Putting Passion Back Into Home Decorating (13 Jun 2006) For most people, they can count the times they redecorate their homes in a lifetime on one hand. It's a shame because this is not because they don't have great ideas about how they want their homes to be, but that the thought of redecorating brings the following obstacles to mind:Where to put up if I am renovating?I have accumulated a lot of furniture and household items, how in the world can we integrate them with this ultra modern design I am interested in?We have spent all that money doing up the place when we moved in and now we have to do away with it? What a waste.
Ivory Like Sholapith Sculptures from India (13 Jun 2006) In the past, collectors have been fascinated with sculptures of pure white Ivory without knowing the damage it caused to our eco-system. Luckily governments of a number of nations have banned Ivory trade altogether.
Making The Most Of Your Smart Decision To Hire An Interior Designer (13 Jun 2006) So you've decided to hire an Interior Designer-good move! Now what? Before you start planning your "reveal" party, you'll need a basic understanding about the process to ensure that you get the most design for your dollar and that you have a fun and fabulous experience, no matter what type of project is ahead of you.You'll need to learn the basics of choosing the right design professionals, establishing a budget, outlining the details of the contract, considering your lifestyle and communicating your challenges.
Learn Some Feng Shui Guidelines For Your Childrens Room (13 Jun 2006) Feng shui indicates some specific guidelines regarding children's spaces and bedrooms. The way we decorate them and the way we distribute the furniture should be done by following those principles in order to achieve harmony and help your children feel comfortable in that space.
Making Your Home Blossom is Easy (13 Jun 2006) Having trouble getting a room in your home to have that certain charm you're looking for? Searching for that perfect painting, sculpture, or table lamp can often be time-consuming, pricey, and/or lead to fights with your spouse. But, one simple and often overlooked way to add harmony to any room is with fresh cut flowers.
Can Bamboo Flooring Really Help Save The Worlds' Environment? (13 Jun 2006) Probably not on its own, but its an excellent example of how consumers can vote with their buying dollars to sway market demand to bring more environmentally friendly products into the marketplace.Bamboo flooring is a rising trend in home flooring and a great alternative to traditional hardwood floors.
Measuring Space - How Much Room Do You Really Need? (13 Jun 2006) When planning your home décor, it is vitally important to understand your space needs. Do you have enough room to open any doors? Can you walk from one side of the room to the other without climbing over the furniture? Here are some rules to keep in mind when you plan your room update:1.
Decorating Kids Bedrooms - Get Them involved! (13 Jun 2006) I believe kids are born creative. Unfortunately living life usually squelches most of that creativity unless it is carefully nurtured.
The Stress-Free Way to Add Color to Your Walls (13 Jun 2006) Looking for the most impact from a small decorating budget? Or are you tired of the 'builder's white' that is still on your walls since the house was built? Painting walls a color other than white can be both exciting and daunting, here's how to do it and get the job done without having an anxiety attack!Painting Walls with Color is Addictive!It's true. Just as many women find that cutting off their long hair releases some hidden desire to cut it shorter and shorter, painting with color can become addictive and you will crave color - bolder and more distinctive.
Decorating for Real Life and Real People (13 Jun 2006) I spent a recent weekend curled up with a stack of decorating magazines. I read them cover to cover - usually back to front, but that's the way I read most magazines and newspapers.
Tips on Budget Decorating (13 Jun 2006) Home decorating on a budget is the ultimate adventure in decorating. It requires a little bit of planning, creativity, and patience.
Easy Dining Room Makeover (13 Jun 2006) A dining room can be such a fantastic place to entertain, but it can easily be underused if you often eat in the kitchen or in front of the telly instead. Here are a few hints to make it a more special place to spend time?1) Adding a table cloth and a vase (a pint glass or milkbottle will do for that 'shabby chic' look that is very in at the moment) full of flowers (pick wild ones from your garden/balcony or pick a small bunch of something simple like freesias and gypsophila at your local florist/supermarket) adds instant homely atmosphere to a dining room.
Bollywood Boudoir... On A Budget (13 Jun 2006) "Bollywood" is the next really big thing in interior decor. You can transform your bedroom really easily into a Bollywood boudoir with some very simple touches:First you have to go shopping.
Decorating a Kids Room (13 Jun 2006) The most important thing to consider when decorating a child's room is to make the child comfortable. You want to surround them with fun, playful items.
Psychology Of Colors: The Dining Room (13 Jun 2006) Colors affect our minds, our physiologies, and our social interactions. The colors you choose when decorating a room can have an effect on any occasion that you hold there.
Decorating The Bathroom - Dress Your Mess For Less (13 Jun 2006) The bathroom may be the hardest room to decorate. Its use and nature make the room decorative uninspiring, and its limited size and necessity of function make it difficult to add very much.
Feng Shui Tips for Your Kitchen (13 Jun 2006) Feng Shui (say "fung shway") associates the kitchen with both health and prosperity. Couple this perspective with the role of the kitchen as "the heart of the home," and you can see that any feng shui problems in this room can have a significant impact on your family.
Soothing Symbols as Home Decor? (13 Jun 2006) Did you know that our bodies can automatically react to certain environmental changes and stimuli, even to symbols you might use as decorative accents? I have a little experiment for you to try in a moment so you can experience the power of this idea. Once you see the reactions that can occur, you may find you will want to to use this idea towards creating more soothing and peaceful home and office surroundings.
Unique Tin Can Candle Holders (13 Jun 2006) Ah yes the good old Tin Can. The tin can has been around for years, providing many different projects to be made from tin cans.
