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The List of Decorating Crimes...

To kill a space, there is nothing better than strict rules, however, there are certain “crimes” in decorating that not even the boldest interior designer in Seattle will dare to commit for the sake of originality or fame. Crime #1: Neglect Editing The rule that states that less is more is sacred.  An overcrowded room, full of furniture and trinkets, diminishes its main purpose, which is to showcase you and anyone else meant to enjoy it.  Be brave and get rid of half the furniture and everything else inside your rooms; Read More >>

Arts and Crafts Style Decorating...

The terms Arts and Crafts and Mission Style are often used synonymously today. They refer to a style of home design and furnishings emphasizing natural materials, especially wood, and showcasing a pronounced geometry in the design. Their tremendous revival in popularity stems largely from their association with hand-crafted elements (though many knock offs are manufactured by machine), a rarity in this technologically advanced age. The pieces offer an heirloom quality and a patina that deepens with age. Arts and Crafts furnishings and Read More >>

Decorating Your Home Candle Style...

Below are some great ideas to add some ambiance to your home by using candles. Of course, having candles in your home is nothing new, but if you have trouble like I do giving your home a decorator’s touch, these tips may help. Home Interior Candle Décor Idea #1: Platters of Pillars Want to make a dramatic effect with pillars? Try grouping several pillars together. Use a fancy tray, it can be glass or metal, and arrange three pillar candles in the middle of the tray. Add some accents by placing polished stones or sea shells on Read More >>

Ideas Flow From an Interior Design Book...

An interior design book is a valuable resource to have before undertaking a home redesign. While there is a great deal of information online, having a home decorating reference at your fingertips enables you to read at your leisure and have style tips and ideas ready to reference as you are undergoing your project. Interior design can be classified as the manner in which you decorate an inside space. To accomplish this you will need to incorporate and balance a variety of elements. For example window style and treatment, color scheme, Read More >>

Your Home Improvement Project – Questions Yo...

Choosing a reliable, quality-conscious, home improvement contractor is the most important part of any project. Proper planning, doing the necessary research, and having lots of patience will help to ensure your dream project will not become a living nightmare. Once you have narrowed down the list of contractors (3 or 4) you want to consider for your project, it’s time to start getting to know them better…much better! Plan a pre-construction meeting at the project site with each contractor individually and ask lots of Read More >>

How to Create a Photo Wall With Wall Sticker Print...

Accentuating your home with a photo wall is a creative idea that will leave a good impression on guests. A photo wall is a great venue for expressing your creativity and preserving memories while decorating your home. Putting your travel photos on display for instance, can set a pleasant and inviting atmosphere. You can create a collage or a wall mural using different photos of your choice. Instead of using photo frames to decorate your space, you can opt for wall stickers. Wall stickers easily cling to your wall, making them an ideal Read More >>

Using Home Decorating Catalogs For Interior Decora...

When you have just moved into a new home, or wish to re-decorate your current home, choosing what style to decorate particular rooms with can be tough. There are so many different styles of furniture and themes for different people’s homes, it is quite obvious why it can be tough trying to decide on only one. Whether you are buying your first home, or re-decorating your home due to the old decorations being out-of-date, there is one thing that will always help you. That thing, is a catalog! A home decorating catalog, there are many Read More >>

Holiday Decorating Themes...

Ah, yes–it is that time of year again. The holidays are just around the corner and now is the perfect time to start decorating your home for the season. Choosing a theme for the holidays makes it easy to harmonize the decorations throughout your home. Whether you want to turn your home into a winter wonderland, a poinsettia palace, or a luxury of lights, these holiday decorating themes are sure to spark some inspiration in decorating your home for the holidays. Snowflakes and Sparkles Transform your home into a winter wonderland by Read More >>

Home Interior Party...

Interested in hostessing a home interior party or checking into a business opportunity as a sales consultant for a home interior or home décor company? Here’s what you need to know. There are many different direct sales companies that offer home décor products. Home Interiors (TM) lists themselves as the largest direct sales companies of home accessory products in the U.S. with over 100,000 decorating consultants. Products offered by home interior companies may include indoor and outdoor home décor products such as Read More >>

An ABC Guide to Lighthouse Decorations...

Everybody dreams of having a home where they can put their creativity in place. Lighthouse decorations give you the perfect opportunity. It is all about welcoming the beach theme to your house. The pieces are all created to bring in a kind of light and breezy feeling. In fact, these pieces are so made that they reflect a sense of discipline in your home. The way the magnificent towers are depicted in the portraits brilliantly depicts the life at sea. Lighthouses are mainly used in the tourism industry. But nowadays, people prefer to go for Read More >>

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