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Decorative Acid Stain Concrete – Unique and Classy
Concrete flooring and countertops are, in many ways, the new kid in town. While concrete has been around forever, using it in decorative ways on the interior of your home is a relatively new idea.
The advantages of concrete
Concrete flooring and countertops offer many advantages:
• Easy to maintain—a simple swipe with a damp cloth [...]
Pool Fashion – The Essentials for Lounging in Style
Summer is just around the corner and there is no better place to be during the hot, humid months than sitting poolside. Just looking at the beautiful blue water will cool you off. There are several ways to create that perfect backyard “getaway” and allow you to lounge in style.
A place in the [...]
Pillow talk—Fashionable Fan Pleats
Designers have always known that dressmaker details like tufting, buttons and pleating can turn an ordinary item into something extraordinary. The soft accordion folds found in fan pleating have been all the rage in apparel as well as home “fashion”. This detail can be added to home décor items such as pillows, lampshades, hearth [...]
Contemporary Garden Design
While the beauty of your garden most likely can be found in the flowers, plants and trees you have chosen, most outdoor spaces can by enlivened by the addition of modern design elements such as statuary, iron work and other decorative items. Spheres and orbs have long been a popular shape for garden art [...]
Beach Boutique Chic 2010 Top Picks
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 [...]
Old World Style-Part 2
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 [...]
Old World Style-part I
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 [...]
Western Design Style
Part of the fun of travelling to different areas is enjoying the local style of architecture and design. Western, or lodge, design creates a cozy and comforting feeling through the use of textural fabrics, exposed and weathered wood, hand forged iron and locally inspired artwork.
Like many other areas of the country that have a particular [...]
The Use of Classic Motifs in Home Decor
Architectural features have always been a source of inspiration when it comes to interior design and home décor. Interpretations of columns, shields, arches, vines and other symbols found on ancient buildings can be used as decorative items in your rooms.
For example, the wall hook pictured features a fleur de lis symbol at the top. [...]
Re-create the Movie Theatre Experience in your own Home Media Room
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 [...]
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