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It is very important that you learn how to decorate your home modernly so that your home doesn’t seem dated out of sorts.
If you are living in a very old house there are going to be a lot of decorating challenges.
Probably you have to replace and update many of the rooms. You can find great new ideas in modern home decor magazines or you can also check out the internet.
You will find that there is a lot of new decorating ideas, but what is new and in is constantly changing.
Each room will need a theme, but the house should also have a flow. Make sure that you think about the way that you decorate one room, because the next room must be able to flow nicely from design to design. Keep in mind that it can get a little expensive and silly when you start adding a lot of expensive pieces into a small room.

You will also find that the modern home is very lovely in a simple way. Simple is the way to go.

To apply Feng Shui to your love life, you must first locate or even create that romance area of your home.

The key when focusing on love and marriage is to do every thing in pairs. Another important aspect is the use of the appropriate color. The color most associated with love is the color red. A perfect way to set ambience is to burn a pair of red candles, which can set the mood with that special loved one in your life. The flame from the candles will help to ignite that romance in your life and help create a happier more passionate atmosphere.

Find a beautiful piece of artwork that shows a loving couple in that perfect romantic fantasy get away. Hang that piece of art work to inspire you and your lover. In utilizing Feng Shui, it is very important to focus any and all intention. Add the color red in fun ways by using throw pillows or in an area rug. Anything red, or in the red family will help create a romantic atmosphere.

When you decorate your home, you use your own special artistic vision to create an environment specific to your family.
It is great having a house that reflects the inner you, but it could be a greater reward if you include ideas from the rest of the people living in your home. A home has a much deeper meaning when you get your love ones involved in your project and of course you get the opportunity this way to spend more time with them. Choosing objects, patterns and arrangements, each a reminder of the unique spirit of the person that suggested it, could definitely bring the family closer and help to create a beautiful home built on creativity and emotions.
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(ARA) – Savvy homeowners are becoming master illusionists these days working with their smaller rooms to make them appear bigger and more spacious. Even a house with a maze of irregularly shaped rooms can be designed to enhance the flow from room-to-room giving the impression of more space. So instead of dismissing your smaller rooms, embrace them! According to Chris Sy, from Carlisle Wide Plank Floors, smaller sized rooms can be useful and beautiful. “They make a house unique and with the right techniques, you can make the most of these areas. The goal is to create a room that you can use, is pleasing to the eye, and doesn’t feel cramped.”

Follow these tips to make the most of the smaller rooms in your home:

Walls:Paint the walls with lighter color paints to make a room seem bigger. Lighter colors also reflect the natural light and help to open the space. Consider lighter tones such as nudes and natural colors or use pastels such as powder blue or a light yellow.

Lighting: Lighting is an important element in small rooms. The room should be properly lit to expand the space. Consider replacing table and floor lamps with wall fixtures. If you cannot replace these items, look for ones that are space friendly and have small shades or no shades at all.

Floors: You may be surprised to learn that floors can make a world of difference in how large a room feels. Steer away from narrow floor boards. It may seem logical to use narrow boards in small rooms, but in actuality it makes the room appear busy and cluttered. Wide plank wood floors are great for smaller rooms because they are easy to keep clean and add visual character. Sy says, “Wider floor boards, some 8 to 10-inches, are being used in smaller rooms and they open up the space wonderfully. In older colonial homes, the widest boards were used on the second floor where many of the smaller rooms were located.”

Wide plank wood floors provide the simplicity that is needed in rooms with limited space. By eliminating the majority of seams in the floor and choosing a lighter color, the room will appear open and airy. “Look for boards with subtle grain patterns and fewer knots. At Carlisle, we suggest maple or eastern white pine because these woods have a less prominent grain,” adds Sy.

Furniture: Whether a small living room, bedroom, office or den, there will be various pieces of furniture you will need to make the room functional. When working with a smaller area, determine what you need and what you want. Only using key pieces of furniture will ensure that the room is functional, but not cluttered.

When purchasing furniture, think about pieces that can perform multiple tasks. For example, an end table that has drawers can double for storing small items. Consider smaller pieces to open up space, such as choosing a love seat over a couch. Another helpful tip is to think vertically. Shelving and other items that bring the eye upward make the room feel larger.

Decor: When decorating a smaller room, it’s best to keep things simple. Choose one or two pieces of art to display. On accessories such as decorative pillows and drapes, choose fabrics that have minimal patterns or utilize solid colors. It’s important to decorate every room with your personal tastes in mind, but the general rule to follow is less is more. Add too many items in your small room and it will end up feeling even smaller.

From wide plank wood flooring to wall fixture lights, if you follow these simple guidelines you’ll be able to make your smaller rooms appear bigger and become your own master illusionist. For more information on flooring and style options, visit www.wideplankflooring.com  or call (800) 595-9663.

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(ARA) – Winter can be dark and cold, but spring is a time for warmth and light. Few things will brighten your mood as much as transforming your home to greet the season. Even inexpensive touches can have a big impact. Some simple spring redecorating will lift your spirits as much as spotting the first returning robin.

Your secret weapon is color. The vibrant colors of spring will brighten otherwise ordinary home decor. Let nature lead you to your color palette: delicate pink cherry blossoms, lavender blue hyacinths, sunny yellow forsythia and the pale green of new leaves. Do you smile when you see a basket of tulips? Why not take your cue from nature and be surrounded by those beautiful colors? For inspiration, take an early spring walk in the park. Breathe the softer air and study the scenery. When a color makes you happy, that’s the one to choose for your home.

You can easily and inexpensively change a room by buying a couple of gallons of paint and doing the job yourself. For years, white or ecru were the standard wall colors, but no longer. Be daring and choose a color that makes you feel good, and a little “out there.” If you don’t like it, you can always paint over it.

Take down heavy drapes. They may have made you feel cozy in the cold months, but for now, get them cleaned and put them away for next year. For spring, the word to keep in mind is light, as in airy fabrics and sheer curtains that let natural light into your home.

Slipcovers are an age-old way of changing the look of a room from winter to summer. You might be able to find them ready-made and inexpensive. At least, buy new pastel throw pillows, which will quickly upgrade a room and give it a new look.

Don’t forget to arrange fresh flowers in bright vases from the craft store or in your own pretty crystal. Spring flowers growing in your garden are free and, for city dwellers, choose the least expensive bouquets at the corner market. These flowers don’t know they’re not prize orchids, and will give their all to lift your spirits.

“In any room, hanging botanical drawings, framed or unframed, is another way of bringing nature into your home, says Elizabeth Polish, interior designer and instructor at The Art Institute of New York City, If you don’t want to buy original drawings, cut images from magazines, and mat and frame them yourself.”

Freshening the bathroom is also easy. Change the shower curtain and towels and you have an instant new look. Look for sales on bathroom accessories to complete the picture.

About the kitchen, Polish says, “Even if you can’t redecorate, start an herb garden on your windowsill. Grow fresh dill, chervil, and mint. Watching things grow brings you in tune with the season of rebirth. And be sure to use the herbs to spark up your meals.”

Bring on the spring. You will be ready with a home that has been refreshed, revived and renewed.

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The desire to incorporate basic elements of nature into interior design is still very prevalent.
Being inspired by nature doesn’t mean that you have to choose neutral tones when it comes to decorating your home.
Get inspired by exotic birds or a tropical forest and add bright tones to highlight a sofa with these modern decorative pillows. Asian-inspired mango accent pieces such as mango wood vases are beautiful and will create a focus point in any corner of your room. Use tall vases to emphasize high ceilings.
Create a cozy corner with a small table that holds bottles of wine and hand painted wine glasses or martini glasses.
Add an exotic touch to your living room with a zebra print either in your decorative throws, pillows or area rugs.
For more ideas, check out our collection of tea light holders that come in lotus, daffodils and rose shapes.

Throws are the perfect thing to cozy up with when you are feeling a little chilly. Just wrap yourself in a 100% cotton throw or mohair throw and curl up with a good book, a favorite movie, cup of tea or a glass of wine.
Throws can also be used as a finishing touch to a room. Over a sofa or across the back of a chair it will make a great accent to your decor.
At homedecorbylulu.com we carry a variety of unique throws in different colors and textures.

The added bonus of decorating with throws is that you can change your throws with the seasons, choosing strong colors and textures for winter, and light bright ones for the warmer days of summer.
They make excellent gifts for any occasion and especially for the hard to buy person in your life.

In pretty much every home decor magazine, you can see where the designers put their signatures on a decor. There is nothing wrong with plain furniture and walls, but they definitely don’t attract the eye. You can spice up the room with a perfectly chosen piece of furniture. A beautifully hand made and hand painted armoire would definitely catch the eye. Or try a classy club chair, a side table or this handcrafted mango wood leaf stool. It would really stand out and could be your signature piece and conversation starter.

When we are little, our imaginations fly. Most of the things that we imagine are being in a magical world. And as a child, fantasy heroes and heroines are of great admirations to us. That is why fairy figurines are among the favorites by figurine collectors. They simply capture a child’s imaginations in more ways than one. Glancing at one can instantly bring you to an enchanting world of fairies just like what most of us had hoped for when we were still young.

Giving these fairy figurines as gifts can be a delight for children and friends who love being enchanted.  With so many choices in colorful designs, these figurines can create a great contrast and enchanting blend at anyplace in your home. To purchase one is a lovely thing to have plus the joy to indulge in your childhood fantasies again and decorate your beautiful homes is a great deal for everyone.

Vases come in variety of shapes, color material and sizes. One type of vase that is unique in quality and design is art deco vases. They are made of materials and designs that represent a part of our ancient history. This vases can be even become a collection for you, especially if you love ancients. These classy vases are of different luxurious designs and can be put anywhere in house. With their wide array of designs, they can blend anywhere in the house. They can also be a source of joy in gift giving!

As a person that appreciates uniqueness, I know that its value can never be altered. And because of its terrific artistic designs, anyone can be drawn into its magnificence. Art deco vases are truly exciting and precious things to have in the house.