Thursday, March 29, 2007
Blending Decorating Styles
by Furniture.comJust married? Do you both want to decorate your new place? Here is a great article and tips for Blending your decorating styles.
Relax - Don't worry about what goes with what: Mix, don't match.
Respect - Beware of underlying emotions.
Prioritize - List what's needed most.
Budget - Be realistic in setting spending limits and work within them.
Get inspired - Research the possibilities as a couple.
Collaborate - Don't forget - it's his/her home,.
Try before you buy - Furniture.com's Room Planner offers couples the opportunity to browse, try lots of items, and see what fits where.
Keep it light - They should focus not only on the beautiful outcome of creating a new decor together, but the bigger picture as well - starting a new life together. posted by Tony at 2:28 PM 0 comments
Friday, February 16, 2007
Top Ten Home Decor Trends for 2007
byMurals Your Way
Certain themes will continue from previous years, with some gaining momentum as they become more widely accepted. Still others will explode onto the scene as fresh, inventive options for today's decorating enthusiasts. All of them will be woven together seamlessly by the thread of personalization and comfort.
Here is a list of categories that are covered:
- Color
- Style
- Textures
- Wall Treatments
- Functional Design
- Furniture
- Cabinets
- Metal Influences
- Environmental Influence
- Comfort
Click here for the full article.
Labels: interior design, Trends
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Monday, January 22, 2007
2modern
Are you looking for a more modern look in your home? Visit the 2modern Design Talk Blog. There are some great ideas and one on "Going beyond primary colors". It talks about going beyond the normal flat colors and using something more entertaining and vibrant."I love all the choices available. Don't get stuck in a rut with red, yellow and blue. Play it up, have fun and get funky."
visit the 2modern store.
Labels: interior design, modern
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Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Mastering the Art of Holiday Decor
by Lise RichardsIt seems like it starts earlier every year. The holiday season appears, marked by special edition magazines on newsstands, brimming with ideas for new holiday decorations. Breathtaking interior design photos illustrating holiday decor from the White House, to your neighbor's house, accompany these ideas. It can make you feel a bit overwhelmed; especially if you're brand new to designing your home for the holidays or if you want to make changes to bring new life to your home and you're not quite sure where to start. Here are some tips you may not have thought of to help you add more sparkling pizzazz to your holiday decor.
- Inspired Color Schemes
- Tablescapes for holiday entertaining
- Being Creative without the Pressure
- Holiday Art Details
- Cleanup
Labels: decorate, holiday, interior design
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Tuesday, December 05, 2006
How to Warm Up Your Winter Decor
(ARA) - The nip of fall is in the air and you may soon be looking for ways to ward off the emotional chill that winter can bring to your home. Short days and overcast skies can cast a shadow over even the cheeriest home décor.But just because summer is long off, doesn't mean you have to leave the decorating season behind as well. Here are four home decorating trends to help heat up your home décor without emptying your wallet:
- Color Cues
- Create Your Own Room with a View
- Go Green
- Tune In for a Winter Tune Up
Read the full article… posted by Tony at 7:17 AM 0 comments
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Decorate your Space with Pictures
If a room in your house lacks character, by simply placing some fine art prints on the walls can actually make quite an impact. Wall pictures are a necessary accessory in your home and are great to tie in with the room's style and color accent. Before you go off to buy some new pictures for your walls there are a few things you need to plan and decide upon. Here are a few points on how to decorate your space with wall art.Shop for Wall Art by Room
- do you want to hold dinner parties or entertain?
- do you want a quiet retreat to get away from the hustle and bustle?
- Is this an area for the kids to play in?
- Is this a room for your hobby?
Choose your Style
- traditional & classic
- modern
- contemporary
- fun & entertaining
- casual
- romantic
Before you go hanging up your pictures make sure you plan ahead what you want to get out of that room. Decide on the function, style and color of the room first before you buy your artwork. By doing this you are in a much better position to buy the right type of art picture to fit in with the theme and color accent of your room.
Read the full article here
Labels: decorate, interior design, pictures, walls
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Monday, November 13, 2006
Faux Panels Do Wonders
by Faux Panels
Deer Park, NY (PRWEB via PRWeb) -- In response to consumer demand for a low-cost, low-maintenance alternative to desirable but expensive natural materials, FauxPanels.com introduces several varieties of faux brick, stone and wood paneling and siding.
Faux panels are a great solution for re-siding a house, adding a decorative look to a family room or enclosing an outdoor patio. With FauxPanels™, homeowners can tackle such home improvement projects and get professional results without the expense of hiring a mason or carpenter. Along with the initial cost savings in labor and materials, they avoid the long-term costs that natural materials require in upkeep.
Labels: faux panels, interior design
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