The color gurus at Pantone and the Color Marketing Group have declared turquoise as the “it” color for 2010. The relaxed coastal living lifestyle and this soothing blue color are a perfect marriage. Regardless of where you live; the coast, mountains or in the suburbs, you can add a touch of the coastal lifestyle [...]
If you are in the process of building a new home or redesigning your existing home and Old World style is your design goal, architectural salvage yards and antique stores can be great resources for authentic and unique items.
Architectural Salvage Yards and Warehouses
Items found in an architectural salvage yard have been obtained from buildings and [...]
Many people dream of living in an ancient castle with its gothic style windows, massive stone fireplaces, huge rooms and ancient artifacts. But for most of us, our home is our castle. Fortunately, it is possible to incorporate many of the design elements found in old world style into your own decorating.
• You can [...]
Movies have the ability to touch all of our senses. We hear the conversations and the music, we see the beautiful scenery and the actors, we feel through our emotions as well as tactical elements such as the leather of the chairs and we certainly taste and smell via the yummy treats we allow [...]
It seems that everything these days is operated by a remote control. With the push of a button you can turn on your television, stereo or Jacuzzi, control the lighting, the garage door and even the outside sprinkler system. For this reason, the simplest item to use would be a Universal Remote Control.
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Most homeowners today are trying to save money wherever they can but it often seems like an uphill battle. Reducing energy usage in the home is one place to start. There are several ways to do this; you can lower the thermostat and freeze during the winter months, you can run your appliances [...]
The term “indie” is popping up all over the place and no one really seems to know exactly what the term is referring to. However, there are two definitions that can apply to the home fashion industry.
• Furniture manufacturers from Indonesia use the term “indie” as an abbreviation that represents the style of furniture and [...]
It is easy to turn on your television set and find a decorating show that tells you how to completely redesign a room in your home for under $500.00. If you are interested in saving some money or just enjoy working on projects, there are plenty of DIY shows and books that will [...]
For many years the term “wall decal” conjured up visions of Winne the Pooh on a child’s bedroom wall. Or maybe the grape vines that wound around your Grandmother’s kitchen. Fortunately, the wall decals available today are much more sophisticated and can actually be considered art for your home.
If your design style [...]
Outdoor living continues to be a popular pastime for most people. Our homes reflect this trend as we are seeing larger outdoor entertaining spaces that often include full kitchens and separate seating areas. The decorating needs of these spaces are similar to decorating the interior of your home. You will need comfortable seating [...]