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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Futon slip covers protect while adding a decorative designers touch!
- Futon slip covers do two things. Number one and most importantly, they protect your futon mattress from wear and tear. Number two is the slip cover can give your room a personal touch by matching with your room's color scheme and adding a decorative touch giving it some character. If your room already has enough character, then maybe a simpler, more neutral futon slip cover would suffice.Th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - California king bedding cannot be interchanged with standard king bedding
- If you are looking for a great selection of California king bedding, then you have come to the right place. There is a vast selection of online shops offering high quality California king sheet sets. California king beds are the perfect choice for taller people as the mattress is 72" wide and 84" long, 4 inches longer than a standard king bed. You can find all the same wonderful bedding in the Cal...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Shabby chic bedding can add an elegant vintage touch to your room!
- Shabby Chic bedding is definitely the answer if you are looking for style and comfort with a touch of softness in your bedroom. Shabby chic is a very simplistic yet stylish method of decor, using bedding, linens, and window treatments with a time worn elegance. Muted blues, pinks, greens, and all shades of white are very common with the Shabby look. Stripes, small florals (mostly roses), and check...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Practical feng shui ? debunking the myths
- Most of the information that is available concerning Feng Shui is highly over-simplified. It often comes in the form of out-of-context eastern principals, mixed in with basic interior design horse sense from the west, to form a hybrid which many professional Feng Shui analysts agree can be as harmful as it is helpful. Feng Shui is more than just choosing certain colors, or "getting rid of clu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The beauty of copper - copper kitchens
- Versatile, strong & attractive, it's not surprising that copper has been used for centuries and is today, the most frequently used metal! One of the oldest metals known to mankind, the beauty of copper is classic & timeles...Copper holds a wonderful appeal. Both polished copper and rubbed copper items have a warmth about them, and yet a versatility that allows copper to be used everywhere, ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Starting your own redecorating business: the first key steps
- Are you a compulsive furniture rearranger? Do you make distinctive vignettes with accessories? Been complimented on your beautiful home? Give friends and family decorating suggestions even if they didn't ask for your help?Have you ever wondered if you could make your decorating passion into a business? There is a fast growing area of interior decorating called interior redesign or one-day d...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Dont just clean, organize
- Instead of cleaning, decorateTrying to maintain both a beautiful interior, and a neat and organized home, can be a daunting endeavor. One of the worst mistakes that you can make when planning the design of your residence is to arrange it in such a way that your decoration actually gets in the way of maintaining tidiness. Some set ups may lead to the accumulation of messes, actually working ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Add summer to your home
- Here's a decorating challenge just for fun in this hot humid mid-summer month. What colors are hot this summer? Turquoise, Coral, Raspberry, Green and Candy striped colors. They seem to be all of the colors we want around us for the hot weather. White is easy to use and is always good for the hot months, but the trendy colors can be a bit difficult to add to our existing rooms. If you want to have...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Outdoor cedar patio furniture goes indoors!
- It would be obvious to assume that the sudden boom in Patio Furniture sales was due to the hot new trend of building "Outdoor Rooms" that originated on popular Home and Garden TV shows and in Outdoor Decor Magazines. But there's another less obvious explanation as well. Patio Furniture peices like the Garden Bench, Porch Rocker, Athena Adirondack Chair, Classic Adirondack Chair, Adirondack Lovesea...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Dining chair slipcovers ? a great way to impress your dinner guests!
- Planning a dinner party but worried what your guests will think about your tired looking furniture? Stop worrying, because dining chair slipcovers offer a simple and effective solution. Rather than going to the hassle and expense of getting all your chairs reupholstered or buying brand new ones, why not just buy some inexpensive slipcovers? You'll be amazed at the difference a new slipcover set ca...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why silk plants instead of the real thing?
- Should I buy silk plants and flowers for my home or office or go with real ones? You should take into account a few factors that may help make your decision an easier one. Along with todays technology making silk plants look more lifelike than ever, below you will find ten reason to pick silk plants and flowers over the real thing.1. Silk plants offer long term savings over real ones due to...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Black and white themed teen bedroom decorating ideas
- When we found out we were having twins, our teenage daughter volunteered to move into a smaller bedroom so that the twins could have the bigger one. It was definitely time to come up with a new bedroom theme! We also didn't have much space to work with or a lot of money to spend. So when we moved her into the smaller bedroom, she decided to decorate with a black and white theme.The walls we...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Tribal persian rugs
- Tribal or nomadic rugs are produced by nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes whose lifestyles have traditionally revolved around breeding sheep and weaving. The rugs produced today are similiar to rugs produced centuries ago.Nomadic tribes use rugs for more than floor coverings. They are also used as bags, seating and other home furnishings. These rugs are very fashionable today due to their bold...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Reasons to consider a professional designer for your interior decorating project
- When one is considering a new look for an existing room the question always arises, "Do I need to hire a designer for my new project"? This depends on you and on your available free time, patience, creativity, resources and many more factors.---You might want to hire a professional designer if:Your time is at a premium with little free time for such a product.You feel complete...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Tabriz persian rugs
- Tabriz are one of the most popular Persian rugs. Tabriz is the dominant city of Northwest Iran and is the second largest city in Iran. It has been the center of the carpet trade for hundreds, if not thousands of years.Tabriz rugs have many unique designs, but the typical pattern is filled with dense floral motifs, large palmettes or vases. Typical colors are dark red and a powerful blue. Ne...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Amish furniture for the home
- Amish Furniture makes a home warm and welcoming. Hard woods, have invited friendly visits and important family gatherings for years. When you sit on a solid piece of wood furniture, you feel secure, welcome. You can find this quality but you'll have to search for it.Amish furniture has been sought after by the wealthy and the not so wealthy for it's simple yet elegant designs and traditiona...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The magic of color
- Deciding what colors to use when decorating your house can be a real challenge. Do you want a soothing atmosphere, vibrant or warm and cozy? The choice does not have to be complicated if you understand the workings of the theory of color.As many colors as there are out there all come from one of the colors of the rainbow: red, yellow, orange, green, blue, indigo, violet and black and white....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - ?too much stuff? syndrome or how decorating and organizing can help your sanity
- This area of home life is different from others in that it involves all the senses and to that degree it is successful, engendering varying emotions. Decorating isn't really a hobby, nor is it merely an activity; it's a driving force of many people to live in comfortable and pleasing surroundings while they regenerate from a stressful world.Yet, decorating by itself is not nearly as complet...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to decorate a large family room
- Dividing the room into different use areas is a great way to break up the space. Obviously a fireplace is a great focal point. Keep seating in front of it perpendicular (i.e. sofas facing each other with ottoman or coffee table in between) or L-shaped. Don't forget to put a small table at each end of the couch/love seat with table lamps and space for a drink and a book.Next, create a gaming...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Creating a cozy spot
- Having a warm & cozy spot to snuggle up is important as well as renewing. Creating intimacy in your home, or at least in one area of your home, requires a little imagination and some gut feelings. How does your family room or sunroom make you feel when you walk into it? Are the colors inviting? Is there comfortable seating? Winter is the best time to paint and spruce up your rooms because you can ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A spring sampler
- Spring is in the air, or at least we all wish it were! If you'd like to get rid of the winter doldrums and usher in some life to your home, here are some easy steps you can take now, before the crocuses bloom.· Put out several bouquets and arrangements of "silk" flowers in bright colors. Throw in some variegated greenery and you have an instant brightener....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Summertime simplicity in your home decorating
- Here in the Northeast, summer is almost here. With hot humid weather approaching-it's already here in the southern part of the country-we can learn a few tricks from our grandparents. Before air conditioning was common, most housewives prepared their homes for the heat of summer. They knew the windows would be open letting in dust as well as fresh air. Children would be home from school and runnin...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The effect of scent on moods
- When we talk about scents it could refer to a variety of applications. From the choice of perfume we wear, to lotions we use, candles we choose, oils, potpourris, etc. It is known that certain scents seem to effect people in different ways.Some scents are tied to certain memories, and if those memories were good or bad, will probably have a huge influence on whether the scent is liked or no...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Blackout blinds
- Tired of waking every morning with a stripe of blinding sunlight across your eyes? Or perhaps you need a way to dim the lights in the baby's room so he'll nap, or in a conference room so that you can project a presentation on a screen. No matter why you need to block the light from entering a room, you will need the right window blinds for the job.If you're looking for a window covering opt...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Contemporary rugs can transform a room
- When tackling a do-it-yourself home decorating project, you can use rugs as a relatively inexpensive means of enhancing or transforming a room. There are practical considerations in how to use rugs to advantage, and how to get good value for your money. The purchase of contemporary rugs for one or more areas of your home can make a significant contribution to the beauty and comfort of its interior...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Contemporary rugs - home decorating with contemporary area rugs
- Got a room that's crying out for a bright accent or a face lift? One of the quickest, cheapest ways to perk up your living space is with a new area rug. Not just any area rug, though. Today's contemporary designs and styles in area rugs can add a bright splash of color to the décor of any room, from a traditional living room to the most contemporary of Danish Modern living rooms....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Tips for choosing a safe paint color for your walls
- Are you STILL thinking about painting your walls with color?Many people are afraid to make the leap from 'builder's beige' to a more daring color choice. What holds you back? Are you afraid the color will be too strong? Not match your furniture? Or you'll become tired of it and have to start over again?While you're debating the work involved you are missing out on one of the basic el...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Discount rugs - buying a discount area rug
- A quality area rug for your home can be an expensive proposition. A fine Oriental rug, for instance, can easily set you back several thousand dollars. Rather than settling for a cheap alternative, you can find top quality rugs at discount prices if you shop carefully, both online and off. If you do, though, be sure to educate yourself as to the characteristics of the rug that you're buying to avoi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Area rugs - accent your rooms with area rugs
- One of the easiest ways to accent and decorate your home is with the use of accent rugs and area rugs. Rugs are far more than just something to cushion your feet and keep them warm in winter. They're miniature works of art in which the form transcends the function. An accent rug in the right place can bring your whole room together by tying colors, patterns and styles into a cohesive whole, or ser...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Pendant lighting layout - how to
- Pendant lighting has gained a great deal of popularity for use in kitchens over the last few years. A common place to install them is over an island or peninsula. One of the most frequent questions I see is how high do I hang them and how do I space them out? Both questions can be answered in several ways and as with any home design aspect there is no absolute or right answer. There is however som...