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When you’re considering tile, keep in mind that there are a number of options, each with advantages and disadvantages. It’s important to understand the differences to ensure that you pick the best option for your needs.

Glass tile is a beautiful choice for walls and kitchen backsplashes. The jewel-tone colors and glossy appearance can change a kitchen from dull to dramatic. Glass tile works well in multi-color mosaic patterns, and also complements metallic tile accents. It gives a room a contemporary flavor as well as a touch of “bling” without being too gaudy.

Most glass tile works well for walls but not floors. The tile is not as durable, and would scratch and break under normal floor use. Because it is transparent, standard installation ruins the look of glass tile. Be sure your installer is familiar with the installation requirements of glass, and don’t try to install it yourself. Cutting glass tile is difficult and requires a professional.

Recycled glass tile provides a sustainable option without compromising style. Although glass can be expensive, carefully choosing a key location and the right tiles allows you to create excitement within a limited space. Be a little daring and pull glass tile into your home’s décor plans.

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As autumn takes over for summer, these days of perfect weather give us one last chance for outdoor entertaining. If you have one of those beautiful outdoor kitchen and patio spaces, having people over is just a matter of picking up the food. But even if your space is limited along with your budget, you can create a lovely outdoor spot for company, or just for your family.

Here are a few ideas.

• Think about your space. Before you go shopping, take a look at your patio or yard. Would a picnic table be a good family choice? If your patio and household are small, maybe just a table to seat four would make more sense. For balconies, the bistro tables designed for two are a nice option. Would you like a small seating area beyond your table? Make a plan and do some measuring before you shop.
• Take advantage of end-of-season sales. As the weather turns colder, patio furniture drops in price dramatically. Now is the time to pick up some outdoor items to enjoy this fall and next year.
• Don’t limit your options to standard patio furniture. The outdoor table in this photo is simply an old wooden set painted a bright color. While this option may mean that you bring it into a shed or cover it when not in use to help it last, it’s an appealing and inexpensive alternative.
• Have fun with color. As you can see from the photo, vivid colors such as this blue combined with the yellow of the lemons creates an inviting dinner spot from an old painted table and some linens. Are there some bright colors you’d like to have in your life that don’t fit in your home? Maybe you can have them in your backyard.
• Include nature. The lemon branches and the fruit on the table remind you that you are outside. You can do the same with apples or pears in a more temperate climate. Celebrate the outdoors with plants, fruits and flowers.

Creating an outdoor space is a great way to expand your living area and add to your entertaining options. From a large gathering under the trees to a simple breakfast on your patio, take full advantage of the outdoors.

Miele, a global leader in manufacturing eco- friendly appliances with legendary durability, announces that its Independence™ Series 30″ bottom-mount refrigerators are ranked #1 by Energy Star® – proving 33% more efficient than current federal standard.

In fact, Miele’s entire Independence™ Series is Energy Star® qualified and uses high efficiency dual compressors, improved insulation and more precise temperature and defrost technology to boost efficiency.

A hidden, built-in ‘energy saver’ is Miele’s patented Wi-Fi RemoteVision™ technology.  If a door is accidentally left open, an alert will be activated.  If you’re away from the refrigerator, Miele will be notified and will contact you shortly thereafter.

Miele’s Independence™ Series … taking energy savings to a whole new level!

What makes this room work so well? Picture the same space with a light floor, and it’s clear that the dark wood creates just the right tone of warmth and contrast to anchor the room.

Dark wood floors such as this example of Brazilian Cherry provide a strong base for a more formal decorated space. A floor like this has an almost historical feel, as if the home is a century old. Architectural details such as the high baseboard and the wall moldings and inset spaces create a sense of traditional style. However at the same time the furnishings and colors have a more contemporary approach. This combination is now called transitional style.

Transitional rooms feature the best of the past with the clean lines and colors of today. The slipper chair to the left and the round table on the right would be equally at home in a modern house or one from the 1920’s. The sink and faucets, however, are completely contemporary.

If you are drawn to this balance of modern and traditional and would like to decorate your home in a transitional style, consider starting with a floor like this one – dark and rich and ready to give you a good foundation to support your dream look.