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posted by Terrie filed under Accessorize / Art, Bedroom, Color, Designer Tips / Techniques, Dining Room, General Decorating Tips, Living / Family Room
This series of posts has covered much of the basics of using accessories successfully. I've talked about decorating your walls, displaying your collections or favorite treasures, using flowers and plants, lighting and today I'll wrap up with a dash of color.
We all stress about color - is it too bright? Does it match my other colors? Is it too bland or ...more»
posted by Terrie filed under Designer Tips / Techniques, Furniture, General Decorating Tips, Living / Family Room, Readers Ask For Help
In conjunction with the accessorizing series I've been running, I had a reader write with a specific question that others of you may have.
"I saw your website online, and I am hoping you can help me. I am a single dad with all the design ability of your average garden slug.... although I am probably insulting the slugs. :-) My ...more»
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posted by Terrie filed under Designer Tips / Techniques, Furniture, General Decorating Tips, Living / Family Room, Readers Ask For Help
I'm diligently working on part 2 of the accessorizing series. However, I received another reader request so thought that should take priority. She's been patiently waiting while I was on vacation. Marie, I hope these suggestions answer some of your questions.
Marie says: "I just bought this home and need some ideas on whether I should buy a sectional or loveseat ...more»
I think next to color choices, accessorizing is the main thing that many people agonize over. Furniture arrangements often are dictated by the size and shape of the room as well as what you already own. Style choices are often instinctive - you find yourself drawn to a particular look over and over. That leaves the first and the last ...more»
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posted by Terrie filed under Color, Designer Tips / Techniques, Dining Room, General Decorating Tips, Living / Family Room
Exploring model homes for home decorating ideas is something my friend Cindy and I love to do together. We can spend all day wandering through homes of all sizes and styles, picking up color ideas, room arrangements or window treatment inspiration.
MODEL HOMES VS. REAL HOMES
I'm the first one to agree that you can pick up some great ideas from model ...more»
Tags: art display, bedroom, color scheme, decorating how-to, decorating tips, design technique, designer secrets, designer tips, living room, model home, plants
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posted by Terrie filed under Accessorize / Art, Designer Tips / Techniques, General Decorating Tips, Hallways, Entries & More
Passageways, corridors, hallways. Often ignored, they can be long, narrow, dark, featureless. According to the National Association of Home Builders, about 8% of a typical home is hallway. However, you don't have to be stuck with a boring, utilitarian hallway. A little design magic and you'll wonder why you waited so long to make your hallway be a standout.
HALLWAY DECOR ...more»
Tags: accessories, decorating how-to, decorating tips, hallway decor, lean art ideas, solve hallway decor problems
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