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Home Office Hints Today, instead of commuting to an office tower and spending hours in a car, many Canadians are choosing instead to spend part or all of their time working from home. details The right colour makes the difference! For some people, choosing colours for their homes seems to be a daunting taks. Unsure of how to use this important design tool, and afraid of creating the wrong look, many opt for off-white walls, and choose simple designs for furniture. details A new look for a new year With the Christmas tree down, and holiday decorations safely put away for another year, your home may be looking somewhat bare. If the January blahs have got you thinking about making changes, get started on a new look, keeping these tips in mind. details Don’t be afraid to colour your world Colour should be our best friend when decorating. However, for many people it tends to be ‘the enemy’ for they are afraid it may be too strong or too light. details English Furniture - How It All Began About 1600, around the end of the reign of Elizabeth I, there were only four basic pieces of furniture: beds, tables, forms and chests. details Antique chairs add elegance to any room In the nineteenth century the pendulum swung back from the finely built furniture of Hepplewhite and Sheraton into the massive Victorian furniture of the mid-nineteenth century. details Dispelling confusion about rugs I am often asked questions about oriental carpets. Since this term causes great confusion for many people I am going to describe various kinds of rugs available from countries throughout the world. details Working with an interior designer Television had created a number of distorted views of the interior design professional. Here are some tips for selecting and working with a designer to create the most effective and efficient design for your home. details