By Barbara Tobiasz Throughout my home, from the library to the bathrooms, the walls are adorned to exhume beauty and uniqueness. As a home designer I have had the good fortune of creating my habitat from all that my imagination holds. Living in the Midwest there are an abundance of months that you are held captive inside your quarters. Being in this environment has clearly given me the opportunity to have my place just the way I wanted it to turn out. Having lived in California my heart yearned for the seasons to change. I needed to see new growth form on the trees and to hear the birds chirp again. I desperately desired to make my outside come alive just like the inside. As the season finally changed to sunshine and warmth, I could actually feel my body and soul uplifted. I ran around the entire house opening all the windows while humming and smiling thinking of the projects that I could hardly wait to start. There was the entire outside area that waited for my hands and thoughts to w

By Amy C. When we say home décor we often think of design, colors and materials we use in homes to enhance beauty. Our surroundings have a significant influence on emotions and physical well-being. People need a cozy place to come home to from the stress of daily life and to relax. Your home décor reflects your personality. You may want to project an image which is simple, elegant, uncluttered or spiritual. Whether you work daily on a hectic office schedule or simply tending the home, spiritually enhanced environment can help ease the irritations of traffic, gadgets, office problems and other rush matters. There are times we dream of living in a vast forest surrounded by majestic mountains where the beauty of natural surrounding provides peace, tranquility and healing to our tired body and soul. There's a way in decorating the home to achieve spiritual awakening. There are unique items meant to make a house a place for spirituality. These are products designed to heal the mind, bod

By Jasnav Nagpal Choosing window drapes for your home or curtains for your office can be a daunting task. Generally keeping a few basic principles in mind will help you cruise along in the selection process. This article is all about choosing the right window drapes for when you go shopping for curtains. When choosing window drapes for your home or office, the first thing that you need to consider is the degree of formality of the place. This degree will determine the kind of settings you need. As a basic thumb rule, the more formal the place the more simple yet elegant the settings. On the other extreme, places like personal bedrooms can have all the frills that you desire. An office is definitely more formal than a home. Naturally your office would require a somber setting that sets the mood for a comfortable yet elegant work space. Take Inspiration Look around your office for clues to how you should be setting it up. Is the furniture plain leather or upholstery? Are the walls

By Jason Bell Interior Designers If you have no prior experience, simply contact a professional interior designer. With years of extensive industry experience, designers have the tools and expertise you seek. Not only do they stay abreast of all the latest market trends and changes, they can help you secure furniture and accessories at great prices. This is especially true if looking for captivating and compelling home decorating ideas on a budget. Many designers also network with local showroom galleries, along with retail furniture stores and outlets. These professionals also have the skills to effectively match your existing home decor. This includes selecting the right appliances, tables, desks, and even floral arrangements for your new or current home. Home Decor Magazines Another option is to check trade publications. This includes magazines, along with pamphlets and other industry related materials. These are great resources to find design and furnishing ideas. Furthermore,

Summer is a season where almost everyone gets excited because of the wide array of activities available for all of us to enjoy. During the summer season, everyone seems to have plans, be it for going out on a trip, spending a night at the beach, or working out to get their bodies in shape. But no matter what activity you are planning during summer, you should not neglect summer home decoration, which can give your entire house the bright and relaxing feel of the hot summer season. Here are some ideas for summer decorations that you can try doing in your own house, to reflect the vibrancy of these hot months. An image that you want to project in your summer home decoration is a house that is bright and full of light. This is why you should strive to freshen and lighten up your entire house by repainting its interior with the colors that are en vogue for this very season. You can try redecorating the windows as well by using some light and breezy window treatments, so that they will

When spring comes around most people feel the need to do some spring cleaning. Many people clean out their closets and donate accumulated clothes and home decor to charity each year. However, you should think twice before trading in some of your home decoration items. Instead of buy splurging on new home decor every year, why don’t you spice up what you have and give your home a brand new look? You can simply add minute details to the decorations you already have, in order to get a fresh new look this spring! Before you decide to get rid of those boxes of clutter, trinkets and worn-down accessories, think about what you could actually do with these items in another context. You can decorate basic lamps, windows, throws, pillows, or unused china and vases with them. Even the tiniest details can turn this spring into a new beginning for your home decor with innovation and cheap materials such as mirrors, plastic flowers and decorative trim. How to start visualizing your ideal sprin