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If music be the food of love, play on. Emmanuel Fonte website is about music, art, real estate, architecture, design and decor. Occasionally, I talk about my other passion, hockey.
What follows these words is a strange but interesting weaving of ‘Blues’ history along with Google update history. It’s kind of funny, but as a musician reading this infographic, I seem to know a lot more about blues performers than about the evolution of Google SEO tactics.
Grout is out. Continuous sheets of glass, stone, metal and porcelain are saving cleaning time and offering more looks than everAsk a kitchen designer about the future of backsplashes, and the response will be “seamless.”
Seamless materials, that is. High-maintenance surfaces are on their way out, being replaced by continuous, easy-to-clean finishes without joints, grout lines or any other places where grease and grime can collect. And the benefits aren’t just janitorial. When paired with hidden outlets, these new uninterrupted surfaces offer a wealth of design possibilities.
Is a solid shade blocking your room’s potential? Consider a light fixture dressed more decorativelyNothing transforms a room like great lighting. And nothing transforms a light fixture like a pretty patterned shade. Add extra sizzle to your lamp and your space — and solve some common design dilemmas — with these tips.
Turn a compact space into a brilliant boudoir with these decorating, storage and layout techniquesPlanning a small bedroom can be fun (honestly). With the right design tips and techniques, you can turn your snug room into a dreamy retreat. From clever storage solutions to multitasking furniture, these great ideas will breathe new life into your compact scheme.
It looks decorative, but metal mesh on cabinet doors has a practical side tooFor those who love the idea of clear glass cabinet doors but don’t think their china, books and objects are ready for their close-ups, a grille can be the answer. The metal mesh material allows for peeks through cabinet doors, which adds depth and interest. At the same time, the metal unites the objects behind it, providing a cohesive look for disparate or not-so-sexy objects, such as herbs in plastic bottles. This easy-to-install element is also an architectural detail that picks up on other finishes in the room and can add a pattern, from a simple grid to elaborate Moroccan geometries. Here are 15 ways to use interesting grilles all over the house.
In the dark about bedside lamps? Waffling over pillows at the store? Try these ideas for a more comfortable bedroomWe’ve probably all looked at a particular room in our house and thought there was something missing. That thought can be particularly annoying when you’re looking at your master bedroom. After all, it’s hard to relax when you have the nagging feeling that the place that’s supposed to be your sanctuary needs help.
If you’re in the mood to build a better bedroom, you might start with this advice from the experts.
Learn about material and style choices, how to get a front door installed and how much it will costA front door is one of the first things people see on a home. It’s something most homeowners use multiple times every day, coming to know all its intricacies and scuffs and flaws. For something that takes up such a small fraction of a home’s exterior surface, the front door makes a great design impact.
If you’re considering a new front door, there’s a lot more that goes into it than just tossing a new door in the back of a truck and driving it back to your home to hang it up. Here’s everything you’ll want to consider.
Out of work music teachers are a dime a dozen these days as schools cut the “inessential” subject of music, but are we actually leaving out the one class that sparks the brain like no other?
It’s hard to find a person who likes no music at all, though tastes differ drastically, yet it’s the people playing that music who are getting the real buzz according to this animated TED-Ed talk from Anita Collins.
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