Picture Frames as Decor and More Picture frames display favorite photos and artwork, from Picasso to the pint sized painter. Most home owners show off their family photos in a variety of frames throughout their homes, in both public and private spaces; after all, homes are for living, not magazine photo shoots. It is a good idea to keep your frame styles similar if you are looking to display photos in the public ... << MORE >>

Accent Walls in Your Home Glossy magazines show beautiful accent walls in vibrant colors and interesting room arrangements, but they seldom turn out that way when the home owner attempts to achieve the same results. Why? Mostly it's great photography and architectural attributes found in the staged scenes for the magazines are factors that effect the result. ... << MORE >>

Small Changes can make a Big Difference It is often said that it is the little things in life that count, and in decorating the same can be true. When you are looking to make a change in your decor, a small change can lift your spirits-- something as simple as changing your bedcover from a heavy winter cover to a soft, light weight cover for summer. ... << MORE >>

Outdoor Living Spaces with Walls Creating a comfortable space for your family is easy within the existing walls of your home or garage. Usually you can find a place using one of these barriers as jumping off point for an outdoor room, and it is easier to attach shade sails to existing roof lines of your home.<< MORE >>

Outdoor Living Spaces With the official date of the beginning of summer just days away, most of us are thinking about moving outdoors to enjoy the beauty of our outdoor spaces. It is easy enough to create an appealing outdoor space for your personal enjoyment with a few additions to your property. ... << MORE >>

Extra Storage and Play Space for Kids Recently, a friend and I were talking about the problems that accompany children and small bedrooms and the lack of space for them to play in, not to mention keeping their space tidy. I was reminded of what we did when our children were little and we had a similar problem. A simple bench with three open storage bins on casters was a great solution for our ... << MORE >>

Bringing In Natural Elements Your home can reflect natural elements by using a variety of materials to decorate it. By beginning with earth tones in the colors you choose and incorporating natural fibers for your upholstery, you will be on a greener course to your home décor. With nature in full bloom, your earth tones don’t have to be dull, just look outside and see what colors are available ... << MORE >>

What Is Your Decorating Style? Defining their individual style is probably the most difficult thing clients have to do and not without good reason; Style is often hard to define. Your style, simply put, is defined by the things you like most surrounding you, including favorite colors and objects whether or not they are pigeon-holed into classic terms like terms like Modern, Traditional, Country, Contemporary or Eclectic. ... << MORE >>

Making the Most of Your Small Space Most people are easily intimidated by the space they have to work with, large or small. It is easier to work with a space once you define what you want to do with it; so if you have a small room, determine how you will use it and then decide what will fit in the space; small spaces can be the most rewarding; they don’t allow you ... << MORE >>

Decorating with Fresh Flowers Artificial flowers are great in a pinch, but with the easy availability of fresh flowers from your own garden, local florist or grocery store, why not keep it fresh? Long lasting blooms will give your home a rich feeling, not to mention the smile that will cross your face every time you pass them walking them while walking through your home. Fragrance is another benefit to having fresh flowers ... << MORE >>