Posts tagged: interior
Color Rules for Small Spaces
By DIY Maven
Are you under the apprehension that an all-white color palette will make a small room look larger? If so, it's actually a MIS-apprehension, according to Anne Krueger of HGTV. In her article, Color Rules for Small Spaces, Ann sets us straight about color choices for decorating rooms scant on square footage. Here's the thumbnail version:
Peek Inside Julianne Moore's NY Digs
By DIY Maven
Actress Julianne Moore is a Curblier. Well, if she's a member of our community, I'm not sure, but she's certainly a Curbiler at heart. The proof is in her self-decorated West End townhouse, which is up for sale for a cool $11,995,000. » READ MORE
DIY Thanksgiving: 15 Early House Prep Tips
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Don't get caught like this--table centerpiece is ready and the wall is still being painted--Yikes!
We're not even to Halloween and, from past experience, it's time get my Thanksgiving (House Projects) To Do list in order. Every year I'm caught at the last minute trying to spruce up the joint and make the most outstanding tablescapes (in the words of Sandra Lee) the world has ever seen.
We're five weeks out. There's plenty of time, if well planned, to whip the house into an entertaining mecca that will meet even your highest expectations. » READ MORE
Kitchen Redo in Detail
By DIY MavenIndianapolis-based designer Nikki Sutton pulls out all the stops in her article detailing the design choices of this kitchen redo. Although Nikki says the 'before' kitchen was a 'perfectly fine' space, it lacked 'wow' factor. » READ MORE
Fabulous and Fire Resistant
By DIY Maven
Located in Malibu, CA, this weekend get-away was designed with an emphasis on sustainability and fire resistance. Owners and architects Nick Roberts and Cory Buckner incorporated a 'noncombustible shell' and 'deep-set fire-resistant windows' into its construction. The couple's interest in fire resistance comes from personal experience. In 1993, a wild fire consumed the 4000 sf they were living in at they time. They escaped the fire with 3 carloads of belongings and moved into Cory's parent's house 30 minutes away. A week later, fire destroyed that house too.
Considering Exposed Pipes
By DIY Maven
Exposed pipes. Sometimes they're really cool, like in the Chelsea loft pictured above. On the other hand, sometimes they're just yucky. For less than pristine pipes, a bit of paint can act like a camouflage...like in this picture from Coastal Living.
Do you/would you expose your pipes?
Vote now!
5 Beautiful White Kitchens
By DIY Maven
(via House Beautiful)
Melissa at The Inspired Room shares her admiration for 5 white kitchens done right, giving tips as to why they are so successful. What I find refreshing is there is not one jot of blue among them » READ MORE
DIY - Countertop resurfacing
By WeatheredStoneThis video demonstrates how to install Weathered Stone on a countertop. This is an easy alternative to replacing your existing formica, ceramic tile, granite, solid surface, or corian counter top!
21 Modern & Stylish Bedroom Designs
By DIY Maven
If you're looking for some design inspiration for your bedroom, just take a look at these 21 images from Home Interiors Zone. They're stylish yet relaxing. They also prove that beige doesn't have to be bland!
HOME REJUVENATED!
By berryberr
If you are thinking of achieving the maximum visual impact within a home without doing too much, color can be your best friend. In this 60's inspired studio apartment, primary colors and secondary colors - staple colors of the retro era - work together to evoke memories of those good old times.
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Tips on Choosing Color Schemes for Your Home
By MarvinWindows
Have you ever imagined how a certain color scheme will look in your home and decided to go forward with it only to end up having your home looking entirely different than you originally imagined? Never again. These great tips we found on this Home Decor site will help you prepare better next time you decide to paint. First, consider a color scheme. Here are three common ones:
- Monochromatic: Uses only one color throughout. Variety is introduc » READ MORE
Roomboxes!
By designbyphotoPhiladelphia based artist is designing interiors by recreating each space as a miniature, artistic Roombox!
The box has peep holes that she can photograph the miniature room through. The box can then be ordered as art for your wall.
You can see some of the interiors here: (scroll to second video slideshow)
Five Easy Ways To Update Your Sofa
By ModHomeEcTeacher
The itch to switch things up is beginning to overwhelm me. The urge hits with the first fresh smell of Spring, the first crisp Fall day and the day after New Year's Day. With the back door open and a warm breeze blowing this morning, I simply have to change the visual landscape of my living room. Today I'm looking at my trusty gray sofa. The fabric has worn » READ MORE
10 Tips to Refresh Your Space Affordably
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Let me ask you this-How many interior design books are too many? A billion! Luckily, I have plenty of built-ins to hold my library of inspiration. Soon to be released, Downtown Chic: Designing Your Home from Wreck to Ravishing, by Cortney and Robert Novogratz of Manhattan design firm Sixx Design is now TOPS on my list. (I mean, look at this cover!) Mixing vintage with modern style to achieve their signature look "Vintage Nouveaux", they are regaled for turning meager and modest into modern and marvelous. To whet your appetite for an entire book of their expertise, here are 10 of their tips for updating your decor affordably with » READ MORE
Kate Hepburn's Furniture Advice on YouTube
By ModHomeEcTeacher 
Everyone's been tempted to buy a piece of furniture that's a cheap, poorly built piece of crapola that's been disguised in neutral fabric and stained wood that looks good to the untrained eye. Whether new or vintage, sometimes you take the jump to buy a bad piece. Remember that it's harder to remove a piece of furniture, however bad it is, once it's settled into your space. Watch Kate Hepburn wield her words of wisdom on the long term benefits of buying good furniture in an old clip of The Dick Cavett Show. I wonder where the furniture on that set is today. » READ MORE
10 Pieces of Modern Green Furniture
By mikkeeGoing green is an idea which comes in mind a lot of people nowadays. It helps to reduce bad effects of human race to the planet ecology. Green furniture is the way to create more healthy environment in our homes by adding there living plants. Thanks to designers soon there are going to be a lot of furniture pieces which would aesthetically put living plants in any interior.
Apartment Decorating Inspiration
By DIY Maven
These apartment interiors by Ozhan Hazirlar are so perfect, they almost look fake. Which is probably why I like them. Bright, minimal, linear. Doesn’t get much better than that. Note the repeat of the curvy lozenge (and half-lozenge) shape from room to room. Vi » READ MORE
The Interior Design Ideas of 2009
By Homes Suite HomesSo what will be in store for 2009? Interior design is ever changing, but how will you know what will be the 'cool' or not-so-cool designs and looks of 2009? find out by following the link below to my blog which will tell you all about the cool fashion trends and many helpful hints on home decorating.
Happy Reading!
Trend: Ethnic Inspired Looks
By TheHome
Ethnic Inspired Looks in Home Décor
December 01, 2008
Starting from the ground up, American Indian and Moroccan-inspired looks in a wide variety of patterns and colors add ethnic flair to home décor.
You can see it on hand-worked pillows and ottomans. Or, bold accent chairs can add a pop of tribal flair to your home. Whether a loose interpretation of an ethnic look or a literal take from traditional tribal prints, today’s designers are interpr » READ MORE
