Although the Southwestern decorating style is naturally quite popular in the Southwestern area of the United States, it's also a style that is used extensively in other areas as well. The style is warm, colorful and quite beautiful, reminiscent of the desert and Native American culture. There are … [Read more...]
Rustic Decorating Using Western Art
Decorating one or more rooms in your home using a western theme can be a great way to add a touch of fun. Whether you are a true cowboy fan or just enjoy the western look, this rustic style of decorating can look great. There are plenty of ways to add western style to a room, including the use of … [Read more...]
Tuscan Decorating Techniques for Your Home
The Tuscan style of decorating has become quite popular, primarily because of the beautiful warm look it brings to the home. This decorating style originates from Tuscany, which is one of the world's most beautiful regions. The area has many old buildings and is full of rich history and beauty. It … [Read more...]
Home Decorating Techniques with Mediterranean Style
The Mediterranean decorating style was inspired by the techniques commonly used in the northern Mediterranean area. Spanish, French, Italian and Greek influences are all seen in this style. It's a very traditional style of decorating, evoking the overall feeling of old world charm. When decorating … [Read more...]
Decorating with Kokopelli Style
If you are a fan of South American and Native American art, you have undoubtedly noticed that many pieces include the image of a thoughtful-looking flute player. This is actually the image of the traditional Kokopelli flute player. This very traditional image has been used for thousands of years. In … [Read more...]
Top Tips for Loft Conversions
Loft conversions are a great way to increase the amount of space in your house. They allow you tap into an otherwise wasted area above your ceiling, and if done well can add a significant amount of market value to your home. There are lots of options available for converting your loft into a … [Read more...]
Yiacouvakis Hamelin Architects – La Cornette
Designed for two families, the house is modeled on traditional Quebec houses that lodged large families and their relatives. From the architects: "An out-scaled structure, like the agricultural buildings that surround it, the house is both traditional in its morphology and innovative in … [Read more...]
Decorating Your Home with a Nautical Theme
There is something simple and yet quite beautiful about decorating your home in a nautical theme. This theme can work well in any room of the home, providing a serene backdrop for your busy everyday life. You’ll find plenty of decorating options that will work well with an overall nautical … [Read more...]
Using Natural Elements in Winter Holiday Decorating
It is almost that time of year when winter holiday decorations will be bombarding the malls and making their presence known on every lamppost and store front in town. While the glitter and glamour of winter holiday lights is appealing to commercial stores, for the homeowner, sometimes less is … [Read more...]
Decorating with Neutral Colors
It may seem like a strange decorating idea to consider neutrals a great decorating color palette, but in fact, they are. Neutral colors offer a unique look that bold and bright colors simply cannot give a home. If you are thinking about redecorating that living room filled with wine wall decor and … [Read more...]
Decorating Your Studio Bachelor Pad
Now that you are out on your own, whether in your first apartment after college or moving into your own studio after sharing with roommates, you will have to decide how you want to decorate your new bachelor pad. Studio apartments are, by their very nature, small and lacking ample storage. For … [Read more...]
Using Found Metal to Decorate Your Walls
Eco-friendly and easy on the wallet, found metal can be the foundation for a unique decorating style. While images of soda cans mounted on the wall may rush to mind, instead think bold and crafty when creating a one-of-a-kind look. By manipulating found metal and shaping it into different designs … [Read more...]
Apartment Decorating for Families
Finding a great way to decorate an apartment for a couple or single person is hard enough, but add children into the mix and decorating takes on a whole new dimension. Apartment decorating for families is more about creative and stylish storage than it is about the newest styles of art or … [Read more...]
Bringing the Coffee House Into Your Kitchen
When it is time to redecorate the kitchen, consider adding a coffee house theme to the decor. While expensive coffee shops may be all the rage, they can also take quite a bite out of your budget. Why not enjoy the ambiance of the shop right in the comfort of your own home for a fraction of the … [Read more...]
Lumenhaus Concept: The Solar Powered House of The Future – by Virginia Tech
From young smart people come new smart ideas. Sure the concept of solar powered homes is not new but the students at Virginia Tech entered the "Lumenhaus" in the U.S Department of Energy Solar Decathlon competition that not only achieves it goal of self sustaining power provided by the good old sun, … [Read more...]
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