Lighting Design Basics There is so much to know about lighting design. By focusing on a few points the great look you desire can be achieved. Balance – The best way to find balance in lighting is to triangulate fixtures in a room. If you have recessed lighting but still want seating level lighting, add […]
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Guest Room Must-Haves
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 […]
Personalized Kitchen Accessibility
Creating a Personalized Kitchen for Your Home Have you ever wondered how a kitchen can be designed to accommodate the various needs of the home’s occupants? What if only one member of the family is in a wheelchair? What if the members of the family are all short-statured? We are all aware that people come […]
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 […]
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 […]
That’s Not My Paint Color!
Why a paint color works in one room but not in another Have you ever put your neighbor’s paint color in your home and it looked completely different? In fact, you found that during certain times of the day it looked like a different color from one wall to the next.The reason why a paint […]
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 […]