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Haneen Matt is a Canton-based blogger and busy momBuy Photo
Haneen Matt is a Canton-based blogger and busy mom of four who writes about interior design. Her blog is www.haneens-haven.com.  Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
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An abstract mural in the foyer, which Matt did herself,Buy Photo
An abstract mural in the foyer, which Matt did herself, is paired with stacked vintage suitcases from Haven in Plymouth and a vintage chair.  Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
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In June, Matt beat out five other design bloggers toBuy Photo
In June, Matt beat out five other design bloggers to win a contest by painters' tape company FrogTape called the Paintover Challenge. Matt redid her family room's fireplace with new paint (Sherwin Williams' Tricorn Black) and herringbone tile.  Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
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The fireplace before the Paintover Challenge.
The fireplace before the Paintover Challenge.  Haneen Matt.
As part of the challenge, Matt also painted an abstractBuy Photo
As part of the challenge, Matt also painted an abstract painting using FrogTape and included it in a gallery wall she created in the family room. Green is her favorite color.  Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
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The family room.Buy Photo
The family room.  Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
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Matt's abstract painting ties in a similar wall muralBuy Photo
Matt's abstract painting ties in a similar wall mural she did in the foyer.  Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
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A "before" image in the family room before the FrogTape
A "before" image in the family room before the FrogTape challenge.  Haneen Matt
Matt says she loves juxtaposing different elementsBuy Photo
Matt says she loves juxtaposing different elements such as sleek (the fireplace) and rustic (the Stikwood reclaimed wood panels).  Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
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Matt also redid her kitchen this year. The new quartzBuy Photo
Matt also redid her kitchen this year. The new quartz counters are from Lakeside Surfaces. The hardware is Liberty Hardware from Home Depot. Books atop the upper cabinets on one wall add another splash of green.  Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
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The books tie in with a green rug in the kitchen.Buy Photo
The books tie in with a green rug in the kitchen.  Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
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Matt says she wanted to create a sleek and modern kitchenBuy Photo
Matt says she wanted to create a sleek and modern kitchen so she went with black and white. She still plans to install a backsplash.  Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
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In a nook just off the kitchen, upper cabinets wereBuy Photo
In a nook just off the kitchen, upper cabinets were removed and open shelving from Etsy artists Blissopia was added. The wallpaper is from Spoonflower.  Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
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"Every room needs a conversation piece," writes MattBuy Photo
"Every room needs a conversation piece," writes Matt on her blog.  Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
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Floral wallpaper from Anthropologie adds a splash ofBuy Photo
Floral wallpaper from Anthropologie adds a splash of bold color to an inset in the dining room. The walls are painted Sherwin- Williams' Urbane Bronze.  Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
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The buffet, or dresser, was a $50 thrift store find.Buy Photo
The buffet, or dresser, was a $50 thrift store find. Matt painted it Benjamin Moore's Chrome Green.  Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
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A mix of brass candlestick holders gives some textureBuy Photo
A mix of brass candlestick holders gives some texture to the dining room.  Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
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A gallery wall in the dining room, a mix of thriftBuy Photo
A gallery wall in the dining room, a mix of thrift and antique store finds, pays homage to Matt's art background.  Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
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The Matt Family proudly displays their unity aboveBuy Photo
The Matt Family proudly displays their unity above the front door.  Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
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The formal living room features a wall that Matt stenciledBuy Photo
The formal living room features a wall that Matt stenciled herself. The print above the Home Goods credenza is from Minted.com.  Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
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The trick with a stencil, says Matt: Use one with aBuy Photo
The trick with a stencil, says Matt: Use one with a busier pattern because it's more forgiving with mistakes.  Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
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A geometric accent adds another modern twist to theBuy Photo
A geometric accent adds another modern twist to the living room.  Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
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Two modern wingbacks create a sophisticated seatingBuy Photo
Two modern wingbacks create a sophisticated seating area in Haneen's office.  Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
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A bold piece of art anchors another gallery wall inBuy Photo
A bold piece of art anchors another gallery wall in the office.  Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
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A colorful rug and dark blue walls create a backdropBuy Photo
A colorful rug and dark blue walls create a backdrop for the Matt family office.  Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
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Two beautiful wingback chairs are the centerpiece withBuy Photo
Two beautiful wingback chairs are the centerpiece with two pink covered footstools are seen in the Matt family office.  Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
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Pom pom strands from Hobby Lobby add a playful touchBuy Photo
Pom pom strands from Hobby Lobby add a playful touch to one of Matt's daughters' bedrooms.  Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
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An upholstered headboard and ombre bedding sets a soothingBuy Photo
An upholstered headboard and ombre bedding sets a soothing tone in 12-year-old Raya's room.  Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
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Even the laundry room has a serious sense of styleBuy Photo
Even the laundry room has a serious sense of style with wallpaper, dark cabinets and a geometric light fixture.  Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
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In the master bedroom, Matt said she took a more neutralBuy Photo
In the master bedroom, Matt said she took a more neutral approach because wanted to create a hotel retreat vibe.  Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
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Matt used another stencil on one wall in the master.Buy Photo
Matt used another stencil on one wall in the master. She used high gloss paint to create more contrast.  Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
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The Matt home in Canton.Buy Photo
The Matt home in Canton.  Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
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