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"Even in a formal dining room you don't want to be ponderous or gloomy. Eating is really one of your indoor sports. You play three times a day, and it's well worthwhile to make the game as pleasant as possible."                                  Dorothy Draper, Decorating is Fun!     Whether you have a formal dining room or a casual dining room style, a little updating won't hurt.  Transforming a dining room isn't very hard just a few tips and tricks to follow:   Add a splash of bold color Soften room by adding linens such as table toppers, chair covers Add a pocket door for privacy Update light fixtures Invest in an exotic rug Create an inviting atmosphere with fresh flowers or greenery Open up draperies to bring in natural light Mix upholstery fabr...

“Yellow is a very favorable vibration for mental or intellectual activity, as it promotes a clear state of mind. Yellow heightens your awareness and alleviates depression, sadness, or any kind of despondency. "                                                                                                                Tae Yun Kim   One of the best colors to decorate with in my opinion is the color yellow.  There are so many wa...

Let's face it, the bathroom is one of the hardest rooms to keep organized, especially if you have a busy household.  It seems as soon as you clean and try to organize it, it starts to look messy again within a few hours.  With towels on the floor, and cosmetics strewn about creating a disorderly mess, organizing a bathroom is quite the chore.  Below are 5 storage solutions to organize a messy bathroom and keep everything in its place:       Organized drawers for cosmetics and hair tools       A stand alone multi shelving unit to display personal items and to hold baskets filled with towels, candles and bath accessories   Mason jars attached to a towel rack to hold toothbrushes and  toothpaste is quite genius     A wall shelf is ideal to hold apothecary jars filled with cotton balls, sponges, towels and decorative plates        ...

“I must have flowers, always, and always.”                                                                            Claude Monet There is nothing more intriguing and pleasant than flowers especially when they are brought into our homes.  They can literally brighten your mood, enhance a dull living space, perfume the air and beautify a boring accent table.  See the examples below and get inspired by the allure of flowers.      Lilacs in a vase add the right amount of color and romance to this opulent accent table   ...

"Madeleine Castaing pretty much had it all figured out--leopard carpet looks good anywhere".                                                                                            Robert Kime, Architectural Digest       Accessorizing an apartment with leopard or animal print is tricky and can turn out to be a disaster if not done in the right way.  Choosing to decorate with leopard carpeting is a bold move but the reward is phenomenal as illustrated below:        ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/diy-how-to-paint-outdated-bathroom-tiles                                                                                                                            Transformed bathroom tiles in an array of colors                        ...

As most Americans are spending their vacations at home due to time/budget constraints they are utilizing their outdoor rooms and transforming them into beautiful living spaces.  If you don't have the budget for a summer vacation why not consider revamping your outdoor room and entertain family and friends in style.  Check out these outdoor rooms from HGTV.   Colorful patterned accessories, a chandelier and a chic round table embodies this outdoor room   A cozy and relaxing outdoor room with neutral furniture and warm tonal accessories   A rustic and nature-inspired outdoor room       An oversized table, funky lighting and plenty of foliage makes this outdoor room an entertainer's dream         An open and airy outdoor room with plantation style furniture and comfy seating   Photos courtesy of HGTV  

"Design is defined by light and shade, and appropriate lighting is enormously important."                                                      Albert Hadley, The Story of America's Preeminent Interior Designer Lighting is pretty important when decorating or staging a home.  It can illuminate a treasured object, or turn a dim and dingy basement into a bright and cheery space where everyone wants to hang out. With so many types of light fixtures on the market today from pendant lighting, task lighting to globes, why not brighten your home this summer with these stylish light fixtures below: Ikea kitchen hanging light fixture with a mix of modern and vintage   G...