If you’re about to embark on a decorating project, it’s important that you know how to choose furniture. You probably already know that the cost of some items can be mind-blowing. So what are you suppose to do when you have a room or rooms to fill? Well, Susan Kelly, writer for the montrealgazette.com, sought [...]
How about some inexpensive kitchen design ideas that don’t involve replacing an appliance or cabinetry? If fact, you can give your kitchen a mini makeover for less than a couple hundred dollars. I’m not kidding. Check out this video that discusses a cool new product and company called Appliance Art. Inexpensive Kitchen Design Here’s how [...]
When remodeling their kitchens, more homeowners are leaning towards installing environmentally friendly kitchen cabinets. Part of the rationale is to shrink their carbon footprint, but there’s also a cost element involved. Many eco friendly kitchen cabinet products cost a lot less than their hardwood counterparts without sacrificing beauty or durability. Combine that with a plethora [...]
One of the great ways for clearing clutter at home and making a few bucks is to make use of consignment stores. But the type of clutter I’m referring to is any home decor and furniture that you have stored in the attic or basement. Consignment stores are essentially shops that sell used goods. You [...]
The best place to get spa bathroom decor ideas is from the fancy hotels and spa resorts. Of course, you don’t have to purchase the same expensive decorative items they use. But you can get lots of inspiration and then visit local retailers to find similar objects. Shelley Levitt of cbswatchmagazine.com interviewed designers from the [...]
Winter is almost over and it’s now time to consider some spring decorating ideas. The flowers will be in bloom, skies will be clearing, and the air will begin to warm. It’s only natural that you’d want your home to reflect this positive energy and feeling of renewal. Below are some great decorating ideas for [...]
It can be quite helpful to gain a perspective of some of the current home decorating trends if you’re contemplating a new project. While it’s not necessary to follow them rigidly, you can get some tips that will give your home a refreshing up-to-date look. Interior designer, Dawn Gagnon did some homework and compiled a [...]
If you’re looking for some unique bedroom decorating ideas, start with the star of the show — your bed. It’s the focal point in every bedroom. So, of course, you can dress it up with funky linens and lots of throw pillows. But for something truly unique, how about pulling it away from the wall? [...]
You’ve probably heard of decorative screens, but how about decorative partition walls? While screens consist of two or three panels, a wall is much more expansive. With decorative partition walls, you can really create a 3D textured effect in a room. Partition walls have traditionally been used is businesses, but are now finding their way [...]
If you love decorating with the color blue, this is your year. Well, kinda. You see, Pantone Inc. is the world’s authority on color. And every year they announce their color of the year. For 2012, their color choice is called Tangerine Tango. As you might guess, this is a shade of orange. But Pantone [...]