It’s interesting how certain smells or sounds remind us of specific things, a person, a place or an activity. Cinnamon, for example, is the smell of Christmas. The smell of oranges has a similar effect sometimes. So if you want to welcome the spirit of Christmas into your home this year, you can do that...
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They’re practical, easy to install and extremely versatile. We use them to hang our coats, bags, scarves, to organize our jewelry and to keep things off the floor and easily accessible. We’re talking about wall hooks and their ability to adapt to a variety of different decors and settings. The simple and basic ones are...
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Along with thousands of others, Homedit made the annual pilgrimage to Miami for Art Week, where the biggest draw is Art Basel. This year, 77,000 people visit the show, including high end collectors, curators and celebrities — and of course plenty of curious art lovers. Sponsored by BMW, the 2016 edition featured 269 top galleries from...
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If you’re president of your local chapter of the “Less is More” club, no doubt you love all things minimalist. While minimalism is certainly a popular common room style right now (it pairs particularly well with modern design, although the two are not synonymous), it seems to be less prevalent among bedrooms. A minimalist bedroom...
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We’ve established that wood pendant lamps make spaces feel warm, cozy and inviting so, using that logic, should concrete lamps make a space feel cold and austere? Not at all. Even though concrete is a rough and cool material, it doesn’t really have the expect effect on the interior décor of a room. In fact,...
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Let’s talk showers, shall we? Walk-ins, to be precise. Walk-in showers are luxurious, as they are solely dedicated to one form of bathing. The variations among walk-in showers are extensive, which is part of what makes their design so intriguing and interesting. Large, small, plain, ornate – walk-in showers are a lovely place to showcase...
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It’s so nice when it’s finally the holiday season and you go to pull out your fancy table settings and you smile because you love those pieces. But if you’re me, you rummage around and remember that you have some nice things you love, but you always like having something new and fun at the...
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The term “credenza” seems like a pretty pretentious word, another name for what we commonly know as a sideboard, a buffet or a server. But why do we even have so many names for what seems to be one and the same thing? Even though the similarities are very numerous, there are also small details...
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The Christmas dinner table deserves a special touch, no matter what your plans are. Whether you are throwing a big dinner for your family and friends, or setting a romantic table for two, it’s fun to add festive greens and some sparkle to make it shine! Some people prefer to keep the same style of table decor for...
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The habit of hanging stockings in front of the fireplace mantel on Christmas Eve is no longer a common practice. The tradition, however, remains and is still embraced by some. Christmas stockings are cute and they make beautiful decorations. You can find them in stores or you can craft them yourself from scratch. If you...
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Red is a fiery, daring color and is not for the meek. So how best to add it to your home decor without overwhelming a space? Use it sparingly by selecting one or a few pieces to add an accent. Depending up on how committed to the color you are, you can incorporate smaller pops...
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There is just something so lovely and cozy about Scandinavian decorating. Though when you live in a place that is cold and dreary for most of the year, you have to be a master at making your space cheerful and warm during the winter months. That’s probably why they came up with the word “hygge”,...
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Boring and common sofas are everywhere and you always rely on your local furniture store for that but if you want something special, something that suits your unique home and blends well with your modern decor then you need to dig deeper and to look for other options. A modern sofa is not that easy...
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While the design world is often geared toward the ideal adults-only aesthetic in which grape juice is spilled but rarely and butter knives are only used for adorning pieces of toast, the fact is that children are part of the world and appreciate a well-designed space just as grownups do. Their appreciation, though, might fall...
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Woodland themed decor is still all the rage this holiday season! It’s hard not to be enamored with beautiful forest animals. Compliment your rustic Christmas decor with a sweet monochromatic woodland themed Christmas tree shadowbox. This unexpected piece of holiday decor will add some whimsy to your decorating this winter. Supplies Used to Make Woodland...
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What’s better than unwrapping Christmas gifts? Wrapping them up! This is especially true if you are a creative freak like me, obsessed with ideas for handmade projects. Wrapping gifts has always been a very important pre-Christmas task for me. I love planning the look, searching for the right rolls of paper and then styling the...
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It’s quite difficult to expand a structure when there’s no available space anywhere around it. However, when you can’t build horizontally you look up and find inspiration. The answer is sometimes obvious: build vertically and just add a few more floors. In fact, there are quite a few interesting buildings that have rooftop additions. But...
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Gift-wrapping is on our list of favorite things to do. We love customizing each gift and finding beautiful new ornaments we can use and new techniques that can make the process more enjoyable and fun. Selecting a color or a pattern for the wrapping paper is not a very easy task. You could make this...
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The art and design worlds converge on Miami each year, and while most are headed for Art Basel and the many concurrent art fairs, Design Miami is just as big a draw for those interested in functional design and furnishings. Homedit made its annual pilgrimage south to this high-end global design fair to bring you the latest creations...
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Some projects are just too cute to ignore. I mean, how can you resist these cuddly little faces and these cute little Christmas trees with their tiny branches and felted bodies? Decorations such as these ones will definitely put a smile or everyone’s face making Christmas a holiday full of joy and cheer. We’re not...
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There are quite a few reasons to prefer a glass top coffee table instead of a different type and these reasons have to do with things like looks, visual impact as well as versatility. A coffee table with a glass top can blend in more easily whereas one with a solid wooden top, for example,...
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Call it what you will — a credenza, sideboard or buffet. It doesn’t matter what room you put it in, it is a stylish addition to the room that is a handy storage spot for all sorts of items. In a dining room, a buffet can hold dinnerware, while in an office or entryway, a credenza can stash papers, books and other...
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I’m crazy about metallic accents, and I was so excited to find these wood shadowboxes that are trimmed with both leather and copper! I decided to play off the rugged and metallic finishes on the shadow box to create rustic holiday decor. This beautiful decorative project is so easy to make…you’ll want to make one...
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Sometimes the only reason we even put up a Christmas tree is because of the little ones. Sure, it’s fun to decorate the tree and the house and to go shopping for gifts as an adult but kids love Christmas even more. This year we prepared a special treat for them: a ton of great...
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You’d think that having a big closet with all sorts of compartments for everything will keep your home clean and clutter-free. Sure, that helps but the most important thing is the system you use and its user-friendliness. There’s a ton of closet systems to choose from and a lot of them are focused on the...
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The Wave House is a very special project. It’s a private residence located in Venice, California and it looks extraordinary. It was a project by artist, designer and builder Mario Romano who is known for his ability to turn poetry into reality and to transpose complex geometries into the physical world, transforming cool concepts into...
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Framing photos can be a bit tough when you are looking for pretty, ready-made picture frames. I must confess — I have a big stockpile of prints in my studio waiting to be framed and finding the right size, style and look all in one frame often seems impossible. But you don’t necessarily need a traditional picture...
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Green walls and vertical gardens are slowly making their way up the ladder, becoming more popular by the day. Architects are constantly learning how to make nature a part of their designs and they come up with all sorts of extraordinary ideas and concepts. Some of the projects we’ll show you have already been fulfilled...
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The joy of Christmas is upon us once again and the time to get crafty and to find new and interesting ways to decorate our homes for the holidays is finally here. So what are your plans for this Christmas? Are you in the mood for something simple and casual or would you rather go...
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It’s easy to fall into the trap of opulence or austerity when selecting the light fixtures for the home. It’s hard to inspire a warm and cozy decor through the choice of light fixtures although it’s true that sometimes they play a key role in the overall design. Imagine a wood pendant light in any...
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Bar stools don’t have to be basic. There are many stylish ways to provide seating for your friends and family at a bar or counter in your home. Whether you choose one with a back or without, you can find lots of options for modern bar stools, rustic bar stools, and everything in between. At the...
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For those not familiar with this event, the Restaurant and Bar Design Awards is an internationally-recognized competition, obviously dedicated to the design of bars and restaurants. The competition attracts famous architects from all over the world, having more than 500 entries in the past seven years. Now the event reached its 8th celebration and was...
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Small accent shelves aren’t exactly a life-saving source of storage space although they do offer some. They are most prominent as decorative elements for the space. Hanging shelves allow us to better organize our spaces and to put all sorts of things on display. They can be used in a variety of interesting ways, either...
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Children’s bedrooms are probably the most fun spaces to decorate in the home. You can leave all your inhibitions behind and be as creative as your imagination allows. Plus, you get to use their styles and imaginations to help you create a space that reflects their personality. You know those quirky pieces of art that...
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When space is limited or when we want to keep a space looking bright and open but we still need to include quite a bit of furniture, we look for materials and colors that can make all of that possible or at least easier. It’s in cases like these that acrylic furniture becomes the star,...
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Thanksgiving Day is quickly approaching which means that your to-do list, is probably getting longer and longer. Mostly likely your focus is on getting ready for family and preparing that fabulous meal, however, have you thought about your table yet? You’re table whether big or small is the drop back to that delicious and gorgeous...
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Now in its seventh year, Boutique Design New York (BDNY) attracts a large crowd of professionals serving the hospitality industry. Homedit ventured to New York City to see what manufacturers and marketers of high-caliber design elements for hospitality interiors are showing that could be part of your home’s decor, or at least inspire ideas for upgrading...
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If there’s one piece of furniture you can put in any type of space no matter how big or small or how formal or casual, that would be a wall shelf. Wall shelves are incredibly versatile not just from a spatial and stylistic point of view but also because they’re useful in so many different...
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Are you intimidated, frustrated, or apathetic when it comes to decorating your bedroom? The bedroom is one of the least public spaces in a home, and yet it is one of the most important rooms to “get right” in terms of decorating. This is because, as a private retreat, a well-decorated bedroom will display personality...
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Important vintage pieces sat alongside stunning new works from some of the world’s top galleries at The Salon Art + Design 2016 held in New York City. In its fifth edition, the show featured works that are equally art and design, as much a pleasure for the eyes and soul as functional pieces for the home....
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I read somewhere that childhood is inherently magical. I believe that – that the imagination, fresh outlook, and wonder of a child creates magic out of what, to us grownup types, is the everyday and ordinary. But for those who want to rocket the magical factor of their kid’s childhood into orbit, there are ways,...
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Everyone loves a beautiful living room. Often, it’s near the front of the house or is part of the space to which everyone inherently congregates. As a result, the living room tends to be the most (best?) decorated to match someone’s style out of all the rooms in a home. Color plays a big role...
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There is some argument that birthday parties are the only parties that have favors. I beg to differ. Any event or holiday where you welcome people into your home is an opportunity for party favors. While candy and pink plastic tiaras might be the first things to come to mind when you think of party...
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Space is something that we could all use a little bit more of, however finding that extra space can sometimes be difficult. Depending on what space you’re working with and your specific needs for that space can make organizing a bit of a challenge. On top of that, if you want to buy a pretty...
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It’s a little bit difficult and strange for everyone else to understand this but in China the attitude towards plagiarism and copying is not one of hostility but rather one of tolerance and even appreciation. Copycats are not viewed as cheats and they are not punished or judged in a negative way. On the contrary,...
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Talk to any realtor, and they’ll tell you just how important curb appeal is in the value of a home. But we don’t need a realtor to tell us that curb appeal is just as important for the homeowners themselves as it is for prospective buyers – coming home to a house that looks inviting...
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Learn how to make these leaf and pumpkin wall hooks! I always need a few good sturdy wall hooks to hold up all of my stuff that accumulates around the house. These leaf and pumpkin wall hooks not only look super cute hanging up but also are easy to make. The orange leaf and pumpkin...
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We’re celebrating a special 8th anniversary at Homedit – your comprehensive resource for home design and architecture. We’re really excited about this milestone because it’s our bronze anniversary. Bronze is an alloy – a mixture of copper and tin, one more expensive and the other less so. We think that describes us perfectly: A fusion...
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Several years ago I tried out a popular Pinterest project I had seen, but I made a few modifications. My leaf bowl turned out so well (and is still being put to use) that I decided to try the project on a smaller scale. These leaf votive holders look dainty, but they are rigid and...
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Buying a new sofa is no easy task nor should its importance be overlooked. The first thing you should ask yourself in this situation is whether you need a sofa or a sectional. The answer to this question is linked to a lot of different details most of which are specific to the space that...
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It might have been billed as a “modern makers craft fair,” but it was also an homage to the beauty of hand-crafted wood furniture. Field+Supply, a design/craft show held in the Hudson Valley of New York, was dominated by beautiful wooden pieces by designers from far and near. Seeing these items in a rustic setting in natural light is...
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With the winter holidays just around the corner preparations are starting and everyone is starting to plan all sorts of fun themed decors and events. The stores are full or colorful ornaments and lots of cute and eye-catching decorations and that can be a little bit distracting. How about trying some handmade ornaments this year?...
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Thousands upon thousands of chair designs exist, and new ones are created every day. But what makes some iconic, earning them a celebrated place in design history and enduring popularity? In some cases, novel materials and processes make the chair special and in others, it’s simply remarkable lines and a pleasing aesthetic. Here’s a collection...
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Each color has its own set of unique attributes and characteristics. Gray is an interesting case because it’s placed in the middle, between black and white, two non colors. This makes it a neutral and impartial color which lends these features to everything else around it. In interior design and decor, gray shades offer a...
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The list of beautiful and interesting pendant lights never ends. There’s always something we can add, something that stands out and that deserves to be appreciated so here were are with a bunch more designs that we recently discovered. The world of modern pendant lighting focuses on form, style and ways to stand out and the...
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The original and sculptural aesthetic of everything designed by Zaha Hadid is unmistakable. Every creation is unique and yet they are all connected by her signature aesthetic which is defined by fluid shapes and free, organic forms. This consistency is a key characteristic of collections such as Seamless. Designed in 2006 the series exhibits a world...
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A person’s bedroom should be their retreat, their special, private space to take a break from the rest of the world for a while. As such, each bedroom will be unique in its style…and color plays a huge role as the design skeleton to build upon. Although the color palette of one’s bedroom should be...
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One of the things I love about outdoor decorating is that there are so few designing “musts”. You’re free to be creative and carefree when decorating your garden. I’ve shown you how I enjoy turning toys into planters, as well as how I make my own cement planters. Today I’m teaching you how to turn...
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Corten steel has been around for quite some time but only recently we started exploring all the design possibilities. Corten building facades are just one example. There are many other uses for this material and some of them focus on little things like planters or decorations. Corten steel planters are an interesting example. They take...
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We know Thanksgiving became a national holiday back in 1863 when it was proclaimed as such by Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War. At that moment it was decided that the last Thursday in November would be known as Thanksgiving Day. The First Thanksgiving, however, was celebrated by the Pilgrims just after their first...
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Nothing is easy in the world of interior design and decor. Something as simple as picking a nightstand for the bedroom can turn out to be a difficult and challenging task. That’s, of course, if you’re looking to create a personalized decor and an ambiance that defines you. Modern nightstands take into consideration the user’s...
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I was recently on the hunt for an industrial component (read: wire baskets) for a room in my home but became a little frustrated at the limited options. Either the baskets weren’t the right size/dimensions (mostly the case), or they weren’t the right style, or they lacked character and charm. The options seemed a little...
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Why mid-century modern design is considered to be timeless, you wonder? I believe it’s because of its simple elegance. The design pieces are characterized by clean lines and less-is-more approach, which seems to fall within recent trends. The thing is – no matter what style you chose for your home, it’s always easy to introduce...
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Light fixtures are the accessories that complete every space we see and use and this applies to offices, malls, restaurants, private homes and lots of others. They evolved to be more than just functional objects that become our sources of light at night and that illuminate key areas when needed. They’ve become decorative elements able...
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Nightstands are easy to make, especially the modern ones that have really simple designs and lack any unnecessary decorative elements. This is a step-by-step tutorial showing you how to build your own modern nightstand. The design is geometric, with the legs featuring a stained finish while the top portion is painted white. Materials: First of...
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As I mentioned in this post, metallics are still hot this fall. It’s amazingly easy to add your own metallic elements to fabric. I’m going to show you how you can foil fabric to quickly make your own metallic throw pillows. Don’t worry of you don’t know how to sew….this project has no zipper and...
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Cork is not just for wine bottles, although that might come as a surprise for some. This material is actually extremely versatile. We use it for flooring and lots of interesting decorations but did you know that cork furniture is also a thing? Designers constantly find new and playful ways to use this material in...
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With Halloween almost here, you may be gathering those final items for that Halloween party you might be throwing! If so, then you may have overlooked a small detail in your party shopping. That small detail, being coasters! Now, you may be thinking that coasters (of all things), do not scream party. However, they can...
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The aqua color, otherwise known as aquamarine, is light green and airy blue hue. The name and shade connote an underwater ocean setting. Worldwide, aqua is vast and has many blue and green variations. You can find aqua primary colors in a variety of shades, tints, and textures. If you’re looking for bright colors or...
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We love small spaces for being challenging and for inspiring people to come up with all sorts of interesting and ingenious solutions when it comes to furniture and storage in particular. Designers push spaces to their limit and come up with new concepts and ideas meant to improve functionality in tiny homes. Today we’re focusing...
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There’s a lot of to be inspired by when it comes to concrete countertops. The material has a bunch of great properties that make it a really good option for kitchens. But it’s not just that. A concrete counter also looks very beautiful. It has a solid and robust feel and it has that beautiful...
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Steel is not usually known to rust but that only applies to certain types of steel. There are also cases when rusting is encouraged and appreciated. We’re talking about corten steel, also known as weathering steel. This ally was developed to allow a rust-like appearance to be gained if exposed to the weather for several...
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Having cats doesn’t mean that your house has to turn into a disaster area of toys, treats, and eye-sore cat trees and scratchers. I have two energetic indoor cats who love to scratch, so they need to a designated area to play and sharpen their claws. But unfortunately most store-bought cat trees and scratchers are...
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Chairs are always useful, whether you only use them occasionally when you have guests over or whether you use them as permanent furniture pieces in your dining room. In fact, chairs are more versatile than that and it’s always good to have a few extra ones around just in case. Folding chairs are perfect for...
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Man caves are one of the hot commodities of the last decade or two…if you’re a man or if you have a man around the house. But man caves are tricky business – technically, they are entirely a man’s space and should therefore avoid the “woman’s touch” that tends to permeate the décor of the...
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Wire word art has become a popular DIY trend in the past few years. It has been used to decorate home décor, make jewelry, and even used in lighting projects. Personally, I had always wanted to make some words out of wire but found the whole concept a bit difficult. However, after some researching and...
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The pillows that we use today weren’t always as soft or as common. In fact, their history might surprise many. We don’t really know when the first pillows were conceptualized but there are some really interesting specimens that survived from ancient Egypt, China and Mesopotamia. There are also ancient carvings depicting royalty seated on cushions....
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Halloween is approaching! Are you ready? This tutorial is for a very simple, kid-friendly DIY Halloween decoration called a bat branch. You may have heard of bat trees, where branches are decorated with hanging bats a la Christmas tree ornament style? This is similar but just different enough to make your décor unique. It will...
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I’m so happy that metallics are still popular this year! I think copper is a great metallic accent, especially for fall. I used copper paste to make artificial pumpkins look more glam, and then arranged them to create an elegant stacked pumpkin centerpiece. This pretty piece of home decor is easy to create, and you...
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Each type of space has its own set of design challenges but also its own series of elements which can add character to the decor and make it stand out and be unique. In the case of the bathroom, one of these elements is the faucet. Bathroom faucets come in all sorts of shapes, sizes...
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We believe that everyone should embrace their uniqueness and shouldn’t settle for universal designs or products. We’re all different and that’s something to be proud of. This needs to be reflected in everything we do and everything we surround ourselves with such as furniture or everyday accessories. Unique furniture is hard to come by and...
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This is one of those projects that I really wasn’t sure how it was going to turn out. But since I either already had all of the supplies or they would cost under a few dollars, I figured it wouldn’t be a huge loss if it didn’t turn out. But it did turn out, and...
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Amazing light designs that draw you in from across the room — that’s what we first noticed about Raw Studio. But the UK-based business, led by Nick Rawcliffe, is much more than just cool light fixtures. Rawcliffe transforms all sorts of materials into unique designs and is known for “pushing the boundary of product evolution.” From his wall...
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It’s never too early to start planning how you’re going to turn your home into Halloween headquarters. Whether you are planning to organize an elegant sit-down dinner or an open-house party, this DIY black cage decoration fits the bill. Horrifying yet sophisticated, the cage has many possibilities. You can customize it to become a chandelier, candle lamp or...
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Recreate the look of pricey Anthropologie decor with this technique! By combining various art products with metallic paint you can create faux metal decor. I updated an inexpensive plastic wall hook to make it look like a chic metal Anthropologie hook. Here’s how you can do it, too. Supplies Used: Letter Wall Hook DecoArt Media Crackle...
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Warm colors are those colors that involve or are based off of red, orange, yellow, and brown. Of course, warm versions of cool colors exist as well. Probably it’s the shift in nature from greens and blues to these warmer hues – think of the colorful changes happening on trees in Fall – but there...
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First introduced in England in the 1600s, the wingback chair was meant as a fireplace accent piece. Its design for perfect for this, featuring a high back, winged wides and wooden legs and protecting the user from both the cold drafts and the heat of the fire. Although the design and function changed over time,...
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One of my favorite parts of the fall and Halloween is lighting candles. These Halloween themed candle holders are perfect decorations for your front porch on Halloween, a Halloween party, or for simply relaxing at home with a Halloween-themed movie. Keep reading to see how easy it is to make these jack-o-lantern and cauldron candle...
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If there was ever a color that divided generations, purple is it. And yet, with its history involving royalty, power, and even wealth, there is something very special about the hue regardless of the viewer’s age. As the secondary color involving red and blue, purple blends red’s warmth and passion with blue’s coolness and tranquility....
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Halloween is the best holiday for getting really creative and coming up with original party themes and decorations. As long as they are mysterious, it works. The basic color palette is typically black. While I love the moody nature of these holiday decorations (as you’ve seen in my other Halloween decorations) not everyone wants to turn their home into a black scene from...
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The coffee table is the furniture piece that completes the living room and makes it look and feel whole. But finding the right coffee table for the space is not all. An empty table can look a bit awkward and incomplete so you need to decorate it somehow. Coffee table decor is not always simple...
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I love a good wooden tray and when it is handmade, even better! This wooden tray is useful to keep knick-knacks on your dresser or to hold your favorite snack while you watch TV. It adds a unique touch to your home and can easily be personalized by using your favorite paint color or by...
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Create your own rustic pumpkin decor to decorate your home with this fall! This inexpensive DIY project is a fun way to make your own custom home decor. These wood block pumpkins would look great on a mantle or as part of a centerpiece. Supplies Used: Unfinished wood blocks, various sizes Wood spools Wood glue...
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Setting the table is something not everyone does. But that shouldn’t be reserved for restaurants only. Nothing is stopping us from being a bit more fancy at home and we should actually do that more often. But then the issue remaining is that we need some basic knowledge of how to set a table properly....
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Fall is definitely in the air so it’s time to get into the spirit and decorate your home. Although the autumn color palette is one of nature’s most beautiful, it can be a challenge to create a stylish look at home: Seasonal decorations can sometimes look a little tacky or unoriginal. Looking for new, creative ideas to try is important because the key to decorating...
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Although a little bit intimidating, black is not a color you should stay away from when decorating. In fact, black is wonderful when creating contrasts and highlighting features.You can also use it to add a little bit of drama to a space. A black chandelier may seem a little bit unusual in some cases but...
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Halloween is my favorite holiday to decorate for, and I always enjoy coming up with new and different wreath ideas to decorate my front door with. I rounded up several supplies to quickly and inexpensively create this colorful Halloween wreath. Almost everything used to make this project came from the dollar store, so you won’t...
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Unless an interior design is meant to be super clean, futuristic and minimalistic, a touch of rusticity is always welcomed. One of the easiest methods you can use if you want to give a space a warm and inviting look involves putting a rustic coffee table in the room. When we say rustic we immediately...
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When it comes to planning and decorating for holidays, many ideas default to the DIY. Not that that is a bad thing at all, but some people actually have a decorating budget that will accommodate some good holiday home decor purchases. Those are the people that have throw pillows for all the holidays, from Christmas...
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As the love child of the colors red and white, pink is romantic, intimate, and considerate. The hue, which is by nature a tint, diffuses the high level of passion that is exemplified by the color red and replaces it with a gentler, empathetic sort of energy. While today’s pink is used in more feminine...
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