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A Bold & Vivid Family Home

Name: Shauna Location: Fort Worth, Texas Shauna’s Texas home immediately caught our eye due to its bold colors, fun textures and that jealousy-inducing bathroom wallpaper. From Shauna: We used to live in a 1920s Spanish Tudor in the middle of the arts district. While we loved our home, we quickly outgrew the 2,700 square feet. You see, we are a blended family. My husband has two kids and I have four. A couple of them are married and have kids…so the family is big and keeps growing!

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Feb 20, 2017

15 Ways to Use This $30 IKEA Find Around the Kitchen

(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) From Kitchn → 15 Ways to Use IKEA’s $30 RÅSKOG Cart Around the Kitchen

Apartment Therapy

Feb 20, 2017

How To Divide a Small Studio Apartment Without Building a Wall

While the thought of dividing a small studio into even smaller compartments may strike fear into the hearts of many apartment dwellers, there may come a time when the need for privacy and the longing for a “grownup” home wins out. If you’re caught between a studio in a city you love and the kind of multi-bedroom house suburban dreams are made of, these simple room dividers could be all the compromise you need. Hey, backyards are overrated anyway. Above: This hip loft in L.A.

Katie Holdefehr

Feb 20, 2017

A Creatively Colorful Kitchen Makeover for Under $200

From Apartment Therapy → Before & After: An Under $200 Creatively Colorful Kitchen Makeover

The Kitchn

Feb 20, 2017

First Time Homebuyers On: What We Wish We Knew Before Buying

Before you’ve done something, it’s pretty hard to know what you don’t know. When it comes to the complicated, terrifying steps required to buy your first home, there’s a lot of opportunity to not know. First-time home buyers Tiffany and Alan Goldstein bought a cute, chic Austin bungalow — and learned a few things about buying a home in the process. Build a budget so you can set goals. If you can’t afford a home right now, don’t force it.

Adrienne Breaux

Feb 20, 2017

So, What’s a Pre-War Apartment?

If you’ve ever searched for an apartment in New York City, you’ve probably heard the term “pre-war” before, but are you familiar with what it means? Pre-war apartments refer to buildings that were constructed before 1939 (AKA those that were built before World War II began). Pre-war style came about during a population boom in the city in the 1880s, according to Street Easy.

Brittney Morgan

Feb 20, 2017

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3 Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Sectional

Sectionals are the MVPs of the furniture game: They’re a lazy lounge area or a stylish party spot depending on what you need at that minute. But because of their versatility and the sheer number of sizes and configurations available, finding the right one can be overwhelming. Three easy questions will help you narrow down the choices. Use painter’s tape on your floor to create an outline of the sectional you’re considering and play with table/ottoman arrangements around that.