Turquoise is one of the most beautiful colors imaginable and it’s often thought of nearly simultaneously with Southwestern style decor. But its soft watery shades are gorgeously appropriate and right at home in many other types of decor, such as shabby chic, modern interiors, cottage style and rooms … [Read more...]
The Art of Designing with Floating Shelves
Wall art collections can add lots of personality to a room. Related framed art or photos and other souvenirs and collectibles can look fantastic when displayed together, but how do you get them arranged on a wall, especially those items that aren’t designed to be hung. And what if you decide 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...]
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...]
Use Functionally Artistic Decor Throughout Your Home
When decorating your home, it's important to remember that just because an item is functional doesn't mean it can't also be artistic and decorative. In fact, using functional items that have beautifully artistic features can be one of the easiest, most effective and least expensive ways of … [Read more...]
Outdoor Decorating with Metal Art
When decorating, it's important to remember that your home's exterior is just as important as the interior. Although most people seem to focus most of their decorating efforts on the inside of their home, enhancing your landscape and the exterior of your home can really add to it's overall appeal. … [Read more...]
Making Guests Feel Welcome on the Front Porch
Nothing says hospitality like a front porch that makes you want to ‘sit a spell’. If your home is outfitted with a front porch, you can create a cozy and welcoming atmosphere that will make guests to your home want to kick back, relax, and stick around for hours of good conversation and fellowship. … [Read more...]
Creating a Memorable Foyer
One area of the home that can set the tone for the rest of your decor is the foyer. The foyer also sets the expectation of guests that enter your home in regards to what they might see in the rest of the home. This makes the foyer a very powerful space, and one that must be decorated with lots of … [Read more...]
“Flight of Fancy” Decorating Techniques
Nature themed schemes are often among the most beautiful choices when decorating your home. There is an almost endless array decorating options to choose from, because there are so many different facets of nature. However, there just seems to be something fascinating and captivating about the … [Read more...]
Add a Touch of Summer to Your Home Decor
Summer can be the perfect time to add a more natural look to your home decorating scheme. Beautiful colors from nature can add the perfect look to any room. Or, decorate your rooms with natural materials gathered from outdoors, or bouquets of fresh flowers cut from your own garden. You can also add … [Read more...]
Springtime Floral Decorating Techniques
Spring is the perfect time of year to add some floral accents to your home. After a long and dreary winter, most people are ready to welcome spring with bright colors and floral patterns. Whether you prefer a formal look, a casual and colorful decorating style, or something completely fanciful and … [Read more...]
Metal Art for Cutting Edge Kitchen Style
No matter what decorating theme you use for your kitchen, metal art can add the perfect touch of cutting edge style. Because there's such a wide variety of metal art pieces from which to choose, you'll have no problem finding one or two pieces that add just the decorative effect you are looking for. … [Read more...]
Create a Cafe in Your Kitchen
If you're looking for a great way to add fun, style and charm to your kitchen, you only need to think about your favorite coffee shop or cafe. If you love spending the afternoon enjoying lunch or a cup of coffee at your favorite cafe, just think how great it would be if you could experience that … [Read more...]
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