Archive for December, 2009
My husband was due home from a six-month tour in Afghanistan, and my kids and I were so excited. In fact, we had planned a party for the night of his return. We invited more than 35 guests. It was going to be a grand blow out.
At first we had thought of decorating using a camouflage motif, but we soon changed our minds and decided to go with some traditional patriotic home decor. I started getting the house ready by hanging a huge American flag on the front door. Next, I hung a ton of red, white and blue streamers around the house and in the yard. I put out a few glass vases of beautiful red roses on the entry way table. And I asked all of the guests to wear the colors of the flag and even to dress as patriotic figures if they liked. My husband was so surprised when he got home. He loved it!
A living room is the first room inside your home that guests will see. Hence, this room must look inviting and welcoming. When designing your living room, make sure you pay attention to the little accents that add a touch of your personality. It could be a simple painting on the wall or an area rug to accent the floor.
The floor is usually the most neglected part of the room. Adding area rugs with a contemporary design can do wonders to the floor and to the complete look of a room. An area rug can also be the focal point, especially if its color complements the palettes used for the walls and the furniture. Rugs can be hand woven or machine braided. There are so many designs to choose from. There is surely one that will be perfect for your living room