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Hello, this may be contractor talk or interior decorating as it applies to both... I'd like to know what window treatments options are available that would look professional. Our conference room has wall to...
How can I make a long narrow room look larger with a mirror....
bedroom is small, and only wall king sized bed will fit, is wall with window NOT in the center of the wall. what can I put beside window on the wall, so bed doesn't look odd with window only ...
If you add up the money you've spent on paint brushes during the last 5 years you might be surprised to see the amount. Some people spend over $100. This is because very few people outside professio...
This tip I learned years ago from a friend. Normally if you buy themed bedding they offer curtains to match the quilt and sheets. For some reason the curtains always seem to be pretty expensive for what you get...
This tip I learned years ago from a friend. Normally if you buy themed...
The best thing I ever bought to organize myself was a set of matching hat boxes in various sizes at a clearance sale. Not only are they spacious, but they're pretty enough to stand in the corner of the ...
My dad and mom have been discussing about installing a trellis for the veranda outside their room. They are in the process of choosing between complicated designs and simple ones. What are the advantages of hav...
The 2008 Olympics in Beijing have done more than attract athletes to the Forbidden City. Many North American decorators have been dabbling in Chinese culture for colors and textures to bring back home. Trend...
I was recently at someone's home who was in the process of changing everything because of spring time. Apparently, she redoes her house for each season. Nothing major like new furniture or paint, ...
I wallpapered a kitchen 3 weeks ago, I sized the wall underneath,(which is a vinyl wallpaper), the paper is a prepasted and seemed to stick and stay when I was hanging it. The drier it gets ...
How have you decorated rooms with a low slanting ceiling due to dormer windows? I have two such rooms. One is large enough that it's not really a problem. The other room is smaller, though, a...
I am ready to experiment with custom slip covers. I bought a couple of books, already have a hearty sewing machine. I just need to get going. The hurdle I face right now, is how to purchase muslin ...
Many renovators don’t spend enough time on lighting. Her are some tips: 1. Use two layers of room lighting: One should be overhead or sconces to warmly light the room and the second level should be w...
Something that really bugs me is when people decorate their houses TOO perfectly. What I mean is, the homes look like they are displays in a furniture store or something. There's nothing really unique...
My husband and I currently have very bla window curtains and would like to replace them to match are recent attempts to update our house to a more modern look and feel. Currently, our curtains have a countr...