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An upholstered headboard adds a focal point to the bedroom

11/09/2009 09:45 AM

Watch TV’s “Mad Men” and you may notice the upholstered headboard in the bedroom of Don Draper and his wife, Betty. Soft, plush headboards were popular in the 1960s timeframe of the show, and they’re making a modern comeback.

A 'Well-Dressed Home' complements the closet

11/07/2009 06:47 PM

The decorating world is shifting toward a streamlined look that, at the very least, complements the personal style that people already incorporate into their wardrobes.

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Nathan and Marian Wegener, Kansas City

11/08/2009 08:30 AM

Nathan works for Cerner and Marian watches their five children, ages 2 through 12. She studied historic preservation in college. Together, they bought a four-story house in the historic Northeast area of Kansas City and have renovated it.

OUTER SPACES

Open the garage to organization

10/20/2009 05:42 PM

Signs your garage needs organizing: •Your entire wardrobe is gray to disguise the salt marks from squeezing past your car.

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Tom Breshears on crawl space ventilation

11/07/2009 06:37 PM

If your furnace and air handler are in the crawl space, the first person you should contact is a qualified heating and air-conditioning contractor.

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Screen Grab | ‘Surrogate’ chair

10/27/2009 04:28 PM

Don’t blink or you’ll miss a regional furniture sighting in “Surrogates.” You can make out the nailhead trim of Gerard’s “Bentley Chair,” which sits in the private surrogate control room of Canter, played by actor James Cromwell. The sci-fi thriller stars Bruce Willis and is playing in theaters.

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STAFF PICK | Inspired by India

10/20/2009 05:39 PM

A new line of colorful, eco-friendly fabrics is available at Museo in Kansas City. The Indian Summer collection, by Sina Pearson Textiles of New York City, is jacquard-woven post-consumer recycled polyester with a Crypton Green finish to make it stain-, microbial-, moisture- and odor-resistant.

GREEN HOME

Psyched about cycling

11/07/2009 06:35 PM

Bicycling is a simple solution for some very complicated problems, says Brent Hugh, executive director of the Missouri Bicycle Federation.

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When creating a bedroom haven, don't skimp on the essentials

11/08/2009 08:36 AM

This time of year also evokes nesting, an easy way to get warm and do something just for you. We spend a third of our lives in bed, so it’s important to have a clear idea of how you envision your rest chambers.

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