Author: Steven
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10 Ways to Mix Wood Tones and Shades While Decorating
There are now approximately 52 different types of wood that can be used for home makeover, construction and decorating purposes. This means wood lovers are no longer constrained to only work wood into their homes in the form of doors or trim. Trending today is the use of specific wood tones, shades and textures in…
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4 Essential Steps to Clean Your Chimney
No matter how far technology advances to bring us digital fireplaces that appear on our big screens at the tap of a button or faux fires that ignite at the rotation of a gas knob, nothing compares to a real wood-burning fireplace. From the chopping of the wood, the arguments about who can light it…
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29 Epic Ways to Decorate Empty Corners
1. The Challenge of Empty Corners Empty corners can be found in every house out there. Filling them up can become a challenging task for many people as they want to maintain a balanced look. While some empty corners can look good just as they are, not everyone may prefer a minimalist approach when it…
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16 Brilliant Painted Stairs Ideas
1. Attractive Stairs Many people pay close attention to how colors impact the design of their homes. It makes sense to be careful not to create an undesirable effect when mixing the colors in your kitchen or the shades of the walls in the living room. Colors add a certain vibrancy to an area making…
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68 Amazing Painted Ceiling Ideas
1. Deep Green This powder room is a stunning example of how a bold color choice can elevate a small space. The deep green ceiling creates a dramatic focal point, while the crisp white subway tiles and warm wood accents offer a classic and timeless contrast. The gold-framed mirror and sconces add a touch of…
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16 Ingenious Suitcase Decor Ideas
1. The Beauty of Suitcases Suitcases are great items to include in your home decorations. Older models, in particular, have a certain charm that many people would like to show off in a creative way. If you’re interested in learning the best methods to decorate using suitcases, the following ideas have great inspirational potential. Whether…
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10 Ways to Make the Most Comfortable Cozy Bed
Think about it. It’s a bit of wishful thinking, but if you sleep an average of eight hours a night you’re sleeping through one third of it! Living a life to 75 years means you spend 25 of them in dream land. If that’s not enough to inspire you to you to design the ultimate…
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7 Beautiful Basket Decoration Ideas
A basket is more multifunctional than you think. On one hand, the woven materials, be it fabric, hemp, metal or wicker form an upright container that has become the number one choice for every day storage needs. But when you step back and approach the ‘basket’ from a decorative perspective, the question is no longer,…
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12 Inspiring Feng Shui Decorating Ideas for Your Home
Known as an ancient Chinese art, feng shui’ means “wind water”. At the core of feng shui decorating, the environment for which the design occupies must respect space and time to achieve a harmonious balance and vibrant feeling between energy and the intended purpose of a room. Contrary to popular belief, feng shui is not…
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6 Clever Ways to Hide Ugly AC Vents
“Perfect placement of your air conditioning vent”, and “that air vent looks fabulous” are two phrases that have probably never been spoken and never will be. Just when you thought the iconic HVAC vent is an eye sore your home cannot live without, our clever ways to conceal them are blowing in. AC vents deserve…