Walls & Windows

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.

How to Hang Artwork

by admin October 26, 2007 DIY Projects

The Lo-Down on Hanging Art Attractively & Effectively Puzzled about how to hang your pictures, paintings and other wall art objects for maximum impact and attractiveness in your home? Take heart. While choices in styles and types of art vary widely, the “rules” for hanging them are few and sensible. If you know the rules for hanging art at the right height and in the correct manner, your home can look like a chic art gallery and have a definitive interior decorator feel with very little effort! Here are a few tips to help you hang your art correctly: The [...]

Proper Size for Artwork & Accessories

by admin October 26, 2007 DIY Projects

Understanding Scale When Purchasing Artwork and Accessories for Your Home Although your unique personal preferences may want to take precedence over basic logic, understanding scale is essential when you select artwork and accessories for your home. Choosing accents that fit properly into a room without getting lost or overwhelming the eye can be trickier than it seems. Here are a few points to consider when choosing the ideal artwork and accessories to enhance your living space: What is the shape of the area where you will be adding artwork or accessories?

Quick & Creative Ways to Decorate Bare Walls

by admin October 24, 2007 DIY Projects

One of the first things most of us want to do after moving into a new house, is put something on the walls. When you have large, blank, bare walls staring at you the house just doesn’t feel like a home yet. Unfortunately when the walls are large though, you may find yourself staring at them and wondering just what in the world you can do to decorate them beautifully. Decorating a wall in your home does not have to be limited to painting it or hanging pictures though. There are actually many quick and creative ways you can decorate [...]

Budget Home Decorating With Fabric

by admin October 23, 2007 Budget Decorating

Fabric is an excellent and inexpensive way to decorate many areas of your home. There are many types and styles of fabric available at most discount department stores, and in the bargain bins at craft and fabric stores too. If you make a habit of looking at what’s on sale each time you’re there, you’ll find yourself with a variety of beautiful fabrics that can be used in all types of home decorating themes.

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