5 Ways to Spruce up Your Home with Window Coverings
Dec 14th
If you’re like most people, you can probably list a few things about your home that are not quite what you want to them to be. There are things you can do in your home that don’t always require a major renovation project to make dramatic improvements. There are a number of things you can do right now to really spruce up your home.
10 Trends For Creating a Fabulous Modern Bedroom
Nov 30th
As you make your bed each morning before heading to work, do you ever find yourself a bit bored? It’s not the repetition of your chore that has you sighing out loud, but rather the entire look of your bedroom that has you feeling less than enthused about spending time here. So, what can you do to spruce it up without robbing the bank? Here are the top 10 trends for modern bedroom renovation that will have you jumping for joy again. Read the rest of this entry »
Update Your Décor, without Breaking the Bank!
Aug 4th
After spending the last weekend cleaning my house, I realized how tired I am of the layout. After visiting friends’ homes I always feel they have more space and less clutter; their homes are friendly and inviting with a nice sense of style and smell. It’s depressing to come home to the workweek clutter that has accumulated around every bend and the dusty wall hangings that have been on every wall of every place I’ve ever lived. It’s time for a spruce up, a cheap spruce up! Read the rest of this entry »
Tips to Elevating the Mood of Your Home
Jun 7th
Every personal living space is prime real estate for creating a personal oasis. Tips to elevating the mood of your home can start with makeover plan basics.
Physical Space Inventory
The physical space of a home includes room layouts, room contents, room functions and room personalities. The home as a whole may or may not have an overall personality, including over-aching themes or moods.
Draw a simple diagram depicting each room’s layout. Jot down on a pad or use software to inventory the general contents of each room. Consider taking one or more photos of each room. For each room, besides inventorying its contents, characterize the room itself, its personality. Read the rest of this entry »
Preparing for a Room Addition to Your Home
Mar 5th
If you’re thinking about adding a room, or changing a room to fit another purpose, you should take some time to consider what you would really like to do with another room in your house. Depending on the particulars of your house, adding a room can be quite an expensive endeavour. If you’re thinking of doing any kind of remodelling you should familiarize yourself with the local building codes and any laws that may prohibit what you are thinking of doing to your home. If you live in a neighbourhood with a Homeowner’s Association, you will have to clear any outer changes to your house, including room additions. Read the rest of this entry »
How Much Does Laminate Flooring Cost?
Jan 11th
We all want a home that feels welcoming, cozy and one that is decorated nicely. Although for that to happen, you really need to budget, find great deals and have a plan to transform your home.
Wood flooring is something that looks great in homes. It has a nice clean finish, and can really make a room pop! Unfortunately, wood flooring can be expensive and will need to be refinished in the future. Since wood flooring doesn’t look nice forever and it’s on the pricey side, a lot of people are considering laminate flooring instead. Read the rest of this entry »
2011 – A New Year for Interior Design
Dec 20th
With 2011 just around the corner it seems like the perfect time to be thinking about which new trends the New Year will bring. A new year always heralds a new vogue, so what will these trends turn out to be over the next coming months? For those of you too impatient to wait, below are what the experts are saying will be key styles throughout the next year. Read the rest of this entry »
Eco-Friendly Tips to Decorate Your Home on a Budget
Dec 11th
When decorating your home on a budget, going eco-friendly might not be the first thing that pops into your head. Environmentally friendly home design however, could be surprisingly economical. So if you’re looking to keep things green both when it comes to the environment and your wallet, here are a few ideas. Read the rest of this entry »
Bold Designer Cookware to Heat up Your Kitchen
Jul 16th
Looking for a way to add a little personality and style to your kitchen? If you’re tired of cooking with the same, dreary old cookware, consider doing a pots and pans makeover. A lot of people stick with the same old kitchen essentials until they wear out. You wouldn’t drive the same car for 10 years, so why stick with the frying pans and broilers you’ve had since your first apartment. There are some dazzling new choices in cookware that are stylish and functional. Read the rest of this entry »
Serving up a Stylish Dinner – Japanese Style
Jul 16th
There’s nothing like good sushi. You undoubtedly have your favourite sushi restaurant that prepares everything just right. You might even be a bit of a budding sushi chef yourself and like to entertain your friends with a taste of Eastern cuisine. Whatever your situation is, having the right dishes is a must if you plan on entertaining your guests in style. A great way to make your next meal a memorable one is to serve sushi up on genuine sushi plates and dishes. For a relatively low price you can get an entire set that adds a certain element of charm to any dinner party. Read the rest of this entry »
