Archive for the Category ◊ Interior Design ◊

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• Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Sofia Rucci asked:




Current Paint Color Trends

Interior: The most common paint color is white; white is a good choice for many, as it goes well with anybody’s style. It has a tendency to make a room look larger than it is, so white is especially good for smaller rooms. The second most popular color would have to be light brown, like a light latte color. This is best for larger rooms, as it doesn’t make it look bigger like white does; it also brings a nice warm feel to the space. The last color, is one which has become very popular but is normally used as an accent wall, if you haven’t guessed it already, the color is red. You will sometimes find red in kitchens and bathrooms too, only they usually have more of a Cranberry tinge to them. 

Exterior: The most popular color when it comes to painting the exterior of your home is white or off-white, often these homes have a dark trim and sometimes shutters. After white it’s really a toss up, it seems that depending on the area you live in the second most popular would either be, browns/tans or blue/grey. Following these colors are yellows and greens, with red and pink falling behind. Mainly due to the fact that people in general like their homes to blend in with the rest of the neighborhood, and the brighter the color, the harder it is to match with the permanent fixtures on your home.

Paint Colors That Are Always Stylish

An easy way to remember the colors that never lose their appeal is to think of nature, nature never goes out of style. That being said colors such as white, beige, brown, tan, and grey used in moderation. Paint with these colors and you can’t go wrong.

Home Styles

Classic Style Description – A classic styled home usually works best in a heritage home only for the reason that to get a true classic look you need rooms rather than open spaces where the rooms flow into one another. Classic looks are composed by much planned out decorating, décor is very symmetrical. The objects you have in a room aren’t nearly as important as the way they’re arranged.

Contemporary Style Description – A contemporary look is one which is very clean, with smooth lines. It’s the most simple of styles, brought together by the use of glass, steel, and stone. Also the colors you use need to be solid, normally in beige, creams, whites, and blacks, homes with a contemporary style have minimal use of detail such as carvings and even the light you use should be lighting that focuses not on the fixture but just of the light it gives out.

Country Style Description – To achieve a country style look in your home, just utilize the use of woods, some furnishings will have the use of chicken wire instead of glass, on cabinet doors. A popular fabric choice is plaid, of all the styles this one would be the most likely to look a little cluttered but if you decorate accordingly you can achieve a beautiful country tone, but with a clean up-to-date appearance.

Eclectic Style Description – Anyone can easily create an eclectic looking home, mostly due to the fact that pretty much anything goes with this style. The purpose is to mix and match different types of furnishings, woods, colors, and textiles. This is a good choice for large families or ones with different ideas of style since you can actually mix earth tones with color and antiques with new pieces.

Modern Style Description – Geometrical shapes and colors such as dark brown, black, and chrome are use to create a modern look, often with hints of deep colors throughout a room. One of the main goals when creating this style is to have the furniture to appear to be floating. For example platform beds, glass bowl sinks, and big wall size windows all help creating a modern style home.

Art Styles

Abstract Art – Abstract art is very colorful and bright, the most distinctive thing about it; however, is the fact that it doesn’t represent any visual object; rather it normally is an expression of emotion or sound.

Classic Art – This type of art is one that has become very famous with artists such as Van Gogh and Edvard Munch, these artists don’t represent classic art just because their work is so old, but also the fact that artists such as these had a way of expressing their thoughts, visions, and dreams in their paintings, this is what makes up classic art.

Naturalistic Art – This would be one of the easiest to describe and to remember, it’s exactly what it says it is, nature. These are the most realistic paintings, sometimes they are so perfectly painted that they almost would appear to be a photo. You could pretty much describe this style as scenery and landscape pictures.

Representational Art – This style is very much as it says it is. When you see representational art it will very much represent something or somewhere, a picture of the statue of liberty for example, most people would instantly know what this is and where to find it, unlike a picture of a house or a mountain, you wouldn’t know exactly which house or mountain it is. So representation art is an exact replica of an object, person, or place.

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• Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
Olivia Flores asked:




Whether you have just shifted to your new home or want to give a makeover to your old master bedroom,you need some exclusive ideas to make your bedroom design stand out.Having a spacious bedroom does not necessarily mean that you need to fill it up with an array of furniture.It only needs to combine all the bedroom designing elements together to create an ambience.Bedroom has to be warm and cozy to ensure good night’s sleep.

Decorate in Style

If you choose to decorate your bedroom by yourself instead of hiring a professional interior designer then you need prior research work.Giving your bedroom a new look is not a tough job provided you have some creative ideas up your sleeves. You will find myriads websites ready to offer innovative interior design ideas.Traditional or contemporary,oriental or western or simply eclectic – pick your style first. Decorating by style reflects good taste and artistic sense.It will also help you proceed in a systematic way while choosing furniture,fabrics and other decorative items for your bedroom.

Color is the Key

Choose colors for your bedroom wisely as colors play a key role in creating the desired mood.If you want to make your large bedroom feel comfy and warm you need brighter shades like orange, lemon yellow or rosy pink.You can think of contrast coloring schemes as well.But for smaller rooms it is advisable that you do not go overboard with colors.Lighter and cooler shades like cream,pale blue or light purple are just fine with small bedrooms.

Furnishing Fundamental

It is needless to say that your bed is the focal point in your bedroom.It is better to divide the bedroom into different zones especially when you have a large one.It makes the entire decorating process easier.Large bedroom with wide windows require larger furniture while smaller bedrooms call for space saving furniture and low-lying beds.

High king size bed with double mattress and fluffy pillows will perfectly fit in to a large picture.Position the bed against the wall in a way so that anyone entering the room cannot see it from outside.In this respect a well-decorated hotel room can be a good inspiration for designing a bedroom. Place a chic looking chest or cabinet at the foot of the bed to keep television on top of it.It also adds little more privacy to the sleeping area.

Choose large wardrobe and wall-mirrors for the dressing zone. Small wooden desk with table lamp and set of cushioned chairs in a corner can ideally create a cozy reading or lounging area in your bedroom. When it comes to selecting bedside tables and lamps go for round shaped ones rather than square ones if you go for traditional style.Modern bedside lamps come in varied shapes and size to choose from.

Textile Texture

Pick fabric wisely for your bedroom as it relates to comfort as well as privacy.Bedroom windows need double layers of curtains.Long and heavy drapes are to bar the sunlight and cold. Thin light-colored linen curtains ensure privacy while allowing ample sunlight during daytime.For pillow and cushion covers choose fabrics with attractive colors and fine texture. Bedroom is all about rest and comfort.Wide range of fabrics with different textures and price range are available in the market.So,look for variety of fabrics as much as possible before you select one for your bedroom. 

Use your imagination and bedroom design ideas to create your own style statement.Hang intricately designed tapestries or a colorful painting with soft wall-lamps focusing on it at the head of the bed.You can not buy anything that appeal to your senses.Choose pieces of art work and tapestries depending on the mood and style of your bedroom design. Placing potted plants by the bed or window brings soothing touch of nature as well.Flowers and floral art works also add to the romantic charm of a bedroom.To be precise,a good amalgamation of your creativity and interior decorating tips given by experts is sure to create the spark in your bedroom decor.

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• Sunday, February 21st, 2010
Seomul Evans asked:




One of the hottest trends when it comes to interior design of the home is Moroccan home decor. There are many reasons why Moroccan decor is so popular that include the designs, fabrics, beauty of the colors that blend so well together and the fact that this type of decorating can stand the test of time.

In addition to that, Moroccan design can blend well with other types of decor in your home. Whether you have a traditional design or a modern home, you can mix and match – making the design more eclectic when you use the ethnic design of Moroccan home decor.

Moroccan Home decor Accessories

Moroccan Pottery: You will want to use Moroccan pottery in your home decor as it is not only just for adornment, but a big part of Moroccan culture. The pottery is still hand made and you can gets some pieces that are real works of original art. The pottery that is made from natural clay will add color as well as drama to your home and give you art pieces that can be the focal point of any table.

Moroccan Table Tops: You will also find that table tops are very intricate and designed well when it comes to Moroccan accessories. You can see the Mediterranean design in the table tops that are either carved by hand or laid with mosaic patterns that are made of glass or clay. The tables themselves are a focal point and many are a work of art unto themselves.

Moroccan Area Rugs: You really need to have an area rug in a room to make it feel more relaxed and warm. No home is really complete without this, even if you have wall to wall carpeting. But you do not have to be confined to using the Moroccan rugs only on the floor. Because these rugs are woven so artfully, they can also be used to hang on the wall in place of a painting. The rugs are woven and hand tied and make for great wall designs as well as floor designs.

Moroccan Mirrors: Mirrors are one way that you can make a smaller room look larger. You can use Moroccan mirrors that are made from bone or metal filigree frames. Using mirrors as a wall covering instead of paintings is less expensive, although the carved mirrors and those that are henna stained give most art a run for their money. You can add mirrors in any room of the house just as you would a picture or a painting. They look very well when you add sconces next to them to reflect light.

Moroccan Lighting: Do not forget lighting. Many people ignore this aspect of interior design, so do not forget to use lamps, lanterns, sconces and even chandeliers in your Moroccan home decor. The lampshades are often one of a kind and made from animal skin that has been stained and hand painted or tattooed with henna. Get the same type of lighting throughout the house that will be functional as well as offer beauty.

Moroccan Room Dividers: You can use room dividers in many different ways to add drama to your rooms as well as section them for privacy by using screening you can create space and make a room more inviting as well as more functional. For even more dramatic flair, add lanterns from the screens or star lamps. If you have a home office in the main living area of the home, the room dividers are a perfect way to section off this space.

There is so much that you can do when it comes to creating a home that embraces Moroccan home decor. These are just a few ideas. Once you begin adding this Mediterranean design to your home, you will naturally start gravitating towards lighting, rugs, furniture and accessories that have the Moroccan design. Although Moroccan home decor is hardly new, its appeal has managed to stand the test of time.

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• Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
Jessica Ackerman asked:




The family of today has evolved considerably and creating a home that suits every family member’s needs can be challenging. It has to be an environment where children can be safe, and at the same time satisfy the comfort of the adults. Advances in communications and technologies have given parents the opportunity to work at home. This creates other demands on the interior decoration of the house.

To be able to achieve this, careful planning right from the start will meet all these needs. Design all family areas in an open plan. Connect house and home office with the latest communications gadgets. Taking care of the kids while taking care of business will be productive for every one concerned. For comfort and ease, a contemporary home décor offers you the peace of mind and relaxation that comes from easy to care for furnishings.

The most easygoing house loves to collect family heirlooms, and at the same time loves children to move freely and express themselves. Traditional rooms can be redecorated to go with a free-flowing plan centered around the hub of the house. This makes up for a relaxing and enjoyable baby- sitting.

The open kitchen is the usual gathering place for each family member. A clever solution to kitchen storage is to place the pantry in one end of the wall housing the fireplace and entertainment center. There will be no out-of-sight, out-of-earshot zone, even when the kids are looking for snacks. Highly recommended are clear and transparent cabinet locks. They practically disappear against kitchen cabinets. Their discreet look is unlikely to attract children’s attention.

Polyurethaned maple floors and easy-wipe wall paint are added safety features that can withstand fingerprints or stray crayons. Safeguarding kids need not mean sacrificing good contemporary home décor. Classic Windsor chairs made of hardy maple pulled into a farm table will beautify and accentuate the eating area. For a family with a toddler and an infant, there are decorative plastic corner bumpers to choose from which will blend with your contemporary design.

Overstuffed chairs are comfortable perches in your family room. Artful wood and iron accents add rustic informality and casual elegance to any room. Color combinations in a kid-friendly bathroom will give definition and life to it.

To function well, yet still feel integral to the house, a home office should be as inviting as possible. Office work goes on inside the head as well as at a desk, so a cozy chair for thinking is an essential to a well-equipped work space. Do not overlook wall art to provide inspiration to the room. Wall sculptures like bookcases and home computer center lift the room as well as the spirits.

The aesthetic pleasure a well-designed home gives you is priceless. Contemporary homes that have full or busy schedules and can keep maintenance chores to a minimum make for happy owners. Details make the difference between a home that is simply okay and one that is extraordinary, even for a young family with kids.

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• Monday, February 15th, 2010
Ada Gonzalez asked:




So you received a call from a friend and you are now kicking yourself for not screening the call because it turns out that he/she/they are in your neighborhood soon to pay you an unexpected visit.

You cannot faint in despair (since you do not have time for fainting!). And, there is no need to run around in circles like the children’s storybook character, Chicken Little – but instead of yelling “the sky is falling, the sky is falling“, you yell “Crap! The guests are coming, the guests are coming!“  Don’t panic and follow the below simple steps that will help you spruce up your home within minutes and WITHOUT spending ANY money. Whether it is a family member or an old friend we always should maintain a comfortable home for their visit.

Kitchen. Clear the countertop of loose items to give a fresh clean look; place items in the cupboards, upper cabinets, lower cabinet and even in (my secret storage compartment) – the refrigerator; have NO dirty dishes displayed (dishwashing machine to the rescue!). 

 

Living Room. Reorganize picture frames on a mantle or console to all line up in order of height; have only one magazine station (stack all the magazines together neatly); clear the coffee table of small items (great space to place the presents that your guest has brought you – like flowers); put all books away (don’t forget to make sure the page that was last read is marked); fluff all toss pillows in your sofa; AND don’t sit down yet since you have a few minutes left to spruce up your other rooms.  

 

Dining room. Place fresh fruits or vegetables as the centerpiece of the table. Limes have a great earthy green color, lemons have great vibrant colors, and tomatoes have great fresh warm colors. If your guests are stopping by for dinner then have them help set up the table for eating (saves you time!) – you can simply stack the plates, placemats, utensils in a corner of the table or console so that your unexpected guests can help out when it is time to set the table.  

 

Bathroom. Make absolutely sure that you have an extra roll of toilet paper and hand towels easily accessible. When possible, place from 1 to 3 fresh flowers in your bathroom. Since bathrooms are usually small you do not want to overload the space with flowers, so transform the space with a touch of elegance by displaying a just one to three flowers in a vase or a small plant (scout a small plant from another room).

 

Garden. Quickly clip some fresh flowers or herbs from your garden to bring indoors and illuminate your home with great aroma. NOW you can sit and rest and when your guests arrive simply ask – “what took you so long?”

 

Remember just taking a few minutes to spruce up your home NOW will help you enjoy time LATER when your guests arrive. 

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• Thursday, February 11th, 2010
Debra Gould asked:




If you make your living as an interior designer or decorator the current economy has got to be hurting your business. When the economy is slow, many people who might otherwise hire an interior designer or decorator are forced to move such a ‘non-essential’ service to the bottom of their priority list. If you haven’t felt the pinch yet, brace yourself as your business could take a drastic nose-dive during an economic recession. Nobody really needs interior design services, especially in have-not times.

There’s also the fact that so many of your days are spent on the business-side of design; negotiating with contractors, waiting for deliveries to arrive, billing, gathering quotes, and so on. This is all time that doesn’t directly generate revenue for your interior design or decorating business, and when client billings are already meager, this can really hurt your financial situation.

Maybe you’re one of the many trained interior decorators who have ended up working in retail for a 100% commission. If the economy gets worse and you’re working purely on commission, where does that leave you? Even in good times, if you work for 100% commission you might as well be your own boss and have the freedom to market yourself to new clients rather than being tied to any one store.

When I decided to take the reigns of my life back and do something that would allow me to profit from my creativity, I considered a career in interior design. I struggled with that option countless times across a 20 year period when I was unsatisfied in my work. I researched, and even interviewed, many interior design schools in my “former life” but for some reason I never took the step to enroll. I decided with my BA, MBA and a couple decades of experience in business, being in a classroom for two to four years with kids 20 years my junior was not something I wanted to do.

Never mind tuition costs and the tremendous loss of income while you’re a student. Then who knows how many years of working experience as a designer or decorator would be needed after graduation to really start earning money. I wanted to unleash my creativity and love for decorating, but I definitely needed to start making money as soon as possible. So, I started my own home staging company.

As soon as my business was launched, the money was coming in. Within my second year as a home stager I was making up to $10,000 per month. Compare that to the median annual salary of $36,150 a year for an Interior Designer according to Salary.com this year. I’m very happy I trusted my instincts!

If you’re an interior designer or decorator and you aren’t making enough money, consider adding Home Staging to your service mix or switching to a more profitable career as a Home Stager altogether.

Here a few ways a home staging business can be more profitable than an interior design business:

• As a home stager you get the opportunity to work with different types of people than you would as an interior designer. Generally, only very high income individuals hire interior designers, which limits your target market. Home stagers work mostly with clients in the middle to upper income level which gives you a much larger percentage of the population to market to, and increases the number of projects available for you to work on.

• Home stagers enjoy a higher volume of projects than interior designers because each one is so short in nature. One interior design project might take months to complete (especially when you factor in the wait times to have upholstery done, or furniture delivered), but the average home staging project takes only a few hours or days. There’s no way I could have decorated hundreds of homes within a couple of years as a new interior designer, the way I did as a new home stager. With such quick projects, a home stager is able to complete (and get paid for) a significantly higher number of projects per year than an interior designer who often has client work on hold through no fault of their own.

• When the economy is slow, people eliminate the non-essentials. Interior design or decorating isn’t really high on the “essential items list” especially when choices need to be made about what to give up, and there’s no real deadline to redecorate or renovate a room. In uncertain times, interior design moves way down on the priority list, while home staging move up. No matter how slow the economy is or how much the real estate market has declined, there will always be people who absolutely have to sell and move by a certain date. Divorce, job relocation, job loss, mounting debts, a death in the family or a birth often get people to put their house on the market even if it isn’t the best time to sell. When a homeowner is desperate to sell their house, a home stager will often be involved since the seller stands to make a handsome profit from their services. When people have less time, less money or less equity in their house, they need a home stager so they can get whatever they can out of the sale of their home! As a home stager, your creativity and talent for decorating will serve you well in slow economic times and slow real estate markets.

I especially love the amount of creative freedom I get as a home stager. Because my clients know I’m decorating their home to sell and not for them to live in, I am able to execute my creative vision without their interference or taking their taste into consideration. I can’t imagine wasting hours sitting with a client who can’t decide which color they want for their bathroom, or which fabric to pick for their drapes. My clients don’t care what I choose as long as their house will sell quicker because of it. Besides that, my home staging business is extremely profitable which every entrepreneur wants.

If your interior design business isn’t doing as well as you hoped, it’s not too late to make a change towards living a more creatively fulfilling career that is also more profitable. Do some research into the home staging field. It’s a career that is virtually “recession-proof”.

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• Sunday, February 07th, 2010
Barbara S asked:




Vancouver Office Design is a company enhancing in the production of home and office interior designs. This company helps in assisting the customers in the step by step process of maximizing their investments as well as offering an effective and inspirational work environment for their homes and offices. Vancouver Interior design is made to suit the needs of the workforce. Vancouver interior designer are empowered to offer entire wonderful approach, ideas and expertise knowledge to the home and office interior designs. The experienced team of professionals offers interior design consultations at an affordable cost but with consistent and great designs with strong values to their customers. These make the Vancouver interior design popular among the clients and they are given access to a wide range of expert resources to bring out the specific requirements of the customers.

The Home and Office forms the important source of access for the public. These two environments offer shelter and earnings for the people. These two important places have to be decorated and kept clean for better environmental situations. Vancouver Interior designs offers excellent services and resources in the decoration and fitting of interiors to these places. The Vancouver interior designers adhere to strict deadlines in the completion of the project and offer interiors at extremely safe budget. Vancouver is a place offering standard workmanship to the customers.

Tips and guidelines for a Productive Interior Designing

Vancouver interior design is specialized in offering various kinds of reorganization services for the work and residential environment. Responsibility, accountability and design solutions are considered as the major principles of Vancouver interior designs. Vancouver interior designers are specialized in offering various tips and guidelines for different interior designing. Some of the tips offered in regard to the productive home office interior designs are the following:

•Planning for proper space systems

•Enhancing the technique of workflow analysis

•Selection of the suitable interior designs for the home and office

•Estimation

The first important step in the process of offering a productive home office interior design is to plan the desired space system. Ascertainment of the space system in the home or office environments makes the Vancouver interior designers effective on the planning and implementation of the correct resources. Vancouver interior designers have extensive knowledge and experience in interior designing field and this makes them in the easy planning for the space systems. The second step is the enhancement of the workflow analysis. The Vancouver interior designers compute the work requirements depending on the space systems and plan for the desired resources. The third step in the selection and choosing of the suitable interior designing like the furniture, light and fixtures, carpet, decorations and table required for the home office environment. The home requires comfortable interior designs while the office requires formal designs to promote work in the environment. The final step is the estimation of the essential planning procedures and they are made according to the budget of the customers. Vancouver interior designers plan and proceed based on the specifications of the customers at competitive prices. Following of the above tips as per the guidelines offered by the Vancouver interior designs will give you the best in a productive home or office interior design.

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• Tuesday, February 02nd, 2010
My Dream Home Registry asked:




Getting in shape is on the minds of many individuals these days. Some choose to obtain gym memberships whereas others would like to have the convenience of working out at home. For the latter group of individuals, creating a home gym might be the perfect option to bringing the optimal exercise atmosphere home to you. If you are interested in creating a home gym and making working out as convenient as can be, the following will provide some tips on how to make your dream of a home gym reality.

Figure Out Where the Home Gym Will Go

The first step to creating a home gym is to figure out where it will be placed within the home. If you have a separate room which you can set aside as your workout location, this is ideal. However, for those who have limited space within the home, it is completely possible to create a home gym in a room which is used for other purposes as well. Take a good look around the home and determine which area would be most suitable for your home gym location.

Determine How Much Space Is Available

When creating a home gym you also want to determine how much space you will have available. Doing so in the beginning will help you to decide what type of workout equipment you want to buy for your home gym. Before making any equipment purchases, take down some measurements of the available space as this will prove helpful when shopping for workout products.

Peruse Different Types of Gym Equipment

Some individuals will know exactly what types of gym equipment they want to buy for their home gym whereas others may need to peruse the options before deciding on particular types thereof. Try searching various equipment options online and in fitness magazines to see which ones peak your interest. Also, if you are interested in working out specific portions of the body try searching for equipment which will work out those areas in particular.

Shop for the Home Gym Equipment and Furnishings

Once you have a good idea as to what type of home gym equipment and furnishings you wish to buy, the next step is to make the desired purchases. Buying items at sporting good stores and fitness retailers will often provide one with the most options. Try visiting your local sporting good stores so that you can view the equipment in person and even try it out. Later, if you figure out what brand equipment you want and have tested it out in the stores, look online for the items as these may yield the best prices. However, just be sure that the online retailers ship for free as these products are often quite heavy which can make for extremely expensive shipping costs.

In addition to the fitness equipment, you may also want certain furnishings in your home gym. Items such as a chair, towel rack and even a television for viewing while working out may be good purchases. Consider what extra niceties might fit perfectly within your new home gym and check out options with regard to those as well.

Time to Set up the Home Gym

Once everything has been decided upon, purchased and received, the final step is to set up your new home gym. Prior to setting the equipment up you should already know where everything is going to go as it will be difficult to move things around too often due to the weight of a lot of exercise equipment pieces. Since most equipment will need to be assembled, try to do so in the home gym room as this will make for an easier time getting everything set up and ready to go. Once you have it all set up, you are ready to get started working out in the convenience of your own home.

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• Monday, February 01st, 2010
Tess Tackett asked:




Some people have a knack when it comes to home decor. They can throw just about anything up on the walls, and it looks great! With so many home decor styles to choose from, there must be something all of us can do to make our homes unique and beautiful.

Let’s take shabby chic decor. It’s so charming and relaxing, the perfect decor for the home of a true southern belle. The romantic style of shabby chic lends itself to the relaxed, unpretentious personality. Can you paint? If so, this may be the perfect home decor for you.

In shabby chic decor, most furniture and accents are worn looking, with a distressed finish. Put a light coat of white paint on a few picture frames, an end table, or a rocking chair. Sand lightly, until the finish looks a little worn. You’ve just added a personal touch to your unique style of home decor!

Love country decor? This is one of the most loved styles, especially in the south. People are absolutely crazy about roosters, sunflowers – anything with lots of warm colors. Country decor is so warm and welcoming, especially in the kitchen. This is actually my favorite style of home decor (and I am from the south, I’ll admit).

When decorating with country decor, lots of wood really adds to the look. Pine wood floors are especially gorgeous, with the glowing reflection of everything in the room. Want to add your own personal touch to country decor? Crochet a few doilles, build a country style wall shelf to hold some of your knick knacks. Add your personal touch to your own home decor!

If western decor is your favorite, this one’s easy. You love horses, cowboy decor, horseshoes, everything western. A big Texas star hanging on the wall, metal wall decor and candleholders in western shapes such as horses or horseshoes. A campfire cowboy figurine setting on the coffee table, along with some old western book favorites.

Western decor is a popular home decor style in many states like Texas, Wyoming and Montana. Big open spaces is what western is all about. To add your own personal touch to western decor, go outside! Find an old wagon wheel, some old horseshoes, some rope – and make something unique to add to your home decor! Use your imagination.

There are many other styles of home decor, too many to mention. But you get the point. Everyones style is unique and different, and each person likes their own thing. Whatever you love – country decor, shabby chic decor, western decor or something altogether different, make it your own! Add your own distinct touch to your style of home decor.

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• Monday, November 30th, 2009

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