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Creating either a tra-ditional design or amodern one is

straightforward. Creating aspace that marries the twostyles can lead to a designdivorce. If done incor-rectly, the outcome can beawkward — but if donewith care, the results canbe truly amazing.

I put this principle towork during a recent proj-ect for clients Anne andJeff, who had a largeground-floor living roomwith a large problem. Theroom was packed with mis-matched furniture and jar-ring styles: chic sofasrubbed elbows with ornatechairs, modern artworkhung alongside antiquepaintings.

Unsure how to make it allgel, Anne and Jeff asked if Icould help them unify theirold and new pieces and turnthe discordant room into aharmonious space.

The couple had a con-temporary chocolate-

brown sofa and loveseatthey wanted to keep. So, Idecided to start the processwith those two pieces,bring in some of their an-tiques and make every-thing speak the samelanguage with color andpattern. To this end, I se-lected a palette of brightcolors (creams, greens,blues and yellows) andchose a variety of bold fab-rics (linens, paisleys andweaves).

My next task was to givesome of the older pieces anew lease on life. I sent outan antique sofa and twocane chairs to be paintedwhite and reupholstered —a blue/green woven fabricfor the sofa and a funkypaisley for the chairs. I alsocut an old dining-roomhutch in half and paintedthe bottom turquoise-blue— a color you wouldn’tnormally see on such a tra-ditional piece.

I then organized theroom into separate zones

and brought in new fur-nishings. I created a read-ing area by the room’s glassdoors, which I furnishedwith new shades in a dis-tinctive arabesque pattern.I put the repurposed an-tique sofa against one walland flanked it with twowhite bookcases. I also putin a new round wooden

table, two white and Lucitechairs and hung a cool,globe pendant light aboveit all.

Next to this, I created alounge area with the brownsofa and loveseat. I added asquare glass coffee table,the two antique cane chairsand a floor lamp with anostrich-feather shade.

Above the main sofa, I cre-ated a gallery of the cou-ple’s artwork thatcombines both traditionaland modern pieces. Thewhole seating area faces awall that houses the repur-posed turquoise hutch,which now holds a flat-screen television.

I moved Anne and Jeff’spiano into a corner besidethe seating area and chosea large, ornate wall mirrorto anchor that area. I thenrepurposed an existingchandelier by painting itwhite and hung it abovethe piano. Beside the piano,I created a small seatingarea with a white leatheregg chair and an arc lamp.

I also put in accessories,

like carvings, bowls, vasesand pillows, to mix thingsup even further.

Life is about appreciat-ing the past while embrac-ing the present, and thesame can be said for gooddesign. By mixing colors,patterns and styles, Anneand Jeff’s space went fromeccentric to eclectic. It isnow the perfect marriageof old and new — and I’lltoast that union any day ofthe week.

Interior decorator Can-dice Olson is host ofHGTV’s’ “Candice TellsAll.” For more ideas, infor-mation and show times, visitwww.hgtv.com/candice-tells-all/show/index.html.

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Probably the most importantfirst step if you are ready topaint the interior or exterior ofyour home or office building isto ensure that the painting con-tractor you choose is experi-enced and licensed. Price isvariable depending on the extentof prep work involved.

“A painter who just wants thejob may quote low, but the homeor business owner may end uprepainting because the surfaceswere not properly prepared,”

says Island Budget Paintingowner Ted Wexler, who hasmore than 37 years experience in

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“Another important phase ofany paint job is choosing theright colors. Color choice istricky because of the effect oflight on surfaces,” he continues,“the same color paint can lookdifferent on walls in the samehouse depending on the lightsource. Samples can also be de-ceiving. This is where experi-ence makes the difference.

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Homeowners reno-vate for two basicreasons: money and

fun. Or, more precisely,they undertake home im-provements to improvetheir home’s resale valueor their enjoyment of theirhouse. The best home im-provements, however, areones that deliver on bothobjectives.

Americans will spendnearly $141 billion on re-modeling in the first half ofthis year, according toHarvard’s Joint Center forHousing Studies. If you’llbe among the many home-owners opting to improve,rather than move, you maybe wondering what reno-vations are likely to giveyou the best balance of en-

hanced resale value andimmediate enjoyment.

Here are five home im-provements — frombudget-friendly to bigbudget — that providenoteworthy return on in-vestment (ROI) in terms ofincreased value and im-proved enjoyment:

1. SkylightsYou can lower your elec-

tric bill by installing sky-lights that will reducedependency on artificiallight and fill your homewith natural light. You canobtain quality, energy-effi-cient, “No Leak Skylights”from Velux for around $800per unit for a standard fixedskylight with flashing kit.You can find a local in-

staller to provide a cus-tomized cost estimate atwww.veluxusa.com. Interms of positive energy,the mental and physicalhealth effects of exposureto natural light are well-documented. They’re alsoan effective privacy pre-server for bathrooms whereyou might not want a wallwindow. Skylight and suntunnels (skylights that usereflective tubes to bringsunlight into rooms withoutdirect roof access) not onlyenhance the energy effi-ciency of your home, theyjust may make you feel bet-ter about living there.

2. DecksWhether you go for

wood or composite,adding a deck is a greatway to boost resale value,expand your living spaceand up your enjoyment ofyour home environment.On average, homeownerswho add a wood deck canexpect to recoup morethan 80 percent of its costwhen it comes time to sell,according to RemodelingMagazine’s 2009-2010 Costvs. Value Report. Compos-ite deck additions returnabout 71 percent at thetime of resale.

3. KitchensIt makes sense that the

room where most familiesspend the bulk of theirtime would be a popularremodel — and one thatpays off big in terms ofvalue and comfort. Even aminor kitchen remodel —costing about $21,000 —will return about 78 per-cent of its value on resale,according to RemodelingMagazine. A major kitchenjob, costing around$57,200, will recoup about$41,200, or 72 percent.

4. BathsWhether you’re tackling

a major job that involvesknocking out walls andchanging fixtures, or justmaking cos-metic improve-ments likeu p g r a d i n gfaucets and re-painting, re-modeling abathroom goesstraight to theheart of ourcraving for com-fort. Americansview their bathsas far more thana place to getclean and takecare of other ne-cessities. Even ifyou’re not creat-ing a home spa,improving thebathroom is

sure to boost your home’sresale value and increaseyour satisfaction with theroom. Remodeling Maga-zine says the average bath-room remodel costs around$16,100 and returns up to 71percent of that cost at thetime of sale.

5. Basement/attic remodelWith more families

staying put in the homesthey have, rather thanmoving up to largerhomes, many Americansare looking for ways toexpand their living spacewhile staying in place.Attic and basement re-models are great ways to

add usable, livable spaceat a fraction of the cost ofbuilding an addition. Thelingering effects of theGreat Recession havemultiple generations liv-ing together under oneroof again, and many ofthese families create bed-rooms, bathrooms oreven family rooms in un-finished attic or base-ment space. Everyoneappreciates the extraroom, and attic renova-tions and basement re-modeling yield resalereturns of 83 percent and75 percent, respectively,according to the Costvs.Value Report.

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Anew home: It’s yourchance to personal-ize your living space

with details that suit yourtaste and personality. Or,so you think. Manybuilders only allow you tochoose colors; and offerlimited options beyondtheir builders’ grade mate-rials. Or, if you’ve pur-chased a previously ownedhome, it too is most likely

equipped with many basicoptions.

Luckily, it’s easy to bustout of builder basics andadd a few easy and inex-pensive updates to makeyour cookie-cutter homestand out from the rest.And what better place tostart than the heart of yourhome — the kitchen?

“A minor kitchen re-model is really one of theeasiest ways you can makethe most of your home —while also giving it yourown personal style,” saysDanny Lipford, renowned

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resin that is stain-resistantand mimics the look ofconcrete; marble, which inaddition to its naturalbeauty is heat-resistant; orengineered stone, which isa mix of quartz and resins,to create an extremelydurable and fashionablesurface.

2. Fabulous faucets. Does your faucet have a

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many builders since it’sfunctional and inexpen-sive. However, it’s notvery aesthetically pleas-ing. Luckily, replacing flu-orescent lighting is asimple project that will in-stantly make a style state-ment in your kitchen. Tryone of these options:Track lighting, which is afixture that sits close tothe ceiling, but featuresmultiple decorative lampsin a row; pendant lamps,which extend down fromthe ceiling like a chande-lier; or mini pendantlamps, which offer asmaller version of a pen-dant and are available in avariety of styles and de-signs; are all ideal andeasy-to-install options.

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When you start ahome business,you will probably

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Of course, this room isalso in your house, so youwant to make sure it looksgood in case you have cus-tomers stop by, or if friendsor relatives stay over.

Setting up your office sothat it is functional andlooks nice is important, butbecause you’ll be spendinga lot of time in there, youshould make it comfortableas well. Here are some tipson how to make your homeoffice functional, yet funand stylish.

• If you have young chil-

dren at home, designatingyour office separate fromthe rest of your house witha closed door, or a standingpartition, can help yourchildren learn that you are“at work” and not to be dis-turbed unless they have anemergency. If you plan touse your office space forfamily business as wellafter work hours are over,consider making a sign in-dicating you are busy work-ing to hang on the door orpartition.

• Your desk probablywill be where you spendthe majority of time in yourhome office, which meansyou need it to match yourstyle perfectly. Your officechair needs to be comfort-able, but you also want it tomatch the decor as well.You can choose a HONVolt or HON Ignition chair,picking from more than 30different fabrics and colors,allowing you to match your

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• Decorate your office incolors and materials thatwill help keep you operat-ing efficiently, but alsoallow you to enjoy the timeyou spend working. For ex-ample, yellow is consideredto be a stimulating color,orange encourages creativ-ity and green provides acalming influence. Depend-ing on the energy level youwould like to have in youroffice, consider using filefolders, binders, picturesand wall paint to bring col-ors into your office thatwould enhance your pro-fessional emotions and be-haviors.

• Keeping your home of-fice free of ground clutter iskey, especially if you pace

while talking on the phoneor while brainstorming abusiness idea. Make sure allyour electronic cords arebundled and tucked awayunder your desk so youaren’t tripping over themwhile chatting with a clienton the phone.

• Get organized with acubby hole or filing drawersystem, which will help

keep the paperwork offyour home office desk areaand also help you find filedinformation quickly andeasily if you were to have acustomer catch you by sur-prise on the phone. Theseitems are available at officesupplies stores such as Of-fice Depot.

As you get your com-pany up and running in

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Heirlooms and vacation trin-kets are no longer hidden inclosets and cupboards, butrather displayed to tell a story.Paired with the onset of do-it-yourself programs aimed at in-stilling design confidence in all,this new zeal is leading every-one to stop asking, “How doesthis look to you?” and start ask-ing “What does this say aboutme?”

Adding personality to a spaceshouldn’t be a difficult task.Look in your closet, jewelrybox or to your favorite homeaccessories to get a sense ofwhich styles and colors attract

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Here are a few ideas for in-fusing your identity into yourhome’s decor:

Color your worldColor is a great way to add

personality to a room. Neutralhues can actually make a roomappear quite dramatic when

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“Switching up a room’s colorwith a quick coat of paint canreally change the look, feel andpersonality of it,” says JackieJordan, director of color mar-keting for Sherwin-Williams.“If you want your room to oozewith energy, you might choosereds and oranges, while those

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According to the Associationof Professional Landscape De-signers, homeowners are growingmore of their own food — moreherbs, vegetables and fruit trees— both in dedicated vegetablegardens and mixed in the gardenamong flowers and shrubs.

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It’s even more important ifyou’re not a do-it-yourselfer andwant to hire a contractor to per-form some or all of the work.Doing your homework upfrontand being crystal clear in yourdealings with a home remodelingor landscaping contractor will re-duce miscommunication, frustra-tion and expensive errors.

If you’re ready to take theplunge, here are some time-testedtips from FindLaw.com, theworld’s leading online legal re-source, for a better remodeling orlandscaping project:

Does it make sense?Before you move too

quickly, it’s critical to deter-mine if it makes sense to re-model. The first place to lookis your neighborhood. Areother neighbors improvingtheir homes and enhancing theexteriors of their homes, aswell as their yards? Is your cityor town properly maintainingstreets and public areas? Areyou committed to staying inyour home at least five years?Remodeling and landscapingcan be expensive and, in manycases, you will not fully recoupyour investment. While it’s im-portant to do it for yourself, becareful not to over invest ei-ther.

Do your homeworkBefore you call a contractor,

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from your remodeling or land-scaping project. Visit showrooms,talk to friends and neighbors whohave recently remodeled, readhome and landscaping magazines,and visit open houses and show-case homes to see what’s hot inhome remodeling and landscap-ing projects. Start a notebook tocollect your ideas, product infor-mation and product samples.

Build a budgetAs you do your homework,

start piecing together a budget ofwhat various products and mate-rials may cost. Keep in mind, es-pecially when remodeling anolder home, there may be unex-pected surprises (such as plumb-ing or electrical) that could driveup the costs of your remodelingproject. To be on the safe side, al-ways add 20 percent to the costsof a remodeling project.

Listen to word-of-mouthIf you hire a contractor, make

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have, and a brand-newroom to enjoy — it may behard to imagine a downsideto renovating a kitchen orbathroom. But you coulddiscover a dark side to re-modeling — if you decideto finance the project byborrowing before youcheck your credit.

With the real estate mar-ket still limping along inmany areas of the country,you may decide that itmakes more sense to im-prove the home you have,rather than move into anew one. And you wouldn’tbe alone in that philosophy.Harvard’s Joint Center forHousing Studies predictsAmericans will spendnearly $141 billion on re-modeling in the first half of2011.

The economy may bedriving the renovationtrend in another way, aswell. Interest rates are lowfor those who qualify withgood credit. So it makes

sense to know what’s onyour credit report and whatyour credit score is beforeyou make plans to renovateyour kitchen, bath or anyother room in the house.

If you plan to use creditto finance a renovationproject (and few of us canafford to pay cash thesedays), be proactive and un-derstand your credit withthese simple steps:

Find out where you standAlthough it’s fairly easy

to obtain a free credit re-port and score online,many Americans aren’tconfident about where theystand in terms of credit.Your first step toward mak-ing your renovationdreams a reality is to findout how potential lenderswill perceive your creditworthiness.

Reviewing your creditscore through websites likefreecreditscore.com canhelp you get a clear pictureof how potential creditorsmight perceive your use ofcredit. Membership in the

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Take action — and keep at itIf you find errors on your

credit report, contact themajor bureaus and disputethe errors. It’s also a goodidea to monitor your reportregularly, throughout theyear, as identity theft or in-stances of fraud couldshow up on it, alerting youquickly to a situation youotherwise might not havediscovered for months.

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Whether you’re remod-eling just one room in ahouse or the entire house,funding the project can af-fect your finances, includ-ing your credit score. Ifyou make sure you under-stand — and have a handleon — your credit beforeundertaking a project,you’ll be more likely toreap the rewards, andavoid the downside, ofhome renovation.

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Typical transforma-tions are completed inabout 3-4 days, weatherpermitting.

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