You Know Your Home Décor is Frumpy and Stale when?.

As a decorator, I have gone into many different homes and met homeowners with questionable taste. One thing I am shocked about is people living in a time warp. I recently had a client who hired me because they had an "ah- ha moment" seeing their living room style on... Read More

Couch Slipcovers - An Easy Way to Give Old Furniture a Stylish New Image!

Fitting new couch slipcovers is a great way to instantly disguise worn or outdated upholstery, for not much effort or expense. Ready made slipcovers are designed to be really easy to fit over your old couches or chairs, giving them a fresh new look within just a few minutes. If... Read More

Purchasing Framed Art For Your Home or Office - a Novel Way to Decorate

Framed art is an ideal compliment to any room of your home or office. Decorating an environment using framed artwork is quick, easy and is usually relatively inexpensive. People generally choose framed art because it matches their decor, or because they like the actual piece and conducting this selection can... Read More

Do You Need An Interior Designer?

All of us want our homes to be places of comfort and beauty. Some of us enjoy decorating and furnishing our homes and some of us don't. How do we decide if we need an interior designer or not?Not everyone needs a designer. If you enjoy creating your own home... Read More

What are Water Softeners?

Soap scum. Stiff clothing. Clogged pipes. No matter what you try, it's hard to get your surfaces clean. Scale builds up. Dishes come out of the dishwasher with spots on them. All of these problems occur because of hard water, a frustrating but fixable situation.The term, ""hard water,"" refers to... Read More

Finding a Bamboo Flooring Supplier

Bamboo, a type of grass that grows all over China and Southeast Asia, has become a fashionable, high-quality alternative to traditional hardwood floors. Bamboo's 40-50 foot high stalks reach maturity in just five years and renew themselves naturally, making them a great alternative to cutting down trees that can take... Read More

The Benefits of Dried Fruit Baskets

Usually combined with varieties of nuts, dried fruit baskets have become the second most popular version of the original fresh fruit basket today. According to growers and manufacturers, dried fruit baskets have soared in recent years due to the amount of time one can take to consume the dried product... Read More

How to Install a Wood Stove

"There are a number of factors that must be taken into account when installing a wood stove. It is important to make sure that the stove is set on a proper type of flooring. Wood stoves must have a stovepipe or chimney that channels smoke or exhaust outside. Finally, wood... Read More

Beautiful Lighting Tips 101 - A Crash Course in Lighting Design

Many people cannot immediately identify why they may like or dislike a particular room or interior. Proper lighting and illumination is the single most critical factor in designing a pleasing interior environment. A successful lighting design is pleasing to the eye, focuses attention on key room features and eliminates shadows... Read More

Buying Parsons Chairs - What You Need to Know

Parsons chairs are commonly seen in homes around the dining room, adding a simplistic type of elegance. The great thing about using parsons chairs is that their design blends in with just about any home décor. This piece of furniture is considered "transitional" since the elements of its design covers... Read More

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Home Decorating Tips - How to Change a Rooms Dimension using Wall Pictures

The Basic Role of Pictures Wall art plays an... Read More

About Pine Needle Baskets and How to Use Them in Your Home Decor

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Redecorating with Shower Curtain Hooks

Shower curtains are a quick and inexpensive way to change... Read More

Embossed Votive Holder Shade

Create the look of a Stained Glass Votive HolderSupplies Needed:Most... Read More

The Benefits of Quartz Cuckoo Clocks

Unlike windup cuckoo clocks, which require rewinding every one, two... Read More

Practical Feng Shui ? Debunking the Myths

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Creative Ways to Decorate Your Walls

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Take The Clothes Off Your Rooms and Let Them Breathe

Its summertime and the livin' is easy or at least... Read More

A Look at Outdoor Ceiling Fans

A ceiling fan used outdoors, such as on a covered... Read More

Decorating Your Home: 5 Style Tips that Cost Less than $50

Do you dream of adding style to your home but... Read More

A Look at Woven Wood Blinds

Woven wood shades, also known as bamboo shades, are a... Read More

Home Care for the Monsoon

Given that the monsoon season lasts for a few months... Read More

Learn Some Feng Shui Guidelines For Your Childrens Room

Feng shui indicates some specific guidelines regarding children's spaces and... Read More

Furniture Placement Secrets

The easiest and most inexpensive way to invigorate the design... Read More

Conservatory Furniture - Hints and Tips

No conservatory is complete without beautiful conservatory furniture to relax... Read More

A Look at Bathroom Vanity Mirrors

Bathroom Vanity Mirrors are an integral component of the bathroom... Read More

The Benefits of Magnetic Water Softeners

With the array of choices we have for softening hard... Read More

The Value of Antique Cuckoo Clocks

As cuckoo clocks have been around since 1730 and have... Read More

Lamp Shades Decorate a Room

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A Guide to Interior Shutters

We've all heard of exterior shutters. We see them on... Read More

An Introduction to Chess Sets

Chess is a popular board game across the world. While... Read More

How to Make Roman Shades

Roman shades are a simple and elegant window treatment to... Read More

Bedroom Benches - The Ease of Decorating With Them

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The Effect of Scent on Moods

When we talk about scents it could refer to a... Read More

Tribal Persian Rugs

Tribal or nomadic rugs are produced by nomadic and semi-nomadic... Read More

An Introduction to Hardwood Floors

There's good news about hardwood floors. Because of advanced construction... Read More

Choosing the Right Wallpaper

There is literally thousands of different colors, different patterns even... Read More

A Brief History of Grandfather Clocks

Since the beginning of civilization, humans have searched for a... Read More

Nursery Room Decor

The nursery is your newborn's first room, his own little... Read More

Crafty Country Decorating Style Ideas

If you've ever seen Frank's decorations on TLC's Trading Spaces,... Read More

How to Build Your Own Cuckoo Clock

Of all the various kits available from hobby stores and... Read More

Incentives for Proper Home Theater Lighting

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How to Create a Positive Environment in Your Home With Vastu

Our homes, carefully oriented, have the power to give us... Read More