October 24, 2007

Mixing Floral and Plaid Patterns

Mixing Floral and Plaid Patterns: Obtaining Balance for a Professional Interior Design Look

The mix of floral and plaid is charming and inviting; it is a healthy balance of feminine and masculine; it is a harmonious blend of country and modern all at the same time. Putting these two elements together and achieving balance can be exciting and result in a well put together room and interior decor that looks professionally designed. A successful mix of floral and plaid patterns makes you feel comfortable and cozy, like a warm country home or a tucked-away bed and breakfast.

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October 23, 2007

Kitchen Facelift Tips

Quick Kitchen Facelift: How to Restore the Heart of Your Home All On Your Own

Want to redo your dark and dreary kitchen without spending a bundle on new cabinets and appliances? Consider giving it a DIY facelift next weekend.

Changing the ambience from outdated to trendy in the heart of your home, the kitchen, doesn’t have to be any more extensive than thoroughly cleaning the cabinet fronts and applying a coat of fresh white paint. White is the most popular color for kitchens today, with good reason. People are tired of dark wood kitchens that look somber and serious! White makes a wonderful backdrop for bowls of fresh fruit, stainless steel appliances and shiny kitchen utensils, too.

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Decorating Open-Plan Areas On A Budget

Taking full advantage of the space available in an open-plan living area calls for a thoughtful approach to arranging the furniture and the interior decorations in order to accommodate a variety of activities.

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Budget Home Decorating With Fabric

Fabric is an excellent and inexpensive way to decorate many areas of your home.

Decorate your home with inexpensive fabric. Photo © Kathy Burns-Millyard

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Budget Home Decorating With Books

One very easy and inexpensive way to decorate your home is to use things you might already have. Almost everyone has a collection of old hard back books for instance - and if you don’t have some, they’re very easy to get at almost any thrift store or yard sale.

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