In order to achieve the country/cottage style home comfort is key! Country houses are overflowing with charm and personal style. Furnishings might include family heirlooms or hand me downs mixed with flea market finds. One might also find a room filled with painted wood furnishings, overstuffed upholstery pieces and slipcovers. Wall colors tend toward a…
People with eclectic style are not driven by trends and are comfortable in any number of settings. Living spaces will invariably include an offbeat mix of furnishings- a Victorian sofa reupholstered in linen, alongside two modern chairs. These spaces may include a mix of modern art with antique furniture, or they might be styled with…
Spring cleaning not only means giving your home a deep cleaning but de-cluttering and organizing your space to welcome the warmer seasons ahead. Relieve your senses and reinvigorate your space with these simple tips. Focus Focus on one room/space at a time. Don’t stop until one room is finished. Make sure everything has a place…
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…
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…
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…
Out of sheer boredom and the desire for change- I decided to faux paint my kitchen island late Sunday night; luckily I had everything I needed to get started in my collection of paints! I saved hundreds of dollars choosing to do the job myself vs. hiring a faux painter and it was simple to…
