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When homeowners redecorate without consulting a professional decorator, the walls don’t get as much attention as the rest of the home. Good design principles for the walls in your home is crucial. Here are a few tips that homeowners should keep in mind. > Create a gallery wall. Have a large, bare wall that needs to be filled. A gallery wall is a great alternative to a single large piece of ...

It’s often said that fashion favors the bold. The same goes for interior design as well. The downside to taking any risk however, is that it may not pan out. If you want your interior design to stand out but you’re hesitant about taking any big risks, here are five ideas you may want to consider. The following projects are bold and perhaps a bit risky but easy to undo if you change your mind about ...

There are no guarantees that your next remodeling project will be completed on schedule, or that it will cost what it was supposed to. But there are a few things that you can do to maximize the odds of that happening. Here are seven things you can do to keep your remodel on track and on budget. Leave the tough jobs for the pros. T here are some home improvement projects you can do ...

A nice area rug is one of the most underutilized home décor items. The high price for a quality rug can discourage some homeowners from considering one but it’s a wise investment. The rug can serve as the focal point of virtually any room in the home and it can also protect your carpet or hardwood floors and help preserve them. Since an area rug is a big purchase, it’s important to take your time ...

TV shows tend to make remodeling look easier than it really is, especially when the professionals swoop in and do all the work. But any homeowner who has been involved in the remodeling process themselves will tell you that it’s anything but easy. Home remodeling is complex and will almost always require some degree of involvement for the homeowner even when professionals are involved. Here are a ...

Just because a room is tiny doesn’t mean it has to be uncomfortable. A small space can be cozy and inviting. Not only that, there are a few interior design tricks you can use to make that small room appear larger than it really is and while some of them may seem counter-intuitive, they really do work. Here are five tricks to experiment with. Buy larger furniture Buying small furniture ...

The bathroom serves a vital role in the home. You could argue that it’s the most important room in the home in many ways, at least from a functional standpoint. But despite the fact that what goes on there isn’t exactly glamorous, that doesn’t mean your bathroom has to be bland-looking. A few improvements can really make a big difference in your bathroom. Here are a few ideas you might try. ...