One thing that impact the overall appearance of a room are scratched, faded, rusted metal pieces. Luckily, these doorknobs, switch plates, and radiators need not be allowed to continue on this way. Pretty easily you can fix them up, and have a fresher slate to work with because of your efforts. You need not replace [...]
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June 9th, 2011
The Continued Adventures in Summer Salads
Plenty of us are preparing meals to eat in our outdoor living spaces. Being that the temperatures continue to rise, something cool seems best added to the menu. This need not be left to the beverage choice, but can be readily achieved, and wholely appreciated in the form of a delicious side salad. The one [...]
April 15th, 2011
Create an Outdoor Space With Dramatic Weather Resistant Curtains
All my adult life I have wanted an outdoor space with draped curtains surrounding the seating area. To entertain in an area outside with widely striped curtains billowing in the wind has appealed to no end. There is just something so chic about having a defined space created with these billowing fabric walls. As springtime [...]
January 22nd, 2011
Introducing the Trendiest Design Colour for 2011
The Pantone Color Institute has revealed the 2011 colour of the year, and it is honeysuckle. Nope, not the most recognizable of all shades, but a lovely one nonetheless. It is a pinky red hue that produces a nice tranquil effect on any space. Therefore, as it is a spring tone, you can anticipate the [...]
November 22nd, 2010
Get Help Cleaning Up Your Home After the Holidays
Ok, so the holiday season is knocking on the door, and your home is about to see more foot traffic in a two week period then it has all year. The thought of the aftermath can be a tad disheartening, but it is pretty much inevitable that there will be spills, stains and the unidentifiable [...]
October 10th, 2010
What to Do With Short Wall Space
When you moved into your home you thought some of its short walls would prove difficult to make use of, but this does not have to be a problem area. Instead, what you used to view as awkward, like the slanted space under the staircase, can be some excellent territory to make into a showcase. [...]
May 8th, 2010
The Great Design of the Kensington Gardens Rooftop
Kensington Gardens has an inspired lounge that can be replicated in your home. After a recent visit to the Kensington Gardens Rooftop, I decided I want a mini lounge like environment on my outdoor deck. I had such an awesome night, and very little alcohol was involved. Instead the environment was so relaxed and comfortable [...]
December 2nd, 2009
What to Do When You are Deprived of Outdoor Space
If the place you call home is limited on outdoor space, then you may want to consider placing images of euphoric landscapes up inside as wall decoration. The artist Natasha Kissel is one artist who creates utopic scenes that are likely to capture your attention. Pieces such as hers allow for the viewer to witness [...]