We've rounded up eight beautiful rooms from the Chatelaine Special Issue Colour 101 to help you shake the winter blahs and get ready for spring decorating.

Spring decorating ideas to beat the winter blues

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Beat the Blahs

In this video, a second-floor kitchen is turned into a luxurious walk-in closet and laundry room. Editor-in-Chief Karine Ewart demonstrates how multi-use furniture can maximize space and reduce clutter in a room.

In this video, Editor-in-Chief Karine Ewart shows how multi-use furniture can maximize space and reduce clutter in a room.

Home Decor

Designer John Barnwell achieves a contemporary kitchen design by mixing old classic features with new modern elements.

How to design a classic contemporary kitchen

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These 11 modern kitchen accessories will add an organic touch to a contemporary kitchen. Find more home decor tips at Chatelaine.com

11 modern kitchen accessories that add warmth

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This Sunday November 18th, watch Kimberley Seldon present her favourite throws, bedding and more

Kimberley Seldon and The Shopping Channel: Fabulous gift ideas for the home

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DIY home project: How to create a paper plate wall clock in two steps

Paper plate wall clock! Easy 10-minute craft

Make crafting homemade Christmas tree ornaments a family tradition with these budget-friendly ideas

Five homemade Christmas tree ornaments

Christmas

Designer Julia Black explains how to decorate a galley kitchen using a crisp black and white palette. Chatelaine gets an exclusive look into her own home.

How to decorate a galley kitchen

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Rid those winter blues with these spring-hued rooms

Cityline: How to make the best use of your space with double-duty furniture

How to make a classic kitchen design look contemporary

11 modern kitchen accessories that add warmth

Kimberley Seldon and The Shopping Channel: Fabulous gift ideas for the home

Paper plate wall clock! Add a colourful accent to your decor with this 10-minute craft

Five homemade Christmas tree ornaments

How to decorate a galley kitchen in black and white