Home Design & Decor

The modern, cool looks of the 50s and 60s have made a comeback, popping up all over the fashion and design scenes in 2009. Drum shade pendant lights offer an accessible way for home decorators to...

If you have a cement floor in your home, such as in a basement, consider covering the cement with an engineered hardwood floor. Glue or float your engineered hardwood floor to the cement to give a...

Area rugs are a good way to define space within a large or awkwardly shaped room. You can position the rug under a dining room table, in front of a fireplace to anchor a seating arrangement or...

Decorate your lamps and bottles to achieve a beach cottage theme. You can use the things found at and around the beach, most of them free or inexpensive. Or you can buy these items at a crafts...

In this project we cut out and assemble an underbed storage box that you can use to store winter clothes, shoes, and even kiddies toys. View the November issue of http://www.Home-Dzine****.co.za...

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...

Roman shades are window blinds that are raised and lowered with the pull of a cord. The shades fit neatly inside the window frame when lowered. As a Roman shade is raised, horizontal panels are...

Natural rope is sold by the foot in hardware stores for use on boats and in various outdoor pursuits. But rope is also a handy decorating option. Rope is relatively inexpensive, available in large...

Bamboo shades are an easy and inexpensive way to dress the windows in your home. However, most bamboo shades are unlined, and do not block much light or provide privacy. With minimal effort,...

Unframed mirrors are a popular, low-cost way to add interest to wall décor. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes that can be used anywhere throughout the home. Finding a glue that will...

Fabric changes the look of an ordinary vinyl roller shade dramatically. For a small investment, anyone can customize the look of a boring room. For the price of a simple vinyl roller shade and...

Vinyl shades lack personality. Add some fabric to your shade, however, and you have elegance. Create a put-together look for any room by simply attaching a coordinating fabric to an inexpensive...

The addition of an ottoman adds style and comfort to any room. Most people go without this fabulous accessory because ottomans tend to be a bit pricey. An easy and affordable way to create a...

Silk flowers are often the favored alternative to real flowers for gift giving, interior design, and decorations at events such as holiday parties or weddings. Because silk flowers consist of...

Vinyl window shades may say "boring" more than any other window treatment, but add fabric to these boring shades and your decor instantly becomes customized. In one afternoon, you can give a plain...

Pergo is a type of laminate flooring product designed to resemble traditional hardwood. This material costs just a fraction of the price of wood flooring, yet has an authentic appearance. Pergo is...

Adding window treatments to a home is one of the most important things to do to make a house feel like a home, however it is hard to find a cheap curtain. In fact, it commonly costs $50-$100 to...

A glass hurricane candleholder, globe or vase can bring a touch of elegance when used as a centerpiece on a dining room table. With the invention of the flameless candle, the sky is the limit when...

Upgrading the tiles in your kitchen or bathroom can get rid of outdated or ugly flooring and give your space a more modern look. With a little effort and the right materials, you will get your...

A basic lampshade can be covered with lace to create a beautiful look in any room. Any color of lampshades can be used to make fantastic creations as well as any color of lace. Select the lace and...

Osage oranges (also known as the hedge apple) are a cantaloupe-sized fruit with a green exterior that is reminiscent of a brain. The fruit comes from the Osage tree, which are native to the...

Cornice boards add flair and sophistication. They bring personality to window areas. Heavy wooden cornices can be difficult to hang. They can also be expensive. Show off your creative skills by...

One of the goals of interior redesign is to re-purpose furnishings and accessories. To utilize what we have in innovative and unusual ways. To think outside the box. I will share with you a new...

Wooden curtain rods with decorative finials give home decorators a lot of opportunities for creative expression. Home improvement centers have a good variety of finials to choose from, but you...

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...

Metal support columns that hold up heavy joist timbers are often found in basements. Covering these unsightly but necessary columns with wooden boxes is one way to hide the mechanics that hold the...

While there are several techniques that can be used, there really is no best way to remove old paint and wallpaper since the success of each method is dependent on the user's skill and comfort...

Shadow boxes provide a fun and interesting way to display treasured objects. Go beyond paintings, prints and photographs. Use shadow boxes to display three-dimensional objects. Bring depth and...

A valance made from wood will add character to any room and make your windows pop with smooth tones. It's easy to do and takes just one afternoon. Adding a decorative wood treatment gives depth to...

Trends in window décor are moving slightly away from heavy curtains or drapes into decorative blinds and shades. This allows one to let the maximum amount of light into the home easily while...

This craft is moderately challenging but it is well worth it. It will make a nice decorative accent to any room.

Make a brick into a doorstop for with a brick by following these easy instructions. A doorstop that will really do the job and look pretty when in use.

You can create an unusual window valance with some decorative fabric, hot glue, and one tension rod. This piece is elegant, sophisticated and should only take about an hour to make. It will add a...

One of the sad side effects of the CD Age is the loss of those cool vinyl records. But now these throwbacks from another musical era can be retooled as a cool part of any modern décor....

Most tiles are installed as back splashes, on countertops, on floors or in showers. But some tiles are so unique and beautiful, especially handcrafted tiles, that they beg to be displayed as works...

Velcro is one of the most versatile inventions of the 20th century. Creating a Velcro wall can be a great way to solve storage problems, keep small items within easy reach, or to rid your home of...

Window cornices are a perfect way to dress up a plain window or top off a beautiful set of drapes. Traditionally, window cornices are made from wood, but many people lack the tools or skill...

Earrings are in every household! We all need ways to have them conveniently displayed and at a moment's reach!! Our earring display can be on the bathroom wall, bedroom wall, anywhere we can...

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...

A wicker storage bin makes a good accent to any room. It also provides you with space to hide things you don't want sitting around. Adding a cushion to the top of your bin will make it provide...

A wallpaper border adds definition and design to a room's perimeter. Though wallpaper may have been a thing of the past, modern designs are making a comeback in the wallpaper industry. A variety...

Oil lamps, in all of their wide array of glass colors, shapes and sizes, evoke images of times forgotten, eras past. Oil lamps continue to light the tables and reading chairs of many a thrifty...

Removing carpet that has been over hardwood floors can prove a lot tougher to do than you might imagine. The carpet backing in most cases was applied with carpet glue, which can harden over the...

Tired of people not finding your number street address? Does the number painted on the curb get missed a lot? Here’s a way to insure that people can see your street number from a distance. This...

A lovely vase can take a bunch of flowers from so-so to fabulous. One doesn't have to spend a lot of money to get a snazzy vase for a flower arrangement. Using ribbon and a glue gun, a plain Jane...

We all have CD's and DVD's at home. Many of us take the CD or DVD out of the plastic cover and use leather or plastic flip covers. Then we have a pile of plastic CD covers a mile high! This...

Create custom made roman shades from your old mini-blinds to match your decor. If you can sew in a straight line, you can make these and save money!

Is your closet in dire need of a makeover? Are you trying to create the closet of your dreams? Or do you just need to get organized? Whatever your reasons are for fixing up your closet, one thing...

Creating fabric wall panels is a quick and easy way to add color and design to an empty wall. Little or no design expertise is required to create perfect panels. Panels can be easily removed,...

Whether you are decorating the table for the holidays or just for an everyday look, greenery enhances modern decor. Some types lend a more contemporary flair to your table and harmonize with...