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PATRICE SAMARA/KELLY MAHONEY The Astolat Dollhouse Castle, valued at and insured for $.5 million, will go on public display for the first time ever starting November 12 at the Time Warner Center in New York City. Constructed in the 1980s by Colorado miniature artist Elaine Diehl, the dollhouse features 29 rooms filled with 10,000 miniature pieces, including elaborate furniture, oil paintings, mirrors, fireplaces, gold jewelry, rare books, fine rugs, fabrics, and pieces made of and silver and gold. Spread over seven levels, the house has a wine cellar , a kitchen , a library , a music room , a grand ballroom , a bar , and an armory . Imagine the parties it could host! Scroll down for a look inside. [h href='http://nypost.com/2015/11/03/this-dollhouse-is-worth-8-5-million/' target='_blank">New York Post '] The kitchen. Kelly Mahoney The house stands nine feet tall. Patrice Samara A bear rug. Tea time. Kelly Mahoney A bedroom. A child's bedroom. Kelly Mah...

In the hands of dynamic designer Mary McDonald, one Beverly Hills house just keeps getting better. Victoria Pearson Living Room A welcoming mix of vintage and antique furniture adds elegance to a light-flooded Beverly Hills living room designed by Mary McDonald. Leopold lamps by Mary McDonald for Robert Abbey. Walls in Benjamin Moore's Man on the Moon. Victoria Pearson Gallery Wall A gallery wall in the living room showcases some of Alessandro Uzielli's photography collection. Coffee table, Vaughan. Side table, Minton-Spidell. The striped chair is a Paris flea market find. Victoria Pearson Library "Nothing transports like a deep red room," says McDonald of the sumptuous library. The window was covered with a bamboo shade to create an artful backdrop for the photograph by Augusta Wood. Walls in Benjamin Moore's Classic Burgundy. A Vaughan side table holds a lamp by Visual Comfort; a zebra-patterned hide tops a Stark rug. Victoria Pearson Dining Room ...

Whether you're looking for inspiration for a DIY pantry makeover, or just enjoy look at exquisitely organized spaces, these inspired designs are worth lusting over. Lisa Romerein Best Use of Vertical Space Don't waste your kitchen closet on buckets and a broom. Six-foot-tall pine shelving units transform this space into a pantry that maximizes corners. Fill the shelves with preserves, dry goods and more. See more of this country kitchen. The Paper Mama Best Custom Details This unconventional space features a hand-painted citrus wall behind the shelves for a one-of-a-kind, cheery look. See more at The Paper Mama. Brian Woodcock Best Use of an Antique There's no need for built-ins when you turn an armoire into a pantry. Add or remove shelves to suit your needs—locker baskets and metal troughs make it easy to sort dry goods and bottled beverages. See more unique organization ideas. Design Sponge Best Use of Natural Wood Neat rows of jars contrasted with a natural e...

Choosing a paint color can be daunting, to say the least. Just a quick glance at a wall of swatches and chips is enough to make anyone dizzy. And one ill-advised choice can leave you questioning your taste forever ("Why did I ever like burnt orange??"). To help you skip the hardware-store drama, we asked interior designers for their favorite foolproof colors: 1. Palladian Blue, Benjamin Moore Courtesy of Benjamin Moore "My go-to paint colors are classic and easy to live with," says interior designer Lauri Ward. "This blue-gray-green shade can be used in almost any room. It's an especially good choice for cooling a very sunny room, or creating a tranquil bedroom." 2. Garden Stone, Clark+Kensington Courtesy of Ace Hardware "I try to stay away from colors with heavy blue undertones, and I direct my clients toward warm grays that will stand the test of time," say Ace design expert Katie Reynolds. "This shade is a favorite." 3. Manch...