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9. Bonus: Tall baseboards. This may not be essential to good design, but it can elevate a space dramatically in a subtle way. When possible, I now use 9-inch or taller baseboards during renovations to give a room that stately look 24/7, even when the furnishings are simple. Consider this for your next renovation, or add to your existing baseboards with a strip of molding a few inches above. Simply painting in the space between will create the look of a very tall baseboard through a little visual trickery.More: 12 Key Decorating Tips to Make Any Room Better
Make a dramatic landing. Staircases are often overlooked when it comes to decorating, and what a pity — they’re one of the highest-traffic areas in the home. Create a gallery that draws in the eye by staggering work along the staircase wall. Keep the center of your gallery near the 59-inch (150-centimeter) height, and allow 10 inches (25 centimeters) from each stair to avoid damage when vacuuming. Offsetting a gallery wall with a lone, larger artwork — as seen here, with the big typography piece at the far end — is a great way to add extra punch to a space.Tell us: Have you created a gallery wall? Share your tips and photos in the Comments.More: A Gallery Wall for Every Personality
Mayonnaise. Spread mayonnaise directly on the water mark and let it sit. Dahl left the mayo sitting for about three hours, and says some folks recommend leaving it to work on the stain overnight. After the waiting period, simply wipe away the spread. “We didn’t do any scrubbing as we had done with the toothpaste,” he says.
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