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Burning Question: Soak Or Store?

Sherry — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:45:23 +0000

This week’s big query is all about priorities. If you only had room for a nice big bathroom with a soaker tub…

… or a walk in closet adjoining your master bedroom…

…which would it be and why? We’re excited to hear where you stand on the issue. In fact, we whipped up this handy little poll to keep everything tabulated:

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We’d love to hear more about why you voted the way you did, so feel free to comment away with more details.

Images courtesy of Country Living and The Container Store.

Burning Question: Whether To Leather?

Sherry — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:48:41 +0000

We’re back with our query o’ the week and this time we’re taking your pulse on sofa or sectional upholstery. Namely, do you prefer leather for its easy wipe and pet friendly benefits, slipcovers for their toss-in-the-wash simplicity, or some other textile like hardworking microfiber or a super soft velvet or chenille?

We’re excited to hear where you stand on the issue. In fact, we whipped up this handy little poll to keep everything tabulated:

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We’d love to hear more about why you voted the way you did, so feel free to comment away with more details.

Image courtesy of Fresh Home.

Burning Question: Backsplash Backlash?

Sherry — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:39:26 +0000

This week’s big question is: kitchen backsplash- yea or nay? Do you love the easy-wipe feature of a nice tiled wall between your cabinets? Or do you worry that something like tin squares, beadboard, or mosaic tile may look dated later on? Do you long for a glossy painted wall that you can easily change out instead? Do you prefer just a small lip of granite (or whatever your counters are made of)? Or do you think a kitchen without a full backsplash is a deal breaker?

We’re excited to hear where you stand on the issue. In fact, we whipped up this handy little poll to keep everything tabulated:

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We’d love to hear more about why you voted the way you did, so feel free to comment away with more details.

Image courtesy of COCOCOZY.

Burning Question: Stormy Weather?

Sherry — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:57:24 +0000

This week’s topic at hand: storm doors. Do you love them for the light they let in, or do you hate them for the extra frame of metal that clutters up your entryway? What about screen doors? Do you enjoy the breeze that they provide, or hate how flimsy they feel? Is a single solitary wood or metal front door the best bet, or do you prefer something with a little glass?

We’re excited to hear where you stand on the issue. In fact, we whipped up this handy little poll to keep everything tabulated:

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We’d love to hear more about why you voted the way you did, so feel free to comment away with more details.

Image courtesy of LEOOB found via COCOCOZY.

Burning Question: Closet Quandary

Sherry — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:42:30 +0000

When it comes to your bedroom closets, what closures tickle your fancy? Do you like sliding doors, swing out doors, french doors, pocket doors, track doors, or bi-fold doors? Perhaps you’re a no-doors-at-all kinda person and some billowy curtains or even an open nook work better for you?

We’re excited to hear where you stand on the issue. In fact, we whipped up this handy little poll to keep everything tabulated:

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We’d love to hear more about why you voted the way you did, so feel free to comment away with more details.

Image courtesy of Ermoumag.

Burning Question: Neutral Or Not?

Sherry — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:35:13 +0000

We know this question is sure to stir things up around here. This week’s query is all about wall color. Do you prefer a stark and clean gallery-ish white? Something soft and neutral? Something bold and enveloping? Or do you like a mix of hues (both soft and saturated)?

We’re excited to hear where you stand on the issue. In fact, we whipped up this handy little poll to keep everything tabulated:

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We’d love to hear more about why you voted the way you did, so feel free to comment away with more details.

Image courtesy of Ideal Home.

Burning Question: Bare All?

Sherry — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:14:41 +0000

This week’s big query is all about stairs. Namely, do you prefer them to be bare wood, plushly carpeted, or a bit of both thanks to a runner? Do you love the look of wood stairs but think they’re dangerous when it comes to kids (or just your own clumsy self)? Do you think carpeted stairs are a nightmare to vacuum? Do you adore runners or think they’re a bit too non-committal either way?

We’re excited to hear where you stand on the issue. In fact, we whipped up this handy little poll to keep everything tabulated:

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We’d love to hear more about why you voted the way you did, so feel free to comment away with more details.

Image courtesy of Ideal Home.

Burning Question: Glass or Fabric?

Sherry — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:56:26 +0000

When it comes to your shower or tub… do you prefer a shower curtain or a glass door? Do you love the easy and inexpensive function that a crisp cloth shower curtain can bring? Or do you long for the modern and open look of a seamless glass door? Does something else entirely tickle your fancy?

We’re excited to hear where you stand on the issue. In fact, we whipped up this handy little poll to keep everything tabulated:

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We’d love to hear more about why you voted the way you did, so feel free to comment away with more details.

Image courtesy of Restoration Hardware.

Burning Question: Faux Real?

Sherry — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:02:30 +0000

This week’s big q is all about real vs. fake. Don’t worry, it’s not a plastic surgery debate- we’re talking about plants. Do you think fake plants of any kind are T-A-C-K-Y? Or do you think that tastefully made faux blooms, herbs, topiaries, and potted orchids can add to the illusion of freshness even if they don’t need water? Do you have a black thumb so fake plants are your only option? Or do you despise faux plants so much that you would rather go plant-less than live with something plastic or silk?

We’re excited to hear where you stand on the issue. In fact, we whipped up this handy little poll to keep everything tabulated:

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We’d love to hear more about why you voted the way you did, so feel free to comment away with more details.

Image courtesy of Nathan Egan designs via Odi Et Amo.

Burning Question: Match Made In Heaven?

Sherry — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:11:40 +0000

Here’s the big question of the week. Should your loveseat and sofa match? Do you think the same upholstery keeps a room feeling balanced and cohesive or is it a bit too matchy-matchy for your taste?

We’re excited to hear where you stand on the issue. In fact, we whipped up this handy little poll to keep everything tabulated:

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We’d love to hear more about why you voted the way you did, so feel free to comment away with more details. How about armchairs or rooms with two facing sofas? Should those match? Do tell.

Image courtesy of Pottery Barn.