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Looking for Area Rugs at a Reasonable Price
Asked by K.D. from Minneapolis
on July 4, 2008
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Hi! We have a 5 month old and hardwood floors. I wanted to get some room-sized area rugs before she starts crawling and I guess I'm experiencing sticker shock ($700 ...
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- If you really just want to get area rugs, then go for it, but don't feel like you need to get them just for your daughter. I know many, many kids (my own included) who...
- $700? That's crazy - Your kid will definitely spill, vomit and pee all over a living room rug :) Despite your what-must-be-good-taste, get real and shop Kohl's ;) We a...
- I got a braided wool 6 X 8 rug for my daughter's room at Tuesday Morning. It was $100. It's hit or miss, though, what rugs any one store may have...
Pastel Rugs and Lamps for Baby's Room
Asked by L. from Minneapolis
on September 24, 2009
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I'm about to have a baby girl and I'm putting the finishing touches on her room. It's done in very soft colors and is kind of "shabby chic." The only two things I st...
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- have you tried craigs list?? can find just bout everything on that site...or try the good will or thrift stores..good luck...
- The TJ Maxx in St Louis Park often has great lamp and rug options as well as baby items.
- I agree on the lamp idea in terms of buying something used and then creating your own shade. I just wanted to comment on the changing pad on the dresser. That is wh...
Seeking Reliable Interior Decorator
Asked by L.B. from Chicago
on January 27, 2008
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Hello everybody,
my house is in need of some serious updating, but we are dealing with a budget, so I am looking for a designer who is reliable and can work on a budg...
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- Hi L., I am a Color Consultant and specialize in Color application in Interior Design-both residential and commercial spaces. Color is everywhere we look-both insi...
- Hi L., I highly recommend Rebecca Pogonitz with Schema Interiors in Skokie. She works with a variety of clients, is very easy to work with and definately works wit...
- where are you located? My mother-in-law is an excellent interior designer and I'm sure she can and does work within a budget since that's ALL we do....here at my home...
Interior Design
Asked by J.A. from Raleigh
on September 15, 2008
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Needing to know a very good and reputable designer in the raleigh area
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- I highly recommend Laura @ Custom Decorator. They have everything you need to know on their website, including pics from previous jobs. Website: www.customdecorat...
- Kathy Garibaldi - reinvented spaces she is awesome! tell her I sent you ____@____.com
- Hi J., I just joined Mamasource as a result of my friend & client Laura responding to your request. I have an interior design business here in Raleigh and can help yo...
Seeking Good Fabric Store
Asked by D.B. from Boston
on January 29, 2009
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Hi moms,
Can anyone recommend a really good fabric store in Central Mass or MetroWest? I'm willing to drive a little more than normal if necessary. My favorite st...
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- my friend owns Storibook Designs in Clinton, MA. her name is Sara. She could help you out. She's great! Good luck
- I hear the Mill Store in Franklin, MA is very good.
- D., Have you tried the Franklin Mill Store in Franklin, MA? The are located on Union Street. The do carry a variety of drapery and upholstery fabrics. Jan P.
Hard Wood Floor or Slate in Kitchen?
Asked by C.S. from Minneapolis
on August 27, 2009
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Hello,
We are about to embark on a kitchen remodel and I am trying to decide on flooring. Our house is 1917 home in South Minneapolis with beautiful original woodw...
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- Of the two, I'd definitely go with wood. But have you looked at cork or marmoleum? Cork has a lot of resilience so it's easier for you to stand on. Marmoleum is na...
- We had ceramic tile in our kitchen when I was growing up - and every time you drop a dish, it breaks. No second chances. (My parents now have slate in a different room...
- we redid our kitchen 2 years ago and had the same issue. we ended up going with marmoleum- after looking at slate, wood, cork, tile, etc. It's earth friendly, easy t...
Stained Concrete Referral
Asked by J.L. from Dallas
on December 12, 2008
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Hi Mamas! My husband and I want to have our kitchen, dining, and living rooms floored done in stained concrete (we're unable to match our wood floors). I was hoping fo...
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- Check with Lakeside Rug Gallery in Plano. They're in Lakeside at Spring Creek and Preston. We bought some rugs there and their floors were entirely stained. I assum...
- Designer Concrete & Supply in Plano did our kitchen and did a great job! www.designincrete.com at ###-###-####
- We actually did stained concrete on our patio this past summer and it looks beautiful. The guy that did it is very nice. His name is Allan and his number is ###-###-...
Carpet Vs. Hardwood in Bedrooms
Asked by D.P. from Los Angeles
on November 17, 2010
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Hi mamasourse, once again I look to you all to help me decide on another home remodeling decision... we are about to order our beautiful hard wood floor but before I c...
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- We have hard wood all through the house. Our lovely dogs have scratched the hell out of it, and when they are no longer with us, we will have to have the floors refin...
- We did hardwood everywhere but the bedrooms. Carpet in the rooms. They look so yucky now. I wish I had done hardwood with area rugs.
- We put hardwoods throughout our home (including the kitchen and the closets) and the purchased large area rugs to keep in the warmth and make it feel cozier. Keep i...
How Do You Clean an Area Rug?
Asked by L.G. from San Francisco
on June 30, 2008
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I have an inexpensive area rug, 8' x 11'. It is in a high traffic room and I really want to clean it. I have no clue how to go about it. I can't steam clean it becau...
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- Hi L., First I cleaned the garage floor. The I put the rug out there and steam cleaned it. If your garage floor is mucky, put down a tarp or carpet remnant first. ...
- Hi L., As long as it is an inexpensive rug....I take mine outside,hang them up & beat them with a broom. This will get out the dust etc. I then just wash them out wit...
- Vacuum the heck out of it, then I'd put it in your driveway on top of a plastic sheet & use Resolve or Woolite on the stains and then shampoo it with one of those ren...
Remodeling Questions
Asked by C.L. from Minneapolis
on March 3, 2011
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We are about to begin two home remodeling projects--kitchen and basement. I am very decorator and home improvement challenged and have had good luck asking for practi...
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- go with stainless steel sink you will not regret it, love mine. I dont know if I would go real wood in a basement but laminate would be okay you have to be careful b...
- I love stainless steel sinks. The company that we got our granite from sold C-Tech-I sinks. We love the sink & it came with grids, stainless collander, & the drainin...
- I have a stainless steel sink, I love it! Easy to clean, no need to worry about hubby or daughter dumping a drink there and forgetting to rinse, everything has come of...
