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 (HIT)- One of the most exciting trends today in interior design is mid 20th century modern, but, retro with a twist. Modification of this motif is necessary because today's new homes are, according to The National Association of Homebuilders, more than twice as large as they were in the 1950's, and 50 percent larger than they were in the 1970's. Modern houses call for open floor plans with the spaces flowing into one another, instead of having smaller, separate rooms. The standard eight-foot ceiling has been raised to nine, ten, often, twelve feet. This is true even in the "traditional" style home that most buyers prefer. Kitchens are open to family rooms or breakfast rooms or homework/computer areas. Bedrooms flow to sitting areas or dressing rooms, even mini breakfast bars. Bathrooms may have his and her compartments, dressing or exercise areas. The homeowner is left in a quandary as to how to decorate these spaces. Can the spaces be unified, yet defined? In order to keep the open, spacious feeling, and still have it feel welcoming, designers and home owners are looking again to wallpaper to warm large spaces. This is an option that your mother may have chosen, but this is not your mother's Read more... |
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