January… A Great Month to Start Turning Your Dreams into Reality in 3 Simple Steps!
Posted by Ragan Corliss on January 12, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Here we are in January… It’s a great month to dream big about what we’d really like to do or have done to our homes. You might be thinking that your want-list will never happen, or at least in the near future. However, once you follow these three steps, you will be well on your way to accomplishing your dreams!
Filed under Interior decorating advice, Real Life Decorating, Uncategorized, Winter Decorating · Tagged with decorating tips, interior decorating, interior design, remodeling, what to do now
Decorating Tips for Adding a Tuscan Touch to Your Home Interior
Posted by Ragan Corliss on November 7, 2010 · 4 Comments
When I design rooms with a Tuscan feel I add custom window treatments with a lot of fullness, iron or carved wood curtain rods, iron candle holders and wall sconces, stone finish on walls, large-scale chandeliers and traditional furniture with carved wood…
Filed under Design style, Interior decorating advice, Interior design observations & images, Trends, Uncategorized · Tagged with bedroom interior design, custom window treatments, decorating tips, interior decorating, interior decorating. den, interior design, or, Portland, remodeling, Tuscan, Window treatments
Focus on the Fireplace
Posted by Ragan Corliss on October 27, 2010 · 8 Comments
With a chill in the air and Thanksgiving coming around the corner, this is a great time to start thinking about sprucing up your fireplace area. Here are some tips for fireplace facelifts or just sprucing up with accessories, as well as arranging your floor plan to highlight your fireplace as a great architectural feature, and create an intimate seating arrangement for your warm, cozy fireplace…
Filed under Accessorizing, Fall Decorating, Fireplaces, Furniture arrangement, Seasonal Decorating, Uncategorized, Winter Decorating · Tagged with accessories, before and after photos, decorating for the seasons, decorating tips, family rooms, fireplaces, interior decorating, interior decorating. den, interior design, living rooms, Portland, remodeling, space planning
Designing Bedroom Interiors, continued: Custom Elements and Bedside Stands
Posted by Ragan Corliss on October 13, 2010 · 1 Comment
As discussed this week on the Pete and Brenda Radio Show. Wake up with Pete and Brenda every week day from 6 to 9 EST and 3 to 6 PT! on 93.5 FM LIFE – Positive Music for a Positive Life in Rome, Georgia. Click here to listen live from anywhere! Bedside stands: Are a great … Continue reading →
My recent Interview for Your Home and Lifestyle Magazine, Sept. 2010 Issue
Posted by Ragan Corliss on September 20, 2010 · 1 Comment
A Well Designed Plan A Decorating Plan Helps Your Desired Look Come to Life Are you moving into a new home and finding it impossible to visualize a cohesive design? Perhaps you have grown tired of the stale color scheme that’s faded in your living room over the past decade. The task at hand won’t … Continue reading →
Filed under Interior decorating advice, Interior design observations & images, Real Life Decorating, Uncategorized · Tagged with decorating tips, design plan, do it yourself, interior decorating, interior decorating. den, interior design, Lake Oswego, Money saving decorating tips, or, Portland, Ragan Corliss, remodeling
Important Kitchen Interior Design Components, Final Article in Series: How to Tie it all Together for a Cohesive Look
Posted by Ragan Corliss on September 8, 2010 · 4 Comments
As discussed this week on the Pete and Brenda radio show. Catch us today on Wednesday at 12:40 and Tuesday at 2:40 PST. You can stream it from your computer. I find there are a lot of people out there who aren’t able to visualize how the end result will look when choosing the primary design components for a kitchen. … Continue reading →
Filed under Interior decorating advice, Interior design observations & images, kitchens, Real Life Decorating, Uncategorized · Tagged with decorating tips, design plan, do it yourself, flooring, green interior design, HGTV, interior decorating, interior decorating. den, interior design, kitchens, Lake Oswego, or, Portland, remodeling
Important Kitchen Interior Design Components, Part 3: To Backsplash or Not to Backsplash
Posted by Ragan Corliss on August 30, 2010 · Leave a Comment
As discussed this week on the Pete and Brenda radio show. Catch us on Wednesday at 12:40 and Tuesday at 2:40. You can stream it from your computer. This article is the third in a series that address kitchen interior design components that are important to consider if you are planning to remodel/update or build a new kitchen. In this … Continue reading →
Filed under Design style, kitchens, Real Life Decorating, Trends, Uncategorized · Tagged with decorating tips, do it yourself, interior decorating, interior design, kitchens, Lake Oswego, Money saving decorating tips, or, Portland, remodeling
Important Kitchen Interior Design Components & How to Tie Them All Together… Part 2: Kitchen Lighting
Posted by Ragan Corliss on August 25, 2010 · 1 Comment
As discussed this week on the Pete and Brenda radio show… This article is the second in a series that address kitchen interior design components that are important to consider if you are planning to remodel/update or build a new kitchen. Lighting: Lighting especially above your kitchen islands and/or eating nook is a very important area not … Continue reading →
How to choose a longer lasting color scheme and maintain an updated interior at the same time
Posted by Ragan Corliss on May 5, 2010 · 2 Comments
This article will help you choose longer lasting colors and maintain an updated interior at the same time by reviewing the differences between the color trends in the odd and even decades, including examples of how our current climate is affecting our color trends of the decade.
Filed under Color schemes, Design style, Interior decorating advice, Paint Colors, Real Life Decorating, Trends, Uncategorized, Walls · Tagged with decorating tips, design plan, interior decorating, interior design, living rooms, paint colors, remodeling, space planning
Health Hazards to Watch for When Working on Your Home
Posted by Ragan Corliss on April 28, 2010 · 3 Comments
As discussed on the Pete and Brenda radio show, 04/28/10, 12:40pm and 9:40pm PST…
Apparently not only do we need to watch out for toxic leather sofas coming from China*, but also drywall! With the popularity of HGTV and many people getting inspired to be “do-it-yourselfers” , it’s important to know the health hazards involved. We’ve all heard about the hazards of lead in paint, but there are other health hazards that we scarcely hear about. This is a bit of a grim subject but also very important for people who plan to work on their homes. This blog includes some areas to look out for when working on your home.
Filed under Interior decorating advice, Interior Health Hazards · Tagged with Bathroom, decorating tips, do it yourself, HGTV, interior decorating, interior design, kitchens, paint colors, remodeling, Renew and reuse, wall paper