One of the easiest and least expensive ways to give a room a fresh new look is by painting the walls. Choose hues that appeal to you! If you are considering selling your home, stick to neutrals, such as white, ivory, beige or soft classic hues with great appeal, such as light grey-blue, tan or…
Comfortably informal, warm and inviting completely describe casual style. Casual homes use simple details, plush upholstery, textured fabrics, low luster surfaces and natural materials. People are generally selective about what they bring into their homes and will only settle for well made furniture with clean lines, such as Shaker or Mission style pieces. Furniture pieces…
Proper cushion makes carpeting more comfortable underfoot, provides insulation and noise reduction and most importantly prolongs carpet life. Much attention and energy is devoted to selecting carpet, but pad is a crucial part of your flooring and should not be forgotten. Don’t go cheap because it is hidden- think of it as insurance that will…
Carpet is the top floor covering choice in the United States. It is soft underfoot, forgiving of less than perfect subfloors, available in thousands of colors, weaves and textures, dampens sounds and can be budget friendly. The most important factor in choosing carpet for your home is to understand your lifestyle and select carpet that…
Who says you have to spend thousands of dollars decorating your home? It is possible to repurpose existing furnishings and update your interior with a few simple decorating tips! Followed, are six specifics that should be given a lot of thought and attention in order to achieve remarkable results! 1. Organization and De- clutter! So…
The Chinese believe you should not be distracted from the food or the company during a meal because eating feeds the body and the spirit. Do put images of food and fruit in the East area of your dining room to represent the abundance and sustenance that you want to attract to your table and…
Wall paper was once considered boring and old fashioned. Not anymore- wall paper is back in a big way! No longer a blast from the past, it is an outstanding way to add dimension, texture, style and color to a room. Today’s papers may feature metallic, cork, silk, sisal, hand-painted, bamboo, murals and much, much…
Decorating Built-Ins does not have to be a daunting task, nor does it have to be bland and boring! Transform ordinary bookcases and wall shelves into spectacular, showroom quality displays, with a few quick and easy decorating tips! Keep it simple! Less is more- a basic design concept that safeguards carefully chosen items will have…
Art! Art! Art! …and more Art! I just cannot get enough! I love discovering new artists and sharing their work with anyone and everyone I can. Cody reached out to me via Facebook suggesting that I incorporate one of his pieces in a room I designed- I admire his boldness- and rightfully so, his art…
Fans of the modern style are drawn to open spaces that flow into each other, minimal architectural enhancement, furniture with clean lines in asymmetrical spatial arrangements, machined materials such as chrome, Lucite, metal and smooth wood. Fans of modernism might be drawn to a home designed in the mid 20th century or a condo designed…
Brian Allen-Aguilar is a brilliant, self-taught craftsman. Like many Austinites’, he is proud to use raw materials, all locally grown and fabricated. In the beginning, Brian had no formal training in carpentry, only a basic understanding of sanding and applying varnish. With a background in Political Science, he was forced to use the trial and…
The bedroom is a private place where we rejuvenate and regain physical and spiritual strength- it should be peaceful, secure and subdued. The happiness of marriage, and the health and wealth of a couple can be affected by the feng shui of the bedroom. We spend approximately one third of our lives sleeping, which is…
