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Kitchen Evolution: Designing the Room that Defines Modern Life
Today's kitchen is a place that defines the home and those who live in it. This once private domain of women has given way to the new social order, reflecting the world we live in today where everyone is welcomed in the kitchen. More and more, friends and family members are encouraged to participate in the ritual of food preparation.
Color Trends 2009: Find Your Own Perfect Palette
In addition to visually highlighting the ways these color trends influencing design, Today's Home Improvement took advantage of the expertise of Jackie L. Jordan, director of color marketing for Sherwin-Williams to get great tips and ideas for adding color to your own surroundings.
Bright Moves: Chic Lighting Sets the Mood
Whether you're an empty nester or just want to improve your current nest, revamping the lighting in your home is cost effective way to enhance the space. From function to design, lighting affects everything about the space. Homeowners are seeking decorative ways to direct light exactly where it is needed and still conserve energy.
DIY Corner: Install a Cedar-Lined Closet
One easy, inexpensive and beautiful DIY project anyone can do is to cover bare and boring closet walls with cedar wood liners. This look transforms what was bland into a space that's natural and useful. A cedar closet keeps clothes safe from moths, mildew and silverfish. And it's easier than a messy closet paint project. In fact, if you cut your wood outdoors, you won't even need a drop cloth for the closet floor.