Recently I came across these rooms – could they be real?

I’m all for a bit of color but…

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This couch really caught my eye and just goes to show that not everything needs to match perfectly.

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Young boys’ rooms must reflect their likes and dreams. There are easy ways to convert their rooms into their dream spaces, whether they are explorers or racers at heart.

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The basement is hardly the first thing homeowners think of when decorating their homes. And when they do get around to it, chances are they won’t give much thought to the flooring. After all, it’s just an extra room—and in this economy, basement décor isn’t exactly a priority. But who said it had to cost you an arm and a leg? Designing a basement doesn’t have to be expensive; in fact, all you may need are a few simple accessories. A good way to start is by shopping for rugs that suit your style.

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Most designers agree that neutral colors play a key role in home design. While they don’t always take center stage, they help your main elements stand out and become the room’s focal point. That’s especially true when it comes to area rugs, as they’re often used to enhance your existing theme. White, beige, and brown are some of the most popular colors. But few people consider black an option when they shop for rugs. Some think it’s too dark, others think it’s too strong a shade. But modern design is changing, and many homeowners are discovering the appeal of a black rug in their homes.

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Many people are choosing to make their homes look more like the country style rather than modern. Why is this you ask, it is quite simple to decorate and easy on the eye. Area rugs are great ways to tie in the country style theme into your homes décor. You have the choice with a more neutral rug, rag rug, or even a rolled rug. If you don’t know what a rolled rug is, here is your definition. The rolled rug is more like a braided oval rug which is then rolled into a spiral to they end in the middle of the rug. They are a great addition to the country theme.

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You’ve probably heard of the focal point—that one thing that catches the eye and pulls your room décor together. It can be a fancy centerpiece, an ornate piece of décor, or basically anything of interest. The focal point is one of the first choices you have to make when designing a room. Without a good focal point, your room is just a mess of furniture and fabric, color and pattern, with no real sense of order.

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Home decorating isn’t just about matching textures and colors anymore. Now, most interiors are done with a theme in mind. Some people like the country theme while others prefer a more modern look. Oriental themes, Indian themes, American Southwest… These are all great ideas, but have you ever thought about basing your theme on the natural world?

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Doing your own decorating while on a budget doesn’t have to be about weaving your own area rugs or creating lamps out of old golf clubs. You can decorate on a budget and still have a living space that has style.

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Using your sun room year round has never been easier. Although you’re used to leaving it alone in the winter, a few simple tweaks can make your sun room the perfect hang out no matter what the weather.

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