Art & Home Accessories

A silver plate from Tiffany & Co. likely is the creation of designer Elsa Peretti, who has been designing silver home decor for the jewelry house for more than 30 years. Peretti joined the...

Roller shades require several easy steps to complete. They offer privacy, light control, and a decorative element if the fabric coordinates with the remainder of the room.

Pot racks add architectural interest to any kitchen and are a fantastic space-saving tool. Before you decide to invest in one, measure to make sure your kitchen ceiling is high enough to...

If mom or dad is considering a move from a larger home to an apartment to continue independent living, you can make that change both safe and affordable. With a few easy updates, a standard...

Do you have a boring, white wall sconce that you would like to brighten up with a little paint? Painting ceramic, whether it's a wall fixture, pottery or ceramic tile, is all painted using a...

Putting a name up in lights is relatively easy and affordable, whether you want a sign just for fun or for a business use. You do not need expensive neon tubing to produce a sign that looks like...

Ivory comes from a variety of animals including elephants, hippos, walruses, toothed whales and even woolly mammoths. The ivory trade in elephant tusks was shut down in 1989 by CITES (Convention...

Creating new fabric backs and seats for director's chairs changes their character and helps them last longer.

Pot racks are a convenient, popular way to store pots and pans overhead in a kitchen, rather than keeping them in crowded cabinets. Pot racks also save time and strain on your body as you can...

Create meaningful and inexpensive artwork for your home by hanging multiple picture frames on a wall as an eye-catching personal gallery. Whether you want to display heritage photos of your...

A classic leather desk pad or desk blotter is an attractive, traditional accent to any desk. It also serves to protect your desk from scratches, heat and moisture. You can use new leather you have...

Roman shades offer a fresh look for your windows that can work in a modern or traditionally styled room depending upon your fabric choices. Opting for Roman shades with ribs will create a more...

An old chair or table will look like new if you paint it. Before you decide to paint a piece of furniture, you should consider some things. Choose a sound piece of reasonable quality. Examine it...

You've had that old poster rolled up in the corner of your garage since college but you just can't bring yourself to toss it out. You can't just tack it to the wall with a few pieces of chewed...

Making pottery can be one of the most satisfying activities, whether you're wheel throwing or hand building your pieces. Each piece can be unique and cast in a different style. If you want to make...

Whether you are displaying personal collections like model trains, baby dolls, baseball cards or any items that you have as keepsakes, a presentable display case can make all the difference to the...

Mirrors are great devices that can add space to a room and liven up your home. Many home decorating stores sell mirrors, but you may want to frame the mirror to add an extra touch of class....

HOW TO USE DRIFTWOOD IN YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY SET UPS. MAKE UNUSUAL ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE USE OF DRIFTWOOD. THIS WILL GIVE YOUR SUBJECT MATTER A NEW LIFE. DEPENDING ON THE ITEMS YOU ARE TRYING TO...

Three-dimensional lettering can add pop to signage or room décor. Letters cut from cardboard or decorative paper have a limited life. Wooden letters last longer but require woodworking skills...

Art is an important part of any décor, especially in a basement that lacks adequate windows or light sources. If your basement recreation room or living space has concrete, concrete block or...

Water fountains provide a refreshing visual and aural element into any garden, deck or indoor space. All indoor or outdoor water fountains have three simple elements in common: a water reservoir,...

Fillets are thin strips of plain or decorative molding attached to the inside edge of a picture mat opening. They're added to enhance the presentation of the matted art work that it borders. In...

Cutting mat boards for picture frames yourself can save a great deal of money. The process is simple but requires focus and attention to detail to avoid mistakes and accidents. Using a common...

Beveled picture mats can enhance framed artwork. The 45-degree angle of the beveled mat exposes the white lining of the mat board and creates a pleasing two-tone effect, showing the color of the...

Shelves can be used to enhance the décor of a room while serving the practical purposes of organization and display. Designing your own shelves allows you the creative flexibility to choose...

Mounting a piece of artwork correctly can add beauty to the display and preserve it for many years. It is important to use archival materials, including acid-free and buffered mat board, backing...

Wicker baskets add a rustic design to any wall, and you can mount one with a few simple items. Use the wicker baskets to store books and toys, creating a focal point in the space. Place the...

A fireplace creates an instant focal point in any room. Many people don’t take full advantage of this focal point, however, as they don’t know the best way to accessorize the mantle. With a few...

Metal studs are an environmentally friendly building material due to their ability to be recycled. The thin-gauge metal studs, however, pose problems for homeowners who are used to hanging shelves...

Tree stumps shouldn't be regarded as waste and removed or left to rot. Tree stumps can be transformed into furniture, centerpieces, borders, planters and many other unique garden landscape items....

Are you tired of looking at the same old boring dinner plates every night? If you have a design that you would love to see on your dinnerware, you can have one-of-a-kind, custom plates, bowls and...

Hanging artwork turns a house into a home; however, not all walls are made of plaster and drywall. In urban areas, walls can be made of brick or concrete and present a challenge when decorating....

This is a craft that takes some time. And it is heavy when you get it done. You will need several old flat washers for each thing you make. Flat washers are the flat round piece of metal put...

The adhesive on the back of decals is supposed to be light enough to easily peel off the decals, but the adhesive itself can be difficult to cleanly remove, especially on glassware. If the decal...

Crystal bowls can easily become stuck together when one bowl is nested inside the other. Separating the bowls by hand is difficult, especially without breaking or damaging the crystal, but there...

Many homeowners are replacing traditional wooden entrance doors with more durable steel units. Steel doors are much more resistant to damage from moisture and humidity, and will not rot or warp...

Drums are a work of art; they are made with precision and out of the finest woods. Many drums sit in attics, basements and garages just collecting dust, when they could be utilized as a table for...

Whether you want to showcase a picturesque photograph, a stunning painting or an eye-catching poster, display the piece in a frameless picture frame to keep the focus on the artwork. By using...

Mirrors are a fabulous accent to any room because they are functional as well as decorative. Hanging a mirror may seem like a quick task, but if you want to love where it's hanging and avoid a...

Plain mirrors that are hung on a wall, such as in a bathroom, can be dressed up by adding or gluing a border or wood frame. You can also use a frame to cover the edges of mirrors that have begun...

Displaying family photos on foam board, also known as foam core, is an inexpensive alternative to traditional matting and framing. The foam board acts as a support and can be hung directly on a...

Hollow metal frames are primarily used in commercial buildings. They are available in both welded and knockdown versions to meet the needs of various applications. A knockdown frame comes in three...

Glue or adhesive can remain on a mirror when a sticker, decal or tape has been removed. Depending on the type of glue or adhesive that was used there are various ways to remove it. Glue can be...

Butterfly décor is some of the sweetest and most popular home decoration on the market. Butterflies work especially well in nurseries and can brighten up just about any area of the house,...

Hanging art on a mirrored wall can be done to add elements to a wall to break up the appearance of the wall or to add a new design element. Mirrors that are used for a wall can consist of one of...

A wall of art can be the focal point of a room, showcasing your favorite pieces and adding color and dimension to your decor. Hanging and displaying your art requires considering how natural and...

In the home and in the garden, gnome statues add a touch of magic and whimsy to your decor. According to legend, decorating with gnomes also can bring you good luck. Use a special gnome as a...

Moths are a true adversary to anyone with fabric keepsakes such as handwoven tapestries. Moths themselves don't eat the fabric. It is the moth caterpillar that bores holes in the tapestry and...

There is a new way to warm up your home decor! Word phrase transfers are all the rage! They put a permanent message on your walls to welcome people, to warm up a kitchen, to enhance a bath, or...

There are natural items that you can use to organize your home. Cork is a "green" way to go. It's made from a tree bark that has to be harvested off of the trees so often for the tree...