By Max Broadview

(NC)—Viewers of CBC's daytime show, Steven and Chris, will be forgiven for holding their breath each day, waiting for the duo to share their ever-popular décor and design advice. The former Designer Guys, who have been helming the daily CBC lifestyle show, now in its third season, have expanded their “Ask Steven and Chris” segments this year. The boys are rolling up their sleeves and pulling out their paint swatches to offer practical, affordable and stylish answers to all kinds of everyday décor questions. To submit your design queries, it is as easy as going online to www.cbc.ca/stevenandchris, and e-mailing your questions – and don't forget to send photos, too.

While you pull together your personal room disasters for the boys' expert eyes, consider some of these décor tips for the season:

1. Group your jewel tones together for a monochromatic effect. With plums, ambers and peacock blues being the hottest for the season, try using an amethyst coloured bowl to display plums or an amber vase filled with rich yellow tulips.

2. Tartans, plaids and checks are big in fashion and also in home décor. Try sewing a wide ribbon of tartan as a band to the tops of your sheets or duvet cover – or along the bottom of your drapes. You could also make a few pillows out of different tartans and layer them on a solid couch or chair.

3. Go for that rustic/industrial look with bowls, frames and furniture in an unfinished romantically carved wood. That “old is new” look will go a long way and you can incorporate things you already have.

Steven and Chris have many more ideas, tips and tricks to help make your home a little more fabulous. More information is available online at www.cbc.ca/stevenandchris, and don't be shy about asking your questions – they might just have the solution you are looking for.

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