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Blu Dot's new hues

September 15, 2012 at 8:35PM
Blu Dot's Strut table and and Real Good Chair in new Fab colors.
Blu Dot's Strut table and and Real Good Chair in new Fab colors. (Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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Blu Dot's new huesHomegrown modern furniture maker Blu Dot has partnered with online retailer Fab for a "pop-up sale." The sale features some of Blu Dot's most popular designs in exclusive, custom Fab colors.

The pieces include Blu Dot's Strut table, Real Good Chair, Cant Desk and LilyPad coffeetable, and the custom Fab colors, in powder-coated steel, include orange, gray, black and white. The sale runs through Sept. 29 at www.Fab.com (the site is free, but registration is required).

Room for changeWant to create rooms you'll love? You'll find pages of ideas and photos inside Best Rooms, a new special edition from Domino.

Actress Rashida Jones lounges on the cover, and her West Hollywood home, where she's "obsessed" with lighting, is featured inside.

The fall/winter glossy is organized in three sections: "The Rooms" offers tips for creating great living rooms, dining rooms and bedrooms; "The Homes" showcases six "unforgettable" houses, while "It's All in the Details" breaks down three "decorating hot spots" -- the mantel, the bookcase and the reading chair.

Domino Best Rooms is available on newsstands for $10.99 through Dec. 2.

Remodeling ExpoThinking about updating your kitchen or bath or adding the deck you've always wanted? The Mid-America Remodeling & Design Expo is coming to town next weekend, Sept. 22-23.

The Expo will showcase new products and trends, from energy-efficient windows and doors to the latest in lighting and flooring. It's also an opportunity to save time and money by interviewing multiple contractors and suppliers under one roof.

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The location is the Grandstand at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 23. Admission is $6 at the door. Kids younger than 17 are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

Designer sample saleLocal interior designers are clearing out their inventories this week for the annual ASID Minnesota sample sale. Luxury furniture and one-of-a-kind home accessories will be offered at 50 to 80 percent off original retail prices.

Designers will be on hand to provide one-on-one consultations and advice on everything from accent colors to room concepts. Shoppers can schedule 30-minute appointments with a designer, and are encouraged to bring floor plans, room dimensions and photos.

This year's sale runs noon-8 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at International Market Square, 275 Market St., Minneapolis.

KIM PALMER

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