- Medieval Art: A Different Approach to Home Décor
The Medieval era is the period in European history from the fall of Rome to the Italian Renaissance; from 476AD to 1450AD. During this time Europe went through a series of considerable changes, gradually laying the groundwork for elements of the Renaissance and later periods. During this time Art flourished and came to embrace Christianity.
- Exotic Appeal: Eastern and Oriental Tapestries
Modern home décor enthusiasts are often looking for new and unusual items to add a unique touch to their home accents. Whilst those in the know have often turned to textiles and wall hangings to add that distinct touch very few are aware of one of textile arts’ hidden gems: Asian tapestry art. Asian tapestries enjoyed a brief flurry of
- The Majesty of Antique World Map Tapestries
We have always tried to make sense of the world around us and it is this drive to understand and document our environment has given rise to one of arts' least appreciated gems - antique maps and cartography. Although today we are used to maps as dry, functional things that we occasionally reach for when lost, it was only a few centuries ago that
- Medieval Tapestries as Home Décor
The Medieval era is the period in history from the fall of Rome to the Italian Renaissance; 476AD to 1450AD. During this time Europe went through a series of wide ranging changes, gradually laying the groundwork for elements of the Renaissance and later periods. During this time Art flourished and came to embrace many elements, including
- Decorating With A Touch of Red
Are you afraid you will “paint the town red” with too much red in your
home décor? There are many shades of red as well as many, many ways
to incorporate it into your home decorating ideas without it becoming
overwhelming.
We are in the process of choosing window coverings for the great room
in our home
- Top 5 Tips For Home Decorators
Is your house and home feeling a little bit tired and jaded? Does it lack that special edge that it once had? If so you're no doubt sick of living in a home that no longer suits you so why not convert that drab interior to something fantastic? Your home should be a place of rest and relaxation. A place for you to recharge your batteries that have
- Fake Palm Trees
Buy a fake palm tree online from ArtificialPlantsAndTrees.com. All varieties of fake palm trees.
Fake trees are replacing natural trees ones for interior designers. artificialplantsandtrees.com offers fake trees with a natural beautiful look.
Artificial silk trees have gained ground as people go for fake plastic trees and preserved trees
- My Home Decorating Experience
My Home Decorating Experience
I bought my house about 8 years ago and little by little I was making it my own. About 2 years ago I and my family suffered a house fire. As devastating as that was I found that the old saying "Every cloud has a silver lining" held true. I had a blank slate! They gutted my house. Removed the hated paneling on the
- Inspired to Accessorize
This article is for the people that are living the log home life style or who are in the planning process of building the log home dream. Please read on for some great information.
My husband and I have been blessed with being able to live in a log home in the foothills of Colorado for the last three and a half years. I often come across
- Commercial Interior Designs
Perhaps you have looked in magazines, and marveled at the beauty of the commercial interior designs that they feature. Or, perhaps you have seen various commercial interior designs on television through one of those decorating shows. Regardless, you own a store, and you would like to make commercial interior designs a part of where you work.
- The New Mood Ring: Choosing a Room's Paint Color
When you walk into a room, you get a certain feeling. Sometimes it's a feeling of joy, sometimes it's a feeling of calm, and sometimes it's a feeling of dread. What causes these feelings? Much of the time, it's due to the color of the paint in the room. Choosing the right paint color of your room can be the easiest and most cost-effective way to
- How to clean upholstery
How often do you clean your house? Once a week? How often do you clean your upholstery? Keeping upholstery clean is often an after-thought and usually only occurs once a year during spring cleaning. However, clean upholstery is essential to a clean house. Dirt, dust, and pet hair can imbed itself into the fabric. This can worsen allergies and
- Indoor Fountains Bring a Slice of Nature Into Your Home or Office
One of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to bring a bit of nature into your personal home or office environment is with an indoor fountain. Indoor fountains run the gamut from small desktop and tabletop indoor fountains to larger floor fountains, wall fountains, and waterfall fountains. Additionally, indoor fountains come in a variety of styles
- Debunking your favorite superstitions!
You're a dope if you believe......
That it's good luck to carry a rabbits foot. (it certainly isn't good for the rabbit)
That if you make a wish when you see a stack of hay and a white horse it will come true.
If you step on the crack on the sidewalk you will have bad luck.
If you turn up the ace of spades,when cutting a deck of
- Home Decorating
Home Decorating Tips – Have you ever thought that home decorating is expensive and difficult? Not true…! To decorate your home for you to be comfortable in and admired by your neighbours only takes some imagination on your part and it can be done much cheaper than you thought.
Let me give you an example - the cushions in your home do not
- Window Shades
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Window shades are window blinds that are a solid piece of fabric that goes up and down. Three of the most common window shades are the cellular or honeycomb, the standard roller and the popular roman shades.
- Measuring for Roller Shades
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Roller shades are a little different in measuring than for most other blinds because the roller shades fabric is actually narrower than the roll mechanism at the top. The fabric is actually 1 3/8” narrower than
- About Hunter Douglas Blinds
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Hunter Douglas is the largest and most establish blinds producer in the world.
90% of the company’s sales come from window coverings.
Hunter Douglas annual sales reach over $2 billion annually and a total
- Roman Blinds
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Roman blinds are a solid piece of fabric that goes up and down while the fabric stacks up. Roman blinds have become extremely popular in the blind industry over the last few years because the cost has gone down.
- New Windows Blinds
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Windows blinds are a necessity for all bare window coverings that get heat or cold. They provide energy efficiency and help the look of any home improvement. There are three main types of windows blinds. First
- PLASTERED...OFF THE WALL! Plaster Works and Decorative Painting with a Twisgt by ART A LA CARTE.
PLASTERED…OFF THE WALL! WITH ART A LA CARTE
Plaster is rich in History: the Ancient Egyptians used plaster in the making of the Cheops Pyramid, which is thought to be built between 2589 and 2566 BC!
From the Middle East to India, Egypt to China, to Greece and the ancient Roman Empire, plaster of some kind was used almost everywhere in the
- Mini Makeover for your Guest Bath
If your guest bath is trapped in the past don’t despair! There are some quick and inexpensive changes you can make that will trick your guests into thinking you spent the time and money on a major remodel. Just follow this timeline and soon you will be showing the old bath the door.
Tackle the Walls
If your bathroom walls are still
- Examining 5 Kitchen Design Styles
As you are planning your new kitchen design, the look and style you select is very important in determining the overall feel your kitchen will portray.
From the country charm of wood cabinets to modern-looking stainless steel appliances, kitchen design styles come in many choices and styles.
So just what determines your kitchen's design
- A Compelling Choice for Home Décor: William Morris Tapestries
During the Victorian era Morris tapestries were renowned for their quality and finish, and their attention to detail. Each design was meticulously woven and was a prefect blend of ancient art and modern technique. It is no surprise that even now, a century later, modern decorators are looking again at the Morris legacy for their modern décor
- Update Your Home With Slipcovers
Using a slipcover is definitely a great way to give your old furniture a new look. In fact, slipcovers are often referred to as clothing for your furniture. And when you think about it, just like clothing, a slipcover protects and decorates. For its protective features, the slipcover is a wise choice for those with active lifestyles and homes
- Dining Room Furniture, Dinnerware and Flatware - Dressing Your Dining Room
A dining table and chairs are a good place to start in creating your casual or formal, contemporary or traditional dining room. The space you have will help determine the size and shape of table. Round and square tables work best for small dining spaces. Larger dining rooms can support a rectangular table whether of a formal or casual style. A
- Enhance Your Room Design with Dynamic Lighting
As an interior designer, I often use lighting to create drama when my client's decorating budget is tight. By simply adjusting ceiling lights, using inexpensive table lamps, or strategically-placing accent lighting, I'm able to increase a room's impact at a lower cost.
Lighting has come a long way in the last 10 years. You can now easily find
- Window Blinds
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Window blinds include three types of blinds to cover an inside window. First is the shade. This type of window blinds is the ones that go up and down. It includes cellular or honeycomb shades, roller shades,
- Measuring for Plantation Shutters
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Measuring for plantation shutters is much easier than most people think. There are two ways to install a regular plantation shutter. First is inside the window opening and second is over the window opening.
- The Origin Of Grandfather Clocks
Remember those big, wooden clocks with long pendulums and which gives out eerie sounds? Antique clocks can evoke feelings of nostalgia for times gone by. Hearing the clock going ding-dong could either bring a person back to the past or to a time in the future. Clocks, no matter what kind they are, have always been an important aspect of man?s
