Archive for the ‘DIY Projects’ Category
Monday, August 18th, 2008
Where and How to Hang Your Wall Art - Part 2
Just like Amish furniture your Amish quilt is meant to be an heirloom that lasts generations if properly cared for. In order to ensure the value of your tapestry quilt will be maintained there are a few simple tips. Select a focal point in your […]
Tags: Amish, Amish Furniture Styles, Amish Quilts, Decorating Ideas, Decorating Inspiration, Decorating Tools, Hardwood Furniture, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Room Makeover, Tapestries, Wall Art
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Friday, August 15th, 2008
Where and How to Hang Your Wall Art - Part 1
A large colorful quilt hung as a tapestry above an Amish crafted couch or a smaller quilt above an Amish Mission style buffet can not only lend color but tie a home’s theme together. Amish furniture and quilts have long been sought after by collectors, […]
Tags: Amish, Amish Community, Amish Furniture Styles, Amish Style, Apartment Furniture, Buffet, Color Design, Color Scheme, Contemporary Design, Decorating Inspiration, DIY, Quilts, Room Makeover, Solid wood furniture
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Thursday, July 10th, 2008
A staircase is often one of the most ignored parts of the home when it comes to redecorating, yet it is one of the most heavily used areas of the home. Many people avoid decorating a stairway because they simply have no idea how to make it better. Fortunately, transforming your stairway into a focal […]
Tags: Amish Furniture Styles, Hallway, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Staircase, Stairs
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Friday, July 4th, 2008
Changing the look of your home does not necessarily have to take up a lot of time or a lot of money. You can dramatically change the way a room or your entire home looks by doing just a few simple things to give your home a fresh, new look.
1. Clean up clutter in a […]
Tags: Amish Furniture Styles, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Redecorating, Room Makeover
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Thursday, June 26th, 2008
When it comes to creating an attractive and comfortable room, you might think you need to spend thousands of dollars in order to get it done right. While you certainly can do this if you have the financial means, you can also create wonderful, inspired, and decorative rooms on a very limited budget. All you […]
Tags: Amish Furniture Styles, Budget Decorating, Interior Decorating, Interior Design
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Tuesday, June 24th, 2008
You can create an aged look with paint using some faux painting techniques that will change the look of any room using a few simple tools. These faux painting techniques can be applied to your walls, cabinets, or furniture pieces to give new surfaces a distressed look or old surfaces new life.
Colorwashing is a paint […]
Tags: Amish Furniture Styles, Faux Painting, Interior Decorating, Interior Design
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Tuesday, June 10th, 2008
Every homeowner or apartment dweller should have a basic toolkit that has everything they need to make simple home repairs and perform general decorating tasks. Your decorating toolkit should be centrally located in the living room or kitchen area where you can easily access it. The contents should be well organized in a toolbox, plastic […]
Tags: Amish Furniture Styles, Decorating Tools, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Toolkit
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Wednesday, June 4th, 2008
Summer’s coming and you’ll want to get ready by giving your home a lighter and brighter makeover which will make the perfect backdrop for your summer barbeques, picnics, or ice cream socials. Whether you redecorate an entire room or just add a few summer touches you’ll be able to enjoy the season just a little […]
Tags: Amish Furniture Styles, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Seasonal Décor, Summer Decorating
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Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
You can quickly and easily brighten up any room with these ten simple tips. Sometimes you just need a little decorating pick-me-up to give a room and your mood a lift, so give some of these ideas a try any time of the year.
1. Place a brightly colored tablecloth or piece of fabric with a […]
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Thursday, May 8th, 2008
If you like the look of distressed or aged wood, you can easily create this look using any piece of wood furniture you find. There are several ways to distress or create an aged look on a brand new or used piece of furniture using a few simple steps.
Painted furniture that has aged over time […]
Tags: Amish Furniture Styles, Distressing Furniture, Interior Decorating, Interior Design
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