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    Bathroom Design Guide: How To Style A White Primary Bathroom

    The black and white primary bathroom has black French doors. Photo by Zio and Sons .What Is a Primary Bathroom? A primary bathroom is a room that is connected to the house’s primary, or largest, bedroom in a home. A primary bathroom can also be called an en suite, master bathroom, or an attached bathroom. An ensuite primary bathroom should include something unique that the other bathrooms in the house do not have, whether that is more space, a luxurious garden tub, a built-in dressing table, a double shower, a chandelier, patterned tile, or anything else that makes it feel…

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    Top 18 Outdoor Chairs To Buy This Summer – Outdoor Furniture Sales

    Lounge Chairs – Furniture Sales There’s nothing better than lounging outside by your pool on your brand-new lounge chair. There are many qualities to look for when shopping for a new chaise or lounger. The range of styles, sizes, and designs can all transform your backyard living space. There are style options ranging from ultramodern to boho chic and coastal style, to Japanese and Mid-Century designs, and everything in between. Cushions, in our opinion, are always necessary for good relaxation on any lounge chair. The wheels on this chaise are not only adorable, but they also make moving furniture around…

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    Shipshape and Refreshed: A Considered Renovation of an 1898 Cabin on Maury Island

    This week we’re combing through the Remodelista archives for some of our all-time favorite summer stories. Here’s one: Maury Island, in Washington’s Puget Sound, is small. You’ve likely never heard of it before, but you may have heard of its larger neighbor, Vashon Island, to which it’s connected via an isthmus built by local homeowners in 1913. (Before then, the two islands were linked only during low tide.) Both are accessible only by ferry, the inconvenience of which has kept commercial growth at bay—and that’s how its residents like it, including designer Tim Pfeiffer (of Seattle-based architecture and interiors firm…

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    With These Expert-Approved Cleaning Tips, Your White Sneakers Will Look Brand New

    It’s almost impossible to keep white shoes clean 24/7. No matter how bright and spotless they were when you first bought them, scuffs, stains and spills accumulate over time. Before you know it, your favorite pair of Converse or Vans are in a less-than-pristine state. But rather than getting rid of your sneakers for good, try our easy guide below on how to clean white shoes. We share expert tips on making your canvas, suede and leather shoes look brand new, along with pointers to prevent dirt and grime from building up. Throwing your shoes in the washing machine might…

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    Steal This Look: An Indoor/Outdoor Dining Space in London

    For a lesson on how to create a charming indoor/outdoor dining area for summer nights, we take you to a small backyard in London’s Crofton Park neighborhood. There food writer Mina Holland and musician Freddie Denham-Webb have created an oasis in the city—complete with an American-style Big Green Egg grill. What prompted the American barbecue invasion? “We’re on a street of what I figure were quite experimental Victorian houses. Ours is a purpose-built maisonette, and opposite there are cleverly laid-out cottages. It feels like it was a bit of a testing ground for small-space living,” Holland told The Modern House.…