If you spend any time at all shopping in consignment stores or browsing tag sales, you know that it’s pretty easy to find vintage dressers at great prices. While you may not need another dresser in your bedroom, a low profile dresser with drawers has lots of potential to add style and function to … [Read more...]
Accessorizing: The Lazy & Inexpensive Way to Room Renovation
Sometimes you look around a room and you know it’s time for a change. What once worked is no longer working and the room now looks tired and boring. But in the current economic climate, who has money for new furniture or the time and energy to install expensive upgrades like new hardwood flooring? … [Read more...]
Modernize a Kitchen with Five Affordable Upgrades
A kitchen can be what makes or breaks the sale of a house. If a home is otherwise appealing, but the kitchen is dated and ugly, potential buyers would rather walk away and keep shopping rather take on the work and expense of replacing the kitchen. However, a total kitchen replacement is not always … [Read more...]
Modern Country: Comfort Meets Modern Aesthetic
Modern Country: Comfort Meets Modern Aesthetic It used to be the country decor was all about geese wearing blue bonnets and lots of cutesy clutter. But country has become more streamlined and modern country decors seem to be borrowing design principles from modern interior design portfolios. Modern … [Read more...]
Decorating with Warm Wood Accents
Decorating a home with wood is one of the fastest and easiest ways to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Wood has long been a favorite as a home decorating material. Not only is it used in the construction of almost every home, but there are also plenty of creative ways to use wood decoratively. … [Read more...]
Big Design Impact Using Oversized Art
If you want to create a lot of big design impact in a room, oversized art is the quickest and easiest way to accomplish your decorating goals. Although there's nothing essentially wrong with smaller pieces of art, there's just something special and eye-catching about larger pieces. If you're trying … [Read more...]
Warm and Wonderful Decorating Styles
In areas of the country where the weather turns cold during the winter months, there's usually a desire to add a touch of warmth to home decorating styles to help ward off the outdoor chill. Although the sight of warm colors and decorating styles that are commonplace in warmer areas of the country … [Read more...]
Coffee Corners with Plenty of Appeal
If you're like many people, you might truly cherish the thought of enjoying a great cup of coffee. Perhaps you're an early morning person who usually drinks your morning cup of java by yourself. Or, maybe you love to get together with family members and friends over a cup of coffee. Either way, it … [Read more...]
Southwestern Sun-Touched Rooms
Even though you might live in a very different climate, most people find that there's just something special about the Southwestern area of the United States. In addition to the pleasant climate, the beauty of the landscape in this area is nothing short of absolutely spectacular. If you've always … [Read more...]
Charming Wildlife Decorating Styles
If you're the kind of person who enjoys nature and the great outdoors, chances are you are always on the lookout for ways to bring a bit of nature indoors. Perhaps you enjoy the serenity of a beautiful outdoor landscape. Or, perhaps you are an animal or bird lover who enjoys wildlife. Whatever your … [Read more...]
Add Warmth and Charm with Western Touches
If you'd like to add a bit more charm and warmth to your home, it's hard to beat the beauty of Western decor. The Western style of decorating just seems to naturally conjure up thoughts of comfort and down-home appeal. Whether you choose to decorate your home in a predominantly Western theme or just … [Read more...]
Create a Charming Coffee House in Your Own Home
If you've always loved the charm and comfort of your favorite coffee house, why not create a similar area in your own home? It really doesn't take a lot of time, effort or money to create an area where you can relax with family and friends and enjoy a great cup of coffee. Depending on your … [Read more...]
Outdoor Themes that Work Indoors
Warm and Sunny Decorating Styles When the cold wind starts to blow, you'll be glad you took the time to design a warm and cozy indoor area. Although you can certainly use any style of decorating that appeals to you, decor that conjures up the thought of warm sunshine often work best. For example, … [Read more...]
Warm Up Your Home with Wood Art
Although many modern decorators have a tendency to use a lot of metal art these days, it's important not to overlook the beauty and warmth of wood art. Because of the fact that wood comes from a living tree, it often seems to add a certain degree of character, life and personality to a room that can … [Read more...]
Using Art to Create an Impressive Focal Point
There are an almost endless number of ways to use art when decorating a home. However, it's hard to argue with the fact that using art pieces to create eye-catching focal points is one of the ways to get the most visual impact from your art. Most professional designers agree that creating a focal … [Read more...]
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