Home Decor

Painting a room in two colors is challenging, but the results can be beautiful if the walls are carefully prepared and the painting is clean. Using white and red can be challenging because any...

Soap dishes are safer than "free-ranging" soaps on the edge of the tub or the ledge of a sink. Where you find soap, you usually find water and the combination can be slippery and sloppy. Ceramic...

Pinch pleated drapes, which are also called triple pleated drapes, are an elegant and traditional choice for formal windows. They are more dramatic than pencil pleats which look like soft...

Cabinet doors are a main focus of most kitchens. Updating the look of your kitchen can take many months and tens of thousands of dollars, but you can change the look of your cabinet doors and add...

Bathrooms are perfect rooms to experiment with color. They are small, so if you don't like the results, they can be redone easily. Guest baths, especially, seem to lend themselves to...

Interior designers love this painting trick because it creates a look of satin wallpaper without all the expense and the hassle of removing the paper later on. This technique works equally well...

Seat cushions often end up being the dirtiest part of chairs; fortunately, zippers make it easy to remove chair cushion covers for cleaning. Covers are made to fit snugly over the cushion's foam,...

Large or small, circular or square, a mirror can be a beautiful centerpiece for a room's decor. With a can of paint and some creativity, it's simple to turn an old mirror into a stylish accessory...

For the holidays or an everyday dinner party, tablecloths add a special touch to the table. A pretty covering also hides a shabby or old table underneath. But tablecloths can be expensive. Make...

Down comforters are well known for their ability to provide warmth in cooler months. However, they are usually bland in color. To personalize a down comforter, and to add to the decor of a room, a...

Making your own tablecloth requires only a few tools and a little time. Given the cost of table covers today, making your own is also very cost effective. Additionally, once you have created a...

If you are considering decorating your bathroom with a theme, a seascape is an option. Imagine sandy beaches, sunshine, bright water, and seashells galore. Imagine the scent of the breeze. Hire a...

Do you have a table that fits a certain area of your home but is marred by dents or scratches, or perhaps an unfortunate color scheme? A simple and inexpensive way exists to address these...

Home decor is one way to express your personality. If you can hire a professional, it's easy to achieve a sophisticated, no-stress result. Retailers of all kinds carry packaged items that you can...

Change the look of any room in your house with lampshade slipcovers. Make lampshade slipcovers to cover a damaged shade or to create seasonal ambiance. Use upholstery fabric that matches your...

In many homes the entry way is connected to the living room. The entry way can be decorated as a separate space to give both the living room and the entry way their own unique style and look....

Bathroom mirrors are a necessity for any household. They can also serve as a decor accessory. Spicing up your bathroom mirror will add interest to your bathroom and is a simple way to change the...

Mom look what I made today at school! Do you like it? Where can we put it? Confronted with such important questions can be frustrating, but then I got creative.

Many people just can't grab onto the idea of painting paneling. But if you do the job correctly, giving your paneling a facelift will make a huge difference in the decor of your home. Dark...

Wood-glazing is an effective method for giving a piece of furniture an aged look, or for making your furniture piece look like a more heavily grained wood. Glazing is not difficult to do. You only...

Windows provide a captivating view of the world. Sometimes windows need to afford a little privacy, as well. Pleated Roman, cord-drawn shades are the perfect answer. Modern and classically...

Finding the right shower curtain to fit your decor and budget can be a challenge, but you can make a shower curtain with a few skills and some tools. You'll also have the satisfaction of having a...

Mirrors are an integral part of any room design. They can make a room appear larger, reflect ambient light and provide a last-minute appearance check before you walk out of the house. Decorating a...

When hanging content from your walls, you will want to be careful not to damage either the walls or what you are displaying. This is especially true if you are renting the location. Many apartment...

You need some curtains on those windows, but you don't have a sewing machine, you don't know how to sew with a needle and thread, and you don't have a lot of money or time. Here's a fast and easy...

This cover can be used to cover a chandelier chain, lamp cord, or any other cord that you do not want to be seen. Coordinate your fabric with your room and the best part is there is NO sewing...

Don’t throw that old bedspread, because you can’t sew!!! Or the new bedspread you just bought, and only washed once and it fell apart. In this article you will learn in quick easy steps how to...

A decorative border can be painted onto a plain wall mirror, making it appear that it has been framed. To add still more pizzazz, create an inner border that emulates picture matting. This crafty...

A vanity skirt can turn the empty space under your bathroom sink or makeup table into an area for useful storage. At the same time, a vanity skirt can also help coordinate your sink or table with...

If you have an old, worn wall mirror that you'd like to replace but can't afford to purchase a new one in today's economy, I can show you how anyone can turn an old, dirty piece into their own...

No matter what your likes and interests are, you can probably find a large vinyl decal that suits you. Decals come in a variety of subjects that include sports teams, racing, cars, trucks, Disney...

In one afternoon and with little expense, you can make new napkins and placemats to make your table colorful and give your dishes and glassware a pretty background. Cloth napkins help the...

Add an attractive accent to your dining room table with a pretty velvet table runner. This is a long, rectangular-shaped, fairly narrow decorative piece of fabric that is laid lengthwise and...

Rather than getting a new stove, you may be considering painting your old one. In many cases, with the exception of porcelain-finish stoves (it is not advisable to paint these), this can work. It...

If you hear an awful screeching sound every time you sit on your sofa, you aren't alone. Sofas often slide on hardwood flooring, especially if the floor has recently been refinished. A sliding...

Duvet covers can be wonderful things--especially if your quilt has seen better days. It's certainly cheaper to make or buy a duvet cover than to replace an entire quilt. However, keeping the quilt...

Decorating your little girl's room in a garden theme can include a mural filled with flowers, butterflies and hummingbirds. Painting a mural is simple with the right equipment even if you don't...

Sometimes you want your room to look a little more decorative, but decorating with elaborate furnishings can get expensive. If you would like to have the look of extravagance without spending a...

One of the easiest ways to make a chalkboard headboard is to paint one on the wall just above the bed. It doesn't take much in the way of artistic skill, expense or time and it provides an...

Wood veneer provides a beautiful finish for many different areas or surfaces in your home, including walls, cabinets or certain pieces of furniture. In addition, it is easy to work with and...

Replacing glass in screen doors, or more accurately in vinyl sliding doors, isn't complicated. However, it does take a little know-how and patience. Most vinyl screen doors have dual-paned glass,...

Want to paint a room but can't settle on one color? Like the idea of having half your wall one color and the other half another color? It's easier than you may think to paint a two tone wall!

Slip covers are an excellent way to protect your furniture and give the room a new look. Using denim makes for an ideal slip cover as it is durable and wears well. It is also easy to clean. Once...

Have you thought about making your own pinch pleated sheer curtains but don't know where to begin? You can use inexpensive flat sheer panels to create your own customized pinch pleated sheers in...

True wine aficionados cherish not only the beverage, but the bottle, the cork and the label. They are all, after all, integral to the wine experience. That is why so many connoisseurs possess...

I was fixing up a dump of a house, I was broke, and there was this ugly door in plain view. I realized that it could be a big visual impact on-the-cheap AND be multi-functional. Now its a real...

Can you paint a wall and use a screw driver? Are you inspired to make a creative room that will artistically feed the senses of your child? Aside from your time and a little money, that is all...

Couches with removable seat cushions can be quite comfortable, however, the cushions may have a tendency to slip. As people sit and then get up off the couch, the cushions tend to slide with the...

Roman shades allow soothing mellow light to pass through them and into your home but are dense enough to retain your privacy. Use this guide to assist you in installing these classic window...

Sometimes you must live in an apartment that was furnished by someone else. Here are some quick, inexpensive ideas for decorating it to your taste. All are easy to remove and will not damage...