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Do You Have a View of Nature?
At my house, I can see a lot of trees, but my main view is of the San Francisco skyline. Sometimes I miss the more idyllic views that I grew up with in a rural community. Do you have a nature view at your home?
Do You Use Storm Windows?
Storm windows were once a common weatherization measure in older homes, but since new windows have super-efficient glass, it's less common. However, older homes that still use single-pane glass can benefit from the use of storm windows. Do you use them in your home?
Cool Idea: Cabinet Door Mirror
In a Sydney home tour shot by photographer Todd Selby, I noticed this old cabinet door — check out the knobs in the center behind the plant — repurposed as a mirror, and love the look of it. I've seen old windows repurposed in plenty of ways (see here and here), but never a door. On second thought, this could be a window that opens outward.
Cool Idea: Old Windows as a Room Divider
I recently showed you a few ways to decorate with old windows, and I've seen another instance that I just had to share. I stumbled across the Le Créme Spa in San Francisco, and was charmed by its shabby chic interior design. Here, the salon hung an arrangement of five white windows from the ceiling to separate the front desk from a bench used for pedicures.
Does Your Home Have Any Round Windows?
This round window is actually part of St. Margaret's Church, which is on the grounds of Westminster Abbey. I love the middle hinge that halves the window.
How-To: Decorate With Old Windows
Ever since I saw Marie De Salle's apartment in High Fidelity, I've been obsessed with the idea of reusing old windows in interior design. While this look is often given too much of a shabby chic bent, it can be integrated into any decorating scheme with a little care. One word of warning: when using old windows for decoration, you should make sure they aren't painted with lead paint.
How-To: Hang Curtains
Hanging drapery is often the finishing touch a room needs to give off a polished look. But beyond that, the smallest difference in length can also make a drastic difference. That said, you should always take measurements before you buy any curtains, and if you must, just buy the longest size and alter them later.
Casa Quickie: Brighten It Up
Want in on one of the cheapest, quickest, and most potent small changes you can make in your home? Let the sun shine in! Since most family spaces (dining rooms, kitchens, living rooms, dens) don't demand the privacy that a bathroom or bedroom does, forgo the curtains or blinds.
Casa Quickie: Lighten Up for Spring
In case you haven't noticed, it's Spring! Isn't that supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!? Yes, it is.
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