Decorating

Windows are doorways to the visual outdoors. They let in the light, the breeze, and the sights and sounds of the world beyond. The way you dress them is therefore very important.

To some homeowners the foyer is simply a place to enter and exit the house, but to others it is a space to combine decorating style with function and practicality.

Pattern refers to the way colors lines and textures are arranged in an object. While the word pattern generally refers to something which repeats itself, such as a checkerboard, in decorating terms it can just refer to the layout of design elements, and can be quite chaotic, such as in a floral pattern.

Walls are the largest surface area in a room. Like a giant canvas, they give you the creative freedom to fashion whatever kind of space you want.

Be inspired by nature this season to create a home filled with individual style. Bring in the textures and colors that you love most from the great outdoors for a perfect retreat all your own.

A guest bedroom is a space that has to be accommodating for just about anyone.

The bedroom is a space that has to be calm, peaceful and serene, but not too much. You want the colors in this space to create an atmosphere that cradles you to sleep each night, but which also helps you to leap from your bed each morning, ready to face the world and all of its challenges.

One of the most eco-friendly ways to redecorate your dining room or eat-in kitchen is to repurpose what you already have, making it look fresh, new, and modern without purchasing a new piece of furniture.

Painting daisies in the nursery is a cute, girly idea, and there are many different types of daisies that you can choose from as you design your baby girl’s space

The flat faces found on the front of the drawers can actually be tiny canvases, allowing you to work your artistic magic across the front of the piece, while the top and sides act as a backdrop to your creative endeavors. This allows you to add a decorative beauty to the organizational function of these versatile pieces.

Sponging is a relatively easy and inexpensive way to give your surfaces a finished, decorative look.