When you're working with a small space (or just want to make the most of every inch in your large, open-plan living room), it's smart to look for small ways to save square footage. Joe says that JAM has three go-to strategies for small-space layouts: glass coffee tables...
Nowadays, you can even layer different area rugs to create more depth and add more texture. If you’re looking for an exciting look, consider mixing and matching different shapes and textures to create an intricate design that will make the living room look more grounded. Step 4: Get the R...
The above is an extensive makeover going with mid-grade quality furniture. In other words, $25,000 is sufficient to create a terrific living room. Not all living room makeovers require new flooring or painting either. On the other hand, if you need to do anything structural such as remov...
If, however, you find the idea of sticking to one overall palette a bit restrictive, then don’t worry: there are plenty of other ways to create a cohesive, flowing interior. The most obvious is to use a recurring accent colour across different rooms – something that can work brilliantly,...
The dining buffet also wears a soft and pretty look. Last year I added touches of pink to the family room to create a little romance and shabby chic style. I love to add a bough of greens and flowers to the top of my French clock. ...
Choose furniture pieces that complement each other, but do not match. Forget the days of buying a living room suite with a matching sofa and accent chairs—this is the way to create a sophisticated, designer-worthy living room. In this living room, the velvet texture of the sofa and stools...
We are talking about the need for negative space and breathing room. Your rug is not wall-to-wall carpet, so don’t make it look like it. If you follow this rule it will immediately make your living feel airy and light while giving a defined seating area to your space. This will als...
Discover how to create a beautiful, functional herb garden in your home with 5 expert tips from Ryan Young Interiors and Creative Environments.
For pet owners, a dog or cat house is a great makeshift shelf for additional plants, as you can simply place additional pots or netting on top.For those who like to grow vertically, you can create a living wall using wooden shutters by anchoring succulents in between each slat. ...
If you do not have any photo editing software, you can still easily create a gorgeous gallery wall. All you need to do is still take the above pictures and then print and cut them out. You can move each piece around manually and see what layout looks best to you. THIS IS MY COMPUTER...