You are longing to redecorate the abode but the cost for a total makeover is beyond your budget. Everyone is looking to save these days, whether it is on a new kitchen or a piece of furniture. A fantastic way to cut costs and have fun is to take some do-it-yourself classes. Home Depot is … Continue reading Decorating the Abode with How-To Help
As life becomes increasingly more expensive a growing population are finding themselves downsizing to smaller living spaces. This is the time to be the most creative when creating our own little private nooks in our abodes. Although Shoji screens are one great option to create a moveable partition wall (Read my article, http://www.examiner.com/interior-design-in-new-york/decorating-the-abode-with-the-use-of-shoji-screens), there are … Continue reading Privacy Screens and Partitions to Decorate the Abode
Whether looking at fashion or homes, there are so many different styles, cultures, and colors. Traditional, contemporary, transitional, bold or monotone colors, a neighborhood can be found to represent any or all of these qualities. Whatever your preference, colors represent many unique personalities and attitudes. Color can distinguish how different individuals think. Your abode is … Continue reading Painting Techniques to Make Your Abode Décor Exciting
As daylight savings time ends this is a good time to take note of the coziness of the decor. It is time to get ready for the winter months. Get out the throw blankets to wrap yourself in as you watch TV or sit by the fireplace. Consider hanging drapery that will keep the warmth … Continue reading Daylight Savings Time is over; Hello Winter
We all want to be the first to experience any of the newest objects on the market and the first to purchase up to the minute technology. Everyone has to have the hottest and latest items. That is why we see our streets lined with “ancient” TV sets waiting to be sent away to their … Continue reading Blending the Flat Screen into Your Abodes Décor
You have been working hard on decorating, or redecorating, your space. The furnishings have finally all come together. The Living Room is just right. You found the sofa and chairs, or sectional, you have been searching for. The coffee table and end tables are perfect. The new chairs in the Dining Room look great. The … Continue reading Decorating Your Bare Walls
Decorating for Halloween does not necessarily mean ghosts, bats, and the living dead. Take advantage of the after Halloween sales to pick up great buys to decorate the abode for Autumn and the Thanksgiving holiday. Purchase the half priced pumpkins and have fun creating an elegant decor! Instead of using a pumpkin to carve a … Continue reading Decorating the Abode for Autumn Elegance with After Halloween Sales
The cost of living is very high on these days. Living expenses are going up while the living spaces are getting smaller and more crowded. We have to be creative when turning a studio into a bedroom and living room or a one bedroom space into separate rooms for a parent and child. To divide … Continue reading Create Private Spaces in the Abode; Decorating with Bookcases
We live in a fast paced world. Every day we see new items displayed in windows and on TV. The magazines tease us with brand new furnishings. With the economy the way it is, it has become more difficult these days to let loose and redecorate our Abodes. One thing to always remember is “everything … Continue reading Easy Redecorating for the Abode
Have a day of art. Everyone can join in. Cover the working area (either a table or floor space) with a drop cloth or newspaper. Have the children draw and paint some pictures. They can draw pretty autumn leaves or their favorite animal. Use items around the house like feathers, buttons, and beads to make … Continue reading Adventures in Decorating With Fun Art and Frames
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