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- Bringing Mediterranean Style to Your Great Room
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] A popular style of decorating, Mediterranean style is warm and inviting. It is perfect for creating a comfortable home in which you can enjoy friends and family. By making a few simple changes to your great room, you can give it a Mediterranean flavor adding a beautiful earthy style to your living space.
- Media Room Makeovers - Add Comfort and Style
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] Where a media room used to only be found in a very wealthy home, today they are working their way into regular family homes. Actually, the media room is where the family room gets plugged in to the new technology. Your media room is a great place to spend time with friends and family, and it should be a comfortable and inviting space.
- Organizing Your Utility Room With Stylish Storage Solutions
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] When a home has a utility room it is frequently strictly utilitarian, not well lit, not well organized and cluttered. Too often this room is simply an afterthought, and whether it is a catchall or the laundry room, by just giving it a little design attention, you can have a beautiful and functional utility room.
- Techniques That Make a Small Utility Room Look Large
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] More often than not a utility room is one of the smaller rooms in the house. By simply streamlining the design you can make this tiny room not only feel larger, but also function more efficiently.
- Keeping a Great Room With Cathedral Ceilings Feeling Cozy
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] A popular building trend in many of today's homes is to incorporate a vaulted ceiling or a cathedral ceiling in the great room. While this style can make a room feel quite spacious, all of the vertical space can present some decorating challenges. Many people have problems taking a vacuous room with a cathedral ceiling and making it feel cozy and homey. However, there are some decorating techniques that will help meet these challenges to produce a beautifully balanced room.
- Redecorating Your Kitchen on a Budget
[Home-Improvement:Kitchen-Improvements] While renovating your entire kitchen every few years may be entirely out of the question, it is not unrealistic to freshen up your tired, old kitchen with a mini makeover. Take a critical look at your kitchen, and then focus on that portion of the room the needs the most improvement. Whether it is the cabinets or counter-tops, frequently you will find that you can afford to change an element in your room, even if you cannot afford a full renovation.
- A Small Formal Dining Room Can Be Beautiful and Functional
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] A dining room is at the heart of a home. It is where you gather to break bread as a family, and it is where you entertain your guests. Allocating some time and money to decorate your dining room can really give you a great return on your investment. By designing a room that is elegant but comfortable will make dining in your home a memorable experience for both family and friends.
- Give Your Preteen the Lead When Redecorating Her Bedroom
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] Sometimes it is hard to watch your little princess grow up and shed all of her little girl accouterments only to start flexing her independent muscles by wanting to design her bedroom in a more grown up style. Generally a preteen girl will have very specific ideas on what she wants in her room and how she wants it to look. While you may want to offer suggestions and guidance, this is a great place for a preteen to exercise a little independence.
- Painting a Media Room Breaks Traditional Decorating Rules
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] It used to be that you had to have a mansion to have a media room in your home; however as people get more plugged in to everything, a media room just makes sense. It is the perfect spot for a family to enjoy movies, the Internet and electronic games.
- The Master Bedroom - Art Gallery For Family Heirlooms
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] Frequently a cherished piece of art or an heirloom collection of artwork may hold special meaning for your family, and as such it also holds a lot of value. Frequently because of their connections to history, these artworks or collections are of more value to your family than they would be on the open market. Because of the intrinsic value of this type of collection frequently the perfect gallery for it is in the master bedroom where it can be appreciated and enjoyed on a daily basis.
- Consider Safety When Hanging a Large Metal Work Artwork Or Mobile
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] While big spaces need big solutions, it is important that the big solution is safely displayed considering its size and weight. For example, if you have a large metal sculpture or mobile, it is important to understand how heavy it is and how to safely display it.
- How to Turn a Boy's Bedroom Into an Undersea World
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] You can make a boy's room fun or classy. One theme to consider when decorating a boy's room is an undersea theme, which conjures images of sharks, submarines, treasure chests, pirates, and fish. Science and adventure are favorites of boys and they are both present in an undersea theme.
- Decorating Your Teenage Girl's Room
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] Teenage girls love a room that fits their sense of style, and your daughter will love it if you give her that kind of room. Here are some tips to help you and your teenager decide on a style that both of you can live with.
- How to Remodel Your Bathroom on a Small Budget
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] The perfect bathroom can be a wonderful retreat, but unfortunately remodeling a bathroom can be very expensive. A contractor can easily consume your budget because it takes a lot of time and work to remove tiles and fixtures, and install new ones. It can easily run tens of thousands of dollars.
- Candles - Affordable, Stylish Accents
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] If you are looking for an affordable decorating accent then you should try candles. Candles come in every shape, size, color, style, and fragrant imaginable. You can choose from tapered candles votives, tea lights, and the most popular pillar candle. Some candles can run pricey, but you can find stylish candles to fit your theme at affordable prices.
- Recycled Window Frames - Environmentally Friendly Decorating
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] Window frames can be expensive so try looking for them at the curb. When remodeling, people often throw them out for any scavenger to find. Not only can picking up used window frames save you money, but they are also a great way to be environmentally friendly. Here are some tips on how to transform some people's trash into your country style treasure.
- Creating Your Own Designer Candles
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] One easy way to set the tone of a room is to add candles. Nowadays, candles also come in a variety of scents, which can increase the ambiance of a room. Candles have become so popular that there are now even designer candles with embellishments such as shell and beads.
- Bringing a Little Piece of Tuscany to Your Kitchen
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] Tuscany is one of the most beautiful places in the world with stunning colors of the earth. It is a place where you can find rustic village with bright terracotta roofs, and a rich landscape in brown and olive green.
- Upgrade Your Living Room Style Quotient - How to Arrange Furniture Like a Designer
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] Living rooms are often multi-functional: They need to provide for everyday needs of a family and still be special and gracious enough for guests. When arranging living room furniture, consider first the function or use the room. If the family watches television in the room, you can comfortably accommodate that need and still create a layout that's conducive to adult relaxation and conversation.
- Decorating With Wall Decor - How Placement Creates Impact
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] Finding and purchasing beautiful wall decor to accent any room is just half the battle. To get the most visual impact from a piece of wall art or a grouping, there are many factors to consider. A piece that is too small for a particular wall will look lost and skimpy and a piece that is too big will overwhelm the space and look too imposing. Here are some tips on how to make the most of decorative wall art so that it creates the designer impact you imagined.
- Decorating the Master Bedroom - Creating a Stylish Sanctuary
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] It's not uncommon to overlook decorative details when it comes to the master bedroom. Because it is not a public space, it is often not a priority when it comes to stretching decorating dollars. But it is possible to add style to the bedroom and make it more that a unadorned space that serves basic functions by providing a bed, a closet, a dresser and little else.
- Adding Style & Personality to Apartment Walls
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] Blank walls can cause a design mental block for anyone, but for apartment dwellers, the challenge can be especially daunting. Many apartment renters are restricted from painting or wallpapering and being surrounded by all white walls feels impersonal and inhospitable. But there are ways to bring interest, color and personal style to apartment walls without violating the lease agreement. Here are some solutions and suggestions.
- Master Bedroom Makeover - Choosing the Right Paint
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] Nothing has a bigger impact on the mood and ambiance of a room than color. When it's time to repaint your master bedroom, color choice is paramount because your goal is to create a room that is restful and conducive to recharging the body and soul. Here are some tips on how to zone in on the right color for this all important paint makeover.
- Home Office Decorating - Combine Style & Function
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] Whether your home office takes care of everyday family business or is an income-generating work space, you'll be more productive in a comfortable, well-decorated and organized space that enhances mood and creativity. Combine function with style and you will look forward to spending time in a home office that invites you to think, read, create and work in stress-free, efficient style.
- Floral Canvas Art Oil Paintings - Elegance in the Master Bedroom
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] Add natural elegance to the master bedroom by decorating in a floral theme. Romantic cabbage roses, calla lilies and grasses with contemporary appeal, or summer loving blooms of zinnia and daisies are just a few options that can be incorporated with a floral theme. When looking for art and accessories with floral inspiration begin your search with floral oil paintings and let these distinctly original works of art take center stage in a romantically elegant master bedroom.
- Paintings Vs Prints - Why Hand-Painted Canvases Are More Desirable
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Visual-Graphic-Arts] Canvas oil paintings, which are individually hand-painted original works of art, have a number of advantages over store-bought mass produced framed and matted prints. While limited edition prints, autographed and numbered by the creating artist, are valuable and collectible, typical prints that can be found at any home goods or decor store are mass produced and have no value beyond that of the frame and mat. On the other hand, stretch canvas paintings hold their value and quality over time; they are versatile, dramatically stylish and surprisingly affordable.
- Skylight Window Primer - Installation and Repair
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] Skylights have been popular for decades because they help bring natural light into any space, even one that is too small for a traditional window. Skylights that crank open add the benefit of fresh air, as well as sunshine, and are an affordable way to brighten and stylize a space, and add radiant heat in winter. Installing a skylight in a cathedral ceiling is an easy task that will add value and beauty to your home.
- Bathroom Solutions - Four Ways to Add Storage With Style
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] Any bathroom, large or small, can be short on storage space and with the need to store towels, toiletries, cosmetics, and beauty supplies, there are few other spaces in the house that are so demanding of adequate storage. Any old storage just won't do; bathroom storage must be practical and user-friendly. Believe it or not, it is possible to add additional storage space to the bathroom without knocking down walls or building an addition, and it's possible to do it with style.
- Create & Decorate With Coastal Candle Displays
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] If you love the beach and the beauty of the sea, you'll take to decorating with coastal theme candle displays like a fish takes to water. Collections of shells, stones and sea treasures collected from days spent combing your favorite beaches will be brought into play in these decorative displays. Accent your mementos from favorite beach vacations with craft store items such as artificial starfish, sand dollars, coral and sea horses.
- Affordable Canvas Art - Accenting the Dining Room
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] To make a truly original style statement in the dining room, decorate with original works of canvas wall art. While original paintings can cost upwards of tens of thousands of dollars for gallery pieces and masterpieces, affordable options are available that will allow you to create an elegant and unique focal point on a dining room wall.
- Contemporary Decor For the Sun Porch
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] If contemporary art is your style and you have the asset of a sun porch at home, you can combine the appeal of the outdoor space with your love for modern art. Abstract wall art suggests whatever exists in the imagination of the beholder, so it can be used to tie the porch to the landscape in any number of ways.
- Purple Anyone?
[Home-Improvement:Painting] Murex brandaris Linneus and Hexaplex trunculus Linneus are mollusks found in what was once the ancient Phoenician coast around Sidon and Tyre in Lebanon. They almost became extinct because of a color. When agitated, these mollusks secrete a clear substance which, when left under the sun, turns into purple. The Tyrians would collect this for use as dye.
- Tracks, Spots, Downlights, Uplights - Get to Know the Fantastic Possibilities Available to You
[Home-Improvement:DIY] That lighting as an element of home decorating doesn't receive the same attention as style, color, texture, or contrast might simply be because homeowners are not really aware of the impact of lighting on space. Some may have the germ of an idea but might be overwhelmed by the jargon --lumens, candlelight, candela - that they avoid the subject altogether, believing that of the myriad of choices in home finishing shops, there's bound to be one that fits their needs.
- How to Have Balance in Your Lighting Fixtures a Zen Master Would Be Proud Of
[Home-Improvement:Lighting] Although he may not be aware of it, man responds to "factory settings" that must have been put in place even before time began. For instance, we instinctively know what's beautiful and what's ugly. Without any prior course on formal and informal balance, we sense right away, merely by looking at it, that a piece of art - Barnett Newman's Vir Heroicus Sublimis, for instance, has balance. Now that's incredible because, except for five vertical stripes, Newman's canvas is a blank ocean of red.
- What to Do With Bulky Furniture
[Home-Improvement:Furniture] Bulky furniture have always posed tough problems for Do-It-Yourself decorators. Often they're heirloom pieces one doesn't have the heart to leave behind nor sell when moving into a new house. Besides they're often simply captivating-- a Sheraton dining set, a Chippendale armoire dating back to the early 1900s, or maybe a priceless Bobby Haines-- that you simply couldn't part with them. Lugging them in a U-Haul van from Buffalo to New York is one thing, getting them into your 15th-floor New York apartment is another, but making huge, off-scale furniture blend into your tiny room and the rest of your home decor is a nightmare.
- How to Make Your Room Bigger Without Spending Anything
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] Skeptics might say making the Statue of Liberty exchange places with the Great Wall of China would be easier, but here are seven ways you can actually enlarge your room without spending anything. Tip 1. Realize that everything that you can see is yours to use.
- Organize Clutter With Custom-Built Wall Shelves
[Self-Improvement:Organizing] One way to give your spaces more serenity is with organized shelving. Beautifully put your clutter in order. Using custom-built wall sculptures will save your day. A neat surrounding is a great morale booster. Discover places in your room where function and form will be beneficial to the family, especially a home office.
- Decorative Painting - How to Decorate Your Home Like the Pompeians Did With Theirs
[Home-Improvement:Painting] It's amazing to find decorative painting dominated by women. Julia, Karen, Dee, Marcia - all women, only four of dozens of others, each proudly showing off incredibly beautiful work samples. Why decorative painting should be the exclusive turf of women (relegating men to being merely house painters) stupefies. If it's any consolation, at least the Great Masters have all been male.
- If You Love Beige That Much, Go Ahead, Indulge Yourself
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] Beige, bone, sand, tan, khaki, cream, vanilla, camel, wheat - these are shades of the same beige, and they're the most popular color palette among Americans. It might be that Americans as a people simply love neutral colors as they love the iconic apple pie. It might also simply be, as some home decorating experts suspect, because of fear of committing color combination errors, making their choice of beige really a default choice.
- Paint Mediums, Primers, Finishes, and Tools Used by Decorative Painters
[Home-Improvement:Painting] Using only leftover firewood from his cooking fire and the red yellow substance he found in the dirt floor of his Altamira cave dwelling, Paleolithic man painted bison on the cave wall to such a relatively high level of sophistication that had Picasso gasping "After Altamira, all is decadence." Picasso must have meant that the use by the cave dwellers of crude charcoal and hematite as their paint, and the cave wall as their canvas to express their innermost fears, doubts, and joy is an art form so primal and pure it could never again be duplicated.
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