Create a Decorating File If you're readying for a design project, it's a good idea to start gathering together the things that inspire you, the pictures that excite you and perhaps even the ones you want to avoid! If you're going to be working with an interior designer, this file will help you engage in conversation with your professional in a very visual way!!Although the web is great for browsing (Houzz and Pinterest are two great spots for online inspiration), there's something about … [Read more...] about Creating a Decorating File
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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 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
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 in all shapes and sizes, with ever-changing needs and abilities. The kitchen is probably one of the most important areas in a home where the needs of the users should be addressed. So what … [Read more...] about Personalized Kitchen Accessibility
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”
