Living Room Decorating

Choosing an Accent Rug

by april February 2, 2010 Decorating floors

For the past few decades, area rugs have been designed to protect the flooring and add a decorative touch to the home. But for a growing number of designers, they serve a new purpose: to accent existing décor, dramatically changing the look of a room in a single step. In an economy where jazzing up their home is the last thing on most people’s minds, accent rugs offer a great opportunity to get creative without going over budget. If your home looks drab but you can’t afford a makeover, shopping for rugs is definitely your best bet.

How to Save Money on Area Rugs

by april January 24, 2010 Budget Decorating

Ask any designer and they’ll tell you the same thing: this season’s must-have piece is an area rug. Think about it: they’re colorful, easy to install, and offer a lot of creative choices. Area rugs have come a long way from their early days as Persian and Oriental pieces. Today, you can find modern, country, contemporary, and classical rugs all designed to suit a different kind of home. If you’re looking for a quick way to liven up your décor, you can’t go wrong with a well-placed area rug or two.

4 Ways to Use Black Area Rugs

by april January 20, 2010 Decorating Accents

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 [...]

Country Style Area Rugs

by admin December 14, 2009 Decorating Styles

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 [...]

Round Rugs For Home Decorating

by admin November 5, 2009 Decorating floors

If you have a round area rug or if you plan to decorate with one but are not quite sure how to go about it, you’re just in time for a round rug discussion. It is tricky to use something untypical. We see rectangular rugs, square rugs and even star-shaped rugs particularly in many children’s playroom. But a round rug? Not so. The shape is itself an attention-grabbing sight, so know that decorating with a round rug can immediately spark up interest in the room and give it a more stylish look. Now, who doesn’t want that? A round rug [...]

A Natural Look At Home Decorating

by admin May 15, 2009 Decorating Styles

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?

Choosing and Installing Plantation Shutters for Your Sun Room

by admin June 27, 2008 Living Room Decorating

A sun room with plantation shutters is the perfect combination. A sun room allows you the pleasure of bringing the outside in without wind, rain or the elements so you have a chance to enjoy the outdoors all year round. By installing plantation shutters, you not only make an attractive design statement but you add a layer of protection against the elements in your sun room.

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