For some people, decorating a new home is a daunting task. When choosing a decorating theme, house location can provide inspiration. A house in the mountains would be complemented by rustic décor, such as antler lighting and wildlife images. Southwestern adobe-style homes may feature Indian pottery and Navajo rugs, or colorful Mexican blankets and throws. Coastal themes are appropriate for homes … [Read more...]

Everyone likes to dabble and give interior design a try. After all, it is a great way to add a personal touch to our homes and have control over the redesign budget. Yet, we usually don’t pause to think about the actual definition of design style. For American homes, we can identify a dozen styles that were dominant in the last couple of centuries. Perhaps no other style is more American than … [Read more...]

Combining different design styles is a great way to add personality to your home. When merging different styles, the easiest way to maintain harmony is by using similar colors across all rooms. Generally, the creative juxtaposition of different items works best when you keep the items similar in one respect. You can combine old and new styles - e.g., antique-style furniture with abstract wall art … [Read more...]

Decorating for your anniversary can be a good way to mark the occasion and make your loved ones feel special. It is beneficial to select three colors for your theme. If you are creative and have the time homemade decorations are the best. If you are less creative or lack time, thoughtful store-bought decorations can also be nice. Spend most of your efforts decorating the central focus of the room … [Read more...]

Living rooms are spaces that are heavily utilized in most homes. This is where we spend a lot of time, and it is frequently a space used for family gatherings. Living rooms offer a place where we can put personal touches, exhibit artwork that we like, put up decorations or photos, or watch movies. As such, it often requires a perfectly utilitarian setup. The challenge designers face is to … [Read more...]

Scandinavian style is very simple in that it is based on very natural and neutral tones. Pine and bamboo are some of the natural and more neutral-toned colors that are used to decorate the Scandinavian style. The textures matter when it comes to decorating since the style is so neutral. Neutral tones can also be used with the material, like with certain shades of leather. A lot of the big … [Read more...]

While going to school and living in a New York studio apartment, I decided to make the place all my own. I turned the small area into a living room and study area. I enjoy the small space because it was mine and I was able to feel cozy in my own place. If you are looking for inspiration, start with what you like to see the most. If something makes you smile, don't worry that it doesn't match your … [Read more...]

If you're looking for ideas for home-renovation then we've got some inspiration. Shabby Chic is using mostly all white with a few vintage items. Swedish style maximizes small spaces by using a lot of small objects with color. Contemporary uses a black background with bold colors as a contrast. The classic version of contemporary is more subtle with rounded furniture. Funky uses rectangular seats … [Read more...]