No matter where you live or visit there will always be a thrift store or consignment shop. All neighborhoods have them. Upscale locations have great shops often disguised as antique stores. Do not be afraid of stepping inside for a great, and reasonable, find for the décor. On vacation take a walk and visit local … Continue reading Interior decorating the abode with thrift store finds
The holidays are in full flow. The abodes are decorated waiting for approaching holidays; Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and New Years. Soon the 2012 will be here. With a new year comes the desire for change. Many long to redecorate in anticipation for the new seasons to come. For a large interior design project it is … Continue reading A decorating touch up for the abode
The American dream used to be a very simple definition; as stated in the Mirriam Webster Dictionary, the American Dream is “an American social ideal that stresses egalitarianism and especially material prosperity; also: the prosperity or life that is the realization of this ideal”. Most American’s have seen the American Dream as marked by achievements; … Continue reading Decorating the abode to achieve your dream home
Everything goes right now in fashion as well as the abodes décor. Maxi skirts are back in but for great legs the mini is still happening. Even the broad shoulders of the 80’s have been showing up again. Jeans can be a very tight straight leg or a more comfortable flare. The retro look is … Continue reading Decorating to contemporaize the traditional abode
We love IKEA. Walking around the store provides many innovative design ideas for every space in the abode. If you have not visited an IKEA it is worth checking out. IKEA’s can be found nationwide in the United States and worldwide in many countries. This is a great outing for the entire family. IKEA provides … Continue reading Decorate the Abode with IKEA
The Interior lighting and lighting fixtures can change an entire look and feel of a room. Everyone has visited a bathroom to find that the lighting is so bad that they want to run from the reflection looking back from the mirror or so dark that you cannot see your face in the mirror at … Continue reading Interior decorating tip: Simply upgrade the lighting
Kitchen designs are at the top of the list when folks are looking to renovate. When looking for the perfect Kitchen design for the abode, think about staying a few steps ahead. Look for interesting new concepts that you might be the first to implement in your neighborhood. Think Feng Shui to understand the principles. … Continue reading Kitchen design trends to spice up the abode
The earth is getting more crowded with every decade. We are always looking for ways to utilize every square inch of space that we possess. One of the most underutilized spaces in the abode is the staircase. Hidden inside each riser and under the staircase is a secret area of, most often, unused space. Much … Continue reading Decorating niche space: Optimize for the abode’s storage
Everyone needs their own space to find refuge in. Men create a “cave”, whether in the garage, basement, or even in their car, to have a space to express themselves. The kids seem to take over the house, especially when all of their friends are over. If you live with roommates you appreciate your own … Continue reading Decorating to create a sanctuary: The abode’s master bedroom
The world has become so overcrowded. We are always searching for a spot to call our own, that private nook in our abode to do some soul-searching, reading or just to have some peace away from the family or roommates. The children share a room and are always at war for space. Dorm mates long … Continue reading Abode Decorating for privacy using natural partitions
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