Home Lighting – Creating Illusions with Window Treatments

  By admin | April 8, 2012 - 1:20 pm | Home Design Leave a comment

Windows come in all sizes, shapes and construction.  You can create illusions using standard curtains or other window dressings available today.  Long drapes are more formal, short curtains tend to be more casual.  You can use different styles to add to your interior decorating, such as country, with wide tidebacks and ruffles.

Curtains can help the following problems: Continue reading →

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Home Lighting – with planning, You can get more light into your bathroom.

  By admin | April 1, 2012 - 1:25 pm | Bathroom Design Leave a comment

Generally, bathrooms are the smallest rooms in the house.  This makes it a challenge to bring in more light.  You don’t want to sacrifice privacy but you will want enough light to brighten the room.

If possible, create your plan before your house is built if you a working on a new home.  If the bathroom is located on the south side of the house, it will get the most daylight.  From sunup to sundown, the light will reach your room. Continue reading →

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Designing With Wicker Furniture: Style, Character, and Colors

  By admin | March 22, 2012 - 2:41 am | Decorating Tips Leave a comment

Is wicker furniture only for the porch? While the most prominent pieces may be outside, wicker furniture is, in fact, designed for every room in the home. But like any other type of furniture, wicker needs to match the space, and what works well on your patio may not in your living room. If you are thinking about adding wicker furniture, consider the following tips.

Always consider your existing décor. While wicker furniture can make a space more casual and comfortable, it can also look out of place. How you style it can make or break a room. Like any other wood furniture, wicker comes in a variety of finishes, including white. Find one that blends in with the décor you already have in place, be it darker walls or a lighter carpet. Wicker furniture should not create too much contrast.

How much of the space will be wicker? Furniture sets made entirely out of wicker are possible and, replacing your existing pieces, fully overhaul the look of the room. But do you really want this, or are you simply looking for a casual accent? While a wicker furniture set for a living room, for example, as a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table made out of rattan, a dining area can easily become slightly more casual with rattan bar stools. If you are matching wicker with existing furniture, make sure the finishes are similar and do not clash. Continue reading →

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