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Pastori’s on Restaurant Impossible

August 26, 2011

Pastori’s Restaurant in Connecticut underwent a major renovation on the Food Network’s Restaurant: Impossible. My design was inspired by the rolling hills and surrounding horse country of this small town. And... 

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What are some ideas you have used with Home Theatre Electronics to keep flow in a room design?

Thank you Bob Minhas! I think what Bob is trying to say is how do I keep from stubbing my toe every time I walk by my big honkin’ home theater equipment? My general rule with electronics is hide it, hide it, hide it! There is nothing aesthetically pleasing about naked sub woofers. I designed a small TV room recently and I put in some compact custom cabinetry. You can buy similar... 

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What are some ideas you have used with Home Theatre Electronics to keep flow in a room design?

September 01, 2011 by Krista Watterworth

Thank you Bob Minhas! I think what Bob is trying to say is how do I keep from stubbing my toe every time I walk by my big honkin’ home theater equipment? My general rule with electronics is hide it, hide it, hide it! There is nothing aesthetically pleasing about naked sub... [Read more...]

How can I use a little bit of glass tile in my bathroom as an accent?

August 31, 2011 by Krista Watterworth

Thank you Joanne Cossrow for an amazing question! I added some expensive glass tile to a bathroom in an inexpensive way. I only used a small amount and chose a contrasting color to make it really stand out. Just enough to add that sparkle and to make the ceramic tile seem more... [Read more...]

Pastori’s on Restaurant Impossible

August 26, 2011 by Krista Watterworth

Pastori’s Restaurant in Connecticut underwent a major renovation on the Food Network’s Restaurant: Impossible. My design was inspired by the rolling hills and surrounding horse country of this small town. And the story was so inspiring! This family was very sweet... [Read more...]

Make Your Own Mod Lights

August 25, 2011 by Krista Watterworth

On my HGTV show Splurge & Save I made some cool lighting and people have been asking how I did it. Modern lighting can cost hundreds, but I cheated the system. The Huang Family and I made our own for a fraction of the cost. Here’s the Room Recipe for these hipster luminaries. Homemade... [Read more...]

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