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3 The wonderful world of cabinets

4 Guest room makeover

5 Pellet stoves equal big savings

6 Divine digs on the Peninsula

8 Three looks for your seating area

9 Decorating with pets in mind

10 Tips on cutting energy costs

11 Unexpected finds in Port Angeles

12 Toolbox essentials

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STILL WORRYING ABOUT what goes with what when you’re decorating?

Design style leaders often nix the matching — too boring — in favor of mix-ing colors, wood grains, stains and textures throughout a room.

“Consumers think everything has to match, but the pros mix,” says Laura Dal-zell, a designer based in Lexington, Kenn.

She’s a firm believer in combining. For example, painted cabinets combined

with cabinets in both natural wood tones and a wide range of colored stains.

“Mixing is the magic that brings a kitchen to life,” she says.

“Different finishes create the ‘furniture look’ that’s been the trend in kitchens for the last decade or so.”

California designer Debbie Nassetta

likes contrast. “If you have dark cabinets, make the

floor lighter. With light cabinets, go the other way around,” she advises.

Her own home kitchen features cabi-nets in different colors: stained cherry on one wall and the work island, with the rest painted cream. Plus, there’s a piece de resistance: a large armoire she painted black to make it stand out in the crowd.

Dallas designer Alison Gillespie also praises contrasting colors.

“We do our best not to match cabinets and floors,” she says.

Alison advocates a mix of different species of woods. For example, a hand-scraped oak floor with maple cabinets in an opaque finish.

Floors can be stained to complement — not match — new hardwood cabinets.

Designers also like to mix cabinets in the same kitchen, with the idea being to create visual contrast between the work islands and the perimeter cabinets.

Ryan Fraser, owner of JP Cabinets in Port Angeles, has seen an increase in the trend of making islands a different color — and sometimes a different wood species — than the rest of the kitchen’s cabinetry.

Color and wood diversity depend on the style of the home and how bold or risky the owners are, Ryan says.

He has been creating custom-made cabinets at his business since 1991.

Some of the newer homes Ryan has worked on have one species of wood for the cabinets and another for trim and crown moulding.

Some clients choose to paint the cabi-net body, and then finish the project with wood-finished doors and drawers.

The possibilities are endless — home owners are limited only by their imagination.

What about wood mouldings in the kitchen? As a general rule, designers agree that ceiling mouldings should be finished like the wall cabinets. Base and other mouldings usually follow suit.

The pros point out that painted mould-ings make the space look lighter and more open, while stained wood creates warmth and coziness.

New York designer John Buscarello is definitely a paint partisan.

“Paint the mouldings,” urges Buscarello, whose kitchens have been featured at the National Kitchen and Bath Industry Show and in dozens of decorating magazines.

“Painted ceiling mouldings make the ceil-ing look higher and the rooms look larger.”

Painting also down plays mouldings, he says, “and lets the wood of the cabinets be the star.”

So stop worrying and let the fun begin. Mix it up. n

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s Cabinets and flooring can bring a kitchen to life with a mix of wood textures and tones. “Just make sure there’s enough contrast to show you mean it,” says Arizona designer Elizabeth Spengler. “Near-misses don’t make it.”

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Sequim residents Mark and Aleta Smith used JP Cabinets to build and install

kitchen cabinets in three of their homes.These oak, raised-panel cabinets are set in a stepped-out style allowing them to

be different heights and depths.“There is nothing standard about this

kitchen,” says Ryan Fraser. “Aleta has gotten her kitchen

configuration down and knows where she wants things. Each cabinet is

customized to what it is going to be used for.” Below the microwave (shown

above) is a tambour door used to store items the home owner wants to be readily accessible but not out on

the countertop. Bread boxes, toasters and coffee makers are often found

underneath these accordion-style doors.The Smith’s island (shown at left) is a different color and wood species from the rest of the cabinetry — a popular

trend in kitchens, Ryan says.

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Ryan Fraser, owner of JP Cabinets in Port Angeles, built this shaker-euro kitchen for Ed and Iva Burk. “Shaker” describes the door style and “euro” the crisp, thin lines between doors. The Burks choose a light-colored maple for the wood and added contrast with dark granite countertops. The look is modern, but works well in a variety of kitchens — it doesn’t need to be limited to any certain type of home. The shaker-euro style requires hardware, Ryan says, because there is no significant gap between the doors to accommodate finger pulls (little hidden notches).

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Like mistletoe and eggnog, overnight house guests go hand-in-hand with the holidays.

Whether visitors are spending just one night or an entire week in your home, the situation can be stressful for everyone involved.

Never fear. You can do a few simple things long before your company arrives to ensure their stay is a comfortable one.

In fact, they might even mistake your guest bed-room for a luxury hotel room.

First, remember that less is definitely more when it comes to guest bedroom clutter.

While you might enjoy your vintage doll collec-tion that sits on top of the dresser, visitors might not share that sentiment.

Remove all unnecessary items in the room, other than some stylish accent pieces, to give your guests a restful, clutter-free home away from home.

It goes without saying no one wants to stay in a room that isn’t fresh and clean. Clean the room thoroughly from top to bottom, starting with the ceilings, and systematically work your way down to the floors until everything is spotless.

There’s also nothing worse than having no place to put your clothes and personal items while visit-ing friends or relatives. You feel as if you’re living out of a suitcase, which, you are.

While the guest bedroom closet might be a con-venient place to store your family’s off-season ward-robe, the holiday is the time to find a new place to store it, at least until your company leaves.

Once you remove the clothes, be certain there are enough hangers in the closet for your guests to use, and don’t forget about clearing out dresser drawers, too.

Once cleaning and storage are addressed, it’s time to focus on the room’s decor.

Create a comfortable, calming environment for your guests, starting with the color of the room.

The use of paint color is one of the quickest, easiest and most cost-effective ways to dramatically change the look and feel of any space.

One option is to begin with hues that tend to

relax and soothe such as neutrals, light greens, pale blues or even creamy yellow.

Carry that feeling of tranquility through to one of the most important parts of a guest bedroom — the bed.

Don’t scrimp on a cheaper mattress; choose a high-quality one that will last for several years

Your guests will definitely thank you for it. Beyond the mattress, offer plush, inviting bed-

ding that further enhances that feeling of a quiet, hotel-like retreat.

A high-thread count sheet set, featherbed mat-tress topper, oversized pillows and a down com-forter will create a feeling of serenity.

Don’t forget to top things off with an equally luxurious bedcover and matching throw pillows.

While creating a beautiful and cozy bed is important, if your guest bedroom has ample space, you might want to also consider creating a small sitting area.

Placing a comfortable chair, an ottoman and a side table in your guests’ room will allow them to relax and unwind without having to sit on the bed. Make sure there’s lighting in case they decide to read.

Go one step further and place some magazines or books you think might interest them in the room. Or, if they’ll be sightseeing, provide them with books about the region and tourist information.

Offer special extras that show you’ve taken the time to personalize their stay with you.

Enhance their stay with fresh flowers. Lay out two plush robes with matching slippers.

Guests can also get the munchies long after you’ve retired to bed, so have water, drinks and their favorite snacks on the nightstand when they arrive. Think about putting a small coffee maker in their room, or at the very least, brink them a cup of joe in the morning.

Find out what types of music they enjoy and stock the room with a those CDs.

If you don’t have wireless in your home, make sure guests have access to a computer so they can check their e-mail.

Finally, don’t forget the most important part of your guest’s visit will be spending quality time with you. The season can be a blur of activity, so kick back, relax and enjoy each other’s company while it lasts. n

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Color tip:Begin with hues that tend to relax and soothe. Choose neutrals, light greens, pale blues or even a creamy yellow.

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As the days gets shorter and nights cooler, thermostats go up and people curl up by the fireplace or hot stove.

Stoves are an energy-efficient way to heat your home and make an attractive addition to the house, too.

In addition to warmth and beauty, an added benefit of installing a wood or pellet stove is that you may qualify for a federal tax credit.

Deciding which stove is better for your home can come down to preference — maybe you have easy access to firewood, or perhaps you don’t want to bother with hauling wood inside.

With a pellet stove, you don’t have to worry about cutting wood or dragging it inside, says Mike DeRousie, owner of The Spa Shop and Pellet Heat Company in Port Angeles.

“Pellet stoves are more convenient,” he explains. “You don’t have to stoke the fire, or drag in firewood, and they are thermostat controlled.”

However, they also require electricity, unlike the wood-burning (as well as gas) stoves that can heat your home dur-ing a power outage.

“Wood stoves are good in case of a power outage, or if you have a lot of firewood,” he says.

Pellet stoves“Pellet stoves have come a long way,” says Kay Alger,

business manager of Everwarm Hearth and Home in Port Angeles.

They produce more heat and are easier to maintain than early models, and can heat a home for hours.

Older models had to be manually lit, but current models are thermostat controlled, ignite themselves when turned on, and are more energy efficient.

A pellet stove burns biomass pellets — typically made of compressed sawdust — to create a heat source.

In a pellet stove, a storage container at the top of the stove — called a hopper — is filled with the pellets. An auger sys-tem then slowly releases pellets into the burn-pot area, where a constant flame is maintained.

Fans push out the warm air into the home.Alger also notes that pellet stoves should not be consid-

ered backup heat. They require electricity to operate the fans and auger, so if the power goes out, the pellet stove will not operate unless you have a backup generator or battery.

Pellet stoves also need to be cleaned on a regular basis, which is more than just “wiping down the glass and empty-ing the trash,” Alger explains.

For maintenance, you should regularly take out the burn pot and refractory and vacuum inside.

If you want to purchase a pellet stove, Alger recommends seeing one up and running to get a sense of how they work and sound.

Although any sound they make is minor, “there will always be some amount of noise coming from the stove,” she explains, whether it is the windy sound of the fans pushing air or the tapping of pellets falling into the burn pot.

Tax creditIf you buy and install a 75-percent efficient wood- or pel-

let-burning (biomass) stove in 2009 or 2010, you can claim 30 percent of the cost — up to $1,500 — on your taxes.

A 75-percent efficiency rating means that 75 percent of the heat from the stove is distributed into the room.

The two-year, $1,500 aggregate credit can also be claimed on other energy-efficient home improvements, including efficient windows and doors, non-solar water heaters, and insulation and roofs.

Only installations in existing, principal homes qualify. New homes or vacation homes don’t.

Consumers claim the credit on their federal income tax. A credit reduces the tax you pay, dollar-for-dollar, compared to a tax deduction, which lowers your taxable income.

So if you bought a stove for $3,000, you could claim a 30-percent tax credit of $900. You could also purchase another qualifying energy-efficient item and claim a larger credit, up to the net maximum of $1,500.

Manufacturers must provide certification that their products qualify for the energy-efficiency incentives with a “manufacturer’s certification statement.”

This certification may be provided by the retailer, found on the manufacturer’s Web site or be included with the pack-aging. It is kept as part of the taxpayer’s records and is not submitted in the tax return.

Local rebateThe Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA) is also

sponsoring a wood stove change-out program that could save you money, and it’s separate from the federal tax credit.

To help improve air quality in areas significantly im-pacted by wood smoke, qualifying residents may take advan-tage of this program.

Residents must live within the designated urban growth areas of Port Angeles and Port Townsend. They can receive a $500 instant rebate toward the purchase and installation of a Washington State certified wood stove or fireplace insert, or a Washington state certified pellet stove, that replaces an

old, uncertified wood stove or fireplace insert.A $750 instant rebate is also available for the purchase

and installation of any propane or gas stove.The older, uncertified stoves are less efficient than newer

models and will emit more smoke into the air, explains DeRousie, The Spa Shop and Pellet Heat Company owner.

Additionally, to qualify, the stove must use more than two cords of wood per heating season, or it must be used for heating purposes at least three days a week.

Local fireplace and stove dealers would have additional information about the ORCAA rebate and geographic areas that qualify. n

More information about the tax incentives mentioned here and additional energy efficiency tax credits can be found at www.hpba.com and www.energytaxincentives.org. More information about the ORCAA program can be found at www.orcaa.org. Note that the ORCAA rebate is a local program and separate from the federal tax credit. Stoves that qualify for one tax credit/rebate do not necessarily qualify for the other.

The Spa Shop and Pellet Heat Company is located at 230-C E. First St., Port Angeles. They can be reached at 360-457-4406 and online at www.spashop.com.

Everwarm Hearth & Home is located at 257151 U.S. Hwy., 101, Port Angeles. They can be reached at 360-452-3366 and online at www.everwarmhearthandhome.com.

s Pellets in a burn pot are ignited about 6 to 7 minutes after you turn on a pellet stove. As the pellets in the burn pot burn, the auger continues to drop fresh pellets into the burn pot, maintaining a constant, steady flame, as shown in this stove at Everwarm

Hearth and Home in Port Angeles. Forced air is blown on the pellets, creating a hot fire that can easily heat an entire house.

t Energy efficient wood stoves and pellet stoves both qualify for a federal tax credit. Deciding between the two can come down to a matter of preference and whether you want to be able to use the stove as a back-up heat source during a power outage. Pictured below is a pellet stove available at the Spa Shop and Pellet Heat Company in Port Angeles.

s The hopper at the top of the stove is filled with pellets. The amount of pellets that can be held depends on the size of the stove.

The savings heat up

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When going to Port Townsend I never miss an opportunity to visit Earthenworks. I’m awestruck at the mix of elegant and quirky (my kind of place).

The showroom has an easy-to-walk-through feeling — gallery-ish, but affordable!

Among the quirky, you’ll also find sophisticated, hand-crafted lamps, wall hangings, and over-sized, blown-glass decor.

The list is endless! Be sure to make this Port

Townsend store a destination for that unique household item.

Functional art I envision this gorgeous, hand-

crafted, bronze cube side table placed next to a craftsman wood and leather reading chair, or maybe beside that curl-up sofa that just needs the right piece to bring it into the 21st century. This piece is made by a local artist, so contact the store and they’ll get you in touch with the artist for pricing.

Tables are topsThese tables ought to “spice things up for

the holidays” and all year — no placemats needed! The tables are available in a variety of

sizes and shapes to suit your dining area and budget. Prices vary. n

I often say that “details add delight!” Well, it’s true!Notice these items from The Showcase — a very con-

venient location, especially if you want that quick design shopping “fix.”

I’m always inspired as I wander this showroom. It has everything from the best cabinet display on the Peninsula, to decorative knobs and pulls and the surprising variety of doors, both interior and exterior.

The Showcase is located at 833 E. Front St., Port Angeles. Hours are Monday through Saturday from

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone 360-457-

8582 or click on www.theshowcasepa.com.

Divine detailNoticing this

interior glass knob in an updated brushed

nickel finish, I think of many homes that could use

these decorative door handles to define the era of the home. Whether your home is new or old, create your own style by choosing from the variety of handles available at The Showcase.

Interior glass knob: $80, although prices vary depending on finish and glass color.

One designer takes you to four stores in four towns to find that “just right” decor for your home. Check out these divine digs — all available right here on the North Olympic Peninsula.

by Trisa Chomica | Trisa & Co. Interior Designs

Shopping my way along the North Olympic Peninsula, I’m always excited to discover new items for your home!

I’ve chosen a few stores from across the Peninsula with incredible suggestions for quick and unexpected upgrades.

I’ll show you ways to help complete your unique vision and to make your house feel more like home — whether focusing on the living room, the kid’s room, bathroom or kitchen.

A Northwest feelFor a more “Northwest” feel, try these switch plates,

made from local artists and local reclaimed wood. Add a stone boulder vessel sink with a stylish bamboo

faucet and you’re sure to feel as though you’ve stepped into the wilderness.

It doesn’t get more detailed than that!Switch plates start at $14. Boulder sink: $260. Vessel height bamboo faucet, in oil-rubbed bronze finish: $599. n

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Look what we found

And now our road trip heads to Forks at Edward-fast speed, where a selection of kitchen items at Forks Outfitters is sure to inspire even the local vampires to get back into the kitchen (I couldn’t resist).

Forks Outfitters is located at 950 South Forks Ave. They are open everyday. Contact the store at 360-374-6161 or online at www.forksoutfitters.com.

A kitchen updateA question often presented to me — “How can

I update my kitchen quickly, without completely remodeling?”

My answer — bring in colorful items, like practi-cal and efficient cookware. It really is an affordable way to add color.

This is the season for comfort foods, roasted local organic veggies, a French cassoulet and your favorite soup recipe.

Serve everything in style by using high quality cookware like, my all time favorite, Le Creuset.

Forks Outfitters has the largest and most beautiful array of colors and styles to choose from! Color co-ordinate with their spatulas, whisks and spoons.

Set your table with these colorful finds and you’re ready for that unex-pected guest…

Be sure to add lots of garlic! n

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Following Highway 101 to Sequim, I discovered Dungeness Kids Co., a darling boutique full of home decorating items for the young and younger.

I am so impressed with the selection available that I had to play just a little.

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through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact the

store at 360-582-1700 or online at www.dungenesskids.com.

Oh baby!Your baby’s room will be stylish

with this crib set by JJ Cole, avail-able in a variety of designs.

Not every new parent wants to spend so much on luxury bedding for their baby’s crib, but how could you live without it once you saw how cute it was?

The set includes a 100-percent cotton comforter, bumper, crib sheet and crib skirt. Cost: $150.

Matching diaper and wipes caddy: $30.

Growing minds and bodiesHey, grandparents — this is a great way to help create a hip

baby room for your grandchild! Coordinate the room with decorative alphabet border

cards, a teaching tool that will last through the years.Every home needs a growth chart,

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As winter approaches, our thoughts naturally turn more to home and hearth as we begin the process of battening down the hatches for the inclement weather to come.

Let the storms rage around us. We will remain warm, cozy and safe with family and friends, hunkered down in the environment we have created.

When our homes are closed up for so many months, it is challenging to keep them fresh.

Here are a few tips for keeping your homes smelling fresh in a green way this season:

• Burning soy candles will eliminate harmful chemicals that regular candles give off, but still have the same effect.

• Before you vacuum, sprinkle lavender buds on the carpet, let them stand for a bit, then vacuum them up to refresh the carpet — it smells great.

• Mixing a few drops of lavender oil with water makes an outstanding air freshener and is wonderful in the bathroom and kitchen.

• Using that same lavender or citrus oil, you could set bowls of water around to keep the air moist when burning wood and pellets.

• Vinegar and water will absorb unwanted odors and at the same time clean counter tops, floors and walls.

• Set a bowl of citrus-scented potpourri by the furnace vent for a fresh fragrance, or you could bake cinnamon, sugar and a bit of butter at 250 degrees to give the house a fresh baked scent.

Many companies are moving toward green products for the home and personal use, and others have gone completely eco-friendly. Today, many natural cleaning products are gentler on the environment than harsh chemicals, but still powerful cleaning agents.

On the North Olympic Peninsula, you can easily purchase safe products for your home at Sunny Farms in Sequim, Country Aire in Port Angeles, Costco in Sequim and Safeway.

I recommend Shaklee or Better Life products, available at www.Shaklee.net/queens_of_green_clean and cleanhappens.com.

I can’t vouch for all of the products, but with a little research you will be able to find the best ones.

Armed with ever-increasing information about the harmful effects that chemicals render, it seems only natural to begin the process of finding new and healthy ways to keep our homes and loved ones safe.

Flora can be reached at 360-457-3137 or through her Web site, queensofgreenclean.moonfruit.com.

Flora Jackman owns Queens of Green Clean — a local, green-cleaning business that specializes in using environmentally safe products. Here, Flora shares a few ways we can all freshen up our homes during the winter months.

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Three chairs; three distinct looks

one. two. three.Wide stripes on this cozy seat pair surprisingly

well with zebra-print pillows. “Animal prints are always fun, and you can

pull them out whenever,” says Mia Barnhart, co-owner of Baby Grand in Port Angeles.

Mia choose the same shade of green for this chair, throw and pillow combination, but adds versatility to the design with contrasting patterns and fabric. The fig painting above this seating area adds fall colors to the interior design.

Mia encourages people to play with grouping different textures, patterns and colors until they find something they really like for their home.

The plain, versatile color of this low-to-the-ground chair makes it the perfect furniture piece on which to add different color accents.

Mia recommends changing out your pillows and throws each season as a way to spice up the home without spending a lot of money.

She calls this accent color “peacock blue.”

Decorating isn’t about coordinating, it’s about “whatever makes you happy,” Mia says.

This vignette illustrates how several contrast-ing patterns can create striking harmony.

The chair and pillow prints are what Mia describes as “French flea market,” and the foot stool is black and white cowhide.

Changing artwork seasonally is another way people can keep the look of their homes from becoming stagnant.

Here, a background painting with rich orange tones brings color into the seating area and rounds out the design.

Where to get them: All of the items on this page can be found at Baby Grand, 106 E. First St. in Port Angeles. For more information, phone 360-457-6811.

text and photos by Jennifer Veneklasen

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It’s a question that comes up frequently for interior designers: How do you create a stylish living space when a dog who sheds or a cat who scratches is part of the mix?

“Many people are incorporating their pets into daily life,” designer Mal-lory Mathison says, yet they don’t want to sacrifice style. Designers are often called on to camouflage litter boxes, keep pet gear organized and create stylish sleeping arrangements for dogs and cats. Today, Mathison says, pet-focused design is “much more that just the old standard ‘doggie door.’”

We’ve quizzed Mathison and designers Janine Carendi and Brian Patrick Flynn about their favorite strategies for designing when pets are in the picture.

SOFA SCRATCHING AND CHAIR CHEWING SAll three designers mentioned using indoor/outdoor rugs and fabrics in

homes with pets. Flynn especially likes the velvet-like durable fabrics made by Sunbrella,

which he says feel wonderful and can be washed with soap and water.“You can even clean a milkshake off it,” he says.Carendi points out that regular indoor fabrics can

be treated to make them similarly durable and stain-resistant.

In homes with a new puppy or kitten, Flynn sug-gests putting the most fragile or treasured pieces of furniture in storage during the early months to protect them from damage and accidents.

Retailers like Crate and Barrel’s “CB2” have attrac-tive coffee tables for as little as $200 to $300, he says.

Use an inexpensive piece until the pet is trained, then sell it on eBay and go back to your original furniture.

Wood is most at risk from scratching and chewing, so remove temptation by using furniture with metal legs or bases in the rooms where the pet spends most of its time.

Are snags or stains on upholstery a potential problem? Choose a sofa with seat cushions that are upholstered on both sides, so they can be flipped over to hide damage. Also, pick a sofa with several large pillows across the back, rather than one long cushion. Individual pillows can be recovered much less expen-sively than an entire sofa.

Carendi mentions one other secret weapon: safety gear designed for babies.

She has used the protective corners made to protect unsteady toddlers from sharp edges to keep pets from chewing on the corners of furniture.

And “baby gates,” she says, may be the best way to keep a pet — and any damage it can do — contained in one area of your home.

HAIRY HOMESMany pets shed, leaving hair on furniture and floors.

There is no easy or one-size-fits-all solution, but each of the designers has ideas for combatting the problem.

It helps to choose colors that blend with the pet’s hair color, though that can be tough in homes with more than one pet.

Flynn generally loves decorating with bold hues, but his new dog’s white hairs would be very visible on, say, a deep purple sofa.

In his new home, he opted for upholstery in neutral shades (“Stick with the gray and taupe family,” he says) and saved the bolder colors for walls and floors.

With textures, Flynn points out that woven and nubby fabrics may show less pet hair than smoother surfaces.

But there also could be a greater risk of damage; pets may be drawn to scratching nubbier weaves, or tiny nails may get caught on them.

Mathison’s suggestion: “Ultra suedes, cotton velvets, heavy weight cottons, chenille are good choices,” as long as they are treated with a stain guard.

Vacuuming and lint-brushing definitely help with pet hair, says

Carendi. She has one client who uses a Roomba automatic vacuum during the day to battle pet hair.

Also, training pets to stay off certain furniture can help, though it may take a lot of time and effort.

One last strategy that’s simple and effective: If your pet has adopted a particular piece of furniture as a napping spot, keep a blanket draped over it. Remove the blanket just before guests arrive.

The opposite also works — keep a stylish throw handy and drape it over the hairiest spots when guests are due.

GATHERING THE GEARTo wrangle pet gear, Mathison says, “pet centers” are becoming popular. These pieces of furniture include pull-out shelves that can hold the

pet’s food and water dishes, and drawers for things like leashes, brushes and dog sweaters.

“Another idea is a cabinet that looks like a drawer front, and when you pull it out there is a food and water bowl,” says Mathison. “When company

comes, just slide in the drawer and the food is cleaned up.”

Such pieces also can conceal a litter box, a popu-lar idea these days.

Carendi also likes ceramic planters with a litter box hidden inside.

For sleeping, all three designers suggested buying an inexpensive pet bed and recovering it with fabric that matches your living room or bedroom decor. You can have it reupholstered or just have a slipcover made, or even do it yourself.

Ideally, have it match your sofa or bedspread fabric exactly.Some people, Flynn says, want a replica of their own sofa. He has designed mini-sofas and other custom beds for his clients’ pets;

Carendi has done the same.If you prefer simplicity, Carendi says, nothing beats a large dog pillow

covered in a fabric that coordinates with your home. n

Story by Melissa Rayworth and photos by Mali Azinma, both of the Associated Press.

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When decorating our homes, we tend to consider things like beauty and comfort, the durability of pieces we might buy or the image they project.

But how many of us stop to consider our energy bills?Energy-smart design goes way beyond choosing Energy

Star-rated appliances or switching to compact fluorescent bulbs, although both are good ideas.

Today’s experts see opportunities to conserve energy in nearly every aspect of home design.

There are “so many things that look gorgeous and totally save you money,” says interior designer Brian Pat-rick Flynn.

We asked Flynn and fellow designers Mallory Mathison and Janine Carendi to share their energy-wise secrets:

WINDOWSAdd a layer of heavy “blackout” lining to the back of

draperies (DIY or hire a seamstress), Flynn says. “It makes the drapes hang better, and gives them a

richer, more full look,” he says. The barrier helps keep out noise pollution, as well as

light in summer and cold in winter, he says.As you do with clothing, insulate with layers: Mathison

suggests layered window treatments “with a wool sheer and then an outer panel” of heavier fabric.

Check all windows for drafts, Carendi says, and plug holes, or consider replacing windows or repairing window frames.

“You would be shocked how much heat you lose,” she says, from windows that aren’t properly sealed or insu-lated.

All three designers recommend UV-protectant film, made by 3M to keep heat out in summer and protect furniture from fading (bonus: some versions also enhance security).

LIGHTING/ELECTRONICSSwapping out bulbs is a great energy-saving first step. The earliest generations of compact fluorescent bulbs

gave off a harsh light that turned off some consumers, but newer versions offer softer, more appealing light.

Next, Carendi recommends replacing old dimmers with energy-smart models (she likes Lutron).

The designers also suggest using power strips or other devices that make it simpler to switch off electronics at night.

Eliminating energy usage from items you don’t use overnight can provide real savings.

FLOORSAdd thick, warm, wool area rugs. Warm feet may help you resist cranking up the heat,

says Mathison, and the sight of a plush rug can make you feel cozier.

You can keep lightweight rugs for summer, but swap them out when temperatures drop: “If you have standard sea grass rugs,” says Mathison, “then in winter try add-ing a wool or cotton flat-weave rug.” She also mentions radiant-heated floors.

To warm up stairs and hallways, Flynn has a neat tip: Avoid the expense of having custom rugs made for these narrow spaces by buying a rectangular area rug and hav-ing it cut into strips measured to the correct width.

Have the strips bound (most carpet stores will do it or recommend a binder in the area) and then attached end-to-end to create a single piece the right length.

APPLIANCESIt can be wise to invest a bit more upfront for items

with a good Energy Star rating.Also, says Carendi, “train yourself to look beyond

styles of appliances that you’re comfortable with. Some of the European brands are highly energy-effi-

cient, but they may not have a look that’s as comfortable

to you at first.”Another way to conserve: Flynn has several clients who

have installed built-in coffee/espresso systems that use a predetermined amount of water.

Rather than using the power and water needed to brew an entire pot of coffee each morning, they brew a single cup.

FABRICSCarendi suggests keeping cashmere

throws or other small coverlets on hand. “My husband always puts down the heat,”

she says, “so I have throws all over my apart-ment, because they look great and they are so warm — cashmere especially.”

If you’re changing upholstery, says Flynn, consider having the sofa covered in a warm fabric like flannel, then having a light linen slipcover made for summer.

And Mathison advises that walls be insu-lated as much as possible: “When people used to hang tapestries, they were hung for insulating purposes,” she says.

“Using grasscloth as wallpaper would be more insulating than regular wallpaper,” she says, and even adding wood paneling will help conserve energy.

“It adds texture and interest, and makes things a little bit warmer.”

Lastly, all three designers point out that to lessen your home’s carbon footprint you can buy things manufactured or crafted locally, rather than those transported from far away. ‘And comb flea markets and antique shops for pre-used items.

“Antiques are the best way to save energy, because they’ve already been produced,” Carendi says. “As beautiful as they tend to be, you’re not buying something new.” n

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As you head West out of Port Angeles, a detour onto Benson Road leads you to Barn’s Door, a quaint place where you can find the whimsical, the decorative, the practical and the unique for your home.

Carol Girt opened the home and garden store about seven years ago and co-owns the shop with her oldest daughter, Teresa DeLappe. Her other two daughters frequently help out at the store.

She describes Barn’s Door as “a combination of all our likes, from the young to the old.”

Several of the items they sell are made by Carol or her daughters.

They try to offer items not found at other stores to add variety to the area.

Inside there is a treasure of finds, with signs, lamps, candles, lanterns, pillows, wall pictures, mirrors and other home decor.

“You never know what we’ll find and put in here,” she notes.

Outside the store — which isn’t actually a barn, although it maintains a small, rustic feel — there are an assortment of garden decorations.

It is a bit of an eclectic mix — “What we make, what we find, newer merchandise and antique,” as Girt puts it.

Barn’s Door, located at 144 Benson Road in Port Angeles, is open Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Made found Can you spot the fake?These decorative dog and rooster throw pillows make a great addition to a couch, side chair or stool.

This “Garden Lady” is one of the newer items Carol Girt added to the Barn’s Door inventory. Carol creates them by placing broken porcelain figurines in hypertufa. Potting soil is placed inside so you can add small plants to the decoration.

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cake to cheese, Baby Grand in Port Angeles offers customers a wide assortment of fake food to

sink their teeth into.“It’s just a fun way to

decorate the house. It’s unexpected,” says Mia Barnhart,

co-owner of the store.She smiles thinking of pears in the living room or house

guests who mistakenly try to eat “fruit” gracing a centerpiece.

Mia admits that when it comes to decorating her own home, she’s about aesthetics,

not function. Maybe that’s another reason she loves these

colorful little beauties. Baby Grand, located at 106

E. First St., has carried some “produce” since it opened three

years ago, but the quality gets better each year, Mia says.

text and photos by Jennifer Veneklasen

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If you’re looking for the perfect housewarming gift, check out a hardware store.

People moving into a new place will probably want to hang a few things and change a few things.

“If you can cut something, hammer something, you can drill a hole and you can do all the turning you need to do . . . you can pretty much do all home repairs,” said Alexandra Bandon, multimedia editor of “This Old House.”

When her friends bought a little house at the beach recently, she got them a couple of essential tools.

There will always be repairs, whether you’ve lived in a home for a month or for 15 years.

The gutters may come loose or shutters can fall off. Doors can stick, and cabinet doors can loosen. Faucets drip and drains get clogged.

But which tools should every home toolbox include?Start with the basics, says Jon Haislip, floor manager

for the hardware department at Strosnider’s Hardware Store in Bethesda, Md. Many experts recommend a screwdriver with interchangeable bits, a set of pliers, a wrench, a hammer and a power drill-driver to start.

As you become more comfortable with repairs and with handling tools, you can add to your collection.

Haislip recom-mends that people do research on tool quality or consult with the staff at their hardware store. The priciest items may not necessarily be the right ones.

“I’m sure people say, ‘I only buy the best — it’s the most expensive,”’ he said.

“People in the trades know better.”

You likely can fill your toolbox with the essential hand tools for under $150. The electric drill-driver is more.

SCREWDRIVER“It’s hard to find any project that doesn’t require

screws,” said Gary Wentz, senior editor of “Family Handyman” magazine.

That includes putting up blinds, most minor plumb-ing repairs, hanging a shelf or fixing a doorknob.

At the top of his list of essential tools — and Ban-don’s — is a screwdriver with interchangeable bits — two different size flat and Phillips heads.

The bits fit into the handle and, Bandon says, the end of the shaft is a hex driver which fits the size of the bolts on stoves and other appliances.

“They’re just amazing,” says Bandon, who keeps one in her purse.

Says Wentz, “My four-way screwdriver does 95 per-cent of everything I do.”

Many home repair experts say a hand screwdriver is not enough. They recommend a cordless power drill-driver and a bit set that include screwdriver heads..

Beth Eslinger, editor in chief of “Do It Yourself” mag-azine, calls the drill empowering.

“I just pull my little drill out all the time for hanging shelves, hanging pictures,” she says.

HAMMERThe come in different weights and sizes. Some have straight claws, some have curved

claws, some have no claws at all.“Every carpenter I know much prefers

the straight claw, largely because you can use it to rip things apart,” Wentz said. “It’s good for demolition work. It’s generally easier to pry with, too.”

He says a 16-ounce hammer is a good all-around tool. Bandon prefers a lighter one, 12 ounces.

“Go with what feels good for your hand,” Eslinger says.

George Weissgerber, senior vice president of research and development at Case Design in Bethesda, Md., also recommends a small, 5-ounce tack hammer for hanging pictures.

PLIERSPliers are gripping tools, “good for pulling nails, cut-

ting wire, cutting electrical wires,” Eslinger says.Wentz recommends picking up a set that includes

standard pliers, needlenose pliers and wire cutters.Eslinger says needlenose pliers are good for where

your fingers can’t reach.And for those a little uneasy about the possibility of

hitting a finger with a hammer while driving a nail, the needlenose pliers can be used to hold the nail.

WRENCH“There’s always something you’re going to have to

turn that doesn’t have a screw on it,” Bandon says.In an adjustable wrench, the jaws can be opened and

closed to fit the object to be turned.Bandon recommends one big enough to do a few

plumbing repairs, such as unscrewing the trap under the sink when it gets clogged.

UTILITY KNIFE“With that you can cut anything from cardboard to

packaging to duct tape, plastic sheeting, floor tile, even jeans,” Eslinger says. Add to that cutting carpet and dry wall, and scraping caulk.

She cautions people to be aware of safety issues. “You want to make sure that the blade can retract. Also, stor-age is key, especially if you have little kids in the house.”

Wentz recommends purchasing one that allows for replacing the blades without disassembling the knife.

TAPE MEASUREEslinger recommends a 25-foot tape measure.Bandon agrees. “There’s no way you can do any-

thing decorative without knowing the measurement of things,” she says. With a 25-foot tape measure,

you can measure virtually any room in the house.

OTHERA hand saw makes it on to

some lists. Bandon recommends looking for one that cuts on the pull.

Other experts suggest having on hand a stud locator to help you find the spot to

hang shelves or new towel rod, for exam-ple; a level, to make sure those shelves

are straight; a power sander; and the ubiquitous duct tape.

Oh yes, and there’s one other essen-tial that won’t fit in your toolbox.

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Story by Carole Feldman of the Associated Press.

toolbox ESSENTIALSHere’s what you really need for all those home repairs.

The cost of filling your toolboxTape measure: $9.99Carpenter’s level: $15-$25Tongue and groove pliers: $17Long nose/needlenose pliers: $11Claw hammer: $15Utility knife: $11.50Racheting screwdriver: $10Adjustable wrenches: $15 and up