ten years, the second owners for 40 years. Other than some decor changes was pretty much in original condition. The second bath came to us with an egg yolk yellow bathtub, and brown carpeting, yuck!

Janel Laban

Nov 19, 2014

A Woodworker’s Wonderful Studio in Downtown LA

Name: C.C. Boyce of Few Bits Location: Artist District; Downtown Los Angeles, California Size: 500 square feet Years lived in: 1 year; Rent Hailing from the Midwest, this LA transplant has found her love for woodworking creating incredible planters, lighting fixtures and furniture. Inspired by the artist dwellings of downtown Los Angeles, C.C. Boyce’s new wood shop exemplifies all the hard work that goes into hand craftsmanship. C.C.

Bethany Nauert

Nov 19, 2014

Before & After: Windows Saved From a Fire Become Something Even Better

Rosalind lost her first home to a fire back in February and, although heartbroken at the loss of her 1940’s home, she found a unique way to pay homage to it in her new house by reusing some of the original vintage windows that were saved. From Rosalind: We’re in the middle of a whole house renovation right now, so I needed to do something to get my creatives juices flowing.

Jennifer Hunter

Nov 19, 2014

5 Ways You Can Use Leftover Coffee Grounds Around the Home

(Image credit: Anna Hoychuk) shutterstock From The Kitchn → 5 Ways You Can Use Leftover Coffee Grounds Around the Home

Apartment Therapy

Nov 19, 2014

15 DIY Modern Thanksgiving Table Settings

The Kitchn Editors

Nov 19, 2014