Ideas
Indoors
Outdoors
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A LL T H E TR IM M IN G S
Simple means special
with these decorations
26
A C C E N TS
Wall sconces shine a
light on style
A LL A B O U T C O LO R
Pour on the rich shades
of plum
S T Y LE M A K E R
Flower-power
arrangements
37
A T HOM E
Kitchen/family room redo
says “comfortable”
4 4
INSPIRATION
Neutral with flair
54
R E A L-L IF E R ESCU E
Renovation scores in a
small kitchen
6 2
M A KEO V ER S
A reader’s problem room
gets an overhaul
68
S T Y LE M A D E SIM P LE
The art of mantel displays
77
H O M E-W IS E
Fall fixes from Danny Lipford
78
G E T O R G A N IZED
Smart storage in a
mudroom
82
D ECO RATIN G
Personality hits a townhouse
9 2
REN O VATIO N
Low-cost remodel fora
1960s bath
98
LIV IN G G R EEN
Conserve energy, live
healthier, and save money
10 7
IN T H E G A R D EN
Grasses for late-season
garden allure
114
P LA N TIN G S
Amaryllis: a week-by-week
guide to flamboyant blooms
120
M A KEO V ER S
Small front yard goes from
drab to gorgeous
128
O U TD O O R LIV IN G
A pergola, patio, and crackling
fireplace create a love-to-linger
outdoor room
13 4
N O V EM BER G A R D EN ER
Our favorite tools and tips for
everyone who loves to dig
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS NOVEMBER
2008
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