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Bring Back the Definitive Wallpaper of Our Times

Posted by: admin on: January 11, 2012

For a number of years it seemed that interior designers, and homeowners had shied away wallpaper. Sure, there were those years of seventies designs that absolutely drenched walls in graphic prints of orange brown and green. And yes they permeated our thoughts when the word wallpaper was mentioned. But, its been over thirty some odd [...]

Be Exact in Selecting Your Decorating Style

Posted by: admin on: October 23, 2011

The choice to decorate a house, or just one room in a house in a particular style can be a major one. This applies if you are straying from traditional, contemporary or modern styles mainly. Basically, it becomes a question of what do you value most, how much you enjoy the time you live in [...]

The Duty to Refurbish a Property Properly

Posted by: admin on: June 23, 2011

Recently, I have come across quite a few homes that were purchased in a dilapidated state, refurbished and put directly back on the market. This method of flipping is not new, but what I have been surprised by is the level of work that seems to be put into these projects. Unfortunately, I have to [...]

Simple Rules for Selecting the Right Paint Colors

Posted by: admin on: March 13, 2011

Choosing the colors you use to decorate the inside of your home with can be nerve racking for some. Looking at hundreds of paint swatches can be frustrating, and lead to further confusion. But, with a few designer tips you can feel comfortable in the selections you make, and what you create within your living [...]

How to Bring Focus to Your Family Style

Posted by: admin on: December 10, 2010

Should you be seeking to decorate your home in a way that will spotlight your family’s personality you will want a clean slate for a backdrop. Take for example using a light shade of a neutral colour, or even better a comfortable shade of white. If you think this sounds to bland, then you are [...]

The Popular Nature Inspired Decoration of Choice this Season

Posted by: admin on: September 12, 2010

For a long time the cool kid on the block accessory was red coral, then it was bright orange and now it has migrated to blue. Whether it be glass coral decorations, coral patterns on fabric, or pictures of this bright coral, it all is having its heyday right now. Of course these are best [...]

The Issue of Altering a House With a Poor Layout

Posted by: admin on: June 11, 2010

All too often a buyer finds a home that checks off all kinds of boxes on their list of important features, but the layout of the house is just not spot on. Possibly the line up of the rooms is not quite what a modern homeowner might aspire for, or maybe the whole thing is [...]