Decorating Ideas

Tips on home decorating, including advice on the use of furnishings, flooring, lighting, artwork, accents, and wall treatments to enhance the home environment.  Also Includes information on the role of color, texture, and pattern in creating attractive decor.

Living room with dark furniture

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (Colors)

March 13, 2012 by Debbie Zimmer

When creating an interior color scheme, many people play it “safe” by sticking with neutrals. And while there are plenty of good reasons to favor neutrals, fear of dark colors shouldn’t be one of them.

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American Hickory resilient flooring by Mannington

Homes and Families Thrive When "Eco-nomics" Play a Role in Decor

October 5, 2011 by Betsy Amoroso

Choosing home decor these days involves more than just finding a style or color you love. Many other factors come into play when evaluating products for the home - durability, maintenance considerations, even the product's "green" factor.

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