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Some of the best
suggestions for each
room of your new home
By CTW Features
THE BEDROOM
A bedroom should be cozy and welcoming … it should be
designed as a place to sleep and a place to entertain each other.
THE KITCHEN
Consider classic shapes, colors and pared-down styling so
your items integrate with additional items over the years.
THE DINING ROOM
“Registries are quite different than they were even 10 or 15
years ago. Many brides have shared with us in focus groups
that they would rather receive something that they can use
weekly than something that they will only take out once a year,”
says Leigh Oshirak, a spokeswoman for Pottery Barn.
THE LIVING ROOM
“Don’t rush to decorate the living room. Get key pieces first
– something to sit on, eat on, sleep on – a good sofa, good
chairs, coffee table. Don’t try to accessorize it all at once,”
says Donna Ferrari, gift registry & entertaining editor at Brides
magazine.
THE BATHROOM
“The space allows you to be crazier because it’s so small. You
can pick a theme you really like and take it over the top,” says
Alison Hall, a former editor at Domino Magazine.
THE GARAGE
“The garage is becoming more and more of a focal point of the
house … it’s much more than just a place to keep the car,” says
Paul Ryan, host of the DIY Network’s “Weekend Handyman”
and “Kitchen Renovations.”
© CTW Features
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