Category: Living Room
Small Space, Big Style
| December 19, 2011 | Posted by carly under Living Room |
I’ve spent exactly half of my life living in apartments 1100 square feet or less. So you can imagine I’ve seen my fair share of small spaces, awkward spaces and even windowless spaces. I think small and awkwardly shaped spaces pose the biggest challenge for DIY decorators, but I’ve learned over the years that with… more
Finding Inspiration in Laid-Back Florida
| May 31, 2011 | Posted by carly under Living Room |
I just returned from a very relaxing week in South Florida and the Keys. While there, I found lots of tropical fish, warm breezes, a few margaritas and of course, tons of color inspiration. From spectacular sunsets to bright tropical beaches, a rainbow of colors awaited at every turn. I decided to turn my inspiration… more
A Little Living Room “Je ne sais quoi”
| May 27, 2011 | Posted by carly under Living Room |
I find some of the most difficult decorating to be for rental apartments. It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that you aren’t allowed to make bold moves and big (possibly permanent) decisions. In this makeover, I have a few tricks up my sleeve for adding some flair in a French flea market… more
A Room to Live In, a Couple, and a Bunny Named Todd
| March 12, 2011 | Posted by carly under Living Room |
I sometimes find that decorating a room with good bones, nice windows and an already decent paint job is much harder than decorating a room with lots of issues or constraints. I think it’s because there are simply too many options and it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all of them. On the other hand,… more
Rearrange Decor, Boost Your Brain Power
| January 20, 2011 | Posted by carly under Living Room |
When I was growing up, my mom rearranged the furniture in our house every few months. I thought it was great – never a dull moment in the living room! In fact, research has shown that making frequent changes to your environment can improve brain health. Rather than rearrange furniture, I find myself changing out… more
