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Last week in the first of our posts on How to Transform Your Walls from Drab to Fab, we discussed using fine art, frames and mirrors to dress up a blank wall. This week we’ll show you other tricks of the trade to glam up those drab walls. Trim-Tastic Decorative trim gives a room a [...]
Wondering what to do with a blank wall? Stop staring at it, and use some of the ideas in this, our first in a two part series. You’ll find examples of using fine art and framed prints, mirrors, clocks and textiles to create interesting displays. Once you learn these tricks of the trade, you’ll be [...]
Color is the most versatile tool a designer or homeowner can use. It is the easiest way to update an interior and an effective tool to visually alter it. It is the most exciting decorating element, changing a room with ease. However, many people find the power of color intimidating. So the palette for walls [...]
We all have a favorite color. However, committing that color to an entire palette isn’t always easy. The main thing to avoid is going with a color fad unless you use it only as an accent that can be easily changed when the trend passes. What I’m talking about is choosing a wall color and [...]
More often than not people decorate their homes with what they like, helped in some cases by a little innate ability. But if you’re after the pulled-together look that professionals and those lucky enough to have an “eye” for design are able to achieve, you must learn to think like a designer. While there are [...]
The kitchen is the most popular gathering spot in the home. While there are task-related practical considerations in terms of design, the truth is, this social hub has to be stylish and comfortable. To that end, here are the latest trends in counter surfaces. Quartz Composite – This nonporous, nonabsorbant surface material is 93 percent [...]
A gorgeous powder room is easy to pull together on even the tightest of budgets. Since they are usually small, it doesn’t take much to make it more than just a water closet and impress your guests. In addition, you don’t have to be overly concerned about exposing fine art or a delicate wallcovering to [...]
The way in which you furnish your home makes an impression on visitors. Guests can learn something about your personal style – formal, casual, traditional, contemporary, and the like – very quickly. Therefore, knowing your needs, considering your budget and choosing pieces designed to last is the formula to follow whether you are purchasing big-ticket [...]
For most people, one of the most daunting tasks of interior design is selecting artwork for their homes. Just finding artwork they like and can also afford is difficult enough. When you add in the task of deciding where and how to place it, it’s enough to make some people keep their walls bare for a [...]
A room needs a focal point, special feature or centerpiece where the eye can rest. Focal points can either be part of the architecture or brought in through decor. Here are 10 Focal Point Ideas to get you started. Wall Decor An original painting, fine art prints and photographs call attention to themselves and add personality [...]