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Bringing Nature Inside: Easy Interior Design Ideas

March 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Bringing the outside inside, and using natural images and textures in your interior design can really help to add warmth and humanity to your space. In addition to how your space can look, adding natural elements to your interiors can add psychological benefits as well. To outline some ways in which you can do this, writer Sunny Popali is here to help you cultivate natural motifs in your home. *** A prime secret of the world’s top interior decorators is to bring the beauty of the outdoors … [Read more...]

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7 Rules of Thumb For Planning An Interior Decorating Project

March 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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A sense of accomplishment is a key goal when re-defining and transforming spaces through interior decorating. But, there are some rules to follow to make sure that the accomplishment itself is something you can be proud of later on. To bring some of these rules, or guidelines if you prefer, into focus is writer Zoe Williams who is here to help you with setting up a framework for success for your DIY interior decorating project. *** Interior decorating can be a tricky and time-consuming … [Read more...]

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10 Interior Design Tips To Add Natural Light In Your Home

March 21, 2012 By 1 Comment
Natural light in spaces

If you’ve checked your calendar or walked outside recently you’ve probably realized that spring is upon us. Spring is a time of warmth and sun, a welcome combination that often makes the inside world seem dark and dreary in comparison. For this reason, it is understandable that many people seek to maximize their home’s natural light during the spring season. Whether you’re looking for a quick fix or an extensive remolding project, here are ten tips for accomplishing just that: 1. Free up … [Read more...]

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4 Creative Wall Treatment Ideas

March 20, 2012 By 2 Comments
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The walls of your space is your canvas for creativity. Yet, some wall treatment ideas can show off your personality more than others. So, which ones will work for you? To help to get you started, writer Jay Buckley is here to explain some options for wall treatments that can open up the possibilities for you and your space. *** When it comes to decorating your walls, you might think that the only thing you can do, or afford to do is to simply paint them. But the truth is that there are many … [Read more...]

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Organization and Storage For Transformed Spaces In Spring

March 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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One way to transform your space is to show clutter who's boss. And Springtime (we're nearly there!) is a great time to hop on that train.  To talk about organization and storage for a springtime transformation of your spaces, writer Erik Braunitzer is here to help you outline a good starting point. *** It's time to clean out those closets and organize your home! The truth is that many people find it difficult to a lot of the time to completely re-organize. But once you have found a spot … [Read more...]

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How To Integrate Home Security and Design

March 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Home security concerns when you're remodeling a home, or renovating a room from scratch may not be top of mind at the design stage. But, integrating the hardware can be a smart move, especially when you're trying to create a certain atmosphere that doesn't call attention to that hardware. But, how do you do it? Well, here's Madison Parker, a writer who specializes in home security, with some ways to include home security hardware into your interior design plans. *** Source: myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com … [Read more...]

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Garage Remodeling Ideas And Tips

March 15, 2012 By 1 Comment
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Redefining your space according to your own needs, and sometimes ignoring what you're presented with to do so, is the mark of the 21st century homeowner. One aspect of your space for many a homeowner is the garage, a place traditionally reserved for cars and clutter - sometimes, just clutter. But, what if you could take that space and re-purpose it, and extend your life at home in the process? How would you go about it? Writer James Thompson is here to talk about how to transform your garage with … [Read more...]

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Bathrooms and Spa Design Atmospheres At Home

March 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Bathrooms have been thought of as purely functional spaces only until recently. In the 21st century, the bathroom has been redefined not only as a place for practical concerns, but also as a kind of oasis for people with busy lives. These oasis-like atmospheres have been achieved through choosing the right bathroom materials , and thinking about good design, to create a spa-like space at home. So, if you're looking to move more in that direction yourself in creating that spa atmosphere in your … [Read more...]

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Interior Design Style and Accessibility

March 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Accessilbility and style

Recently, Nan Fischer talked a bit about universal design, which is an approach to design that allows occupants of varying ability to live comfortably in a given space together. It's a pretty big area of concern as our populations get older, and as the instances of multi-generational living are increasing. So, to talk more about this issue, and with an emphasis on how to balance interior design style and practical accessibility, here's writer Daniel Frank on how to incorporate accessibility into … [Read more...]

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Artificial Grass Advantages

March 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Outdoor living spaces can be defined in many ways. But, one popular one is a look that is striking, while also being low-maintenance. This is where many turn to artificial grass and turf, in a bid to get that  manicured lawn look they want without using vast quantities of water in areas that don't naturally support a lawn. Even with artificial turf there's a lot to learn about how to take care of it, even while artificial grass lends all kinds of other benefits to a space. Here to talk about … [Read more...]

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