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Design OCD

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Landscaping the Yard

I used Hometalk to find a landscaping professional, Flowerscapes Garden Designs, in my area. The work began last month and is just about finished up. Our yard is looking so much better. ...»
Here are few glimpses at the progress. There are more details on the blog!

http://www.designocd.com/2013/05/installing-...

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Design OCD Atlanta, GA 5 days ago
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    Miriam I 4 days ago
    Great news! Thank you for sharing! Your yard looks terrific.
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  • This is where my Fairyball piece sits in one of my shade gardens. Its on the left of this photo. 3
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Lighted gazing ball

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Julee S Bangor, MI
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Hide Cords with Tape

Using open industrial type shelving as a media console meant I had several cords to hide. I used painter's tape to hold the hidden cords in place, but I spray painted it first to help it blend in with the shelves.

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Design OCD Atlanta, GA
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    It was quick only took about 5 min. I've seen colored duct tape but the golds (of the ...»
    furniture and the colored duct tape) didn't match. This way I got a seamless match.

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Recycled Industrial Shelves

A TV upgrade caused us to need a new furniture solution in the bedroom. I found this industrial shelving unit and painted it gold to use as a media cabinet for the tv, cable, and DVD ...»
player. #Love2Repurpose

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Design OCD Atlanta, GA on Apr 26, 2013
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Shade garden fence

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Julee S Bangor, MI
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  • Putting in a towel bar on non-functioning drawers added a layer of functionality to the cooking zone
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Our Budget Kitchen Makeover

Working with our existing floorplan and appliances over the past year we livened up our kitchen with a few cosmestic updates. We painted our cabinets in Ben Moore Simply White and Anchor ...»
Gray, added in Lansa hardware from Ikea, created open shelving, replaced the faucet and installed a glass and marble mosaic tile backsplash

Shavonda @ AHomeFullOfColor
Shavonda @ AHomeFullOfCol... Sacramento, CA
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    Great job!
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Outdoor Space Gets a Makeover

A fresh coat of a paint (for both the deck and a pair of chairs)and some new plants have spruced up the deck for spring! #SpringDecor #OutdoorProjects
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Design OCD Atlanta, GA on Apr 12, 2013
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    Douglas Hunt on Apr 16, 2013
    I need a couple of tables like that!
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  • The boots are from Target and they were on clearance!
  • I cut forsythia branches and brought them inside to force some blooms. 1
  • I just stuck a tall vase in each boot, added water and the branches. 1
  • I added a pair of wooden buckets and a little bunny to balance it all out.
  • After the forsythia blooms die off I plan to add an ivy plant to each boot.
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Easy Rain Boot Vase or Planter

Very easy way to add color and a bit of whimsy to your entry or porch. All you need is a pair of inexpensive rain boots, a couple of vases and some fresh blooms. #springdecor
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Ann @ On Sutton Place Findlay, OH
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  • The small boulder wall creates a grade change along with the chilton flagging for the patio create a more relaxed and informal feel to this room under the deck.  The sweet hammock goes along way in making this an awesome oasis.
  • Interlocking concrete pavers used for the patio under this deck make the space extremely functional.  The above decking provides shade and a great place to take a break during gardening. 2
  • Gardening under the deck... sure! it's aperfect place for a shade garden! This deck is on the side of the house and makes a wonderful place for a secrete garden.  A perfect place to get away from it all and just relax. 2
  • Incorporating the space under the deck can make the maintenance that much easier.  The space can be delightful and pleasing to look at as part of the landscape. 2
  • The custom made trellis and the planting bed further create the feeling of an outdoor garden room under the deck.
  • The space under the deck can become some of the most beautiful space in the yard.  The perfect place to add a place to sit and relax.  On a hot day this shade garden under the deck is just an awesome spot to take a break. 2
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"Outdoor BONUS Room" ~ Take full advantage of all the space in your yard and incorporate the space under the deck!

"Outdoor Bonus Room" ~ An often over looked space in the landscape that can provide a great return on design value is the space under the deck! If you are building a new deck or have an ...»
existing deck the area under it will need to be considered. Most of the time it is covered with rock or mulch and left alone. If you plan to complete yourself or hire a design professional make sure you consider a couple of factors: Head room - 7' is a good minimum height for useable space; Drainage - always make sure you create a positive flow away from the house; Planting Soil - if you plan on gardening you will need to amend the soil and work to negate the compaction due to deck construction. When working on your landscape master plan make sure to create an "Outdoor Bonus Room" under the deck. Cheers!

Switzer's Nursery & Landscaping, Inc.
Switzer's Nursery & Lands... Northfield, MN
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A Quick, Spruce Up for Spring!

Are you getting ready for spring? I changed out a few items around the house in honor of the change in season. #SpringFever
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Design OCD Atlanta, GA on Mar 11, 2013
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