Decor Styles

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By dawnmichel 0 comments
Swedish design is most sensible, and Swedish antiques or reproductions may be mixed quite successfully with Italian pieces and French antiques. Colors to be used in a Swedish design scheme include lavenders, creamy whites, peaceful light blues ... more »
By eHow Home & Garden Editor 0 comments
One of the most beloved and sought after styles of home décor today is the Victorian because of its timeless romantic appeal. Ornate is one word that is often used to describe the interior styles of this period. Keep reading to discover how you ... more »
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Decorating your home in style will create an environment that is inviting and comfortable, as well as the envy of your friends and neighbors. With a little planning and some general guidelines, you can create a home worthy of a magazine cover. ... more »
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Candice Olsen's youthful, contemporary design style has viewers hooked to her HGTV show, "Divine Design." Unlike many decorators who have a signature color or a typical furniture layout, Olsen is so remarkable because she always has a fresh take ... more »
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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 purses, Spade set out to design her own using ... more »
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Martha Stewart is know across the world as a decorating diva. Her style has inspired home fashion for more than a decade. Martha is known for melding beauty and function, with an eye for detail. Many of the decorating projects and designs that ... more »
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Vern Yip is best known as a guest designer on the home decorating show Trading Spaces. He was trained as an architect and interior designer, and is based in Atlanta, GA. His theme as a designer, both in his own practice and on Trading Spaces, is ... more »
By danahinders 0 comments
Creating an attractive and functional living space doesn't have to cost a fortune. Learning how to decorate on a budget is easier than you might expect... more »
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According to a large portion of the world, the U.S. is a relatively new nation. We do not have quite the rich history of other nations though our history and the people that make up the nation we've become are rich in ways that go well beyond ... more »
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As warm summer days give way to cool autumn air, it is time to start thinking about feathering our nests and preparing for long days and nights indoors. While summer style is all about light and airy rooms, Autumn style calls for rich colors, ... more »
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Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese art of rearranging one's surroundings to attract positive energy into one's life. Arranging one's surroundings in a particular way will help the positive energy, known as chi, flow without effortlessly and ... more »
By Kristie Leong M.D. 0 comments
A map can be an excellent tool when you're trying to get from one place to another but have you ever considered using maps to decorate your home? Maps can add a touch of history, intrigue, and beauty to an otherwise unremarkable room. If you ... more »
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The high cost of housing and furniture often leaves little room for buying accessories. But you don't need an enormous budget to decorate your home. You can give new life to ordinary objects by using them in creative ways. Look around your house ... more »
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Ralph Lauren uses luxury and texture to create items that blend together to fit your unique style. By using Ralph Lauren products, you can create a well decorated room for a modest amount of money in styles that vary from cozy and warm to cool ... more »
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No accessory is more befitting for decorative display than scarves. Adding instant color to a drab dressing table or providing a quick and clever fix for window treatments, these versatile pieces of fabric can be integrated into any room's decor. ... more »
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Summer style is all about bright, vibrant colors and bringing nature indoors. Look to your garden, the beach, the woods for inspiration when decorating with summer style. Choose old fashion fabrics, like gingham and calico in cheery checks and ... more »
By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor 0 comments
When you think about thrift store art, a velvet Elvis might come to mind. But even if classic kitsch isn't your cup of tea, thrift stores are a great resource for one-of-a-kind wall hangings. From custom screen prints or scenic watercolors, you ... more »
By dawnmichel 0 comments
Looking for a way to add some historical detail to a room? Depression-era furniture is a terrific way to give a room a historical vibe in a subtle way. Following are ways to take the furniture reminiscent of the Jazz Age and make it work for ... more »
By LifeStyled 0 comments
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 is in a way your sanctuary. It's the first place ... more »
By kredding 0 comments
If you are like me then you love Valentine's. Romance, love, and sharing Valentine's is a wonderful day... more »
By achromicmoth 0 comments
You've finally done it! You've got your own place to live and whether that place is a house or an apartment - you're going to want to decorate it to your style. This article provides some tips and tricks to decorate your home on little to no ... more »
By johnd2141 0 comments
Are you ready to redecorate but have a limited budget? Do you have some great furniture but nothing matches? Do you love antiques but not stiff formal decor? Then think Shabby Chic, a fun decorating style that solves all these dilemmas and more... more »
By eHow Home & Garden Editor 1 comments
The garden style living room is light and casual, and gives the feeling that you're outdoors. Here's how to get the look right... more »
By jclayrey 1 comments
This is for those of you that have a blank wall in your home and you just don't know what to do with. When most people think about plates on a wall, they envision their grandmothers kitchen with the plates of chickens, roster and or fruit hanging ... more »
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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 need to demolish your existing kitchen in order to ... more »