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More Ideas for Ceilings

Here is the second article in the series that is all about ceiling treatments and options. If you missed the first article, click here: Ideas for Ceilings. Is there something about your room that just doesn’t feel finished? Or maybe you want a quick update that won’t break the bank or take up a lot of your time. Why not try one of the following ideas to improve the ceiling in your room. 4. Install layered drywall If you want to add some architectural detail to an otherwise boring ceiling, consider installing a layered drywall treatment. This is an especially … Continue reading →

Bold Color Tips

Want to try out some bold color choices in your home but not sure where to begin? Bold colors can be intimidating, but these tips will help you make good choices and give you the confidence to take the plunge. Bold colors can help you create your own sense of style, and warm up or brighten up a room. Start out small by painting an accent or drama wall with a bold color, or choose to paint window frames, door casings, moldings and trim with a bold color. Use white for the walls of the room, but make sure to … Continue reading →

Warm Up a Room

Warm up your home even in the middle of a winter chill with these great tips. Modern homes boast cathedral ceilings and more space than ever before. The possible downside to these larger spaces is a possible loss of warmth to the space. Sometimes even smaller rooms can feel cool because of color and design choices, and sometimes even the furniture arrangment. There are ways to to make a room cozier, even if it currently seems overwhelming. Warm paint colors, such as reds and oranges will instantly warm up a room. They will also make the space seem smaller. In … Continue reading →

Create A Gallery Space

Create a formal (or informal) gallery space to add elegance and fun to your home. It is easy to do! The first thing you need to to is to pick an area of your home for your gallery. A hallway way is an idea space, especially if it acts and an entry point into your home or into the main entertaining space. But if a hallway doesn’t work for you, consider any wall space, from a dining room to a family room. One home I saw had their gallery in their first floor half-bath, and it really livened up that … Continue reading →

Displaying a Collection

If you have several things that you would like to display around your home but don’t know where to begin? Accent pieces can really give a living space the final finish. Before you start arranging an rearranging your stuff until it looks good, why not take a look at a few guidelines? Find a spot to group your items. If they can’t be hung, look for a table or a chest to group them. This will give you more impact over scattering the objects around your home. Groups of objects generally look better when they are in odd numbers. Odd … Continue reading →

Caring for Candles

Do you know all of the little tricks of the trade to care for your candles? With these tips, you can stop your candles from smoking, help them burn evenly to last longer and keep yourself and your family safe. read on for these tips on caring for your candles. One of the first things I did as a new homeowner was to fill my space with pretty scented candles. I loved to light the different scents and evoke different moods. Of course, I love the Yankee candles. I remember when I first came across them, while I was living … Continue reading →

Flower Arranging Tips

Whether you grow your own flowers or buy them from a florist, or even if you just pick up some pretty things on a nature walk, the beauty of flowers can be enhanced by an artful arrangement. But don’t worry, you won’t need a degree in floral design to create some professional looking displays. Just use the following tips to help you arrange your nature as a professional might. One really easy way to arrange your flowers with style is to recreate the shape that they take when they are growing outside in nature. For example, left a branch of … Continue reading →

Create a Nostalgic Summertime Look

Do you miss the thought of lazy afternoons with gauzy curtains gently blowing in the breeze and neighbors stopping by for lemonade? Even though it is fall now, you can still create a nostalgic summertime look that will bring all of the romance of a sweet long ago summer right into your home. Fall really is one of my favorite seasons. You might not believe me, though, since I keep talking about decorating with a summer theme, such as in the earlier article, Simple Design Ideas to Bring Home the Beach. I think I love the idea of summer type … Continue reading →

Three Furniture Placement Styles

You can change the mood of your room just by rearranging the furniture. But don’t just haphazardly place things any which way until you find something you like. Instead, why not take advantage of one of three distinct styles. These furniture placement ideas work to create a mood or solve a problem in the room. Read on to see the three options and then try them out for yourself. A Room with Focus If your room seems blah and needs focus, then try this style. Find an organizational point. An organizational point is anything that you want your eye to … Continue reading →

The Do it Yourself Decorator’s Toolbox

Is it possible to have too many decorating items? My husband seems to think so, but I just don’t see it. I love to decorate and I’m always on the look out for great supplies, materials, and tools, but there are a few staples every do it yourself decorator should keep on hand. Measuring Tape The old adage says, “measure twice, cut once,” and it’s all too true. It’s best to get in the habit of using careful measurements instead of “eyeballing,” whether you’re woodworking, using fabric, or doing landscaping. Whatever type of project you’re working on, measure, measure, measure. … Continue reading →