Texture refers to the way that an object feels when it’s touched or rubbed against. However in decorating, texture is also a visual element. That is because when you look at an object, your mind brings up a lot of different information about it. This includes the way it feels when you touch it or [...]
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Sat, August 14 2010 » Decorating Articles » No Comments
An ideal kitchen is neat, organized, and efficient. It is filled with a variety of tools and accessories but those objects are not clutter, because they are all necessary, and placed in an appropriate spot, where they can easily be reached without getting in the way. Such a kitchen will work with the chef, wrapping [...]
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Sat, August 14 2010 » Decorating Articles » No Comments
A chaotic home can lead to a disorderly mind. If your spaces are filled with teeming mounds of useless frivolity, it’s going to be difficult to find peace. Organization is the art of segmenting your possessions, displaying those which create an attractive atmosphere, and then sorting, categorizing, and storing everything [...]
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Sat, July 31 2010 » Decorating Articles, Decorating Tips & Ideas » No Comments
Every space has a personality, a unique atmosphere that makes it different from any other in the world. This is created from a variety of constituent elements including smells, temperature, architecture, and visual decorations. However, over time, a space can grow stagnant and stale. The same old look and feel, [...]
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Sat, July 31 2010 » Decorating Articles, Decorating Tips & Ideas » No Comments
When asked for my best tips on decorating, I don’t hold my cards close to my chest. Here are my top ten favorite tips, in no particular order:
1) Trust your instincts! If it doesn’t look right to you, change it.
2) Never underestimate the power of really well-placed lighting. And yes, there is such a thing [...]
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Sat, October 24 2009 » Decorating Articles » 2 Comments
I can’t really tell you why, but fall, or autumn if you will, is truly my favorite time of year. As sad as one is to see Summer fade into only a memory, the colors, scents and décor that come with the fall season seem to burst forth like no other, enveloping our homes [...]
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