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Decorating A Cranberry-Colored Living Room: Ideas and Inspiration

by Grace Lynne Fleming, posted in How To, Tips, and Advice, on December 10th, 2012

Can’t decide what colors to complete your living room with? How about a rich, cozy cranberry? This bright, bold shade is ideal for any living or family room because of its ease blending with neutrals, its warm undertones and stylish appeal. It’s fresh for the spring and summer and cozy for the fall and winter. So how should you use cranberry tones? Need some ideas? Keep on reading to get a better idea!!

Even if you don’t want to use cranberry as the base color, using it in the pillows or even as a focal point in a main furniture piece is a great idea. It adds a pop and a dash of surprise. You don’t want to overwhelm yourself too quickly when decorating with such a dominating color, so deciding to use cranberry shades in the details is a great idea. On the lampshades, in wall art, some curtains or even some candles; try adding the color in a variety of places before committing to an entire scheme.

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A Few tips That Can Help You Keep Your Christmas Tree Fresh And Healthy

by Simona Ganea, posted in How To, Tips, and Advice, on December 10th, 2012

Christmas just doesn’t feel right without a Christmas tree. This is the element that gets you and your guests into the holiday spirit, the detail that brings joy to your home during the holiday season. Of course, fresh, real Christmas trees are the best. But keeping them healthy and beautiful during Christmas is not that easy. But there are a few things that you can do to make things better.

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By keeping the Christmas tree out of direct sunlight you can make sure it won’t dry up. It’s also important to keep it away from the fireplace even if the image of the two elements together is very beautiful and festive.

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5 Rooms To Create With Navy Blue Walls

by Grace Lynne Fleming, posted in How To, Tips, and Advice, on December 10th, 2012

Blue is soothing and relaxing. It’s comforting yet bold without being too dramatic or harsh. And it’s a great way to start redecorating a space in the house that needs a quick update. Use a navy blue wall to smooth out rough edges and liven up a dull room. Let’s take a look at how to decorate with some beautiful, vivacious navy blue walls!!

1. Make a nautical bedroom.

Deep blues can easily be used to create a nautical room. And nautically-themed rooms are modern, contemporary and even a bit preppy! So, if you’d like something with a fresh, clean look then try out some navy blue on the walls and use crisp whites and slick blacks to enhance those sailor stripes! Use some yellow and golden accessories to put the room over the edge!

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A Few Accessories That Would Look Wonderful In A Traditional Bedroom

by Simona Ganea, posted in How To, Tips, and Advice, on December 10th, 2012

In a traditional bedroom, the accessories need to be chosen carefully because they play a very important role. They are the elements that usually stand out in the room and that give it that unique atmosphere. Everything can change in an instant, depending on the accent pieces you choose for the room.

Mirrors.

The mirror, for example, plays a very important role in almost all traditional bedrooms. It’s usually integrated in an elegant vanity but they can also be displayed as separate items on the wall. The key is to have a beautiful frame that makes it stand out.

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Decorating A Modern Fireplace

by Grace Lynne Fleming, posted in How To, Tips, and Advice, on December 9th, 2012

We know that modern styling is all about sleek designs and clean, open spaces. But how do you style every part of your home to fit that vision? Well, let’s start with one of the focal points of the house. The fireplace. Do you use colors? Framed art? Textural pieces? From the top of the mantle to right in front of the firewood, we’re going to give you some ideas for decorating a modern fireplace.

First and foremost, it’s important to stay with a minimalistic idea. If you do decide to use any type of accessories above or below the mantel, you mustn’t use too many or create clutter. One center piece or a balance of multiple items will be find as long as they look clean and crisp. This works great if you’re working with a marble fireplace or something with already smooth surfaces.

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Five Great Ideas For A Revamped Laundry Room

by Stefan, posted in How To, Tips, and Advice, on December 8th, 2012

If you have a utility room already, whether or not you use for doing the laundry, it is likely to be a place where you temporarily store junk. Like garages, laundry rooms can tend to be a place that you simply shut the door and forget about. To get the best out of your laundry room, think about revamping it with some style. A good laundry room design will have just as much thought put into it as a kitchen.

If you are converting a space in your home to become a laundry room, then remember that the function of the room will affect the design choices you need to make. Converting a part of a garage to become a laundry room is becoming increasingly popular. Remember to run enough plumbing for a sink as well as a washing machine and a dryer.

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5 Ways To Pretty Up The Porch

by Grace Lynne Fleming, posted in How To, Tips, and Advice, on December 8th, 2012

Whether it’s the front porch or the back, we usually don’t pay much attention to them. They’re usually bare with a possibility of one or two rocking chairs beside the doors. There’s normally no fashion or design elements involved, which is a shame because they can be one of the prettiest parts of your home! So, how can you pretty up the porch and make it a worthy component of the rest of your swanky, beautifully decorate home? Let us show you the ways!!

1. Pay attention to the lighting.

Go for a beautiful outdoor chandelier or a light fixture with a bit of fashion appeal. Just because your porch is outdoors doesn’t mean you can’t dress it up a bit. Pick out some lighting that’s a bit of atypical and strays away from the usual and the boring. With everything else you’ll have going on, this will help to top off the entire look and feel of your refined porch space.

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