I’ve already written a page on drum pendants above the dining table; here’s one on drum’s in other rooms in the house. It’s a great lighting option that is not only functional but also adds a splash of color and texture to any room. I have several examples of where it hangs low, is mounted…
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A room with too many windows — do you see it as a design issue? Well I don’t, especially after hand-picking all of these rooms for you here. Look at how well the designers have managed to work around these windows without resorting to covering them up with heavy drapes. The biggest concern would be…
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Essentially, the garage is an extension of our homes where we store things and park our vehicles. Have you ever thought of adding a garage workbench in there? I can only imagine how relaxed I would be if I tried to repair something or pour dirt into a flowering pot on a workbench in my…
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Hello everyone! I have a guest post today from Marcela De Vivo, a freelance writer, mother of three and yoga enthusiast from Southern California. By incorporating Feng Shui into her home design, she is able to maintain a balanced lifestyle and overall sense of well-being. Looking for ways to bring a little more luck and…
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Continuing my quest on furniture’s.. I have written about stripes on sofas, floral furniture, leather sofas and mixing furniture colors. This blog page is on quilted furniture. Quilts have provided warmth for centuries and go back to ancient Egypt and China where layers of fabrics where stitched together to create heavier blankets for comfort. Patterns…
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ModCloth is launching a magical new line of home decor items for you to beautify your apartment. Take a look at some of the new items here: ModCloth Retro & Cute Apartment Decor! Shop Now!. They have the cutest kitchen and bathroom items to make your home playful and elegant, all at an affordable price…
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I have fond memories of my family trip to London and wish I had brought back a Chisel & Mouse model with me. If you are an architecture lover, you will fall in love with these miniature replicas of iconic buildings such as Century Hotel, Hoover Building, Kensington Palace, etc. Chisel & Mouse is a…
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Do you love to read? Do you stack your books on the floor or just line them up on a bookshelf? Have you ever imagined or seen unusual ways to arrange books? I have a few unique and uncommon bookshelves that totally blew me away. Even though, these shelves seem like they would handle less…
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Are you looking to add some glamor and storage to your hallways? Scroll through for some inspirations.. and a few reasons why you should not let this space go waste. Hallways are continuous and uninterrupted. Walls are picture perfect for family photos and vibrant art. They can be illuminated naturally or through lighting, and it…
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I stumbled upon a bunch of clever ideas for spaces under stairs. It is often the most ignored space in the house; its potential is overlooked by homeowners. Imagine any of these storage solutions, home offices, powder rooms, play houses, or dog houses under this triangular area… options are limitless… via: allyou.com via: stairstorageco.net…
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I absolutely love decorating small spaces. There will be plenty of design challenges and space planning to get the most out of every inch in a studio apartment. My first step would be to use the zoning techniques to create different functions — such as for entertaining, cooking, eating, working and sleeping. Each should ideally…
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The kitchen backsplash adds color, texture and personality to any kitchen. It is an important design element that is not only dazzling but is the ultimate surfacing option to keep water from seeping through the walls between your counter-top and cabinets. Wall paints are not water-resistant and will be almost impossible to keep it stain-free.Ceramic…
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