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“Every piece of art has a story,” says interior designer Vani Sayeed as she scans the walls of the house in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, where she worked with clients who had recently returned from 10 years overseas. As an artist involved in printmaking and painting, Sayeed could relate to the couple’s emotional connection to their collection, which had largely been amassed during their time living in Hong Kong and London with their two children, who are now teenagers. That understanding helped Sayeed and homeowner Judi Rosensweig relate as designer and client, but also as world travelers and moms. “We had many overlapping connections,” says the designer, who grew up in India and frequently visits there with her own young children. “I could tell where she was coming from. They wanted a global aesthetic that reflected their tastes and travels, and I got that.” The design direction was to create a layered look so that the decor seemed collected over time. Preserving the architectural...

Avoid costly bathroom remodels with these affordable makeover tips! Remodeling a bathroom can be quite costly. From permanent fixture removal to plumbing, all of these expenses add up to thousands of dollars. With these six simple and affordable tricks and techniques, you can have a new-to-you bathroom makeover in just one day. From drab to fab, adding accessories and a splash of color will transform your bathroom to showroom quality. Time Saver Tip! Next time you are at the hardware store, pick out a couple of free paint swatches . Review the paint swatches next to your existing bathroom fixtures , wall color, and floor. Determine which color will look best. Then, once you buy the paint at the hardware store, you can bring the paint swatch to match up to the color of your accessories. 1. Choosing the right color paint! Inspiration for paint color is within your environment. Look around at the walls, floor, and fixtures. What colors pop out at you as you enter the bathroom? It can be...