Posts Tagged by accessories
Make a Headboard (and a Statement!) with Fabric
| June 17, 2011 | Posted by carly under Bedroom |
I’ve been trying to update my guest room/study for the last two years. I started out with a bold chalkboard wall, which serves as both an accent wall and a place to scribble notes. And I love it! For some reason, though, the rest of the room just wouldn’t hang together. The Floor Plan So… more
A Small Kitchen Gets Big Style
| June 10, 2011 | Posted by carly under Kitchen |
No matter what the size, a kitchen update is always a big deal. It not only makes cooking more fun, it instantly adds value to your home. And while cabinets and appliances are the big-impact pieces, it’s important not to neglect the walls or the accessories. This reader is in the process of updating her… 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
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
Decorating Around Existing Wall Color (Part 2)
| December 29, 2010 | Posted by carly under Living Room |
This month it looks like paint color isn’t the problem, but decorating around it is. Here is the second submission from a reader who wants to keep the existing wall color and simply update their accessories to match. Once again, I commend the nice color choice. Yellow is one of my absolute favorites for a… more
