Cathy’s Marketplace - Designer tip: Repeat shapes

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Designer tip: Repeat shapes

From the Cathy's Marketplace showroom, Cathy demonstrates a key but subtle way to tie a space together and give it a cohesive, finished look.

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Let your gift stand out
Furniture tip: Caring for koa
Are you lucky enough to own some koa furniture?
Decorating tip: How to display art
Where to put that painting?
Go big and go bold!
Take it from Cathy: You don’t need a huge space to go big and go bold!
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You don’t need a whole room...
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How much color is too much? Not enough?
Ready to add some color to your life?
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Pops of color, subtle sophistication, wild personality!
New year, new look — by mixing old & new!
Do not, repeat, do not throw out your old treasures
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Special footage of Nicki’s amazing and hilarious solo!
Beautiful ways to hide your clutter!
We all have them: too many papers, toys, and never enough time to tidy up...
Quick demo: How to create a designer-looking space
Cathy starts with a sofa and takes it from there...
Quick and easy Halloween decor
The creepy season is upon us, and your space isn't looking sufficiently macabre?
Adding personality to your space
It’s the small touches — unique accessories that reflect your style
Going global with decor
It's the latest trend, but you don't have to go all casbah or bamboo and batik
Mixing and matching: You can do it with patterns too!
Patterns can really pop!
Bling for your home: Metallics!
Cathy’s designer tips on bringing this hot trend into your home.
Affordable touchups: Easy as 1, 2, 3!
Pull a space together with inexpensive accents.
Tray chic! Solutions for small spaces
Need a coffee table? Need more seating?
Let's go glam, dahling!
Quick tips from Cathy Lee on adding instant touches of glamor to any space
Finding the perfect chair
Cathy’s practical, don't-miss tips for making the perfect choice.
Personalizing your matching sets
Cathy's tips for setting your furniture apart
Tips to freshen up your old space
Cathy's tips on giving your space a bright summer makeover
TLC tips for your old furniture
Don't be so hasty about throwing things out!
Secrets of color temperatures
Yes, colors have temperatures!
Styling up with little touches
What adds the finishing touches?
Designer tip: Repeat shapes
Cathy demonstrates a key but subtle way to tie a space together.
First look: Inside the showroom with Cathy and Jodi Leong
Cathy wows KITV's Jodi Leong.
First look: A sneak peek at the CM concept house!
Here’s a quick peek.
Va-va-voom! Creating glam with antique finishes
More progress at the CM showroom
Make neutral pieces pop with color
Accenting Cathy’s Marketplace finds with bold pops of color
The No. 1 reason to consign
CM is opening a showroom in Honolulu this spring!
How to: Dress up your coffee table
Cathy’s quick decorating tips for your coffee table
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New Year, new look for your space!
Cathy's got new ideas to ring in the New Year
Wow gifts for big and little kids
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Tips for your Thanksgiving table
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Light up your style!
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Is it tea time, dear? Of course it is
The holidays (yes, the holidays) are near!
You'll want to have fun in style!
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How can an online marketplace be having a sale?!
Tips for sellers: Make it work!
Cathy lays out quick tips for better postings to sell your items faster
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Putting it all together
Cathy's quick designer tips on bringing a room together.
Trendy? No. Timeless? Definitely!
Why some things never seem to go out of style.
Wow, now THAT’S a statement!
Sometimes you want to make a statement.
New ideas for your office
Blah, blah, blah, right? Wrong!
Sweet dreams: Bedroom blowout!
It’s a veritable bedroom blowout at CM!
Outdoor decorating tips
Yes, it’s your garden calling.
Ooh la la, a new Fine Art category!
Cathy’s quick decorating tips to let your fine art shine.
Wrong cushions? Old frame? It's so easy to repurpose!
Don't throw out that old chair!
How an area rug can = inspiration
Area rugs can lead the way to design inspiration!
Royal bedroom retreat
Ah, a tropical sanctuary, just for you ... but how?
Celebrate good times, come on!
Celebrating an occasion, small or big?
Divide and Conquer!
Solutions for a great big room
Your hot new contempo-Asian dining room!
How hot can contemporary get?
Grab that tiara: It's rock 'n roll princess time!
Decorating ideas for your rock 'n roll princess!
Make it Pop!
Have a boring seating arrangement? Sofa look lifeless?
Outdoor serenity space!
Easy ways to create a place where you can relax
A contemporary Asian living room
Have a big living room? It's all about scale and proportion!
A tropical beach scene!
Easy tips for an indoor or outdoor beach look
Designer’s Secret
What makes this wall hanging and this dining set work together?