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Our living rooms are often more than just a place to watch television and entertain guests. For many of us, we do most of our living at home in the living room. These rooms become a media room, home office, dining room and sometimes even a guest room. While we might not admit it, many [...]
Posted in Design and Decorating, Family, Furniture | Also tagged carpeting, Decor, Decorating, design, family, family friendly homes, family room, furniture, home, homes, room
With the New Year comes a desire for a fresh start. For some it may be a personal makeover that includes a fresh diet or exercise plan. For others it may be a makeover of their home. If 2012 has you looking around your home and plotting remodeling or redecorating projects, you have a lot [...]
Posted in Design and Decorating, Hints and Tips, Uncategorized | Also tagged accessories, Decor, Decorating, design, fresh decor, furniture, home decor, home makeover, new decor, redecorating, redecorating ideas
Create an inviting country style foyer in your home. Welcome your guests with a warm, farmhouse style entry. Country style homes are comfortable and cozy and your guests should feel this way as soon as they enter. Start with the flooring. Slate or wide plank hardwood are great options. You’ll want a small rug for [...]
Posted in Design and Decorating | Also tagged basket, bench, braided rug, burlap, chandelier, collar, console table, country style, fabrics, farmhouse, foyer, hall tree, home, inviting, lighting, linen, makeup, mirror, slate, wall art, Warm, wide plank hardwood
The long days of winter are over. Spring has arrived! Let us welcome in the new season by bringing spring into our home. You don’t need the services of an interior designer in order to bring spring indoors. The ways are simple. Just read on and find out how to decorate your home with the [...]
Posted in Design and Decorating | Also tagged bright colors, chimes in windows, cotton, drapes, home, lacy curtains, linen, natural fibers, season, sofa pillows, spring, Spring is in!, textiles, tweeds, velvets, winter is over, wool
When decorating a child’s room, it’s sometimes hard to strike a balance between whimsy and practicality. It may be tempting to go wild with fun elements such as a bed that looks like a fire engine or bright red carpeting, but if you make those choices you are locking your child into options that may [...]
Posted in Design and Decorating | Also tagged arta, bed, blinds, bookshelves, carpet, carpeting, child's room, children, fire engine red, floor and flexibility, furniture, neutral, rea rugs, table, theme, wood floors
Warmth and functionality work together in this simple kitchen design. From the glazed cabinets to the design of the porcelain tile on the floor, it’s the little touches that make this kitchen exceptional. Let’s start with the floor. It may look like stone but it is easy-care porcelain. The varied pattern on each tile combines [...]
When you look at this room it feels as though almost everything in it was produced by hand. From the large fireplace with its log surround to the farmhouse table, you can see the hand of the owner in its design and features. The wide-plank wood floors really contribute to this room’s hand-hewn look of [...]
Posted in Design and Decorating, Hardwood | Also tagged accessories, design, farmhouse, furniture, hand-scraped styles, hardwood, home, log, narrow room, room, rustic, wide-plank
