We’re Giving Away These Amazing Stencils!
Enter to Win this Casablanca Stencil and the Dandelion Stencil valued at $59 total from Cutting Edge Stencils…
Adventures in Creating Accent Walls with Stencils
I’m a big fan of accent walls. In fact I have just finished creating two accent walls in two different rooms using a stencil for the first time. Both of these projects were low-budget, and so I embarked on a DIY adventure that I will share with you here.
Making the Most of a Small Home Office Space
More and more people are working at home these days, and many people are having to make small spaces work as efficient home offices. Not an easy task, but fortunately the less space we have, the less space we waste! Below is an example of a very tiny office in my home that was hard to work in because there just wasn’t enough space to put office supplies such as the printer, fax, and work-in-progress paperwork. Mind you there are other office spaces in this home as well, but using this tiny room as an office is the best use for this space…
Shade Structures & Cabanas – Ideas for Creating an Outdoor Paradise in Your Backyard
It can be hard to relax in your yard when there is always something to do, but perhaps beefing up your outdoor setting with a cabana or shade structure will help you to relax outdoors. Also, by creating a room setting you’ll be expanding the living areas of your home…
Inspiration for De-cluttering and Building your Decorating Budget
Spring is an excellent time to de-clutter and hold garage sales. Early spring is also a great time to start the process, before the weather tempts you to get outside in the garden. (Especially if you live in Portland, OR, where we’re off to a cold, damp start to spring!) Then once you clear out your excess clutter, your home is ready for spring cleaning and redecorating. Read more for inspiration…
Are Window Treatments Worth the Investment?
In the professional interior design world, we think window treatments are a key component to a polished interior, whether the style is modern, contemporary, or traditional. But do you think they’re worth the investment? Here are some photos of rooms before and after window treatments have been added to help you decide… Click on photos for a larger view… Source Above: … Read more
Create a Fresh, Fun, and Funky Teen Room or Den on a Dime
Teen rooms are little tricky in that typically teens, (especially girls), tend to frequently change their minds about their room design and color scheme. Consequently, and rightly so, most people don’t want to invest a lot of money in these rooms. Below is a real life example and tips on creating a fresh, fun, and funky teen room on a dime…
Glitz and Glam Must Haves for an Updated Interior– If You’re Not into the Rustic Touches
If you’re not into adding any rustic touches to your decor as I discussed a couple blogs back, than you may want to consider adding some glitz and glam touches. Glitzy touches can come in many forms, from metallic paint colors, to a little bling on your chandelier. Here are some fun examples to help you see what I’m talking about…
Painted Furniture– Another Must Have for an Updated Interior
Why am I adding painted furniture to my must-have list for an updated interior? Because incorporating a piece or two, (or more), can add a great pop of color, or a unique finish that can absolutely boost the wow factor of your interior, whether your design style is modern, contemporary, transitional or tradititional design! Check out these example photos below and let me know if you agree….
Style Elements Every Home Needs for an Updated Interior – Starting with Rustic Décor
One of my interior design mentors used to say “every home needs at least one Asian decorative accent piece.” However, the times have changed and given the current wonderful design trends these days, I say every home needs at least one of three style elements to mix it up and even add an element of surprise….
