By M.S. Beltran
Country home decor is comfortable and inviting because it combines practical elements with appealing details and personal touches. You don't have to live in the country to enjoy a country home. Country relates to a lifestyle and way of thinking rather than a location. There are lots of ways to bring the elements of country decor into your home, no matter where it may be. Although country...
By Emma Riley Sutton
Whether an armchair quarterback or always on the lookout for a pickup game of basketball, one thing is for sure: All sports fans have their own interests and passions. Some even want to express those interests and passions in the way they decorate their bedroom. Whether a fan of one sport or a fan of many sports, there are ways to decorate a bedroom that will reflect your personality, style and...
By Jessica Reed
The bathroom ranks in the top three most remodeled rooms in a person's home, right up there with the kitchen and the bedroom. Home owners often complain that their bathroom isn't large enough, or that the color scheme is too drab. They may be overrun with clutter on their counter tops and lack adequate storage for all the various items that find their way into the family bathroom. HGTV is ...
By Myrrh Hector
If the white walls of your apartment are threatening to close in on you, take some affordable and easy steps to spice up your space. These ideas will help make your apartment a home instead of just a place to drop your stuff. Many people hesitate to put a lot of decorating effort into any apartment, but even an apartment can become a reflection of your personal style. While your lease may not...
By Emma Riley Sutton
Just because a dorm does not feel like home at the start, it does not mean that it cannot be homelike. You can bring your home with you in the way you decorate your dorm room. This could be your opportunity to shine--to let your personality and personal taste come through--in the way you decorate your room. You are only limited by your imagination. Consider a decorating theme. Think about your...
By Shelly Mcrae
Freshening up your home with new decorating projects needn't be costly, and free decorating projects for your home are not limited to rearranging your furniture or swapping out accessories. Using what you have in new ways is just one strategy for redecorating your home. With a little creative thinking and a few basic skills, you can add a "wow factor" to your rooms' style...
By Lea Ann Fessenden-Joseph
Home-decorating fabrics have come a long way, and there are many options from which to choose. Millions of textures and weaves, designs and colors from all over the world are available. If you want a soft, romantic look, go with soft-feeling fabrics like satin, velvet and pure cotton. For a more rugged look, opt for worn leather or a nubby Native American weave. Window treatments ate a great way ...
By Shelly Mcrae
When referring to Modern as a style, the image that comes to mind is one of slick finishes, sleek furniture, minimal accessories and neutral colors. While the style is defined by such characteristics, they do not limit it. The Modern style offers a wide variety of choices. Where color is strategic in many styles, for the Modern motif, texture is the key element. Lacquered tables, glass vases,...
By Cindi Pearce
Lime green is a bold, vibrant and energizing color. A little bit of lime green can go a long way. Lime green is a very popular color when it comes to consumer products. Check out the hair products aisle at your favorite store: A number of the items -- shampoo, conditioners, spritzes and sprays -- are packaged in lime green containers. It is an eye-catching color. Some might find the color...
By Karen Yvonne Ellis
Often, a fireplace is the focal point of a room. That means it's the first place a person's eyes go to when they enter. For that reason you may choose to decorate the mantle before you furnish the room, letting that particular spot lead where the rest of the décor will go as far as color, style and flow. The normal rule in decorating is to use odd numbers of items. In the Three...
By N/A
Some of us feel overwhelmed when we think about interior decorating. But if the words "ugly" and "dull" spring to mind as you scan your room, it's time to add some funky style to it. Think of decorating your room as a journey. It's all about having fun as you infuse your own personal tastes into your space. Your unique style doesn't have to be sacrificed if you are ...