Few rooms in the home get as much daily use as the living room, which is often used as a space to entertain guests, watch a movie with the whole family, or relax while reading a book. Because this room is so central to the daily function of families and their routines, it requires a design that is functional, beautiful,…
Candle holders have been one of the most popular forms of household dĂ©cor for hundreds of years. Before electricity, candles were a cheap and accessible form of light. Candle holders were both functional and fashionable, lowering fire risk while making the light more portable. As time went on, the demand for decorative candle holders grew as homes sought to demonstrate…
Gardening for wildlife is usually considered a good thing – after all, what gardener wouldn’t be flattered to see hummingbirds, butterflies, and even frogs enjoying, enriching, and protecting her painstakingly-planted garden? Unfortunately, not all wildlife are as well-behaved as these examples. Exhibit A: deer (Odocoileus spp.). They can be a serene and majestic sight at first – until you see…
If you want to take a love of exposed brick to the next level, then just wait until you see our gallery of 33 stunning interior stone wall ideas. They say “a man’s home is his castle,” and you’ll definitely feel like your home is a castle if you implement any of these exceptional designs. To see where stone might…
When winter finally gives way to spring, it’s time to freshen your front door with a colorful wreath. This slideshow contains a wealth of ideas for the beginning crafter and anyone with an eye for style. These designs range from sweet and old-fashioned to bold and modern. Many have special additions like birds, eggs, and butterflies. The farmhouse trend is…
Spilled flower pots are a whimsical and humorous trend in garden design. This is an easy concept to use in any backyard garden, and requires only a little thought and creativity. Many of these designs give the impression that the “spill” has just happened. Some of these arrangements have the flowers going straight into the lawn, while others are contained…
You want your home to feel as cozy as possible, right? Many people do, and they often paint their homes to create a more inviting atmosphere to live in. Sometimes, painting is just not enough to make a room pop or stand out. Yes, you could paint a mural, and yes, you could hang up average picture frames. 37 Ways…
Just like the inside of your home, you want your backyard deck, front yard, and side yard to look as amazing as possible. However, finding the right ideas for your outdoor decor is not always easy. From planters to benches to garden ornaments, it can seem difficult to find the right things for your outdoor space. You can easily make…
With a little creativity and items from around the house, you can brighten your garden with these nifty DIY crafts. While some are so easy that anyone can make them in an afternoon, others require a little more time and skill. Many of these ideas make treasure from trash. Put your empty bottles on a tree for a little extra…
If you’re looking for an easy way to bring quirky, individual style to your yard, try these repurposed garden container ideas. Look around your home for old and disused items that may make great additions to your garden. Old pails, doors, kitchen ware, and bicycles make fun planters. You can even visit the thrift store for ideas. 33 Ways to…
First and foremost, you might be asking yourself, “What is a corbel?” You’ve probably seen dozens of corbel ideas in design magazines and shows, but you may not have known that’s what they’re called. A corbel is a large, usually ornate, wall bracket used to support the ceiling, a shelf, molding, or another architectural feature. These large but lovely design…
A flood of new attention has washed over both interior and exterior home design. Ladies like you are having more fun decorating their homes than ever before. If you love crafting inside the home, then you’ve probably discovered that you also love beautifying your lawn. Every gardener needs a good workspace, which is why we’ve put together this awesome list…
Oh, how we do love “shabby chic.” There’s nothing quite like it. It’s both opulent and rustic and full of whimsy. Like a girly girl wearing her favorite beat up old cowboy boots. Shabby chic blends the old (wood, antiques, rusty metal) and the new (fresh flowers, anyone?) with style and grace. A style of so much femininity and strength…
More and more fans of interior design are reconsidering the way they look at furniture. Buying new furniture is not only expensive, it’s not nearly as fun. Have an existing piece with a great shape but a dated stain? Maybe you’ve found a wonderful piece at a garage sale or flea market, but it’s looking a little worse for wear.…
Some of the world’s greatest minds were renowned for enjoying time on their front porches. Mark Twain was often photographed in a porch rocker, and many Presidents have been pictured enjoying the North and South Portico porches of the White House. If you’ve got a porch, then by all means use it. If a dark or dated design is deterring…
When it comes to backyard dĂ©cor, there are a many numbers of projects and ideas that you can incorporate to make your backyard inviting and similar to those magazine and TV backyards that everyone covets. Since the backyard is a place where many people go to sit, you truly do want to create a backyard that is inviting and comfortable…
Many times, children’s rooms are an afterthought when it comes to redecorating the house. It’s important to give each child some creative freedom in designing their own room so they will feel like they have a place to shine. 26 Fantastic Kid Room Decor Ideas that your Children will Go Crazy For Organization is a big part of these room…
Spring centerpieces combine the fresh blooms of the season with attractive vases and baskets. Whether you have store-bought flowers on hand or blossoms from your own garden, you will be able to find a unique idea in this slideshow. 50+ Fresh Spring Centerpiece Ideas to Give Your Table a Charming Look for the Whole Season Many of these centerpieces take…
When decorating a home or office in contemporary or modern styles, you need to know the best modern furniture stores online as much for ideas as for shopping. Visiting online stores provides the virtual equivalent of window shopping with the added benefit of no salespeople pressuring you. You can develop your ideas, build mood boards, peruse blogs, and register for…
Did you ever stop to appreciate the beauty of nature? Well, flowers play an integral role in that beauty. Their colorful landscape invokes powerful feelings of well-being and serenity. Specifically, the focus will be on blue flowers which have amazing shades offering different alternatives that may be you hadn’t even thought of when selecting that certain flower to embellish your…