The Roaring ’20s marked an era of profound societal and political contrasts alongside upheaval and innovation, which included women winning the right to vote, prohibition and innovations — the fridge, traffic lights and radio channel broadcasts — which revolutionized life. The bathroom designs of this decade proved equally as diverse, with a mixture of rainbow-colored …
You picked your furniture because of its visual appeal, so it makes sense when you want inspiration for the rest of the room to look at furniture colours. A glowing thread in a design, a richly stained wood framework, the apparent solid of a chair could be just what the walls need for decor. You …
Wall lights are mainly used as accent lights, although in some cases they also function as task or ambient lighting in a small space like a hall. Floor lights can cover any type of lighting demand: task, ambient or accent illumination. Fantastic lighting is crucial to a functional, well-decorated distance; prioritizing your lighting needs will …
Making decorative balls to adorn your coffee table is a very versatile craft, adapting itself to decor from sophisticated to whimsical, and supplying inexpensive ornamentation for events from elegant coffee gatherings to little girls’ tea parties. Use polystyrene balls as a base to be covered with all manner of notions and embellishments. Make the job …
It is possible to live large in a studio flat that is 600-foot by decorating it with the proper colors, stripes and colors to make it feel fresh, uncluttered and homey. Furnish pieces that accommodate your lifestyle requirements, while maintaining an open, airy feel to the space. Incorporate exceptional things which you love, including a …
Art wall feeling a? Try one of these 14 fresh, creative ideas and give your walls a new lease on life. From artwork that creeps round the corners to unique matting thoughts, backdrops and even a pulley system, perhaps one of these art structures from around will inspire a change in your own home. 1 …
As things steam up here in Atlanta, I find myself like a kid begging for your own ice cream truck to come by, craving a yummy sherbet treat. Cruising the sherbet aisle in the grocery store motivated me to look up my favorite flavors in photos and color guides. Bright colors motivated by raspberry, lime, …
Following is a contemporary yet elegant lighting option which will present your space style as well as incredible practicality. The cantilevered floor lamp is a lamp with an arc-shaped arm, a mechnical jointed arm or a cantilevered straight arm which allows you to create directional downlight without the limitations of a ceiling-hung fixture. No electrician, …
Books are for reading, sure. But they are also for stacking, displaying, propping and organizing. A stack of thick coffee table books is as essential in decorating as a vase or a throw cushion. They include colour, texture, height and symmetry. They also offer you an opportunity to display your personality. Are you displaying a …
We tend to pay a lot of attention to the things that produce our rooms exceptional, layered and intriguing — and rightly so. However, a house with nothing tying its spaces together can feel haphazard or even embarrassing to be in. By making a few important decisions about finishes and materials and applying them throughout …