It takes a skilled eye to match these materials and decorate a home successfully. 5. Rugs Rugs don’t have to be a simple covering for the floor; they can be just as decorative as anything else in a room. Felipe Dupouy/Stone/Getty Images Nothing feels quite so good as ...
Hanging curtains “high and wide” is the best trick to make rooms appear bigger. Mount your curtain rod close to the ceiling (just below the crown molding 3″-4″ from the ceiling), particularly in a room with low ceilings. Use the same measurement for arched windows. To make windows a...
These simple-to-build DIY sliding barn doors are an easy way to bring character to your home. We used pine and a few household tools to make these beautiful and functional hand-crafted doors.
In a bay window, a pale elephant grey loveseat provides much needed seating in the small living room. Its light color keeps the space feeling airy and more spacious, backlit by the large living room windows. One of the keys to this small living room’s style success is thoughtful balance...
To master the art of adding texture, try adding and editing textures each time you decorate. Take pictures of your room and study them. You will be amazed at what a picture can tell you that your eyes might miss! Now, look around your home and see where you can add wonderful visual ...
If you really want to go all out, paint the ceiling dark too (like I did in my den). I love snuggling up on this sofa with a blanket and a book! Want to try this but a little afraid it will be too dark? Read my tips on how to decorate a dark colored room. Try out one ...
Before you begin remodeling a bathroom, it's best to sit down and plan out the entire design project from start to finish. Find out what steps you should take before you begin renovating your bathroom. Bathroom Design Ideas Can't decide on one style to decorate your bathroom? Read this ar...
No matter how much you decorate your living room to make it look cozy, if there is a lack of light, it will still look and feel shabby. Nothing is more uninviting than a dreary room, so light it up, even withcandle alternatives! If you're so inclined you can even have additional w...
bring in the lighting fixtures, electronics, curtains and fabrics. start to decorate the furniture and show off your displays. fine tune the angle of the lighting, position of the area rug and throw pillows to get everything perfect.
4. Hang Curtains Some other apartment decorating ideas that will immediately change the look and feel of your space is to update the windows. Typically, rental homes don’t have the most desirable window treatments. You can cover those vertical blinds you despise by simply hanging curtains. They...