Honoring the best designs in terms of ergonomics, safety, material selection, overall value and aesthetics from among a field of 40 vehicles having new or significantly redesigned accommodations, the editors at WardsAuto Magazine recently announced their annual list of 10 Best Interiors of 2012.

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As Evans, Burnett and others continue to develop the field of design into something of far greater value than aesthetics, the creative commitment and creative confidence of a good designer already has much to teach an aspiring manager or even a midcareer person contemplating a whole new life.

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In addition to improved aesthetics and organization, kitchen remodels also hold reasonable resale value.

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