Living Rooms: Page 2
By: ARA
Despite the deluge of minimalist magazine images as slick as a well-licked plate, there are countless reasons to remain drawn to traditional decor: Perhaps you grew up surrounded by antiques or antique reproductions; you marvel at the craftsmanship and delicious lines of an inherited desk (lamenting that it seems lost amidst a hodge podge of competing elements); you're comforted by the style's staying power and the feeling it creates of living well. Or perhaps you're just puzzling over how to fit your traditional furnishings into a new, larger, or more open home.
By: Jorbins.com
Mantel decor can set the tone for the whole room. Here are some mantel decor ideas and tips.
By: shop-4-area-rugs.com
A wall tapestry is a unique way to decorate a room. Available in a huge range of styles, colors and designs, wall tapestries can take a drab, lifeless room and a turn it into a work of art, and without breaking your decorating budget.
By: shop-4-area-rugs.com
Area rugs are a great altenative to wall-to-wall carpet. They are easy to remove when you relocate, do not require a team of experts to install, and are available in a great range of styles and colors to suit any taste and budget.
By: ARA
Want to make a dramatic change to your home's feel and decor? You don't have to replace the carpet and furniture, or even paint the walls. Just get rid of that fossil of a television set that has cluttered the family room for who knows how long and replace it with a flat panel TV.
By: ARA
Whether the household laundry is done in a single weekly marathon session or in stolen hours throughout the week, keeping the family's wardrobes and household linens fresh and clean takes, on average, between five and seven hours a week. In today's time-pressed world, it's small wonder that laundry rooms have moved from the dark recesses of the basement to a convenient location in the heart of the home.
By: ARA
The long, cold winter that has brought record low temperatures and snowfall to many parts of the country is finally winding down. Soon the landscape will turn green and flowers will start blooming. Before you know it, it'll be time to take a cue from Mother Nature and redecorate your home.
But you don't have to wait for spring, or spend a small fortune on new furniture or an interior designer to make a dramatic change. You can do it with flowers. They come in all shapes, sizes and colors, and can be used to create any number of decorating effects.
By: Leslie Schlesinger - www.edencondos.com
As a professional who specializes in hospitality and model home interior design, I am frequently asked: "What can be done to make my home an expression of me?" I suggest three simple keys.
By: www.lampsplus.com
When buying a lamp shade you should follow these nine very important rules that will help you find the perfect shade for your lamp.
By: www.lampsplus.com
Buying a fan doesn't have to be complicated. LAMPS PLUS ceiling fan buyer Dee Dee Glazer tells the secrets of choosing a fan that's right for you:
There are several important considerations to look at when purchasing a ceiling fan.
By: www.decormotif.com/rugs.htm
Floor coverings such as area rugs and stair runners add not only style, but safety to your home.
By: Sharla Harding - www.luxuryhomeelements.com
This article explains how to incorporate heirlooms and memorabilia into your current decor.
By: Jorbins.com
Just imagine if your kids can help a little bit more with the house cleaning. Imagine if they were to keep their room more organized.
For some parents this may be a bit hard to imagine. For them, just getting kids to do housework is like trying to get a snail to do a mile run in less than an hour. For some parents it may seem completely impossible.
There is hope, but...
You must be willing to do some work and stick with it!