Posts Tagged ‘Interior Decorating’

Mixing Patterns Properly

Friday, June 27th, 2008

Mixing different patterns in a room can be a frightening proposition for most people. We’ve all learned from a very early age that like goes with like, but in decorating this does not mean that you have to match things exactly together. The most stylish and decorative homes mix and match patterns in a way [...]

Ten Tips for Decorating on a Budget

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 [...]

The Different Types of Hardwood Furniture

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

When it comes to choosing hardwood furniture, there are many different types to choose from. Hardwoods are generally used in high quality furniture because they are more durable and longer lasting than soft woods; however, they are typically more expensive as a result. Hardwoods are also highly malleable in that they can be stained, bleached, [...]

Distressing Paint Techniques

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 [...]

Decorating in Moroccan Style

Monday, June 23rd, 2008

Everything about Moroccan style is comfortable, inviting, geometric, and vibrant with color. It has an aged or distressed feel, yet the bright color palette excites the senses and creates multiple focal points. No matter where you live you can create the romantic and exotic look of the Mediterranean with Moroccan decorating style.
The colors of Moroccan [...]

Amish Furniture Feature: Office Furniture

Friday, June 20th, 2008

When it comes to furnishing your home office, it seems like your only choices are cheap, build-it-yourself furniture or that ugly grey metal that doesn’t have an inch of style to it. Fortunately, Amish made wooden office furniture is sturdy, affordable, and incredibly fashionable for any style office. From large executive computer desks to individual [...]

Decorating Themes for a Girl’s Room

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

Creating a special theme room for a little girl can be fun and exciting for you and the child. Girls’ rooms tend to have a lighter color palette and are often more sophisticated in style than many boys’ rooms. This is a good thing from a decorating standpoint because many of the furniture and accessory [...]

Decorating Themes for a Boy’s Room

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

If you really want to make a boy’s room fun, special, and unique, consider decorating it with a theme that will engage the imagination and give the child who lives in it a sense of ownership. Creating a child’s theme room is particularly helpful when moving to a new home. Many children have difficulty with [...]

Modern Style with Amish Furniture

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

Many people have a misconception of what Amish made furniture is all about. Some people assume that Amish furniture is just made for a rustic or traditional style home, but this is not necessarily the case. Many Amish furniture styles and designs are perfect for the modern or art deco style home or design scheme.
For [...]

Great Furniture Gifts for the New Mom

Monday, June 16th, 2008

Every new mom wants the best for her new baby, so giving her new handmade Amish baby furniture for the nursery or home is a gift that will be cherished for years to come. Whether it’s a first baby or a new addition to the family, high quality baby furniture will make life for baby [...]