Walls & Windows

Decorating With Wall Decals

by admin April 29, 2009 DIY Projects

5 Quick Tips for Decorating with wall decals

Color Me Beautiful: Adding A Splash Of Color To Your Home Decor

by admin December 14, 2008 Budget Decorating

Does your home need brightening up, cheering up or just a change in the way it looks? Maybe you are tired of the way things look at the moment but, not surprising, you are reluctant  to do a complete home makeover. Adding a new touch of color will give you the look you are striving for without the time and money required for a complete home makeover.

How To Create Cheap Artwork For Your Walls

by admin October 5, 2008 Budget Decorating

It happens to the best of us when we set up our first homes. Furniture, down payments, shifting and other ‘important’ things drain our finances so much so that we are left with nothing to decorate our new home with. Artwork is generally costly and while nobody likes bare walls much, we are forced to live with them till the time we save some extra dough to buy prints for our walls. However, if you have just shifted into a new house, then you can be sure that you won’t be able to save much till at least six months [...]

Choosing Wall Paint Can be Tricky: Tips to Get it Right the First Time

by admin July 10, 2008 DIY Projects

Standing in the paint shop looking at that giant wall of paint chips can seem overwhelming when trying to choose the right paint color. There are so many different colors and finishes to choose from that you might be tempted to not paint at all. Learning how to choose the right paint can make that dreaded trip to the paint store a little less confusing. You first need to decide on the color. Never buy paint based on how it looks in the store because it will always look different at home. Grab as many paint samples you can find [...]

Choosing the Proper Length of Curtains for your Room: Sashes, Skimmers and Puddles

by admin July 3, 2008 Decorating Accents

Though today most people think that “curtains” refers to any window covering hung to block light and provide privacy that really isn’t the case. Technically speaking, curtains made of material sufficiently translucent to filter light that comes through windows are called sash curtains. While they may be opened or pushed to the window sides, sash curtains are often kept closed all the time. Draw curtains (correctly called draperies but never “drapes”, which is a trade term) are made of material heavy or thick enough to block the light altogether.

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.

Awe Inspiring Mirrors Made from Antique Gesso Picture Frames

by admin April 7, 2008 Budget Decorating

There is nothing more satisfying that infusing your home with unique décor and one of a kind accessories; the kind that you could never find at your local department store or home decorating shop. It is even that much more satisfying when you can create that look with items that are already in your attic or found for a few dollars at a local flea market.

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