By Kimberly Ripley
Color is one of the least expensive and most noticeable of all decorative options. From paint to fabric, embellishments to natural elements, the options for decorating with color are limitless. For as long as man has been on earth, he has in some way or form decorated his environments. Scientists have unearthed evidence of artwork in the forms of drawings in caves. Records show that natural...
By Love to Write
With this style of decorating, capturing an eclectic look is essential. A mixture of Old World design, which includes dark colors and mahogany woods; French country, with its brightly colored free spirited design and Tuscan, offering a weathered patina with warm natural materials, can give a home a country feel rich with character and charm. The kitchen is a great place to combine all three...
By Jane Smith
Stencils make it possible to quickly and easily repeat a decorative motif throughout the home on walls, furniture and accessories. Rather than buying all new items each time a particular theme grows stale, simply paint, stain or dye a new design over the old one. It's even possible to bleach or acid etch motifs onto glass, acrylic or mirrors. Stencils can be bought ready-made, or they can be...
By Karen Yvonne Ellis
Crafting is one of the most popular hobbies in America. It's also a natural combination with country home décor. You know country style the moment you walk into a room by the warm and comfortable feel with whimsical touches. It's usually personalized with groups of collections, homemade quilts and refurbished furniture found in the attic or a garage sale. Country crafts do not...
By Jessica
Although mobile homes are smaller than traditional homes, they don't have to lack in style. Decorating a mobile home involves finding furniture that will fit the size of your room and picking a color palette that will suit your style and make your mobile home look more spacious. House plants, framed artwork and wall-mounted bookshelve will all make your mobile home more inviting to your...
By Timothy Sexton
The bedroom is a place where most people will spend a considerable amount of time, and not just sleeping. Many people actually spend more time in their bedroom than in any other room in the house. It is a place for lazily watching television, for getting work done, for working out and for getting dressed. Since you spend so much time there, why not make it a place that is enjoyable to be in by...
By Megan Shannon
Decorating a small apartment can be fun if you have a plan for going about it. You may not be able to decorate the way you'd prefer, because you're dealing with less space. You don't want the apartment to look even smaller when you're finished. By following a few guidelines, you will better understand how to decorate your small apartment so that it looks stylish but also gives the ...
By Sidney
Designing your child's bathroom can be fun for both children and parents. You can customize the bathroom to fit your child's special interests and incorporate favorite colors and characters. But many parents aren't sure where to start when decorating a child's bathroom. Creating a decorating plan will help you pull everything together. Decide on your wall color. Keep the wall...
By Heidi Braley
Keeping a stash of gift bags on hand is a great way to be able to simplify the gift giving process. Make sure to pick up some tissue paper and you will be ready for that last minute present without looking everywhere for wrapping paper, tape, ribbon and bows. Here are some ideas for decorating gift bags for a really snazzy look. Using your computer, design a 4 x 6-inch label to stick on the...
By Cindi Pearce
Peach and green are mellow colors that lend themselves to a sedate and serene atmosphere; however, take into consideration the size and shape of your room and how artificial lighting, as well as natural lighting, will impact these color choices. Peach can range from barely there to an almost orange. Green can be rich and dark or muted and nearly gray or neutral. Play around with these two colors...
By Carol Luther
Accessories add character and interest to your home décor. The best ones serve double duty by being useful and versatile enough to work in more than one room. Interior designers and savvy home decorators use accessories like pillows, baskets, vases, candles and plants to accent home décor. Freshen or refurbish a room or the entire house in a snap by using accessories...