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Colors and Feelings - Interior Design Themes
by Guest Post on Oct 25, 2012
The magic of colors can immensely affect your mindset, mood, and your thought process. It is a widely accepted and scientifically proved fact. The color therapies and other color-based procedures work on this theory only. In fact, in New York, there is a hotel chain that has its suites named on colors as the whole suite is colored, or the basic scheme of decoration thought, keeping the color in mind just because it induces a specific feeling when experienced so closely. Continue reading →
A Garden Atop Your Head
by Guest Post on Oct 24, 2012
A languid seeming branch of bougainvillea, laden with bright pink flowers adorns the railings. The arch above the windows, covered with green healthy money plants. The petite porch all looking lively, with shades of pinks and yellows dominated by greens of all hues and tones. Plants of all shapes and sizes adorn the beautiful rooftop in pretty earthen pots, either placed strategically or hung from the poles and rafters of railings. Isn’t it a pretty description of a sweet little house you would Continue reading →
Window Replacement Ideas – What to Consider When Starting a Project
by Guest Post on Oct 20, 2012
Why do you need replacement windows? No one should hesitate to spend occasionally on home improvement. But sometimes, it becomes necessary to take action, and replacing your old windows is one of those instances. If you have already started to think that is a tough job, you should think again. You just need to find some interesting window replacement ideas and proceed systematically to handle the task. Here are a few things to consider. Continue reading →
Importance of Hiring a Qualified Electrician
by Guest Post on Oct 19, 2012
Whether your home renovation project is something that you have been wanting to do for many years or is just a spur of time decision, your project will go smoothly if you take some time time to plan it correctly. There are limitless reasons to refurbish a home, including changing its aesthetic. Continue reading →
New Uses for Old Things: 10 Ways to Repurpose Old Items
by Guest on Oct 19, 2012
Our landfills are growing by the second -- but there’s plenty that we can do to help, while also adding some extra functionality or style in our homes! Find decorating inspiration in these five unique ways to reuse items you already have. Mother Nature will be pleased. For example, Bottle Beauties. Instead of tossing empty glass wine, beer or soda bottles, take a look at them from a different angle. Many bottles have a beautiful shape or color, and could easily stand alone as decorative vases Continue reading →
Decorating How-To: Layering Rugs
by Guest on Oct 16, 2012
Layered rugs are a growing trend in the world of interior design; just browse Pinterest for a few minutes or open your most recent decor magazine and you’ll quickly spot the craze. This trend creates a collected, textural feel for a room that satisfies and surprises. Continue reading →
Solar Panels for the Home Save Money and Our Environment
by Guest Post on Oct 16, 2012
The process of fitting solar panels in your house offers a barrage of positive benefits. This is a renewable energy source that takes advantage of the suns radiant light. As a result, it is not damaging to the environment around us. As well, solar panels can greatly reduce the cost of home utilities. Continue reading →
Tangerine Tango: How to Decorate with This Vibrant Color
by Guest on Oct 16, 2012
Decorating with color can be tricky, and working with bright, bold colors can feel especially daunting. The color-powerhouse Pantone Color Institute recently named one such color -- “Tangerine Tango” -- the top color of 2019. “Sophisticated, but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to it.” Continue reading →
10 Things Every Man Cave Needs
by Guest on Oct 16, 2012
Any true man cave should be suitable for a king. But what are the essential elements of the most tricked-out guy space? The professionals share pro tips and finds. Continue reading →
Importance and Benefits of Placing an Underlay before Laying a Carpet
by Guest Post on Oct 15, 2012
According to most home inspectors, the underlay is fast becoming a crucial necessity that should be placed before laying the carpet. This is mainly because of its importance and benefits to homeowners. In the recent past, its popularity in the market has been rising every day due to the crucial roles that it plays, once installed. Continue reading →
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