SHINE A LIGHT ON DESIGN - LIGHTING IN DECOR

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />A good percentage of the time, the problem with a room design is simply a matter of lighting.<br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJlqCVx-odAlHTO74ysATaXU2dud-sGFICZj78IkhcLrmEzAmw6ZGj8uN1QPQwQgMn00eROvMMcFQUPJHS7q2yC9Rar9FnuWOxu6NKMiSnasE_SZsY1Cz6lwmPxmk28Bq7apMZ1FAd_OA/s1600/Traditional-Master-Bedroom-Decorating-Ideas-with-Unique-Tray-Ceiling-Design-and-Lighting-Fixture.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJlqCVx-odAlHTO74ysATaXU2dud-sGFICZj78IkhcLrmEzAmw6ZGj8uN1QPQwQgMn00eROvMMcFQUPJHS7q2yC9Rar9FnuWOxu6NKMiSnasE_SZsY1Cz6lwmPxmk28Bq7apMZ1FAd_OA/s1600/Traditional-Master-Bedroom-Decorating-Ideas-with-Unique-Tray-Ceiling-Design-and-Lighting-Fixture.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br /><br><br />I hear about rooms being dark, looking dingy, and people not wanting to use curtains or window coverings because they feel it would cut down the light in the room.  Truth is, most rooms don't have adequate lighting.<br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2014/07/shine-light-on-design.html#more">Read more »</a>

SHINE A LIGHT ON DESIGN - LIGHTING IN DECOR

A good percentage of the time, the problem with a room design is simply a matter of lighting. I hear about rooms being dark, looking dingy, ...

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HOME DECOR: BONNIES OLD WORLD KITCHEN REMODEL

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />THE KITCHEN<br /><br /><br /><br />Warm Tuscany was the feeling that Bonnie wanted in her home, along with sun-warmed colors and rich wood tones.  Her last update had been in the late 80's and she just wasn't feeling the blue and white anymore.  In fact, she wanted to change just about everything about her entire ground floor.<br /><br /><br /><br />Her kitchen was dated, with a ceiling hung bank of cabinets and matching peninsula that made it a dark and cramped space.  <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimG29OGyzimwc78w9vtmnL5roOiYV_A6lfpSQ-URoAEojauCHqUo_kLwfx5IMUtewiCinkcnfMDHvzbV6CabJRxzZmUTxxQhT30IbkJJW4FXzMNNg9_iVNSOXl7-hra-TLQqPltkXhQ08-/s1600/IMG_2376.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimG29OGyzimwc78w9vtmnL5roOiYV_A6lfpSQ-URoAEojauCHqUo_kLwfx5IMUtewiCinkcnfMDHvzbV6CabJRxzZmUTxxQhT30IbkJJW4FXzMNNg9_iVNSOXl7-hra-TLQqPltkXhQ08-/s400/IMG_2376.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(before) Kitchen view with peninsula and bank of hanging cabinets</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ_bgRRZtgyq3nBrg1OtLb4zCKSlNFMavIDXkWlthEiAJAtFq4nMJyftbG8WgzZkZXnL1x-N6egMcMgmr7-1AsaNsh_uC6zmqu2_yc2Uv-VSHOXjGrNJ7pfc4HPfFATTwgrD_hFdlT4O6M/s1600/IMG_2374+(1).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ_bgRRZtgyq3nBrg1OtLb4zCKSlNFMavIDXkWlthEiAJAtFq4nMJyftbG8WgzZkZXnL1x-N6egMcMgmr7-1AsaNsh_uC6zmqu2_yc2Uv-VSHOXjGrNJ7pfc4HPfFATTwgrD_hFdlT4O6M/s400/IMG_2374+(1).JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(before) Kitchen view - dropped ceiling with fluorescent lighting, oak cabinets</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />The original fluorescent lights were in a 70's style dropped ceiling, and her cabinets were typical oak with a prominent grain. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7lLejZC3vTTD_VaoJSKmF69ESwxgamAJ19i8h3-9msUhFvk5Bqi6FzSb3q2MHBxleT3R6jCJngBUEiOsWdqDHxj9FOfhRpOiqJgqtFLFWMVME8iLzllnZdzY6ZPBjeV89nDmTB6PXrHlz/s1600/IMG_2375.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7lLejZC3vTTD_VaoJSKmF69ESwxgamAJ19i8h3-9msUhFvk5Bqi6FzSb3q2MHBxleT3R6jCJngBUEiOsWdqDHxj9FOfhRpOiqJgqtFLFWMVME8iLzllnZdzY6ZPBjeV89nDmTB6PXrHlz/s400/IMG_2375.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(before) Kitchen - sink and window area</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP08J3mM6Z8ZjizJNPExsWUCuPC9AxY2ubwWrRa4i_IXsXmsk9SrQQ5Xrmk22zVrwKeUDjieg0uxfqvQRaNF5ejce1c1ww1ktdRWjq_YOyucvT6Valzb2QwyaQS8utlyWtuRHJd9XmJKp9/s1600/IMG_2377.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP08J3mM6Z8ZjizJNPExsWUCuPC9AxY2ubwWrRa4i_IXsXmsk9SrQQ5Xrmk22zVrwKeUDjieg0uxfqvQRaNF5ejce1c1ww1ktdRWjq_YOyucvT6Valzb2QwyaQS8utlyWtuRHJd9XmJKp9/s400/IMG_2377.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(before) Kitchen - fridge and cabinets</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br />Bonnie dreamed of warm hardwood floors and rich wood cabinetry in an open light-filled space with an island.  We made beautiful selections of cabinetry, granite, lighting and appliances and Alex at <a href="http://www.apluskitchen.com/">A Plus Kitchen</a> made it happen.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY_zQaCS1tNsu7sqx-FgHq1u6WovNGVLO4v7YmqSKpYYlsFTZhE7qf18weYS-HHxDdxBXmFbWirSK-Eln_bFBONh-f809xZrx0iUUQMbo-QGO39Q4euMK0p-2ZxKVre6n7gvPf0IiVx9c/s1600/COFFRED+CEILING.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="443" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY_zQaCS1tNsu7sqx-FgHq1u6WovNGVLO4v7YmqSKpYYlsFTZhE7qf18weYS-HHxDdxBXmFbWirSK-Eln_bFBONh-f809xZrx0iUUQMbo-QGO39Q4euMK0p-2ZxKVre6n7gvPf0IiVx9c/s640/COFFRED+CEILING.jpg" width="640" wt="true" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(after) Kitchen - cove ceiling, can lights and pendants</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br />We removed the peninsula of cabinets and ceiling hung cupboards which opened the kitchen to the rest of the family space.  We added crown and base molding, and raised the ceiling - adding recessed can lighting and speakers for music and media.  The door to the dining room was removed and an arched doorway was created to mirror the existing arch from the entry.<br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvX1eGm03c7Ku_mmx1HdvgEdLLGWTTqhtsaDjdL2hp6K2QUGzCp64EyqcP0jEg1Mo-al_-_PMoCE2nAI6SBhlkvzFTDM2eZ7XP1Hv9-Fk6DciWPz3reU-lEiisZHyq4tE94bpIcoE5TyI/s1600/disk%231+021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvX1eGm03c7Ku_mmx1HdvgEdLLGWTTqhtsaDjdL2hp6K2QUGzCp64EyqcP0jEg1Mo-al_-_PMoCE2nAI6SBhlkvzFTDM2eZ7XP1Hv9-Fk6DciWPz3reU-lEiisZHyq4tE94bpIcoE5TyI/s640/disk%231+021.jpg" width="640" wt="true" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(In progress) - Cabinets in, paint on the walls, granite on countertops</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br />Next came hardwood floors, beautifully crafted custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a new kitchen sink, brushed nickel faucet, and tumbled travertine back-splash.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT8q2xkm8J6kYwCq8LdytW8ZTLhyphenhyphenfW8SlPvriUKJ-NZbAD9JWYAvxL13YI80DARhutbcXjkD9VsJWq80Whb0JGTnOobq7LlBU1f8njai1Lgwk1ctZA8eSE04eXvv6WIlGQgcNyHVTyFNTS/s1600/FAUCET.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT8q2xkm8J6kYwCq8LdytW8ZTLhyphenhyphenfW8SlPvriUKJ-NZbAD9JWYAvxL13YI80DARhutbcXjkD9VsJWq80Whb0JGTnOobq7LlBU1f8njai1Lgwk1ctZA8eSE04eXvv6WIlGQgcNyHVTyFNTS/s1600/FAUCET.jpg" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(after)  Kitchen sink area with new faucet, granite counter tops, garden bay window</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxem96e822tQpc-Sr-nz5xzEkwHbc1DOEcDsp21WJ6PwE9qnCGhZIOiBWFvtb6R5S0Dohr5PT_basctYQK2Bo2f_qKjZxdmHu1PQwwEc1CwqQyKh94v8rMD2sOlesubEx-MRr3E43ctL0l/s1600/IMG_1209.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxem96e822tQpc-Sr-nz5xzEkwHbc1DOEcDsp21WJ6PwE9qnCGhZIOiBWFvtb6R5S0Dohr5PT_basctYQK2Bo2f_qKjZxdmHu1PQwwEc1CwqQyKh94v8rMD2sOlesubEx-MRr3E43ctL0l/s640/IMG_1209.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />we opted for a painted finish on the island to break up the woodtones. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJwLKHWRLLvVLIa9ir9XCcs47sK-jJMiUoqZQVSQznT7gAbuhi9efCElt9hJzePdYwRdGoJyVqriJZ8P2YG6cxR6dteEeXQWFxYRt7Frq2_v-4OIKvjpE8vqzraA81GUYDRwrWwrG9Of26/s1600/ISLAND+DETAIL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJwLKHWRLLvVLIa9ir9XCcs47sK-jJMiUoqZQVSQznT7gAbuhi9efCElt9hJzePdYwRdGoJyVqriJZ8P2YG6cxR6dteEeXQWFxYRt7Frq2_v-4OIKvjpE8vqzraA81GUYDRwrWwrG9Of26/s640/ISLAND+DETAIL.jpg" width="454" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAvZqcQp6jeVLZiIL3CXSvvVoQyzQyHktZWHz7RhMSufO0LGAG5jPSlVX-s3ZlDUxPY-KQyJx_rBVUkXo0HxsPFrQAMyzu8gYEXDhzLgh08kdcCtfJvnTaiZ-Obac5kr2lumhSMY6remhN/s1600/IMG_3229.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAvZqcQp6jeVLZiIL3CXSvvVoQyzQyHktZWHz7RhMSufO0LGAG5jPSlVX-s3ZlDUxPY-KQyJx_rBVUkXo0HxsPFrQAMyzu8gYEXDhzLgh08kdcCtfJvnTaiZ-Obac5kr2lumhSMY6remhN/s640/IMG_3229.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />The paint (Dunn Edwards 'Golden Gate') added warmth, as did the bronze pendant lighting (Lamps Plus).  Bronze hardware complimented the cabinetry and accessories and new vinyl windows with blinds for light control and custom window treatments finished the picture.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />In the breakfast nook, we replaced dated metal and oak railing with custom hardwood, and added cabinets in the bar area to match the kitchen, just a step or two away.<br /><br /> <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_4hUvwrT_6R1uc1uDsMbvhlWzU0uRe9fF6wcMRaJzNHW0HILKCS_Y7r6D-rjnshU162pBH73yHUwXy-oO1qz4INsfHvALFHmAxPT8YbQ1nr3F_xcIEe1j3tY3UonkjdTNqX2PeMxr5JI/s1600/RailingNook.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_4hUvwrT_6R1uc1uDsMbvhlWzU0uRe9fF6wcMRaJzNHW0HILKCS_Y7r6D-rjnshU162pBH73yHUwXy-oO1qz4INsfHvALFHmAxPT8YbQ1nr3F_xcIEe1j3tY3UonkjdTNqX2PeMxr5JI/s400/RailingNook.jpg" width="400" wt="true" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(before)  kitchen eating area</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZQNJ2u9FoFnx6YuE3ucmRL-0WMHznJGuF4y9d2XvVLxYsRoirZJD6lwJTIxcUSs1WfOyUXdGgyyHELWguuKJb9xZLsrC3pndsAopO2-16NFuugNAbFJNHnkJcXSI1NYmZdo6rr4j7Uig/s1600/IMG_1207.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZQNJ2u9FoFnx6YuE3ucmRL-0WMHznJGuF4y9d2XvVLxYsRoirZJD6lwJTIxcUSs1WfOyUXdGgyyHELWguuKJb9xZLsrC3pndsAopO2-16NFuugNAbFJNHnkJcXSI1NYmZdo6rr4j7Uig/s640/IMG_1207.JPG" width="640" wt="true" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(after)  kitchen eating area with new railing</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXLmy0mJ-mBxNXTFooxSriCee3Nh-AKqh8XcjimPtG9MNmx9tFugbpddVTNO86n78xSr_-hoog2bVmREDJjWfXBcqR_Bevr0OPkBJFkrbdEFgkrTuYSwvP56r7jObuRSt0o_UD2ysonnk/s1600/IMG_3233.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXLmy0mJ-mBxNXTFooxSriCee3Nh-AKqh8XcjimPtG9MNmx9tFugbpddVTNO86n78xSr_-hoog2bVmREDJjWfXBcqR_Bevr0OPkBJFkrbdEFgkrTuYSwvP56r7jObuRSt0o_UD2ysonnk/s640/IMG_3233.JPG" width="420" wt="true" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">completed bar area</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdP5p7A0m7StACtdNoaOkOUlinfnxjZNLS8TcMZIioWGq08ojKJPz9DnOu8rTllGMMoaiGoxbbaAeLcQ0eAAxSd4UV2p4BV2RPqIpYIuUCbXMIE4cCCRE3KcEffpRUo4Pj90pHN1VZ9fk/s1600/IMG_1205.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdP5p7A0m7StACtdNoaOkOUlinfnxjZNLS8TcMZIioWGq08ojKJPz9DnOu8rTllGMMoaiGoxbbaAeLcQ0eAAxSd4UV2p4BV2RPqIpYIuUCbXMIE4cCCRE3KcEffpRUo4Pj90pHN1VZ9fk/s640/IMG_1205.JPG" width="480" wt="true" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />We added glass cabinets for display and light and chose GE Profile appliances, which gave her a dual range - with gas burners and electric oven.<br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisLNfLoRy0rSzmYLKp0gZipV23G6HQNEJEwmSABJ9IX1xDJCYtc-iWjFHxfey6qc5lwksXTMkRT-qfZTzpNsshPAIHMhZdHzEsdLUib0XszJsd1nDM8SxWZLTEjlFiqj69wGmd4sZ4wZ0/s1600/IMG_1202.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisLNfLoRy0rSzmYLKp0gZipV23G6HQNEJEwmSABJ9IX1xDJCYtc-iWjFHxfey6qc5lwksXTMkRT-qfZTzpNsshPAIHMhZdHzEsdLUib0XszJsd1nDM8SxWZLTEjlFiqj69wGmd4sZ4wZ0/s640/IMG_1202.JPG" width="640" wt="true" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br />What a beautiful difference!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />(before)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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