Had enough of the white plastic blinds? Or maybe it’s just time to update the curtains. Redecorating is often a challenge because once an arrangement has been in place for so long, it can be difficult to imagine anything else in its place. As with most redecorating themes, there are a number of possible options [...]
Posted in Accent, General Home Design
We’ve explored a few different aspects of outdoor lighting here at Online Furniture Design. Actual lighting techniques were covered in Outdoor Lighting and different ideas to implement were discussed in Outdoor Lighting Ideas, This time around, we’re going to show the do-it-yourselfers a simple project that can be carried out to improve or freshen up [...]
Posted in DIY (Do It Yourself), Lighting, Outdoor
Growing tired of the same old plain white doors? Does it seem as though every time you turn around, you’re confronted by large slabs of “blah”? Or maybe you haven’t, but just find yourself uninspired by your home. You may not have realized it, but those large white doors may have a lot to do [...]
Posted in Bedroom
Looking to change the look and feel of your rooms without breaking the bank? The good news is, it is more than possible to update your living space while maintaining a reasonable budget. The key is to find relatively low-maintenance tasks that have a huge impact. Even more can be accomplished by those willing to [...]
Posted in DIY (Do It Yourself), General Home Design
If the adage “out with the old and in with the new” resonates with you, then maybe a new year calls for a new office space. For those who aren’t particularly fond of change, consider this: your work isn’t changing, your commute is changing and your work habits aren’t changing (at least not because of [...]
Posted in Home Office
Used properly, outdoor lighting can truly transform the look and feel of a home. Whether permanent installments or temporary arrangements, there are a number of ways to implement lighting in order to liven up and add character to an outdoor space. In a previous post, Outdoor Lighting, we covered a few lighting techniques like up-lighting [...]
You did it. After hours, or even days, of deliberation, you finally decided on the perfect paint color for your room. So buy a dropcloth, some rollers and brushes and get started! Wait, not so fast. There is still one very important decision to make. As you’ve probably guessed from the title, the finish of [...]
Posted in General Home Design
Perhaps no other term is as used, or misused, when it comes to interior design than “feng shui” [fuhng shwey]. The reason for its rampant misuse could stem from the sheer mystery surrounding the topic. In layman’s terms, feng shui is the Chinese practice of creating harmonious surroundings. Particularly for enhancing the balance between yin [...]
Posted in General Home Design
Winter winds and sub 50F degree temperatures are hardly reasons to spend all of winter burrowed indoors. Okay, they’re pretty good reasons to stay indoors. But every now and then, breathing a little fresh air is necessary to maintain balance, keep a fresh perspective on things and to just enjoy life. Staying comfortably warm outdoors [...]
Posted in Outdoor
The most neglected, and usually the most disorganized, area in the home is the closet. Not just the bedroom closets, but hall closets too. Too often, closets become the go-to storage area for, well, anything. It never starts out that way. But as time goes on, our lives get busier, and we just need a [...]
Posted in Bedroom
