November 2007

Popular Decorating Styles: French Country

by admin November 12, 2007 Decorating Styles

French Country Home Décor: A Popular Home Decorating Choice French country design is a very popular design choice today, even for those who have never been to France. Don’t let the idea of “French” design intimidate you because it’s actually quite easy to achieve this French country décor style. French country design is influenced by the colors, textures, sights, and sounds of the Provence region of southern France. It’s all about living the good life, relaxing, and enjoying the world around you. But it’s also about working hard in order to get what you want out of life. Natural colors, [...]

How To Set a Fabulous Thanksgiving Dinner Table

by admin November 12, 2007 Bedroom Decorating

The fall holiday season is just great; especially for kids (of all ages). Involving your children in holiday decorating allows you to share a very positive activity with them and gives you the opportunity to teach them something about the holiday at the same time. When the holiday in question is Thanksgiving, there are a number of décor components children can find to make your Turkey Day table festive. Colored leaves are a great place to start. You can even make a game of finding them and give prizes for the biggest, most colorful and prettiest leaves. Be sure to [...]

Easy No-Sew Window Treatments Project

by admin November 10, 2007 Budget Decorating

Easy No-Sew Window Treatments for a Little Girl’s Room Complete with Bows In a little girl’s bedroom, window coverings are essentially ‘bling’ for the room. It is a sure way to give the room a unique look and a feminine quality. However, in any child’s room safety should be a priority and hanging drapes and curtain panels are not ideal. On the other hand, often the only other option is a boring roller shade or drab mini blinds.

What is Shabby Chic Home Decor

by admin November 10, 2007 Decorating Styles

What is Shabby Chic Home Décor: An Infusion of Warmth and Personality Shabby chic offers understated charm and splendor while infusing warmth and personality throughout your living quarters. The basis of shabby chic is simple colors combined with your favorite artwork, accessories and furniture. This versatile, easy way of decorating is affordable, fun and elegant.

Achieving the Coziness of Cottage Interior Design

by admin November 10, 2007 Decorating Styles

Cottage design style means romance, simplicity, coziness, and comfort. Think of it as comfort food for the soul! Light and airy colors, lots of pastels, floral patterns, pretty plaids, bold stripes, white furniture, and plenty of overstuffed pillows make cottage designed rooms a place you want to curl up with a good book in and stay all day. The wall colors in cottage design are typically muted and understated. Pastel pinks, soft yellows, sky blues, gentle greens, and soothing lavenders are always acceptable. And of course, you can never go wrong with crisp, clean white! The colors should sort of [...]

Creating Chic & Cozy White Rooms

by admin November 10, 2007 Decorating Styles

Cozy White Rooms That are Chic and Inviting – Not Cold and Impersonal Many people believe that white is the absence of color and bland, but this is not the case. White actually comes in many different shades and tones to create a wide variety of moods in a room. A pure white is quite rare and most shades of white have another color as an undertone, such as white or blue, which make the white warm or cool. There is a virtual wonderland of white tones to choose from, all with their own unique appeal and character.

Stylish Foyer and Hall Spaces

by admin November 10, 2007 Decorating Accents

Maximize the Space in a Small Foyer or Hall with Style Do you love the look of those stately homes of England with their huge entrance halls? On this side of the Atlantic, your home probably wasn’t blessed with an entry even half that big. However, even if your foyer or entry hall lacks enough space for a couple of inviting benches and a walk-in closet, you can still make it appear stylish and welcoming with a bit of planning and interior design deception. Why deception? Because mirrors are the quickest and best way to visually expand small spaces, a [...]

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