By Cynthia Wren
Decorating your bathroom can be one of easiest and most cost-effective rooms in your home to re-do because it is such a small space. You don't need to have a large budget or make major changes to make your bathroom look brand new. The first step of any redecorating job is to deep clean the space. You may be surprised how different the room looks when the fixtures are buffed and waxed, the...
By Mandi Rogier
English country home décor brings about a warm, cozy atmosphere. Homes of this style feel instantly welcoming and conjure images of a peaceful countryside, rambling brooks and friendly family gatherings. In an increasingly hectic and fast-paced society, the English country theme brings us back to simpler times when warm, fresh baked bread and close relationships with family and friends...
By M.S. Beltran
When decorating your baby's nursery, don't forget to include some nice frames to display all the photos you're sure to be taking. If you really want to give your frames a personal touch, craft them yourself. It's not that hard, and they can be a beautiful and unique accent for your decor. Get a solid wood frame and a lot of ribbon. You can use ribbons with different colors or...
By Shelly Mcrae
Decorating your kitchen is a little different than decorating the other rooms in your home. The kitchen is a workspace, designed to store and prepare foods through the use of appliances, utensils and cutlery. Making this utilitarian space function as a warm and comfortable gathering space as well requires care and a touch of expertise. Organizing what shouldn't be seen is essential in...
By Miriam Berger
Keeping it simple when decorating a child's room is a matter of breaking it down into three basic areas: a place to sleep, a place to store things and a place to daydream. Remember that simplicity doesn't mean a lack of abundance. Simplicity reflects the important, unseen things in life, such as elegance and good taste, regard for economy and a sense of groundedness. Ask your child to...
By Cathy C. Hall
The bedroom is just the right place for a teen to explore a sense of style. Whether at home or college, it's an opportunity to take those favorite things and create a comfortable space. Start decorating with these pointers to achieve a favorite look, but don't forget to add personal touches to make the room perfect! Try the cheery colors of a patchwork quilt in this ultra-comfortable,...
By Michaela Davila
If you love the color yellow, you should consider using it as part of your bathroom color scheme. Instead of going for the traditional white or another neutral-colored tile, use yellow tiles to add the wow factor to your room. Tiles come in a variety of colors and sizes and you can do a great deal to incorporate your favorite color into a stylish design. You will want to consider the size of your ...
By Macdonald
Adding color and texture with paint is a basic element of interior design. Whether it's meant to provide a background to complement fabric, artwork and other design elements, or to deocrate the walls so they themselves become works of art, painting doesn't have to be limited to neutral beige and white. Bold colors and faux painting continue to lead home-decorating trends. In fact, the...