Tag Archives: room
Tone on Tone Texture
This beautiful living room is a wonderful example of using texture rather than color to add interest to a room design. Bathed in creamy neutrals, this monochrome living room feels sophisticated rather than boring. Texture plays a big part in the overall success of the room design. The limited number of design elements in this [...]
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Unusual Room Dividers
In a large open space like a loft or open concept home, dining, living and cooking areas are often combined into one space. Sometimes over-scale open rooms just feel too large and need to be divided. Unusual room dividers can be just the trick for a creative solution to too much space. This contemporary loft [...]
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Design 101: Repetition in Decor
This contemporary living room is a good example of repetition. The lack of color helps the design elements stand out. One of the basic design principles that is easy to follow is repetition. Repeating a color, a design element, a pattern, or an object throughout a design helps pull the look together to create a polished [...]
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Decorating with Warm Earth Tones
In an all white room, like the living room pictured here, warm earth tones can be used to give warmth to the cool space. Even deep red can be considered an earth toned neutral when paired with browns and ochre yellows. This living room is a beautiful example of using earth tones and neutrals to [...]
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Living in the Living Room
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 [...]
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Kid and Pet Friendly Furniture
A full house of kids and various pets can be tough on floors and furniture. Dirty feet and paws, spills and messes can all wreck havoc on flooring and upholstery. Choosing the right products from the start can be a smart investment. Looking for materials that are stain resistant and durable can save you the [...]
Design Trend: Pale Wood Floors
Talking about trends in fashion and design can be tricky. What is a trend in one part of the country might not be popular in another part of the country. New Yorkers love their black clothes but dressing in all black in Jacksonville might not be as popular. The same goes for design trends. Mexican [...]
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Putting the Family in Family Room
We have some ideas to inspire you to spend more time as a family unit. One of the best ways to create family time is to create a family room that is warm and inviting for the entire family. Furniture and flooring can go a long way to making the family room a place the [...]
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Using Outdoor Furniture Indoors
There is no fast and true rule that outdoor furniture must only be used outside. Unlike most indoor furniture that would not withstand the sun and weather of the outdoors, outdoor furniture’s durability and water resistant nature make it an option for several rooms in the house. Furniture woven from natural materials can be a [...]
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Finishing this Room: What’s Next?
Are you in this situation – in the middle of furnishing a room and not sure where to go next? Let’s take a look at the steps this woman can take to turn this room from a good start to a finished space. The wood floor works well with the light slip-covered sofa and loveseat. [...]
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