One of the ways to add some privacy to your windows involves the installation of curtains and drapes. There’s no doubt that there are many benefits that come with them. However, sometimes the hassle can be too much. Besides, you don’t want to always keep your drapes closed. Sometimes you just want to open them […]
Poppy and Scotty Gibson love coming home for their bright and airy cabin. “Our house is a small sanctuary in the center of a bustling, activity-filled location. However, as soon as we close the front door, there’s this instant separation from all of the noise and energy of this street,” says Scotty, speaking to Smith […]
For décor that pops, nothing surpasses built-in bookcases. As soon as they’re there, however, the work begins. Filling all those shelves can be an intimidating task. Below are a few tips for creating bookshelves which look streamlined and clean, enliven the décor and, most important, add a personal touch. Martha O’Hara Interiors When it comes […]
Black may make a front doorway elegant and dramatic. It works well with every other color, which makes it extremely versatile. In addition, it can throw a challenge your own way. If you do not have enough contrasting colors as a background, black may hide the entrance or make it seem overly dark — not […]
You’re probably familiar with ornately carved claw-foot furniture, but have you ever noticed any furniture with unique feet, paws or hooves? Made popular by designer John Dickinson back in the 1970s, these arresting dining table, bench and chair legs draw the eye to the ground, where a whimsical surprise awaits. Take a seat on this […]
License plates can get an afterlife as house decor when their official job as automobile identification has expired. Made from aluminum and sometimes galvanized steel, license plates create great art. Expired plates on sites like eBay and Etsy opt for $3 to $40, with plates from the 1930s and ’40s being more expensive. If you’re […]
It’s no wonder that the soft gradation of ombré has made its way from the runway to the house. This soothing color treatment is a excellent way to incorporate bold and soft colors into the same area. From bathrooms to rugs to lamps to exteriors, it seems like every bit of home decor can be […]
Green is a much-loved colour by designers due to its flexibility. It has a warm side via yellowy chartreuse and lime greens, or it can run cool with minty or watery greens. Lighten it up and insert some grey to it, or use lavender green as a wonderful choice neutral to beige. Green has a […]
Originally, bergère chairs were used regularly among nobility and were gilded and covered with silk. These 17th century staples were made with wooden frames and upholstered seats and backs. Their light frame was made to travel with the party, frequently being moved from room to room. Nowwe may tone down the gilding and the lace, […]
A limited budget meant that Sarah Greenman and her household had to get creative after decorating their fresh Dallas home. A hodgepodge of their own bits, Craigslist finds, hand-me-downs and intelligent DIY projects helped them fix up the entire 1971 ranch for only $5,000. Regardless of the strict budget, skimping on style was not a […]
