 Category: Interior Design
Category: Home Improvement >> Interior Design<< previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 next page >> by James Allen  [ 2007-05-08 ] If your bedroom decor warranted you spending more time in it with your eyes open, don't you think you probably would? Relaxing with a good book in the afternoon, watching a little TV before bed, or even doing a little internet surfing on your laptop, all of these leisurely activities are more enjoyable in a room that's aesthetically pleasing and more conducive to such activities. by Leah Perry  [ 2007-05-07 ] There is nothing less pleasant than a trash can messing up an otherwise clean kitchen. Now you can hide the garbage and the odor, without scrambling for a place to throw your vegetable peels. by Leah Perry  [ 2007-05-07 ] Appliance hardware is often overlooked when redecorating; however, with a bit of time and consideration, you can dramatically change the look of your kitchen. This is a simple way to express your personal tastes and to create professional looking results without breaking the bank. by Leah Perry  [ 2007-05-07 ] When night falls you can still have your home on display. A simple configuration of lamps and lights will illuminate your property and allow you to safely guide guests into your home. by Vicki Duong  [ 2007-05-04 ] If you're looking to add a traditional element to your bedroom, why not start with the bed? Sleigh beds are a wonderful type of bed to consider when redecorating. by James Charles Charles [ 2007-05-01 ] When you walk into a room, you get a certain feeling. Sometimes it's a feeling of joy, sometimes it's a feeling of calm, and
sometimes it's a feeling of dread. What causes these feelings? Much of the time, it's due to the color of the paint in the
room. Choosing the right paint color of your room can be the easiest and most cost-effective way to alter its feeling, and by
extension, your mood. by Vicki Duong  [ 2007-05-01 ] Dining tables are an everyday asset that one simply cannot be without. We use it for meals, for writing out our bills and letters, for enjoying cups of coffee with the morning paper, among a variety of other activities. by Rick Martin  [ 2007-04-29 ] A wool rug is often a must-have in your home due to its multiple qualities, both physical and aesthetical. Apart from the warm and cozy touch, which it can bring to one’s home, wool rugs are resistant and easy to maintain and are ideal for places where a lot of activity takes place, such as hallways, the living room or perhaps the children’s play rooms.
by James Charles Charles [ 2007-04-26 ] As an interior designer, I often use lighting to create drama when my client's decorating budget is tight. By simply adjusting ceiling lights, using inexpensive table lamps, or strategically-placing accent lighting, I'm able to increase a room's impact at a lower cost. by James Allen  [ 2007-04-26 ] While it has yet to be scientifically proven, studies have shown that the furnishings surrounding the teen in their private quarters have a direct influence on their overall demeanor and success. While a teen's room is often cluttered and messy, it is often not the intent of the teen, nor is it their fault. by Vicki Duong  [ 2007-04-25 ] If you're thinking about redecorating your place but are on a somewhat tight budget, consider flirting with the idea of playing with lighting. As much of a necessity as lighting is to everyday living, lighting can also be used as a decorating accent. by James Allen  [ 2007-04-25 ] If you're one of the few yet to be swept up in the platform bed hysteria, consider yourself, well…unlucky. A new platform bed is an easy and affordable way to give your bedroom a new look while adding some contemporary style and Far East influence. by James Allen  [ 2007-04-25 ] Does your dining room table get used less frequently than your treadmill? Are nightly dinners where the family sits and eats…together, a rare occurrence? Most of us probably wish we had more family dinners together, but oftentimes schedules conflict and life just seems to get in the way of this. by Vicki Duong  [ 2007-04-25 ] Dining tables are an essential to have in any home, especially if you're the type of person who loves to host dinner parties and get-togethers. Like bedroom furniture where the bed is the central point of focus for the room, the dining table is the primary locus that your dining case goods revolve around. by James Allen  [ 2007-04-25 ] The cottage style is a style where everything old is new again! If you're a champion bargain hunter who loves to navigate flea markets and Grandma's attic for that perfectly charming wagon, hat box or antique plate, and you want a style to match your passion for quaint decor and your casual lifestyle, then the cottage look may be perfect for you. by James Allen  [ 2007-04-25 ] There are three keys to successfully furnishing a Cottage-style room: white paint, slipcovers and creativity. White paint breathes new life into mismatched, old and discolored furniture and creates a unifying theme that lets all sorts of style blend well into a room. by Vicki Duong  [ 2007-04-24 ] Pendant lights are a terrific way to light up your home, but did you ever consider using them as accents to your décor and life style? With the right ceiling pendant style, turning your home into a stylish haven is as easy with a flip of a switch. by Vicki Duong  [ 2007-04-24 ] Bathroom lighting is the final step in achieving the look and feel of your ideal bathroom. The right lighting will present the right ambience; with regular maintenance you're sure to get the highest resale value of your home. by James Allen  [ 2007-04-24 ] Whether you're looking for a place to rest your feet after a long day at work or a stylish piece of furniture to add some sophistication and a modern flair to your living room, contemporary coffee tables can deliver. by Vicki Duong  [ 2007-04-24 ] Educating the male in your life that there's more to lighting than desk lamps won't be as hard as asking two of them to screw in a light bulb. Today, I'll explain what a chandelier is, ideal places to hang them, styles fit for a dungeon - all within a two minute commercial break. by James Allen  [ 2007-04-18 ] Picking out furniture for your child's room can be both fun and exasperating. The trick is to balance the scales somewhere near the middle of fun and practical. by James Allen  [ 2007-04-18 ] The chest of drawers has long been a staple piece of bedroom furniture all over the world. This functional piece adds much needed storage while also providing some display area for photos and trinkets and the like. There are alternatives to these ho-hum pieces of bedroom furniture that can add some style and flair while still serving the purpose of storage. by James Allen  [ 2007-04-17 ] If you're looking for a sleek, exotic look perfectly suited for smaller apartments and living spaces, Oriental-styled furniture is a definite option to consider. Bedroom furniture pieces such as the platform bed and futon, as well as stacked chests and trunks are examples of Asian-inspired furniture that is practical and compact, and at the same time stylish and sophisticated. by James Allen  [ 2007-04-17 ] If you find traditional furniture too formal for your lifestyle or home and contemporary furniture too…well…contemporary, you might consider a country look. by James Allen  [ 2007-04-17 ] Create a country cottage look in your home by following one of these guides, or mix and match the styles to create a look entirely yours. There are no rules when it comes to these eclectic American designs. by Ron victor  [ 2007-04-17 ] Nowadays, most of the people come to know about the usage and purpose of natural stones. With the advancement and improvements of technology, natural stones were used almost in every buildings, homes and monuments.
by James Mahoney  [ 2007-04-15 ] There are many kitchen design trends that you can use in your kitchen cabinet refacing project. With kitchen cabinet refacing you have all the advantages of a big custom remodel, but without the more expensive price tag. by James Allen  [ 2007-04-11 ] Are you tired of your plain old boring metal bed frame? If you're on the prowl for a new look in your bedroom, make one of these beautiful beds the centerpiece to your bedroom furniture. by Nick Flood [ 2007-04-11 ] With property values increasing, cities growing and choices evolving to suit a
low maintenance lifestyle, condo developments are becoming the trend in all
major cities, not just the large high density metropolis'.
Here are a few tips for living easy in your small master bedroom space. by James Allen  [ 2007-04-10 ]
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by James Allen  [ 2007-04-10 ] The Colonial look is steeped in tradition, but with distinctly American undertones. Here are some tips and guidelines to make this look a reality in your home. by James Allen  [ 2007-04-07 ] With the exception of unfinished furniture, pretty much all of the solid wood and all-wood furniture on the market is treated or 'finished' in some way. Most of the woods used to manufacture furniture take stains and lacquers very well, meaning the color and texture can be altered greatly in the finishing process. by Ron victor  [ 2007-04-06 ] Installing countertops for kitchen, bathrooms and other interior and exterior, granite countertops is said to be the best countertops for installation. When granite countertops are installed for your kitchen and bathtubs, the house may get more attraction compared to the previous one.
by James Allen  [ 2007-04-06 ] If the term 'sleigh bed' evokes visions of a winter wonderland and causes sugar plums to dance in your head, you're probably not alone. Traditional sleigh beds can look like they're more sleigh than bed, with their scrolled foot and headboards and enclosed bodies. by James Allen  [ 2007-04-06 ] A new platform bed is the ideal choice if you're in the market for a bed. Besides adding some contemporary flair to your bedroom, you'll save anywhere from $200-$700 by not having to purchase a box spring. by James Allen  [ 2007-04-04 ] Perhaps no other room in your home provides as many lighting options as the kitchen. Just about any type of ceiling or wall mount can work here, which can be both a good thing and a bad thing. Having this many choices at your disposal could be dizzying. by James Allen  [ 2007-04-03 ] When most people think of bathroom lighting, an image of a standard, wall mounted fixture above the mirror pops into their heads. While this is a very common form of bathroom lighting, it's definitely not the only option out there. by James Allen  [ 2007-04-03 ] If you're looking for a lighting option to add a touch of class, style and sophistication to any setting, look no further than an exquisite new Tiffany style lamp. by James Allen  [ 2007-04-03 ] The college dorm room is perhaps the single most difficult room to furnish of all. Nowhere is real estate more valuable and in need of being maximized to its fullest potential. by James Allen  [ 2007-03-30 ] For those lucky (or smart) enough to work from home, or the rest of us who are just looking for an area to pay bills, play on the computer, or get some extra work done, a home office serves an important role. by James Allen  [ 2007-03-30 ] Decorating an apartment can be an enormous challenge. One normally has more ideas than space to work with, making the challenge to whittle down those ideas into a design that works. by James Allen  [ 2007-03-30 ] If you like your furniture built solid and built to last with no frills or needless embellishment, then Mission Style furniture is what you're looking for. by James Allen  [ 2007-03-29 ] If you have children that share a room, a modern bunk bed is the absolute best way to maximize space and "open up" a crowded, undersized room. by James Mahoney  [ 2007-03-29 ] In an effort to keep up with the latest in cooking trends there continues to be a strong trend toward kitchen appliances that are stylish and flexible. This is why the biggest change to take place in kitchen appliances has been the trend toward high-end appliances. by James Allen  [ 2007-03-28 ] Give your bedroom an air of nobility and classic style with a new canopy bed. by James Allen  [ 2007-03-28 ] Ditch the rag-tag yard sale look and unify your bedroom furniture with a new bedroom set. by James Allen  [ 2007-03-27 ] Maximize the space in your bedroom to create a more inviting and relaxing atmosphere. by James Allen  [ 2007-03-27 ] Update your bedroom furniture for a fraction of what you would expect to pay. |