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How perfect is this idea of stacking 3 different sizes of mirrors? The bright pink adds the perfect pop of color. I love the look and the idea.

What color would you paint if you did something like this in your home? Would you do all of the frames the same color, or three different ones?

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Fourth of July is a lovely holiday for entertaining, especially this year as it falls on a Monday for a nice, long weekend.

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Red, white and blue is floating around everywhere, especially on these lovely tabletops.

You can go the DIY route and create your own Independence Day banner and cake decor, as in the first image above.There are also so many festive items that can be used as they are, such as the fun pinwheels used as a centerpiece in the second image.

Do you decorate your home for the 4th of July? Are you mainly a DIY-er or an improviser? We’d love to hear your tips!

If you’re doing any amount of decorating or remodeling, you probably have heard colors referred to as active, neutral and passive but what does this mean? Sure, someone can tell you that your space needs more active colors but if you’re like most people, this is probably pretty confusing.

Active Colors

As the name suggests, active colors are bold and have the ability to wake up and stimulate emotions. Red, orange and yellow are all considered active colors. Red is passionate, affects the nervous system and can be too intense when overused. Orange is also a fun color but is suggested that when used too much, it stimulates appetite, an important note to keep in mind. Then there’s yellow, a color that simply promotes happiness.

Passive Colors

Colors such as blue, violet and green are considered passive as they calm the nervous system. Green is a dominating color in nature and the right shade will enlarge your room while violet calms and increases creativity. Blue is one of those colors that you have to be careful with. Used properly, it will promote a tranquil environment, but when overused, it can come off quite cold.

Neutral Colors

Nearly everyone is familiar with neutral colors. No, they do not have to be boring! Earth tones are considered neutral and can include anything from creamy light shades to black and rich chocolate. Black is nice to add in with neutral shades but can be depressing when if it is permitted to become the primary color. Neutral colors are ideal to work with as a base because they pair well with both passive and active colors.

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Tray ceilings are becoming quite popular for a few very good reasons. They have two or more levels with the center ceiling being at least one to two feet higher above where the primary ceiling begins. This approach brings a dramatic architectural look to any room.

• Height – Even a home with average walls can appear quite tall with tray ceilings because the central area grants the room so much additional depth.

• Overall Volume – Not only does a room appear taller with tray ceilings, the overall size of the space appears significantly larger. In fact, the room is provided with so much more volume, it is recommended to measure your walls when shopping for furniture because it is common to over-buy, thinking that you have more room than you actually do.

• Design – Tray ceilings offer a great amount of flexibility when it comes to decorating. You can have fun with different paint colors, borders, add lighting around a layer or even paint a mural or install decorative molding.

If you are planning a remodel on a room and you really want to have that WOW factor you’re looking for, a tray ceiling may be just what you need to really take the appearance of the room to another level (or several levels)!

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How many times did you wish for a handy desk that could magically appear in a corner of your tiny living space and help you make the most of working at home? I know I have and I'll always appreciate a good, fold-able desk like the Fold-Out Convertible Desk. Simply find the right spot on a wall for the wall cabinet that houses the Fold-Out Convertible Desk, and, voila, you have created a full working desk out of nothing. Pull it open whenever you actually need to use the desk and than close it back up. The cabinet has enough shelves for all your office supplies and it will truly make working at home a great experience especially for those of you living in small, but cozy apartments. The Fold-Out Convertible Desk is available in black and walnut for a bargain $199, without handling and shipping costs. Get It Here

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The piece of furniture in the pictures below is an interesting Camilla Masi creation that's ready to plug any hole in your current furniture roster. Looking for an oven? An interesting microwave? Maybe a table or a birdhouse for your kids? The Mutant Life does it all. This particular concept will let you recycle your furniture and reuse it in a creative way once its primary function becomes obsolete. The Mutant Life oven can be easily transformed into a multi-purpose table once a better oven has been found. Bundle its interesting shape with your wild imagination and who knows what use you'll find for it next? Not to mention that all the extra electrical parts are highly recyclable so you'll also save Earth in the process of recycling your furniture. The Mutant Life isn't available yet in stores, but we'd definitely like to see it become reality soon. Via

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TEEbooks offers a simple solution for keeping books out of the way and off tables and other furniture. It is designed as simple wall shelving with the flexibility to create your own design. When the shelves are full the shelving itself nearly disappears making the books look free floating on the wall. More information: here.

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The "Mimo" bathroom vanities line from Laufen features some wonderful colors sure to make any bathroom pop. Taking from a clean modern design, the cabinets are adorned with swirling pink circles. In the pink/red example the use of different colors on the walls and accents like the matching shower curtain and pink toilet lid really tie in the colors together. More information: here.

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For a true non-conformist triangle shaped dining tables may hold a special appeal. In this case, "four is a crowd" as opposed to the old axiom "three is a crowd". It definitely makes a different statement in a dining room as opposed to more traditional shapes of rectangular, round or square. This product is called Globe and comes from Domitalia Design here. From the second picture it does look like you can squeeze in a fourth chair if needed.

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Let's face it. Bathtubs can be one of the most important features in a home. These 18 examples from Agape are cool and modern and designed to create a luxury experience designed to restore the body's energy. The first thing that comes to mind in selecting the right tub is picking the best shape for your bathroom space. Rectangular is most popular though there are a few round examples in the article as well. Another consideration is whether it should be free-standing, attached to a wall or sunken into the floor. Via.

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