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BY LINDA MAZUR
Customize Your Home
We often dream of living in a well-appointed or custom-built home . However , with the huge growth of suburban life and the ' cookie-cutter ' home , many of us find ourselves living in a great new house but feel it is lacking in character . We are unsure as to how to go about setting our house apart from all the others on the street .
» AS A DESIGNER , I believe your house should not only be functional , but should be a reflection of your personality . So , the question is , how do you go about customi�ing your home to reflect your personality and the way you live .
This year we have many amazing fabrics available from sources like Robert Allen that offer us a diverse range of colours , lushness and incredible patterns . They are inspirational , and can be one of the best places to start when designing a room . Fabrics can and will enhance the design aesthetics of your home , so let your creativity take over and have some fun ! Whether its toiles , stripes , florals , ikats or jacquards , there are so many different patterns , scales and colours that can be mixed together beautifully to complement your room . Add that ' designer touch ' to your custom furniture and window coverings ; just remember to keep a common element throughout and watch your home come alive .
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While mentioning colours and patterns , you should not forget about your walls . Wallpaper has made a huge comeback in the world of design and is a wonderful way of injecting personality into your space . It has the ability of delivering a ' wow ' factor that simply goes beyond that of paint ; a few rolls can transform and define a space in such dynamic and luxurious ways . Not only are
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