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When decorating your home, there are thousands of styles of window treatments to consider. This can be a daunting task, so to help make your decision easier, we've pulled together some descriptions of different types of window treatments.

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There's just something about gathering in a living room with our family at the end of a long hard day. It's a central space in our home where good conversations take place and we are free to relax. Because this area is a vital part of our homes, it's important that we take the time to make our living spaces comfortable places where we can unwind and recharge. If you are in need of some ideas for how to make your space more comfortable, we've pulled together some of our favorite living spaces to provide some inspiration.

When it comes to designing a kitchen, there are many considerations: cabinetry, backsplashes, countertops, plumbing fixtures and lighting, not to mention appliances and layout.

This time of year, our homes tend to be filled with friends and family. Some pop over to enjoy a meal from the neighborhood, others travel many miles and spend several days with us. For those that will be staying with you a few days or more, it's important to create inviting spaces for them to enjoy.

Wallpaper. The very word makes some people shudder. When you think of wallpaper, you probably visualize the dated floral look that was popular several decades ago. For others, wallpaper seems scary because it feels so permanent. So unlike paint that can easily be changed. But neither of these are set in stone when it comes to wallpaper. 

Wallpaper has come a long way over the last several years. Not only are there some gorgeous paper options out there now, but there are also a variety of ways to incorporate it into your home. Many of these options can be temporary. Today we'll share various ways you can incorporate wallpaper into your home along with some beautiful wallpaper inspiration.

With the exception of using on a mantel, brick is probably not a material that comes to mind when considering interior building materials. It's more commonly used on the exterior of homes. But, using brick in various places on the interior of your home can make for a very beautiful detail.

When you are designing your home, one major hiccup that can arise is experiencing a change in your design tastes. It could be that you've seen a home that you want to imitate. Maybe you realized your design centered around a trend that is going stale. Or, after working with your designer for so long, you've lost interest in safe design choices and have begun to love the look of your designer's more extreme tastes. Whatever may be the cause, you suddenly want your design to change and worry that the plans you have made will leave you with a home you won't love. If you run into this problem, there are many ways you can bring your design back in line with your tastes. Here are five things to do if your tastes change during the design process.

Family photos serve as heartwarming reminders of good times. Personal touches like this are what transform a simple house into a welcoming home.