Decor Styles

Some of the most beautiful homes ever built were constructed during the Victorian era of the early 19th to the early 20th centuries. Whether you live in a “painted lady” or in a more modern home,...

Traditionally baking soda has been used for cooking all over the world. However, this low cost powder available in any grocery outlet can be applied for multiple purposes. Baking soda has mild...

Even though home improvement shows tend to focus on high-end, modern designs, a large segment of the population is still more comfortable with a down home, cozy look in their decor. If smooth...

To sell a house in today's market, you need to give yourself the edge that savvy decorating provides. Most of us decorate our homes to suit our own tastes. When it comes time to sell our home,...

After you have done your "house staging" and you have manicured your lawn, cut back your trees, used the weed eater, edged, and got your residential property looking great you are ready...

I love the 50's and all the look of the black and white and turquoise and the 50's pink. This is what I have now made my current kitchen into. I love to walk in there. I have authentic pieces...

Heating vents are often overlooked when redecorating a room. Older perhaps even rusty vents are so unattractive, but it doesn't take a plumber or contactor to make them look like new. You can...

Designing a colonial bathroom can be a challenging but rewarding project. If you stick to your plans, you will find decisions to come easier. I designed a small half bathroom for guest use off our...

Designing a mural for a room can be somewhat challenging, especially if it is a wrap-around design that will cover all the walls. Designing a room to have the look and feel of an outdoor room is...

An ethnic bedroom design is accomplished by incorporating specific aspects of a distinct culture into the planning, colors, accessories, furniture and style of the room. The room doesn't need to...

In the world of home decor, the term "Colonial" is most often used and attributed to the design period of the 18th century in America. The rich English Georgian decor came to the New World and...

A country style kitchen is all about the details. Floral fabric patterns, cabinet design and a farmhouse sink are all distinctive country accents. Check out magazines and articles about country...

Tiling your own bathroom shower can be a rewarding and fun do-it-yourself project. But if there is a window in the shower space, it can be intimidating as to where to begin and how. Don't let the...

Enhance the dreams of your future astronaut by decorating his room with rockets. Start out with painting starry walls and ceilings and build on your ideas according to budget and imagination.

According to Kartar Diamond, author of “FENG SHUI for Mommies,” our lives can become prosperous and our relationships can become enhanced when we apply the proven benefits of Feng Shui, a...

Distressed furniture gives your home a lovely lived-in feeling, but finding the right look isn't always easy. Sometimes it is better to buy an unfinished piece, distress it and finish it in the...

This is how to make a canvas boat cover for a fishing or skiing boat no longer than 18' long.

Following my step by step instruction on constructing a head board will add a designers touch you always wanted for your bedroom.

Hot tubs are lovely editions for any space, whether you want them outside on a deck, as a showcase in a sun room or tucked away in a little nook downstairs. Either way, a hot tub isn't complete...

When sewing slipcovers, it is best to use solid fabrics. For this wingback chair project, it will be easier if you don't match patterns and colors. It is best to choose inexpensive fabrics so that...

While many enjoy the rustic look of wood paneling in their homes, sometimes a change of pace is appreciated. Painting paneling is an easy way to change your surroundings with minimal expense, mess...

A small room can be hard enough to live in, let alone decorate! There are some things you can do to make this room a bit more tolerable.

Arranging rectangular banquet tables depends on the size and number of tables, the size of the space and the location of the food. All of these ingredients combined create several possibilities...

Decorating a master bath can be a challenge because you spend a great deal of time in a bathroom. It's the first place you see in the morning and the last place you visit at night before going to...

If you have ever opened your closet thinking to yourself "Oh WHERE do I start?" Look no further. Although cleaning out your closet may seem like a daunting feat, it's in fact quite easy,...

Home decorating is always an important consideration. Whether designing a room for comfort or style, a great deal of planning and effort often goes into making a room just right. Sometimes these...

One of the most exciting aspects of designing and decorating your bedroom is the ability to represent your identify in a tangible space. A bedroom can serve as a sanctuary, a place of seclusion...

Tired of boring walls? Grab a paper grocery bag and some paint! This is a great way to spruce up your walls without entirely redoing them.

Retro-modern decorating is the way to go if you enjoy taking old things a putting a new spin on them. Retro-modern décor is youthful in the bold and bright colors, while mature at the same time...

The 1950's was a decade of rapid expansion in the U.S. The economy and the population both grew at explosive rates as the returning service personnel re-entered the workforce with new energy and...

Heading off to college is one of the most exciting times of a young woman's life. Meeting new friends, pursuing future goals, and living on your own for the first time in your life. Your dorm room...

Cape Cod style originated in the 17th century in New England. Cape houses are characterized by one and one-half stoires, a steep roof, end gables, weather-worn shingles, dormers and historically...

Folding screens are a great device for separting the room, separating space between areas and hiding less attractive features that may be in your room. To have a decorative item that enhances the...

Purchasing brand new kitchen cabinets can be very expensive. But there are ways to improve existing cabinets at a much lower cost. The French Country kitchen decorating style is very popular...

Kate Spade majored in journalism while working in a biker bar. She eventually became a fashion editor and head of accessories for "Mademoiselle" magazine. Disappointed by the lack of fashionable...

If your house needs some updating or you’re looking for some decorating tips, there are plenty of places to find inspiration. Keep these ideas in mind as you try to find your personal decorating...

American Gothic, or Revival-Style Gothic, was resurrected during the 1840's. The colors are mostly dark, but they're rich and fantastic. The furnishings are intricately carved and made with dark...

Okay< by paper cut Work is verry soft handling No1. The Paper is thin and you have to cute exactly. Print out some Pictures or make by you self Tranfsers for Paper cut that You want colored on...

Feng Shui is the Chinese art of placement. It was created to bring a sense of comfort and harmony to living spaces. Feng Shui designers say that following the principles of Feng Shui when...

The kitchen is often referred to as the heart of the home, and for good reason. The kitchen is one of the most frequented rooms of the home. The kitchen is the place where we prepare meals and...

When I first moved into my apartment I wanted to cry. The kitchen was covered in painted over wall paper, the bath was lacking a stopper for the clawfooted tub and no shower and the other rooms...

Stenciling kitchen cabinets can bring new life to an old kitchen. Stencils come in many varieties and suitable ones are available for all kitchen cabinet types. Kitchen cabinets don't have to be...

Whether you are planning your design for a brand new kitchen or working around your existing kitchen, a contemporary design is a great way to give your kitchen a sleek and modern look. You don't...

For those who long for a touch of the exotic in their daily lives, interior decorating is one way to capture tropical attitude and atmosphere without all the mosquitoes. There are all kinds of...

The bedroom is the first and last room people see during the day, so it is odd that the bedroom is usually last one decorated in any home. People spend the majority of their time getting other...