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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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
Curb Appeal Counts!
A home’s curb appeal has a big impact on potential buyers. It often makes the difference between driving past the house and checking out the interior. It is important to make a successful first impression. Refresh the exterior paint color! Look to the color palettes of the surrounding homes. This is what will appeal to the majority of buyers. Choose a color that complements the roof color or any exposed stone or brick. Add interest and charm with an accent color for the front door … [Read more...] about Curb Appeal Counts!
Pantone Color Report: Spice it up with Tangerine Tango!
2012 Pantone Color Report World-renowned authority on color, Pantone, selected Tangerine Tango Color of the Year 2012. This hot, happy and youthful color is perfect for your post-winter, post-recession “blues”! Just add a dash of this zesty tangerine to your mid-century modern décor, saying bye-bye to the period’s traditional sour oranges. Be daring with your traditional home – the pop of tangerine is, oh, so much more alive than the heavy wines, roses and brick shades that you are used to. … [Read more...] about Pantone Color Report: Spice it up with Tangerine Tango!
How To Work With A Professional Interior Designer
Your Professional Interior Designer and You The best way is to schedule an in-home consultation with a professional interior designer to work out a solution that fits your budget and needs. Depending on the scale of the budget, most designers offer three levels of services: 1) Design Consultation: The designer provides guidance, ideas, and opinions for the client who wishes to purchase goods on their own. This can include color palette analysis, advice on window treatments, or even assistance … [Read more...] about How To Work With A Professional Interior Designer
What are the newest color trends?
Color Trends in Design Color! Residential color palettes follow fashion, and there are two definite color trends where today’s design is concerned: First – Be bold!!! Don’t be afraid to use bright, beautiful color in paints and materials. Color can define our world with an optimistic outlook of vitality. Paint is the quickest and least expensive way to incorporate this trend. Second –Neutral is not boring!! We are seeing all white kitchens with less contrast in the palette. However, a great look … [Read more...] about What are the newest color trends?
