Designing A Guest Room When designing a guest room on a budget, use a five-star Hilton hotel for inspiration and discount stores and a savvy interior designer for implementation! Of greatest importance is the best bed you can afford. A queen-sized bed is more than adequate for two people and usually fits in a guest room quite nicely. If there is enough room, two twin-, full- or queen-sized beds would be ideal. Dressing the bed is equally important. Start with a good quality mattress … [Read more...] about Guest Room Must-Haves
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Home Redesign – Sprucing Up Your “Home Sweet Home”
A Spruce with Home Redesign Sometimes it’s just not in the cards or in the budget to tackle a complete re-decorating project or big remodeling job. Home re-design is a bit like staging a home for sale, except you remain in your home.Here are some tips for “using what you have” in creative ways to improve and freshen up your interiors. De-clutter – You’ve heard the term before, but first things first. Take one room at a time and clear out any extraneous “stuff”. Clean, sort, donate … [Read more...] about Home Redesign – Sprucing Up Your “Home Sweet Home”
Teen Scene
A Teen Room Design Every teen dreams of having the perfect room - THE place to hang with friends or escape their loving families. Comfortable seating, flat screen TV, and black-out shades to block the sun on weekends all make the must have list! The Teen Scene pictured here has a bold painted accent wall and other sophisticated choices, making it the perfect room to transition from teen to college coed. Storage is always important in any room. Not all of the trinkets from childhood go … [Read more...] about Teen Scene
Find Your Design Style!
Personal Style in Design When asked, “what is your interior design style?”, I hesitate because I truly have a love and appreciation for all styles, colors, art, and the infinite combinations that can be created from all of the above. When I work with a new client I can get a general feeling as to what their style is with a few clues. Art is a good indicator of style. Abstract art usually reflects a love for modern design, clean lines and a minimal look and feel. Flea market vintage art can … [Read more...] about Find Your Design Style!
Tips for Accessorizing Your Bookcase
Accessorizing your bookcase can be a lot of fun and a great way to showcase some of your favorite treasures. Start by clearing everything off the shelves so that you have a clean slate. Now you can be selective about what you are going to put back on the shelves and how you are going to arrange your items. Use only hardcover books for the best display. You will be pleasantly surprised how cohesive your book collection will look once you remove the book jackets and group them by color. Place … [Read more...] about Tips for Accessorizing Your Bookcase
