Art & Home Accessories

The desk area generally contains a computer, printers, etc. It's a place where bills get done, budgets get made and other business or work is accomplished, and things like paper, files, books,...

Mirrors help us to see how well we look to the world. Full-length mirrors conveniently allow us to see our attire from head to toe, taking the guesswork out of how well our clothes and accessories...

Hanging artwork, photos or shelves on paneling can be a challenge, as you won't necessarily know where the studs are located. However, with a little practice you can decorate your walls in any...

Wine glasses and other types of stemware are fragile and can be easily broken. A good way to store stemware is by using a stemware rack mounted to the underside of shelves or inside of cabinets,...

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...

Whether your prefer a contemporary minimalist look or the brightness and clutter of bohemian modern style, you can finish and decorate your kitchen shelves to suit your space as well as your...

Your wall decorations are a personal statement of style. Elaborately adorned walls are often the first thing an individual sees when entering a room. Show off your creativity, your loved ones,...

Once at home in the garden and on the deck, metal galvanized tubs and buckets now appear as frequently inside the home. Their unadorned design and simple finish work well in a variety of decor...

Your old shelves on the wall can be a brilliant use of space if you give them a little update. Rather than curse bulky built-ins or rip out a rustic floating shelf, make the most of old shelving...

If you’re looking to buy a pantry shelf, and don’t know where to start, I can help! There are several different styles of kitchen storage available, and you‘ll need to learn the basics about each...

Building a metal shelf at home is a fun project that can result in a unique and functional shelving unit. Building with metal can be difficult, but the right choice of materials and tools makes...

Add a bit of French flavor to a plain-Jane kitchen with French wall decorations. You might try something simple, such as dedicating an open display shelf for creating a tableau of French wines, or...

A display shelf lends dimension and visual interest to a room. There are some decorating traps to watch out for, such as cluttering them with too many pieces, lining them with identical objects or...

Floating shelves are shelves that, when hung, appear to be "floating" on the wall due to the fact that you can't see any external support systems. They create a sleek, modern look in any room and...

Decorative shelving not only adds a decorative touch to any room, they save space as well by combining collectibles, photos, and bathroom or bedroom items in one place. Think of the design and...

Whether you have a vast collection of African art or just a few key pieces, there are decorating approaches you can use that highlight and reflect the power of your collection. Remember to avoid...

A skirted shelf can add an attractive, functional focal point to a blank space. Do It Yourself - like a professional!

Shelving is one of the most useful and simple design concepts for a home, both in terms of practicality and aesthetic value. When considering where to place shelves or shelving units in your home,...

Whether it is your grandmother's antique china tea set or the china dinnerware you received as a wedding gift, fine china collections are too beautiful to be hidden away in a cabinet. With its...

Shelves are a wonderful way to add function and decoration to a space. They don't take up much room and can work to warm up a cold wall, add storage space or even do both at the same time. How you...

Use books as a modern decorating accessory by arranging them according to their functions and themes.

Shelves can be tricky to decorate properly. If you overcrowd them with knick-knacks, they will just make the room feel cluttered and messy. If you leave them empty, or just place one or two tiny...

Shelves are a popular way to decorate a wall and create storage at the same time. How you decorate your shelving depends in part on where the shelving is located, whether or not you want to use...

Setting up a bar shelf for your home, whether it is a stylish lighted shelf behind your bar or just a serving cart is not difficult. The choices of alcohol and mixers are the most important...

With glass shelving, you can make a big, open wall sparkle while creating space to display your favorite treasures, both big and small. Typically, glass shelving is found in bathrooms, but you can...

Reviving and repurposing discarded window panes into decorative elements for your home can be an easy and satisfying project. No matter if you decide to leave them weathered and worn for a...

Making shelves nowadays can be a relatively simple process, provided one knows what supplies to purchase and what tools to use. While it may have been expensive in the past to buy shelving or...

Putting up a useful and functional cosmetic shelf can be done in minutes with little effort and at virtually no cost. A stylish look can be fashioned simply as well, either by painting the shelf,...

A ceramic bath shelf is a great accessory for a bathroom. They keep shampoo, soap and other bathroom essentials organized and off the walls of your tub. They are also easy to clean and sanitary....

If you go to wholesale grocery outlets and stores to buy items in bulk, chances are you come home with a lot of cardboard boxes. Dry goods, such as instant noodles are packaged by the dozens in...

Wall shelves are great for decorating, because they are so versatile. They come in many shapes, sizes and colors, from country-cute to modern and sleek, and can match any home's decorating theme....

Everyone is going "green" these days, trying to save the environment by recycling and repurposing. So don't toss those old shutters in the trash. Give them another job to do by turning them into...

A China hutch can be an artistic addition to a dining room. If you plan and consider how to display china in your hutch, you can create a beautiful focal point. Creative organizing of your prized...

Leftover crown molding and scrap lumber can be used to build some great looking wall shelves to display plates, candles, collectibles or photos. A quick project that you can finish in a weekend,...

Create a beautiful plant shelf in your home using these simple techniques.

Decorative plates need to be displayed and not left stacked up in a cabinet. With this quick and easy shelf, you will be able to show off all your special plates. Using crown molding as a base,...

Installation starts with holding the shelf where you want it to go, and placing light pencil marks at each end of the shelf. Measure in 3 to 4 inches from each mark and make another small mark. If...

Would you like to display decorative items on a shelf or in a cabinet? If so, this article will provide tips and tricks for getting the best arrangement.

Floating shelves are designed to appear as if they are attached to the wall without the benefit of brackets or braces. They are lightweight yet strong enough to hold a variety of objects. Floating...

Learn how to make a shelf quick and easy, even with little experience with woodworking.

Postcards were created to send the message, “Wish you were here.” But postcards can also say “Welcome home” if you use them to decorate your house or apartment. Postcards are a great way to...