A Time to Clean
April 5th, 2011
Anytime is the right home to start cleaning your home.
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Archive for the ‘Home Decor’ Category
Make Your Bathroom Cozy with a Rug
February 23rd, 2011
Lay down a bathroom rug to add warmth and aesthetic appeal to your space.
Light Up and Cool Off with a Ceiling Fan
January 25th, 2011
Install a ceiling fan in your home for additional light and use it to cool off your home.
Warm Up Your Fireplace with a Mantel
January 5th, 2011
Fireplace Mantels come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Whatever your design, you will find a complimentary mantel. Mantels can also be just the thing to use as a focal point in the room.
Window Seats For Any Room In Your Home
January 4th, 2011
Not only do window seats add a unique design element to any room, they can also provide unique storage areas. Use the underneath section of the seat to store blankets, quilts, linens, toys, and more. The storage area can be accessed through a flip up top, sliding doors, or pull out drawers.
Wallpaper in Lieu of Painting
December 16th, 2010
Hanging wallpaper isn’t that difficult and you can easily hang it yourself. You prepare the wall itself just as if you were going to paint it. Most wallpaper comes with installation instructions. It doesn’t take long to hang wallpaper and it goes even quicker with a helper.
Comfort and Style with Throw Pillows
November 4th, 2010
You can completely change the look of a room’s décor with throw pillows. Pillows are one of the most affordable furnishing accessories that can instantly alter the look of a room.
Make a Small Space Appear Large
November 1st, 2010
Many of us have purchased older homes with smaller rooms. While there is no doubt there is a particular length times width we must work with, there are several ways we can make a small space appear larger.
Enhancing Your Entryway
October 22nd, 2010
The entryway is an important part of the home, yet many people tend to overlook this area. It is the first part of the house our guests see and it is the prime location to incorporate many beautiful elements to make this space integral to your overall design.
Lamps Light the Way to Style
September 29th, 2010
Lamps can provide a lot of style to any room of your home. They can also help determine the feel of the room. Size, shape, color, and lighting output are considerations in the type of lamp you choose.
Warm Up a Room with Accent Rugs
September 17th, 2010
Rooms can often feel bare and cold when it comes to flooring. Whether you have carpet or a hard surface for flooring, you can warm up the room by adding accent rugs. The many designs, shapes, and sizes available will make any room feel warmer and more inviting.
Home Decorating with an Asian Flair
September 9th, 2010
Asian inspired designs bring life to any room of your home. The bold colors and intricate details of furnishings will look beautiful in your design scheme.
Redesign Your Home Office Using Wall Space
August 19th, 2010
There is only so much floor space in any room. The available floor space can fill up pretty quickly, particularly in an office. Take advantage of the wall space to accommodate some of your office needs.
The Timeless Beauty of Subway Tile
August 11th, 2010
Subway tile has been a popular floor and wall application for many years. It first came into popularity when it was used for the walls in subway stations and its use has not waned much in the ensuing years.
Glass Tile is Perfect for Many Areas of the Home
August 10th, 2010
Glass makes such a beautiful application in many areas of the home. It is widely available in different styles and designs both in tiles and mosaics and will add beauty to any room of your home. Whether you use it on floors, walls, backsplashes or countertops , glass is a perfect choice.
Decorative Shelves for Your Living Room
July 26th, 2010
Do you need a place in your living room to display pictures, pottery, or other items? Decorative shelving can be the perfect place to hold any of these items and more.
Redesign a Room with Wallpaper
July 13th, 2010
Give any room in your home an instant facelift with wallpaper. Cover the entire wall or border the edges with wallpaper to completely redesign the room.
Home Decorating for the Inept
May 26th, 2010
So you want to redecorate your house? You don’t know cotton from chenille, stainless from aluminum, or pretty from ugly. Perhaps your best bet would be to get some decorating tips from someone who is knowledgeable and qualified.
4 Tips to Make Your Guests More Comfortable
May 7th, 2010
Provide your guests with a place to put their luggage and clothes during their stay. Nobody really likes to live out of their suitcase and there are plenty of options to make your guests feel comfortable.
