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Here are four features every car enthusiast will appreciate in their garage.

Cooling & Heating

Keep yourself comfortable when doing work and never wait for the car to heat up or cool down before heading out.

Wash and Wax Area

If you love hand washing and waxing your cars, then youll want to have a designated station for doing so in your garage.

Hydraulic Lift

If youre going to be doing work on your vehicles undercarriage, you may want to consider installing a professional-grade hydraulic lift.

Kitchenette & Bathroom

Garage work can get messy and you probably dont want to run back into the house to use the bathroom or grab a snack.

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If you love to mix and match different styles, the eclectic look probably speaks to you. While its a fun way to create a unique environment in your home that reflects your personality, it can also be a challenge to avoid designing a space that feels chaotic. In order to successfully pull it off, here are a few tips to achieve an eclectic setting that maintains a sense of balance.

Look to the Pros
Before you get started, the best way to find inspiration is to do some research. You can easily find past projects from interior designers who are known for mastering the eclectic look, such as Muriel Brandolini and Martyn Lawrence Bullard. This will help identify what really speaks to you and start to form a foundation of your aesthetic.

Pick a Color Scheme
Eclectic rooms tend to have dramatic color schemes, but make sure the scheme is one that you can live with. Try to find a vibrant color combination that harmonizes to serve as the base, and once thats been decided, you can focus on adding more detail that plays off of the palette.

Dramatic Textures
Juxtaposing multiple textures is at the heart of this style and can often be a way of creating contrasts, like a plush, velvet sofa beside a shiny, metallic table. Being bold is a good thing, but its important to keep cohesion between the textures and colors in order to prevent the room from feeling overwhelming.

Introduce Layers
Throw pillows, area rugs and window treatments are the perfect way to accent the look with layers. Rather than creating more visual drama, these items should complement the room and allow the eye to fall on the focal points when someone enters.

Curate the Objects
Filling the room with a careful selection of objects will help to bring it all together. This is where you can get creative with putting antiques on display, arranging paintings in a whimsical manner, or curating a collection of trinkets. Think of it as the final step to creating a unique space that truly reflects your personality and tastes.

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Here are four classic chair styles that can work anywhere.

Adirondack Chairs

For over a century, this timeless chair has been found overlooking lakes, oceans and mountains all across the country.

Acapulco Chairs

For those who are going for a more modern style, nothing beats the iconic look of Acapulco chairs.

Egg Chairs

The egg chair is a mid-century modern classic that instantly makes any seating area Instagram-worthy.

Bistro Chairs

All it takes is two of these versatile chairs to create an intimate seating area by the pool, in the garden or on the deck.

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Game rooms are all about fun, but creating the perfectspace for recreationin your new house is serious business. In this digital age,a lot of parents are opting to feature a game room in their homes in order to promote family time that doesnt involve a screen. Its also ideal for social occasions, as guests will love relaxing and enjoying some friendly competition.

Rack Em Up
Pool is perhaps the most popular table game around. Its not only fun, but it also takes real skill, making it a game you can really dive into. It can take years to master the game, but playing as a novice is also enjoyable, and there are many books and videos devoted to games like 8-ball, 9-ball and Bank Pool. There also are options in terms of cost and quality.

Other Table Games:
f youre interested in something thats a bit easier to play and is more kid-friendly, there are other games to consider. Foosball is a popular table version of soccer that is fast and fun, and kids love it.Other options includetable shuffleboards games, high-end air hockey and dome hockey setups.

Arcade Action, No Quarters Necessary
Many like to go retro with their game rooms by featuring a pinball machine or classic video games. Used pinball machines can be found on eBay at various price points. Also available are video games, such as Space Invaders, Pac-Man, Asteroids and Donkey Kong, and some arcade units offer multiple games. Put some thought into your choice; these arent cheap so you want to be sure the machine will be used often.

Bulls Eye
Darts isa great option for a game room because quality boards can be found at reasonable prices. And if you become passionate about the game, you can buy pricier, more precise darts and other equipment. There are even digital and electronic dart boards that keep score for various dart games.

Pick a Theme
One of the fun things about creating a game room is choosing how to decorate it. Sports is a popular theme that allows you to hang posters, signage and photos of your favorite team. You can also make your game room a shrine to movies, music, games or your favorite travel destination.

Thats Entertainment
Games and entertainment go hand in hand, which is why many game room retailers also sell theater-style seats. If your game room is sizable enough, consider adding a TV with comfortable seats. And for music, how about a jukebox filled with everyones favorite hits?

The right game room could turn out to be the most popular space in your house, because the family that plays together, stays together.

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