Add the Distinct Flavor of Country Home Decor to Your Kitchen If ever there was a kitchen decorating style meant to feel more warm and welcoming, the country kitchen is it. As you embark on bringing this distinctive look to your kitchen, you need only aim at one thing: making everyone feel welcome, and even […]
Rooster Décor for Cozy Kitchens No other bird seems more at home in the kitchen than the perennial rooster. You’ll find his inspiration on everything from wall décor to kitchen canisters to serving ware and teacups. His presence adds a welcoming air to the heart of your home with just a few interesting pieces. Ready […]
Beautiful and functional storage solutions make it easy to keep your home tidy. Rather than hiding your things in overflowing cupboards and packed drawers, keep things tidy and create a charming display —the “country” way. Use wicker baskets to stack fluffy towels or magazines. Turn old hatboxes into homes for photos or sewing supplies. Hang […]
Room Decorating Color Schemes Repeating your color palette throughout the room will tie your decor all together. The key to keeping it from looking too “matchy-match” is to vary shades, patterns and textures in your color scheme. When accessorizing with throw pillows, vases, area rugs, etc. in the same color palette as the room, be […]
Give Your Cabinets a Facelift Clean up the Cabinets It’s extremely important to make sure your cabinets are free of all grease, grime and food residue before you start painting. The easiest way to do this is to remove all of the cabinet doors, lay them out flat and use an all-purpose cleaner and rag. […]
Smart Solutions for Small Laundry Room Storage Laundry rooms are rarely known for their expansive size. Quite to the contrary, they are usually tucked into a small space and demand creativity when it comes to storage solutions. Lucky for us, that when you’re ready to do a laundry makeover, there are plenty of small laundry […]
Lighten Up Any Room With These Key Design Tips If your living room or family room feels heavy and dark, it may be time to discover the lighter version that is waiting to be uncovered. A few inside tricks to this common decorating dilemma will have you rejoicing over your refreshed space in no time. […]
Use Color to Bring Out Your Personality in Your Home Décor You already know what colors you gravitate toward. Just look at your wardrobe, the color of your car, and the general hue of your dinnerware. A quick inventory will squarely put you in either the warm or cool side of the color wheel. So, […]
General Color Guidelines for Decorating It never fails- you’re ready to transform a room and you quickly get stuck just trying to figure out a color palette. What colors match? How do you choose a palette? Which colors then make good accents? It’s enough to make you throw down all those paint chips and swatches […]
Colorful Ideas for Home Decorating It goes without saying that when you’re happy with your surroundings, you’re a happier person. And much of our environs have a lot to do with the colors you choose to surround yourself. Find Inspiration The easiest place to start for inspiration is your closet. Just look at all those […]
