Monthly Archives: February 2010

Dining Areas part 1

The demise of the dining room has been one of the most hotly debated issues on the home front, but reports of its death have possibly been greatly exaggerated.  It is true, however, that when space is short, it doesn’t … Continue reading

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Deciding the Focal Points of Your Living Room point 2

A low ceiling, for example, makes an elaborate pelmet treatment difficult to carry off, and a dark room will be made even gloomier with thick, heavy curtains hanging sumptuously over a small window area. Conversely, a too low window can … Continue reading

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Deciding the Focal Points of Your Living Room point 1

When you decorate your living room, consider your furniture and its layout. ‘Where can we put this?’ is not a good starting point for furnishing a room. Instead, begin by deciding which part of the room you want to make … Continue reading

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Make Your Stairway Warm with the Right Color

The first room that anyone will see when visiting you is the hall, so make it as inviting and welcoming as possible. Choose warm color for the décor and make sure the lighting is sufficiently bright and yet warm to … Continue reading

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Choosing Colors and Textures for Living Room part 2

Likewise, walls that have been wallpapered or painted with patterns, color-washed, stippled or some other paint effect benefit from plainer dressings at windows and on seating. By creating a sample board, you will arrive at a workable scheme for background … Continue reading

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Choosing Colors and Textures for Living Room

Decorating is always a fun thing to do. After you have established the basic outline of your living room and installed any messy light fittings, the fun can really begin with choosing decorating colors, patterns and textures. You may already … Continue reading

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Living Room part 2

Alternatively, if you have a gloomy, north-facing room and want to create a realistic daytime effect, set a series of halogen down lighters into the ceiling. But ensure that you also have dimmer switches for the lights; halogen is so … Continue reading

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