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Classic Coastal Cottage-style Home

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Located on a quiet street in Orono, Minnesota, this classic coastal cottage-style home combines perfect interior design with distinct architectural details. Here, the interior designer, Kristi Patterson, from Grace Hill Design, tells us more about this inspiring project. “This home was built for a growing family by Gordon James Construction.  We worked with the builder and the homeowners from the beginning of the project, choosing all of the builder selections from lighting, tile, paint, cabinet design, hardware, flooring, stone, exterior, etc.  The lighting all came from Grace Hill.  And, we also furnished and accessorized the home with items custom ordered for the client from Grace Hill.   This cottage-style home feature some fresh design elements, such as grays & whites as the backdrop to coastal blue accents (rugs, pillows, some wall color, art).  The connection to the outside was a key factor to the home’s design, as it features a 12-foot bifold door which completely p
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15 Easy Ways to Master the Modern Farmhouse Style Decor Trend

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Inspired by HGTV shows like Fixer Upper, farmhouse style has become one of 2017’s hottest home decor trends. But when you’re not actually a chic farm girl, cultivating some rustic-glam vibes isn’t easy. So, as always, we’ve got you covered. From incorporating natural finishes and vintage-inspired accessories to playing with textures, here are 15 easy ways to bring *all* the country feels to your home. No dirty work required. GALLERY WALLS 1. Black, White, and Barn-Ready: For a not-so-OTT weathered decor, harness minimalist accents in a small, over-the-dresser display. A trip to your local flea market will get you all of the simple block quotes and bold, aging keys you’ll need to make this subtly countrified gallery wall. (via The Crafted Sparrow) 2. Pretty Stairs: An empty stairway wall is the natural place to start your home decor transition. Work with one or two larger items, then frame them with a few smaller accessories to fill up as much wall s
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Home Exterior - Garden Ideas

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 White Front Door Paint Color: Snow White by Benjamin Moore. Sugar and Charm. Via Favorite Paint Colors.
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