Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2015 i HGTV Magazine

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That light blue porch swing looks fabulous on your July/August cover. I recently had a similar one made for my own porch and feel very “on trend”! Now I just need to order an outdoor rug to pair with it and I’ll be all set. —Tricia Freeman, Katonah, NY I look forward to “How Bad Is It…” every month. In the July/August issue, I especially appreciated the explanation on why refrigerating tomatoes makes them so nasty. Also, thanks so much for talking about the dangers of showering during a thunderstorm. I didn’t know that! —Danielle Gensler, Pittsburgh, PA Your genius idea to dip votive holders in paint—plus all the other tips in July/August’s “65 Clever Ways to Fun Up Your Outdoor Party”— saved my son’s birthday party. When that issue…

…to ignore dead leaves on a houseplant? Neglecting to trim lackluster foliage not only makes your plant look bad but also can harm it. “The tissue in dead leaves can become a gateway for infection or disease,” says Elsa Kars, a master gardener in Colorado, who suggests clipping brown leaves at the stem as soon as you see them. If just part of a leaf looks dry or dead, cut off that portion with sharp scissors. And make sure you’re not under- or overwatering your plant, as giving it the wrong amount of H2O is one of the reasons leaves die in the first place. pretty bad! …to cut the tag off a mattress? Although you won’t go to jail for taking off that “Do not remove under penalty of…

$138 There’s an embroidered outline around each hexagon. $1,745 You have a choice of 33 colors for this custom-made dresser. $300 Fancy, famous designer Philippe Starck helped create this cool chair. $28 This one has a larger honeycomb pattern on the front and the back. $799 The moldings and pulls are equally ornate on this ready-toship pick. $119 Try this similarly curvy seat outdoors or at your kitchen table. $4,470 Each aqua bead on this stunner is lacquered. $2,695 So glamorous with that striking gold metal base. $1,150 A petite settee with tufted details. $765 This paisley wool rug was made by hand in India. $395 Distressed beads give this one vintage appeal. $260 Wood X’s get the look at a fraction of the price. $500 The pretty rolled arms…

van deusen blue BY BENJAMIN MOORE “Even though this is a teenage boy’s bedroom, I wanted a grown-up blue on the walls. This handsome shade says he’s no longer a kid and shows off sophisticated pieces like the upholstered headboard. With the driftwood mirror and the industrial nightstand, the room looks cool, not juvenile.” —Naomi Stein, Design Manifest, Bala Cynwyd, PA azalea flower BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS “This feel-good pink is one of my favorites—it’s funloving and happy. Who wouldn’t want to hang out in this relaxing bedroom nook? To keep all the pink from veering too sweet, I toughened up the space with a slate gray ottoman and black-and-white carpet tiles.” —Tobi Fairley, Tobi Fairley Interior Design, Little Rock, AR pumpkin patch BY GLIDDEN “Bachelor pads tend to have muted palettes.…

DIY IT 1. Hot-glue a sheet of cork to a glass vase so you can tack messages to it. TRY IT 2. Instead of putting one giant mirror on a wall, group a collection of little ones together. BUY IT 3. Get a cute mailbox to mount in your entry or kitchen. Use it to stash papers you need easy access to. DIY IT 4. Make over builder-grade wood knobs with crafts paint. To get crisp lines, mask off your design with painter’s tape. DIY IT 5. Spray the handles of garden tools with Plasti Dip (a rubberized coating) to make them easier to hold—and prettier to look at. TRY IT 6. Drape a faux sheepskin over a non-cushiony chair to instantly soften it –– no upholstering necessary. DIY IT…

John Colaneri knows how to make a house starworthy. Alongside his cousin Anthony Carrino, the designer and contractor has hosted four HGTV series, in which he’s done everything from overhaul exteriors to construct kitchens from scratch. All that experience sure came in handy when John and his wife, Jennifer, a teacher, decided to upgrade to more spacious digs in anticipation of growing their family (they had their first child, Lilyan Belle, last year). Working with Bennett Frank McCarthy Architects, John built a 4,000-square-foot modern farmhouse in Ramsey, NJ, that’s equally inspired by his love of contemporary architecture and Jennifer’s fondness for old barns. “We wanted people to look at our home and wonder, Was this always there? ” he says. Inside, the house showcases all the design ideas John champions…

Q: My kitchen is too dark. What’s the least expensive way to pump up the light? —Kate Chanoux, Boston, MA A: I suggest repainting your walls, cabinets, or both. Choose crisp white or another light color that opens up the space. Then consider your materials: The more reflective they are, the better they’ll bounce around what light the room gets, so try a mirrored backsplash or replacing some of your cabinet doors with ones that have a glass front. For extra task lighting, install under-cabinet lights. All cabinets have room underneath to mount these fixtures, and if you don’t want to deal with wiring, you can find battery-operated LEDs at home improvement stores. Q: Does it make more sense to have a kitchen island custom-built or to buy one from…

The listed websites may not always offer online ordering, but they will provide all the information needed to buy what you want, including the store nearest you. Some items may be listed as discontinued, custom, or vintage. Sites such as craigslist.org, ebay.com, and etsy.com are great resources to find similar styles. If something is listed as “trade only,” the design professionals at decorativebuyingservice.com can purchase these items on your behalf. cover WALLPAPER Hinson Fireworks in beige on white, donghia.com, decorativebuyingservice.com for buying info. BUFFET vintage. BUFFET PAINT Charlotte’s Locks #268 by Farrow & Ball. DRAWER PULL Clandon 4½"-wide brass and iron handle in brown, $24, anthropologie.com. PUMPKINS (gold-leafed) Artificial 2¾"H x 3¼"-diameter high-density poly foam pumpkins in deep orange, $4 each, and 6"H x 6"-diameter high-density poly foam pumpkin in…

DIY it! GOLD PUMPKINS 1. Pop off the stem of a faux pumpkin; set the stem aside. 2. Apply gold leaf to the pumpkin following the package instructions. 3. Spray the pumpkin with a clear sealer made for gold leaf. Reattach the stem with crafts glue.…

about the house BUILT IN: 1913 BOUGHT IN: 2000 SIZE: 2,877 sq. ft. “I was immediately drawn to this home’s elegant look, even though it was covered in overgrown vines. The wide entry, the symmetrical windows, and the columns make it seem so stately.” —Kate Wendt, homeowner tile roof The burnt orange clay tiles that top this house are original and have held up incredibly well. Get the look with new metal ones. architecture Spanish-style roof tiles combined with stucco walls and a boxy Colonial floor plan make this home unique for the area. paint colors HOUSE: Georgian Green by Benjamin Moore TRIM: White Opulence by Benjamin Moore SHUTTERS AND PORCH FLOOR: Wethersfield Moss by Benjamin Moore FRONT DOOR: Sedona Clay by Benjamin Moore door handle Oil-rubbed bronze blends in…

One of my favorite things to do for the magazine is dream up DIY projects—but not at my desk. It’s better to walk around a home improvement store until something catches my eye and makes me wonder, Hmm...what could we do with that? DIYing means taking an ordinary supply, like an inexpensive sheet of pegboard, and making it cool. (You’ll see pegboard in a whole new light starting on page 23.) But DIYing also means tackling a house project without calling a pro—as in one day you’ve had it with the icky brass faucet in your bathroom, so you swap it for a new brushed-nickel one (it’s really not that hard). And then there’s crafty DIYing, when you cleverly customize something you already own—like you take a Sharpie and draw…

Hang your most-often-used coffee cups. To re-create this design, use 2-inch-wide painter’s tape to tape off diagonal stripes that are about 1 inch wide. Fill in the stripes with paint. Peel off the tape while the paint is still wet. Let dry. Pegboard that maxes out every inch of wall space is a super-economical way to boost storage in even the tiniest of kitchens. You can have sheets cut at a hardware store to fit around existing cabinets. Created by Olivia Westbrooks, Liv by Design Interiors Fitted with hanging cups, shelves, and wire baskets, ceilingheight pegboard can transform a nothing wall into a hardworking sewing and crafts station. Mix in mood lifters like plants and family photos alongside thread and scissors. Staples.com and amazon.com both have lots of nifty pegboard…

DIY it ! For the doormat and wreath how-tos, go to hgtv.com/fall-DIYs. harvest up your front door Turn fresh magnolia leaves into cool door decor with spray paint, hot glue, and a wreath form. Use similar paint colors to make a coir doormat feel fall festive. Apply custom peel-and-stick vinyl numbers to a patch-grown pumpkin to help guide guests to your place, then load the rest of the porch with more pumpkins and gourds. entry cozy up your entryway Transform vegetation into decoration—and give your entry an instant autumn vibe. Display gourds, mini pumpkins, and sheet moss under glass cloches. Round log slices, with the rough-hewn bark intact, serve as the bases. (Just make sure the veggies are 100% dry before you cover them with the domes so they don’t…

headboards under $350 dining chairs under $200 “You can get a lot of personality in a chair for less than $200 –– in all sorts of fun colors and shapes.” —Erin Olson Moser, blogger MEET THE BLOGGERS: OUR PANEL OF EXPERT SHOPPERS sofas under $1,200 “When shopping for a sofa online, check the measurements to make sure it’s not a love seat, which is usually less than 70 inches wide.” —Will Taylor, blogger pillows under $30 vases under $40 pendants under $150 “Narrow your search to drum shades. You’ll find a mix of sizes, patterns, and colors without spending a ton of money.” —Justina Blakeney, blogger dressers under $350 rugs under $250 coffee tables under $350 “You don’t have to shop secondhand to score a high-quality coffee table. Look for…

combo #1 Fluffy foxtail ferns break up a lush grouping of flowers in this shade-tolerant mix. combo #2 With snowy sweet alyssums sprinkled among sherbert-color blooms, this display looks delicate—but it’s tough, too. Place it in a sunny spot and it will brave the heat. combo #3 Plant the bulbs in a box in fall and they will burst into color in early spring. The ivy should stay green for almost the whole year. combo #4 Clusters of ruby-tinged fetterbushes and two-tone hydrangeas give this box height, while the vines spill over the front for fullness. Expect this mix to hold on to its good looks from spring to fall. combo #5 In a tight cluster, herbs look pretty—plus, they give off a delicious fragrance. Plant them any time of…