Creating a custom bookshelf for your child's toy area, hallway, or bedroom is easy to do with common rain gutters. You can cut these to size (they usually come in 10 foot pieces) and get an attractive looking bookshelf that encourages your child to read more. Having the book covers face out towards the child, peaks their interest in the books and results in them reaching for their … [Read more...]
9 Ways To Decorate Around Your TV
In this day and age you just can’t get around having a TV so how do you incorporate it into your décor? Everyone, and situation, is different so this article has put together 9 ways to design around your TV. Position the tv above your electronics consol and then surround it with a group of artwork drawing your eye away from the big black box and to the symmetrical or asymmetrical format … [Read more...]
Stripping and Reupholstering A Chair
Everyone tells you to just reupholster that old chair but how do you do it? It's obviously easier said than done and the ins and outs of doing this can be hard to find. The Tub Connection has found a comprehensive step by step guide to stripping and reupholstering your furniture. Done in 5 segments this tutorial includes pictures and descriptions to help you complete your … [Read more...]
10 Trend Predictions from 10 Designers in 2013
Some trends are new and some are a continuation from last year. 10 predictions from 10 designers for 2013. Bright Paint Colors UpscaleManCaves Antique Furniture Brass Elegant, Graceful Designs Computer Generated Fabrics Homey Kitchens High Gloss and Shine Theatrical Furniture Emphasis on Art Full Article … [Read more...]
How To Distress Furniture
Now you don't have to scour the thrift stores or your grandmother's basement for old looking furniture. You can create an old distressed look on any piece of wood furniture you own. The steps are relatively simple and consist of only five to get your to your completed product. Sand Paint Sand Wipe Finish For full details and instructions click on the link below and get to work on … [Read more...]
Suggestions For Making A Happy Kitchen
Whether you love to cook or try to avoid it when you can, there are ten suggested steps you can take to be happier in your kitchen. Keep your kitchen stocked. This will help take away the stress of unexpected dinner guests, or if you’re running behind during your day and didn’t have a chance to plan your meal. When it comes it non-perishables there’s no reason to only buy what you’ll use that … [Read more...]
Decorate Like A Pro
Don’t design with clichés. If you live in Floridayou don’t need to cover your room with seashells and other objects from the area, the same goes from mountain cottages, homes in Arizona and other parts of the country thick with culture. One designer explains that you should imply rather than be explicit. If you end up going overboard, your home can turn into a theme park. Don’t be afraid to … [Read more...]
Decorating Your Livingroom
Your living room is most likely where you spend a lot of your down time, thus why it's called the "living" room. But where do you start when it's time to decorate? In this slide show there are 54 (yes 54!) pictures to give you ideas. With that many, you should be able to find one that appeal to you, or several that you can pull together to make it your own. Each picture is accompanied by a … [Read more...]
10 Ideas For Painting Your Kitchen
Check out this slide show with 10 picture ideas on how to paint and decorate your kitchen. With several color combinations and styles you're sure to find something that appeals to you. Full Article and Slide Show … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Make Your Home to Feel "Homey"
No one likes their home to feel cluttered, however on the flip side it's unappealing to walk into a home that is too staged as well. How do you achieve this? The solution is easy. Grab some house plants- real ones, fake plants tend to look tacky and collect dust. Mix your woods- though this was a fashion no-no in the past, mixing woods can save your room from looking dated. Hang original art … [Read more...]