By Lea Ann Fessenden-Joseph
African themed home decorating features exciting and exotic fabrics, textures, colors and ethnic style. This rich style is finding its way into homes in a number of different ways. Whether your style is traditional, minimalist, modern or contemporary, you can find beautiful ways to incorporate an African theme into any room of the house. The wild and exotic animals of Africa have always played a ...
By Diane Steinbach
A basement space is one of the home's only multipurpose rooms that can be transformed into nearly anything the owner needs or desires. Easily partitioned to house storage and laundry needs, the basement can also be brought up to par with the rest of the house by adding lighting, flooring and personal style. Once you decide to "do" your basement, deciding what kind of space you want...
By Danita Fausek
A bedroom should be a place of serenity and calm, someplace a person can go to rest after a hard day. It should also reflect the personality of the person using it. Here are some ideas to make your bedroom the perfect place, no matter what your age. While most people would gravitate to the pink and frilly or blue and boyish themes for a child's room, there are many other possibilities and...
By Jessica
A country interior decorating style in your bedroom creates a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. Using rustic furniture and country-themed decorations bring country charm into your bedroom. Antique snowshoes or paintings depicting country scenes add warmth to a country-style bedroom, while patchwork quilts and cozy homemade throws bring some country style and comfort to a bed. Pick a color...
By Naomi Judd
Rustic rooms inherently have something of an outdoor feel to them. To decorate a bedroom in a rustic style there are many things that can be done from structural finishes to accessories and lighting. To create peaceful and natural rustic environments in a bedroom, bring the outdoors in. Rough wood ceiling beams or molding can add an earthy touch to any room. Exposed ceiling beam construction...
By Michelle Powell-Smith
Art deco styles are ideal in the bathroom and can be incorporated into tiles, mirrors and accessories. Art deco styles include materials, shapes and forms that work well in the modern bathroom and can create the luxurious feel many of us want in our baths. You can opt for authenticity or a more modern take on art deco in your bathroom and can achieve the look you want at a low cost or splurge on...
By M.S. Beltran
Autumn is such a beautiful season with the vines dripping with fruits and the trees showering vibrantly colored leaves all over the street. After a long hot summer, fall brings a cool and comforting breeze that makes us want to cuddle up in warmth. Bring the splendor of the fall into your home decor to celebrate the season in style. Fall is all about the bounty of the harvest, so the kitchen is...
By N. Joli
Fireplaces are one of the most popular and desirable aspects of any home. Once you have one in your living or family room, however, it can be difficult to add storage and style to the room without taking the focal point away from the fireplace. Here are some tips to decorate your fireplace with bookshelves. Consider the size of your fireplace and the kind of materials that surround the...
By Erica Sweeney
Vintage is a stylish and trendy way to decorate. There are endless possibilities when it comes to incorporating vintage art into your décor. "Vintage art" can be sculptures, paintings, postcards, advertisements, magazines, newspapers, objects like books or old typewriters, or anything else you can think of. Essentially, it can be anything. Choosing the right piece and placing...
By Sabah Karimi
Colonial, Greek Revival and classic European-themed homes are commonly decorated with Greek columns and Roman decor that create an elegant, regal ambiance in the living space. Interior decorators and home designers can use Greek columns as a backdrop or room divider or for trimming walls and shelves. Decorating with Greek columns helps to create a luxurious, classic and regal ambiance, and the...
By Alan Donahue
A child's room becomes his sanctuary where he plays, entertains friends and spends a lot of time in. A themed room is a great way to decorate and keep it for multiple years. Choosing a theme is one of the hardest challenges, but there are several things than can make the process easier. One of the easiest ways to start room decorating is by gender. Stores and websites automatically organize...