Setting the perfect dinner table involves more than just laying out the proper utensils. A good host will also consider the aesthetic details of the process as well. Here are some great tips for setting an inviting and beautiful dinner table. Add Color: Placemats and chargers are an excellent way to add color and excitement to your dinner table. A Little... [Read more...]

Scent influences our mood and perception, which is why many people choose scented detergents and wear perfume. Scents also affect how people perceive particular environments. For this reason, scented candles play an important role in making a home feel attractive and welcoming. Room by Room You don’t have to use the same scent everywhere. For the bedroom,... [Read more...]

Despite recent "Color of the Year" designations awarded to winners such as Tangerine Tango and Emerald Green, America's favorite color to paint with last year was blue. This cool and calming color tone has a powerful effect on our moods by aiding our intuition and encouraging rest and serenity. Blue comes in a wide variety of shades, each with their own... [Read more...]

When it comes to designing and decorating at home, there's always so much talk about modern, contemporary, traditional and the like. But what if none of those design styles tickles your fancy? What if you're looking for something a bit more... rugged? Let's take a deeper look at what's known as Southwestern design style. Here's a few features... [Read more...]

You are probably already using stripes in home décor nowadays, as many homeowners already do. But do you really want to? Do you really find them appealing? What about adding a pattern that is different and unique? Chevron accents are a huge trend in the design industry and rightly so. Chevron patterns offer the clean, simplistic look of stripes, but in a more... [Read more...]

The hot new colors showing up in current home decorating ideas are not really hot at all. They are pastels that remind us of candy and ice cream. In the right color combinations, these soft pretty colors become sophisticated palettes. Paint When used on ceilings and walls, pale blue, mint green and creamy yellow offer a soft backdrop for furniture... [Read more...]

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