Designing and Decorating a Welcoming Foyer - To some homeowners the foyer is simply a place to enter and exit the house, but to others it is a space to combine decorating style with function and practicality. A foyer should be balanced and well-lit while providing plenty of handy and practical storage space for shoes, outerwear, and other entryway items such as keys and mail. Consider the following ideas on designing and decorating a welcoming foyer for a space that is as functional as it is stylish.... read more

Easy Ways to Update Wooden Bathroom Cabinets - Consider the following easy money-saving ways to update wooden bathroom cabinets, and give old cabinetry an impressive new style for far less than the cost of replacement... read more

Background Décor: The Art of Creating Walls Which Personify Your Style - Walls are the largest surface area in a room. Like a giant canvas, they give you the creative freedom to fashion whatever kind of space you want. You can make your walls subdued, letting them blend into the background, or you can decorate them with patterns and colors designed to make them stand out with bold attitude ... read more   How To Use Feng Shui Outside Your Home It is fun to decorate your own house but sometimes, simple decorating can even lead to a very bad Feng Shui...read more The Basics of Using Patterns in Home Decorating - Pattern refers to the way colors lines and textures are arranged in an object. While the word pattern generally refers to something which repeats itself, such as a checkerboard, in decorating terms it can just refer to the layout of design elements, and can be quite chaotic, such as in a floral pattern... read more Readers' Decorating Tips & Ideas...>>

TIME HONORED Quick Tip: Make old new again... Spruce up old furniture by giving it a quick coat of paint. Make subtle changes or go dramatic with vibrant colours. Change the hardware for a completely new feel. From Stodgy to Stunning: Makeovers for Inherited Furniture Soothing Symbols as Home Decor? Passion for Antiques Heirloom Decorating Uncover Your Own Hidden Treasures Basic Home Decorating Considerations

The House That Became Part Of A Family The story has its beginnings forty-four years ago when we purchased an older home long before it was the "in" thing to do. I hope you enjoy the adventures of the house that became a part of our family... Part 1 / Part 2 / Part 3

DECORATING FOR CHILDREN

Quick Tip: Work of Art! Take your child's best artwork, add a decorative border and frame in a simple frame for an instant work of art! What to Look For When Choosing Baby Furniture Tools for Creating Imaginative Kids' Rooms Kids' Party Ideas That Take the Cake Treehouses Creating Safe Bathrooms for Children

SEASONAL

Set the Perfect Holiday Table Rustic Retreats - Personalizing the Quiet Side of Your Lifestyle Better Indoor Living: Give Your Home a Comfort Makeover this Winter Creating a Magical October Set The Perfect Holiday Table Decorating to Sell Your House A Change in Season Reflects a Change in Mood Six Tips to Keep Your Home Snug in Winter Economical Preparations for Winter: Use color Cool off your Home for Spring with Hot Colors of the Season Add Sizzle and Style to Summer Parties Sell Your Dwelling In A Jiffy Celebrate Spring with the Magic of Color Spruce Up Your Home for Spring with a Little Help From Mother Nature

DECORATING ONE ROOM AT A TIME

Psychology of Color - Designing a Bedroom for the Unconscious Mind Quick Tips for Simple Bathroom Makeovers Designers Share Expert Tips on Bathroom Lighting Creating a Romantic Getaway Making a Grand Entrance Turn your Bedroom into a Love Nest Design your Dream Bathroom How to Create a Spa in Your Bathroom Four Simple Reminders when Creating Your Next “Dream Outdoor Sanctuary”