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INSIDE JOB
WITHOUT ANY DEMOLITION
Choose Carrara
marble for utility
and beauty.
Seating,
storage and a fine
focal point in this
bedroom.
Glass subway tiles
are perfect for a
backsplash
Christine Conte Interiors. Photo by Nicole Larson
has to get looked at, along the lines of
the design, the budget, and also the
dream,” he says.
Go on Pinterest and Houzz.com to get
more ideas that represent what exactly
you’re looking for, says Lepkoff.
“Be very open-minded and you will
have a dream come true,” she adds.
GET AWAY
In some instances you’ll need to temporarily
move out of the house, notes
Conte.
“You just never imagine how much
dust is involved in this and the noise
and the disruption,” she says. “It’s a
very stressful time.”
Be realistic about the time frame of
the project, adds Conte. One room,
like a kitchen or master bedroom, can
take about three months; a full house
renovation could last up to eight.
Christine Conte Interiors. Photo by Nicole Larson
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