WPF - where can I find some window layout ideas/examples and resource files that will make my application look better [closed]

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I enjoy working with WPF but I need a little more of "designer's touch" to my applications. I have been unable to find a good resource for WPF layout examples and color schemes along with the corresponding resource files.Are there any good resources out there to help developers make their applications really "pop".

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The Microsoft Expression Community Gallery provides a community site for sharing WPF and Silverlight resources.

In particular, look under "Themes", "Samples", and "Art / Design" for templates, styles, and other visually appealing things you can use in your applications.

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Windows User Experience Interaction Guidelines is a good place to start. If you're using a set of proprietary controls (like the WPF controls from Telerik), they usually have built in skins/styles that you can change just like flipping a switch. Codeplex always has a lot of useful things, I wouldn't be surprised to see some WPF-related styling resources.

Hope that helps a little!

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From Codeplex: WPF Themes, WPF Contrib

From Microsoft: Expression Blend

From Adobe: Kuler (for picking colors schemes)

Other: Reuxables (neat-o theme I just stumbled upon)