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How To Choose A Mirror For Above Your Fireplace
When your room has a Valor fireplace or any fireplace as the focal point, you want to decorate with surrounding items that will really help your fireplace shine. One decor item we truly love over a fireplace is a mirror as it reflects natural light within your room and can make your space feel a lot larger. However, choosing a mirror to hang over your fireplace can be a tough…
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How To Incorporate Herringbone Into Your Home
While herringbone may not be a new pattern, it’s a popular one that can be found in many homes. This is because it is a modern, fresh pattern that can be applied in so many ways, and it can change the look of a whole room with a simple installation. The difficult part is deciding how you want to showcase this wonderful pattern in your home as the options are…
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How to Upgrade Your Home Without Breaking the Bank
At some point, we reach a time where every home needs a little bit of love. Whether it’s structural work, renovations or something as simple as a new paint job, it can be important to keep your home looking fresh and upgraded. Not only is this a great habit to get into as a homeowner, but it can also really help you down the road if you ever decide to…
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How To Decorate With Red
Red is a bold, sultry color that grabs attention and makes a unique statement in any room. However, the color itself can be overwhelming to decorate with because too much of it can feel overbearing and too little may end up lost in the grand scheme of your design plan. So, to achieve the perfect balance of boldness, it can be essential to plan out where you’ll incorporate this wonderful…
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How To Choose A Finish For Your Fireplace
When you’re in the process of choosing finishing material for your fireplace, the options can be extremely overwhelming. This is because you can go so many different directions, and the finish you choose will really set the tone for the rest of the room. Because of this, you want to make sure you take the time to consider all options and take into consideration your personal style before making a final…
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4 Ways To Style Your Mantel
If you already own a Valor Fireplace, then you know that the beautiful flickering flames can catch almost anyone’s eye, drawing them to the center of the room. However, once they have finished admiring your beautiful fireplace unit, their eyes may wander onto your mantel or the decor surrounding your fireplace. Â This is why it’s essential to pay special attention and care to these surrounding areas, making sure they…
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How Small Decor Changes Can Make A Big Statement
Sometimes when it comes to home design, we need to go big to make a real statement. However, with the new style and trends appearing lately, it seems that a few small changes can say a lot more than some of the bigger, more drastic choices. The trick is finding the decor changes that work well for your space and represent your overall personality and style. Keep reading to find out…
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How To Decorate With The Color Of The Year
Pantone has officially announced the color of the year and this year it is classic blue which is a color that can be brilliant in so many different settings. Now, while this blue might seem bold in design, it makes a strong statement and can compliment and work with many color palettes. Keep reading for some inspiration and tips to help you incorporate this great color into your home. Accent…
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Decorating For Christmas With Apothecary Jars
Christmas is right around the corner with less than a month to go, and decorations are starting to pop up everywhere you go! So if you haven’t already, it’s time to pull out the Christmas decorations and start getting into a festive mood. One great yet modern way to decorate for the holidays is to use items that you wouldn’t traditionally associate with Christmas or the holidays. One item that…
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How To Make Your Fireplace Stand Out
When you look at the fireplace in your home, do you find that it gets lost within the room? This is commonly the case because fireplaces can be seen as a practical item rather than a centrepiece. But there is no reason why your fireplace shouldn’t be the center of attention and really be a standout piece in the room! To give your fireplace a little extra oomph and really…
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