| ...eted silhouette features a tight back and seat, with
welt trim and double needle stitching details
COSTELLO- petite Mid-century inspired occasional chair, well-sized for living or
bedroom, hallways and entry nooks. Simple barrel-back lends sheltering comfort
and a versatile silhouette
ANNIE- perfectly scaled-down version of the classic skirted slipper chair
POPPY - will ... |
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* Widening doorways to 32-36 inches so walkers, wheelchairs or even large
household items may easily move through
* Removing thresholds that may create a tripping hazard
Hallways
* Expanding hallway widths to 36-42 inches
* Well-lit hallways can improve safety
Clear Space
* Incorporating clear space, especially in front of kitchen appliance... |
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city apartments where every inch counts," notes New York-based designer Glenn
Gissler. "A barn door only takes up a sliver of floor, making it a terrific
solution in tight situations such as hallways and narrow rooms. You just need
enough adjacent wall footage to slide the door over."
Barn doors offer economic advantages, too. While pocket doors have similar
space-savin... |
| ...ights open with a hand lever; a control rod is generally available
for out-of-reach installations.
Fixed
An economical choice for visually expanding areas such as hallways, stairwells
and other closed-in, dark spaces, these static skylights are intended to fill a
room with natural light.
Energy Performance
Adding a solar blin... |
| ...ck, open and close?
* Does the main floor include a kitchen, bedroom and full bathroom?
* Are doorways wide enough for someone using a wheelchair, walker or service animal?
* Are hallways, staircases, bathrooms and the kitchen well-lit?
* Is wall-to-wall carpeting secure and in good condition?
* Are area rugs secured to the floor with grips?
* Are walkways... |
| ...al tax credit. With the tax credit, Solatubes start at less than $500 installed, making them a cost-effective option for any room in the house, and especially in master baths, powder rooms, mudrooms, hallways and laundry rooms. To learn more, visit Solatubedaylighting.com.
Another option is to amplify the sunlight coming into the room. Strategically positioning mirrors can help ref... |
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Lighting has a tremendous effect on how potential buyers perceive your house.
While it's important to keep the rooms and hallways well lit, you'll want to
make sure the source that produces the light is also stunning. Using a
...face Mounted Fixtures: Surface mounted fixtures can be very functional fluorescent types with white diffusing plastic covers or decorative crystal designs that can add sparkle and drama to foyers and hallways. Like chandeliers, they tend to distribute light more broadly than downlights, and are useful in delivering light to wall surfaces.
Tips and Tricks
-The bottom of a hanging fixture should ... |