Dream Home on HGTV 2009

The Best of HGTV Dream Home 2009. I selected a few pictures but you can find lots more <a href="http://www.hgtv.com/dream-home/the-best-of-hgtv-dream-home-2009/pictures/page-2.html">here</a>.<br /><br /><br /><img alt="" src="http://img.hgtv.com/HGTV/2008/12/04/dh09-exterior-front-corner_s3x4_lg.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="" src="http://img.hgtv.com/HGTV/2008/11/26/dh09-living-room-wide_s4x3_lg.jpg" /><br />Those candles are way too close to the curtains!<br /><br /><img alt="" src="http://img.hgtv.com/HGTV/2008/11/24/dh09-master-reading-nook_s4x3_lg.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="A Get-Social Cooking Space" src="http://img.hgtv.com/HGTV/2008/11/26/dh09-kitchen-wide_s4x3_lg.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="Cozy Family Corner" src="http://img.hgtv.com/HGTV/2008/11/17/dh09-breakfast-nook-wide_4x3_lg.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="" src="http://img.hgtv.com/HGTV/2008/11/26/dh09-patio-entrance_s3x4_lg.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="" src="http://img.hgtv.com/HGTV/2008/11/21/dh09-master-bath-wide_s4x3_lg.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="" src="http://img.hgtv.com/HGTV/2008/11/21/dh09-mastertub-closeup_s3x4_lg.jpg" /><br />Love those lamps with the candles inside.<br /><br /><br /><img alt="Fit for a Queen" src="http://img.hgtv.com/HGTV/2008/11/24/dh09-master-bed_s4x3_lg.jpg" />

Dream Home on HGTV 2009

The Best of HGTV Dream Home 2009. I selected a few pictures but you can find lots more here . Those candles are way too close to the curtain...

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Splendid Seaside Houses

A lovely Nova Scotia nautical beach house from Country Living. I think I'd love to spend a summer weekend here!<br /><br /><img alt="Shore Gaze" src="http://img4.coastalliving.com/i/2005/03/bond-porch-l.jpg?400:400" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="Maritime Inspiration" src="http://img4.coastalliving.com/i/2005/03/bond-chairs-stairs-l.jpg?400:400" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="Placid Hideaway" src="http://img4.coastalliving.com/i/2005/03/bond-bedroom-l.jpg?400:400" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="Common-room Comfort" src="http://img4.coastalliving.com/i/2005/03/bond-living-room-l.jpg?400:400" /><br /><br />Images from Coastal Living. More pics of the same house <a href="http://www.coastalliving.com/homes/decorating/nova-scotia-nautical-00400000000933/page11.html">here</a>.<br /><br />And yet another seaside house with pure nautical style in every room.<br /><br /><img alt="Dinner Cruise" src="http://img4.coastalliving.com/i/2006/09/seaworthy-dining-room-l.jpg?400:400" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="Sea Features" src="http://img4.coastalliving.com/i/2006/09/seaworthy-sunroom-l.jpg?400:400" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="Night Lights" src="http://img4.coastalliving.com/i/2006/09/seaworthy-bedroom-l.jpg?400:400" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="Galileo’s Perch" src="http://img4.coastalliving.com/i/2006/09/seaworthy-sitting-area-l.jpg?400:400" /><br />This tower room, perfect for reading and star gazing, isn’t much bigger than a crow’s nest. Ship deck type flooring and rails, along with a 360 view.<br /><br /><br /><img alt="A Model Room" src="http://img4.coastalliving.com/i/2006/09/seaworthy-couch-table-l.jpg?400:400" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="Box Seats" src="http://img4.coastalliving.com/i/2006/09/seaworthy-deck-chairs-l.jpg?400:400" /><br /><br /><br />More pics of the same house <a href="http://www.coastalliving.com/homes/decorating/seaworthy-style-00400000000839/page13.html">here</a>.

Splendid Seaside Houses

A lovely Nova Scotia nautical beach house from Country Living. I think I'd love to spend a summer weekend here! Images from Coastal Livi...

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Stylish Living Rooms

<img id="imgPreview" src="http://www.housebeautiful.com/cm/housebeautiful/images/oC/2-restraint-living-room-0408-xlg.jpg" style="visibility: visible; width: 547px; height: 428px;" /><br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229234374845378354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNgKnLb729Ql8XfMXoZ1MJoXFVGHJKIx0aFwZabEUpBtn2xkWQcrKtYSLeEbIHyDKiR43J_Z2MFwWQIZfs54VFeLeIWi5Al4LH4FoTm3o7rPglScXjc1J37-fRG-KGEaX1jV0-__crb28/s400/elegant+living+room+-+house+beautiful.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; width: 420px; height: 313px;" /><br /><img id="imgPreview" src="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/imageBank/l/living-rooms.jpg" style="visibility: visible; width: 549px; height: 549px;" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="interior design by Norman Design Group: Phil Norman, ASID CID - Living Room traditional living room" class="viewImageOn" id="mainImage" name="mainImage" onclick="onImageClick('',event);" onmouseout="onImageMouseOut(this,event);" onmouseover="onImageMouseOver(this,event);" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/10472_0_4-2107-traditional-living-room.jpg" style="cursor: crosshair; width: 617px; height: 572px;" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="Williams Sonoma Home Spring 2009 British Colonial tropical living room" class="viewImageOn" id="mainImage" name="mainImage" onclick="onImageClick('',event);" onmouseout="onImageMouseOut(this,event);" onmouseover="onImageMouseOver(this,event);" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/21135_0_4-9224-tropical-living-room.jpg" style="cursor: crosshair;" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="buttrick wong traditional living room" class="viewImageOn" id="mainImage" name="mainImage" onclick="onImageClick('',event);" onmouseout="onImageMouseOut(this,event);" onmouseover="onImageMouseOver(this,event);" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/21248_0_4-9012-traditional-living-room.jpg" style="cursor: crosshair; width: 565px; height: 453px;" /><br />I don't think I could live with such a mixture of patterns!<br /><br /><br /><img alt="Buckhead traditional living room" class="viewImageOn" id="mainImage" name="mainImage" onclick="onImageClick('',event);" onmouseout="onImageMouseOut(this,event);" onmouseover="onImageMouseOver(this,event);" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/24884_0_4-6724-traditional-living-room.jpg" style="cursor: crosshair;" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="Cridge Design Studio traditional living room" class="viewImageOn" id="mainImage" name="mainImage" onclick="onImageClick('',event);" onmouseout="onImageMouseOut(this,event);" onmouseover="onImageMouseOver(this,event);" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/26644_0_4-3597-traditional-living-room.jpg" style="cursor: crosshair; width: 580px; height: 463px;" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="TEAM7 traditional living room" class="viewImageOn" id="mainImage" name="mainImage" onclick="onImageClick('',event);" onmouseout="onImageMouseOut(this,event);" onmouseover="onImageMouseOver(this,event);" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/7962_0_4-4333-traditional-living-room.jpg" style="cursor: crosshair;" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="Austin Patterson Disston Architects traditional living room" class="viewImageOn" id="mainImage" name="mainImage" onclick="onImageClick('',event);" onmouseout="onImageMouseOut(this,event);" onmouseover="onImageMouseOver(this,event);" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/10760_0_4-4316-traditional-living-room.jpg" style="cursor: crosshair; width: 580px; height: 467px;" /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/Imkifus/living%20rooms/?action=view&current=ss_MWL432007_090508CLR.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="living room" border="0" src="http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/Imkifus/living%20rooms/ss_MWL432007_090508CLR.jpg" style="width: 562px; height: 455px;" /></a><br /><br /><br /><img alt="Richens Designs - Residential traditional living room" class="viewImageOn" id="mainImage" name="mainImage" onclick="onImageClick('',event);" onmouseout="onImageMouseOut(this,event);" onmouseover="onImageMouseOver(this,event);" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/27684_0_4-9017-traditional-living-room.jpg" style="cursor: crosshair;" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="18th Street - Living traditional living room" class="viewImageOn" id="mainImage" name="mainImage" onclick="onImageClick('',event);" onmouseout="onImageMouseOut(this,event);" onmouseover="onImageMouseOver(this,event);" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/7677_0_4-1752-traditional-living-room.jpg" style="cursor: crosshair;" /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/Imkifus/living%20rooms/?action=view&current=2-1.png" target="_blank"><img alt="living room" border="0" src="http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/Imkifus/living%20rooms/2-1.png" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.hgtv.com/designers-portfolio/room/tuscan/living-areas/1640/index.html" linkindex="246" onclick="'s_objectID="><img src="http://img.hgtv.com/HGTV/2007/03/07/wisniewske_lr_thorpe_lg.jpg" /></a><br />A Tuscan style living room by <a href="http://www.hgtv.com/designers-portfolio/search.do?N=4294959188" linkindex="240" n="4294959188_1" onclick="'s_objectID=">Ann Wisniewski</a><br /><br /><br /><img height="517" id="imgPreview" src="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/imageBank/c/classic-living-room.jpg" style="visibility: visible;" width="517" /><br /><br /><br /><br />Images via housetohome, <a href="http://jogjatec.com/search/beautiful+living+rooms">jogjatec</a>, housebeautiful, better homes and gardens and houzz

Stylish Living Rooms

I don't think I could live with such a mixture of patterns! A Tuscan style living room by Ann Wisniewski Images via housetohome, jogjate...

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Welcoming Guest Rooms

I found some very useful tips on how to decorate a guest room on Martha Stewart's blog. Here are some of them:<br /><p><span class="subhead-level1">Decorate Sparingly<br /></span>In a strange room, comfort and space are more soothing than a clutter of unfamiliar things. On a bedside table, place a single flower bloom in a simple glass, a nice clock, and a selection of books suited to your guests' tastes. (I like to add a small notebook and a pen)<br /></p><p><span class="subhead-level1">Bathroom Essentials<br /></span>If the bathroom is shared, clear space in it for guests' toiletries. Stock it with new toothbrushes and toothpaste, a plush robe, and a supply of clean cotton towels (two large bath towels, two face towels, and a washcloth) for each guest. Supply a few luxuries that one might not find at home: a beautiful soap, an unusual cream, a special shampoo, or a small bottle of perfume or cologne. If your guest has allergies, provide a hypoallergenic soap and moisturizer.</p><p>Read full article <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/article/preparing-for-guests?">here</a>.<br /></p><br /><img alt="alternative text" border="0" src="http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/Imkifus/bedrooms/woodrum_dh_bedroom_lg.jpg" style="width: 616px; height: 462px;" /><br />Linda Woodrum found <a href="http://www.hgtv.com/designers-portfolio/room/cottage/bedrooms/1506/index.html">here</a>.<br /><br /><br /><img alt="alternative text" border="0" src="http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/Imkifus/bedrooms/ss_SIP933351_0112CS.jpg" style="width: 458px; height: 571px;" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="alternative text" border="0" src="http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/Imkifus/bedrooms/Second-Floor-Guest-Bedroom-HTOURS01.jpg" style="width: 460px; height: 560px;" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="alternative text" border="0" src="http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/Imkifus/bedrooms/TheWhiteHouseDaylesfordviaVillaAnna.jpg" style="width: 460px; height: 600px;" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="alternative text" border="0" src="http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/Imkifus/bedrooms/bedroom58-de.jpg" style="width: 460px; height: 575px;" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="alternative text" border="0" src="http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/Imkifus/bedrooms/beds-lanham-l.jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 500px;" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="alternative text" border="0" src="http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/Imkifus/bedrooms/glamint-12-l.jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 500px;" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="alternative text" border="0" src="http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/Imkifus/bedrooms/bhg.jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 649px;" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="alternative text" border="0" src="http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/Imkifus/bedrooms/housebeautiful115-blue-bedroom-0306.jpg" style="width: 560px; height: 660px;" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="alternative text" border="0" src="http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/Imkifus/bedrooms/Countrylivingzoom_3908blueberry-whi.jpg" style="width: 540px; height: 403px;" /><br /><br /><br /><img id="fb_image" src="http://www.countryliving.com/cm/countryliving/images/CLX0606Chairs009-de-50035286.jpg" style="top: -55px; left: 44px; width: 540px; height: 690px;" /><br /><span style="display: inline;" id="fb_captionbox">In a large bedroom or small guest cottage, a bistro table and two chairs make a peaceful spot where guests can enjoy tea or breakfast in private before joining in group activities.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="fb_image" src="http://www.countryliving.com/cm/countryliving/images/Welcome-Gift-Guests-MKOVR0507-de-41348791.jpg" style="top: -55px; left: 44px; width: 540px; height: 690px;" /><br /><span style="display: inline;" id="fb_captionbox">Put together a welcome kit for guests, including such necessities as towels, soap, and shampoo. As an added gesture, find products in their favorite scents and colors.</span><br /><br /><br />Images via villaanna, countryliving, housebeautiful, coastal living and HGTV.

Welcoming Guest Rooms

I found some very useful tips on how to decorate a guest room on Martha Stewart's blog. Here are some of them: Decorate Sparingly In a s...

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Inside a Castle.

<b></b>I can't believe this is the inside of an 18th century castle! I expected it to be full of antiques and regal furniture. New Wardour Castle is located in Wiltshire, England. The castle was completed in 1776, with additional buildings being added in the 1970s-1980s. Then it became a private school. In recent years, the building has been turned into luxury apartments.<br /><br />Minimalist castle. See for yourself!<br /><br /><a href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4e/Newwardourcastle.JPG" linkindex="10"><img alt="File:Newwardourcastle.JPG" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4e/Newwardourcastle.JPG/800px-Newwardourcastle.JPG" style="width: 656px; height: 491px;" /></a><br /><br /><br /><img alt="Beautiful Wardour Castle Staircase Design" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2636" height="388" src="http://www.greatinteriordesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/beautiful-wardour-castle-staircase-design.jpg" title="Beautiful Wardour Castle Staircase Design" width="500" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="Beautiful Wardour Castle Living Room Design" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2634" height="325" src="http://www.greatinteriordesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/beautiful-wardour-castle-living-room-design.jpg" title="Beautiful Wardour Castle Living Room Design" width="500" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="Beautiful Wardour Castle Reception Room Design" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2635" height="369" src="http://www.greatinteriordesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/beautiful-wardour-castle-reception-room-design.jpg" title="Beautiful Wardour Castle Reception Room Design" width="500" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="Beautiful Wardour Castle Dining Room Design" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2632" height="346" src="http://www.greatinteriordesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/beautiful-wardour-castle-dining-room-design.jpg" title="Beautiful Wardour Castle Dining Room Design" width="500" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="Beautiful Wardour Castle Bathroom Design" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2630" height="341" src="http://www.greatinteriordesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/beautiful-wardour-castle-bathroom-design.jpg" title="Beautiful Wardour Castle Bathroom Design" width="500" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="Beautiful Wardour Castle Bedroom Design" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2631" height="359" src="http://www.greatinteriordesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/beautiful-wardour-castle-bedroom-design.jpg" title="Beautiful Wardour Castle Bedroom Design" width="500" /><br /><br /><br />Images via <a href="http://www.greatinteriordesign.com/contemporary-interior-design/beautiful-interior-design-of-wardour-castle-in-wiltshire-england/#more-2629">great interior designs</a>, Image 1 from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Newwardourcastle.JPG">wikipedia</a>

Inside a Castle.

I can't believe this is the inside of an 18th century castle! I expected it to be full of antiques and regal furniture. New Wardour Cast...

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