Take a peek into this transformed home, with a design so practical that clutter is out of the question. Find more home improvement ideas at Chatelaine.com

A stylish and practical home improvement project

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Home Decor

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

Maritimers know a thing or two about keeping warm in the winter — especially this year. An extra helping of quilted blankets doesn't hurt.

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Design

Create some drama with your interior decor! Introduce colourful textiles and patterns that pop to orchestrate your own show-stopping sofa.

How to coordinate a show-stopping sofa

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