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~ Designer & TV Personality Teams Up with Microsoft for Digital Makeover Tips ~

May 2011

(REDMOND, WA) -- Summer is a popular time for homeowners to remodel and do room makeovers but technology is a key element that is often overlooked. TV personality and designer Vern Yip is teaming up with Microsoft to develop economical tips that help homeowners integrate their 21st century digital lives with their physical space. In today's digital reality tech gadgets are not something to work around when designing a room but rather are element that can enhance a room's décor.

Design and technology have come together to produce sleek and elegant devices that open a range of designing options for homeowners seeking to breathe new life into one or more of their rooms. Here are some examples from Yip:

• HDTV's are sleek beauties that are easily presented in almost any room. Not only are they easy on the eye, they save space by eliminating the need for bulky cabinets or armoires homeowners used to use to hide their TVs.

• Clear the clutter. One of the best ways to give a room a fresh look is to remove a lot of the little things that accumulate over the years. Get rid of the knick knacks crowding an end table and replace with a single, larger accent piece that makes a statement. In the kitchen or den, graceful all-in-one touchscreen computers like the HP TouchSmart 600 can save space and bring a new, visual element to the room.

• Another space saving opportunity is in the den or home office. Today's Windows laptops have style and power. These sleek machines mean you no longer need a big desk to work from and the stylish design lets them complement the design of your room rather than being a jarring visual distraction.

• Color is a powerful tool for livening up a room and expressing yourself. Painting stripes can give a room a sense of space while accents such as throws, bedding and lampshades can quickly and inexpensively give a room a new feel. That principle can be seen in the creative designs of today's Windows PC's which come in a range of colors to match the vibe in any room.

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