Horizontal Fabric ShadesNov 18 2011 White may go with anything, but homeowners have to make an effort to balance it with the right choice of colored accessories. Nov 11 2011 For rooms that are reminiscent of an earlier era, home decorators can adopt the muted tones and soft furnishings of the shabby chic style of decorating. Nov 7 2011 Bold colors and double-duty furniture can create an attractive, but functional workout area in one's home that is tailored to exercise routines and the amount of space they require. Nov 3 2011 Creating an atmosphere that is conducive to conversation and interaction can be as easy as trying a new furniture arrangement in a room. Oct 27 2011 Fall is a good time to consider a new look for a home, whether to spruce things up for the holidays or to try out new color and decorating trends that are introduced by the home design industry. Oct 25 2011 As colder months approach, homeowners shift their home improvement skills to indoor maintenance projects that save energy and make their homes cozier and warm. Oct 17 2011 Horizontal fabric shades takes their look and function from three types of window covering - venetian blinds, roman shades and pleated shades. Oct 10 2011 A reading nook can be set up in any room where it will be comfortable for the reader, but task lighting from a table lamp, wall sconce or floor lamp is a must wherever the nook is located. Sep 22 2011 Bringing as much light as possible into a small bathroom can help create the illusion of more space in cramped quarters. Sep 16 2011 Family rooms should be just that - rooms that cater to the interests of all members of the family. Sep 16 2011 Before and after is what Meg Caswell does best, which may be one reason why she recently became the winner of the sixth season of HGTV's Design Star series. Aug 25 2011 One of the considerations that homeowners have when they buy new window treatments is how to preserve their view of outdoors without compromising their privacy. Aug 25 2011 Today's apartment dweller has a variety of affordable options to brighten up any space, owned or leased, without giving up their personal style. Aug 12 2011 A typical home can lose a considerable amount of heat through windows in cold months, and allow heat to seep into a home during warm months. Jul 19 2011 Home decorators who are trying to decide on a new room design or window treatment – from mini blinds or roller shades - should look to the Savannah College of Art and Design for inspiration. Jun 30 2011 Homeowners are frequently advised to personalize their home décor to reflect their interests, and the same can be said about children's rooms - with one difference. Jun 27 2011 White can work wonders for any room because it goes with any accent color. It brightens a dark space, helps to make a small room look larger and it works in any season of the year. Jun 16 2011 Homeowners are often looking for ways to expand the look of small rooms, and sometimes a decorating trick that dupes the eye can achieve that goal. Jun 14 2011 The colors that fashion decorators are showing in their annual collections can serve as inspiration for interior design as well. If a color is one that someone is comfortable wearing, it makes sense that they may enjoy seeing it in their home surroundings. Jun 6 2011 Interior designer Susan Welch Heeney believes there are no hard and fast rules about choosing the right size area rug for a particular space, although following some guidelines will help homeowners arrive at the right proportion and placement of rugs to bring balance to a room. Jun 3 2011 Stainless steel still reigns as the top choice among home decorators for their kitchen appliances, but softer finishes in metal fixtures has also emerged as a recent design trend. May 24 2011 In addition, a neutral palette will give you plenty of leeway with your style choices, and it will allow small bursts of color such as artwork, throw pillows and window blinds and shades to be highlighted significantly, according to SilentNight.co.uk. May 23 2011 Recorating a bathroom can go beyond just adding new tile or fixtures. Designers and homeowners have begun to integrate pieces of furniture, in seating or in place of traditional vanities, into the bathroom. May 9 2011 Whether it's called the entry, foyer or vestibule, the entrance to one's home provides the first impression a visitor will have of the owner's decorating style. May 5 2011 Dining rooms can be be put to better use when the furniture is rearranged between gatherings when a formal table and chairs are needed. Apr 26 2011 Apartment dwellers often feel confined by the neutral colors on walls, floors and tiling in their rented homes, but it doesn't have to be that way, according to HGTV.com. Apr 22 2011 Having steep slopes in a home's architecture inevitably leads to nooks and crannies created by sloping interior walls that can be a challenge to home decorators. Apr 20 2011 Decorative throws have become a staple in home decorating ensembles as well as serving a function as a quick cover in a chilly room. Apr 15 2011 Modern home decorators can take a cue from the American colonial era when distinct styles of design emerged and continue to this day. Apr 13 2011 Being eclectic is the heart of cottage-style decorating, in which a variety of furnishings can reflect what homeowners love best. Apr 7 2011 Home decorators who want to integrate gray tones in their homes don't have to give up their love of warm colors. Mar 28 2011 The color of moldings, trims and doors can be as important as wall color when home decorators are considering a new design scheme for a room. Mar 18 2011 Home decorators don't have to shy away from using bold colors and innovative combinations, even in the most formal areas of their homes such as living or dining rooms. Mar 4 2011 Florida-based interior designer Michelle Jennings likens the use of stripes in home décor to the slimming effect they have when used in clothing. Feb 23 2011 A few home improvements can make a house safe for seniors who want to continue living in their own homes as they get older. Jan 21 2011 A closet room may seem like a contradiction of terms. But for a homeowner who has the luxury of an extra room that isn't used much, Baltimore interior designer Amanda Austin can share her experience in creating a closet room in her home. Jan 18 2011 Design director Adrienne Chinn recently told Britain's Press & Journal that, in uncertain economies, homeowners generally invest in kitchens and bathrooms to improve a house's value. Jan 10 2011 Warm colors can create an atmosphere that's as vibrant as fire engine red or as bright and lively as sunshine yellow. Cool colors, straight out of the seashore and pastoral settings, evoke a sense of peace and relaxation. Jan 6 2011 Interior designer Candice Olson recently shared some of her top design principles with The Winnipeg Free Press, right before her show, Candice Tells All, premiers as a forum for her to explain all of the secrets she uses when designing rooms. Jan 3 2011 Creating a vintage look for a bathroom doesn't mean having to go to the expense of installing a classic, clawfoot bathtub. While that may be the ultimate in vintage bathroom design, there are easier and less expensive steps that can transport a bathroom into a bygone era. Dec 21 2010 When it comes to outlining separate functions for spaces in a home, many individuals have trouble. Dec 14 2010 First impressions count, and decorating the entryway will give visitors an immediate idea of how savvy the homeowners are about their holiday decorating skills. Dec 9 2010 Decorating for an onslaught of visitors can sometimes be a harrowing experience, but homeowners don't need to dread the task after taking some steps to making a home warm and welcoming, according to The Arizona Republic. Dec 7 2010 Starting out in a new apartment means decorating with a clean slate on which colors, patterns and textures come together to express a personal design style. Dec 2 2010 Interior designer Nate Berkus has one guiding principle when he is designing a home - comfort. MomLogic.com reports that he thinks that this is the key to any attractive abode, and shares his tips with those who are looking to emulate this tradition. Nov 24 2010 When it comes down to it, most homeowners do little more than turn on the heat when trying to keep warm during the winter. However, some suggest that improving the aesthetic appeal of a room can have generate a kind of mental warmth, according to The Auburn Citizen. Nov 23 2010 On chilly days, decorative throws are a practical addition to bedrooms or cozy reading areas in the family den or living room. But they can also complement the colors and textures of any style décor. Nov 16 2010 A visitor who stays over during the holidays can be made to feel at home even when the host doesn't have a spare bedroom. Nov 8 2010 Sometimes do-it-yourselfers go too far in their quest to build a distinctive look for their homes, as shown by a new survey of what consumers considered among the worst home improvement trends in the past 30 years. Nov 2 2010 A four-story apartment building in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn is a study in how a home changes over the years to match the needs of the people who live there. | (888) 633-7840 M-F 6am to 5pm Sat 6am to 3pm PST | |
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