A smart person learns from their mistakes while a wise person learns from the mistakes of others. Learn from my mistakes. There are a lot of creative people that spend a lot of time on their designing efforts. Being able to create a pleasing design takes a lot of talent. People need to think outside of the box and more critically than other people that are in their particular space. Therefore, be … [Read more...]
A Well-Designed Studio Apartment
Tiny homes are relatively new on the scene, but the studio apartment has been around for a long time. The requirements for living spaces are unique to each and every person. Some people feel as if they need a lot of space to live while others do not feel as if they much at all. Depending on who you are, you will live in a place that is suitable to your needs. If you are living in a studio … [Read more...]
DIY Coffee Tables with Style
You don't have to spend a fortune on a coffee table and it can be more than just functional. Your home and the furnishings in it makes a statement about your fashion and trend taste, it can be difficult to find a coffee table that really blends in. A coffee table is an important piece of furniture because it stands alone in the room. A sofa, chair and ottoman are arranged for ease of … [Read more...]
Like Tie Dye? You’ll Love Indigo Shibori!
Shibori is a little different than tie-dye as it is a Japanese method of dyeing patterns by twisting, binding, wrapping, and folding fabric. Indigo may be a color that has been around for ages, but it also has a modern and fresh feel to it as well. Indigo has a rich history and has been used in home decor for over 4,000 years. It also offers a fun, bohemian style to any room that it anchors. Plus, … [Read more...]
Designer Tips to De-Clutter Your Nightstand
Clutter can put a damper on even the best-designed room. Everyone wants to have their own room. Regardless of your age, most people like to decorate their room in a way that is true to them. They want to walk into their room and feel that they are home. A nightstand is something that many people consider to be so important within their room. It is important because you put so many things on it! Be … [Read more...]
When to DIY or Hire it Out?
How do you know when to "Do it yourself" and when to "Hire it Out"? Here you will find a detailed look at how one family took their time to go through the necessary steps to make the decision on how they were going to proceed with a door replacement project. Find our their costs and compare those costs for doing the work themselves with work done by professionals. As with any expense or … [Read more...]
Why Size Matters – Finding the Perfect Fit
The number of people in a family and the size of the pocketbook are definitely considerations when choosing the floor plan of a home. If you are looking to purchase a house or to renovate your current house, you must figure out how much space is needed. Finding the right balance is crucial for you to be able to move forward. For a variety of reasons, square footage comes down to a science. If you … [Read more...]
Creative Headboards
Does this ever happen to you, there is a vision dancing in the mind's eye and it is trying to get out? Some of us see an object, like a barn door and automatically think, "where can I put this?" The photos in the link below are helpful in showing how barn doors can be used as decoration and function in any home. Some are natural wood, painted and slightly modified to fit a room, but each is … [Read more...]
DIY Paint A Door
How To Paint A Door: BobVila.com A terrific way to add a punch of personality to any interior is to paint a door. Especially considering the low cost of the project and the relative ease with which it can be completed. Painting a door involves virtually no risk: If you decide to paint the door orange, and you end up hating how it looks, no problem: You can always revert to the original color or … [Read more...]
Even You Can Make Furniture From Pallets
Here is a hot new trend that many have discovered is fun and satisfying! It is easy to make something that is useful and attractive and to do it very cheaply. I have heard that furnishings can be made from shipping pallets but was left scratching my head. But now I know there are lots of things we can make for ourselves. This gallery of photos is more of a "look at this" rather than "how … [Read more...]
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