Sticking to the budget these days is an important task that we can’t ignore. For some of us, however, we also can’t ignore our dated design and decor. There are an abundance of ways to change your space without changing your budget, some of which we covered in earlier articles. Decorating on a Budget covered [...]
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Because of the window’s function to allow in natural light and open up the space, they are often the focal point of the room and deserve full attention when decorating a room. In the first post, Window Treatments, we covered a few types of window treatments available and how to select them. Here are some [...]
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Tight budgets are no reason to continue looking at the same, tired spaces. See our first installment, Decorating on a Budget, for even more ideas. If you’re ready to mix things up a bit, here are a few more budget-friendly ideas you can use to change your rooms: Freshen Up the Shower Invest a few [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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The ability to multi-task can be a gift and a curse. Many of our lives are busier than ever and we simply have to multi-task in order to keep up. Although we may feel busy or productive in the process, there are many other instances when multi-tasking simply prevents us from getting anything done. What [...]
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Following yesterday’s post on some general guidelines, today’s post will list some ways in which to discover some specific style elements and how to get the most from each room. In case you missed part one, it can be found here: Dos and Don’ts of Interior Design. Taking a little bit of time to find [...]
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Anyone who has attempted it can attest to the fact that decorating can be overwhelming. After all, there are so many styles, arrangements, rules, colors and the list goes on. Regardless of contemporary or traditional, however, there are a few guidelines to follow that will help make your interior design task a success. For starters, [...]
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