Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Ceramic Tile Trend: Big and Beautiful | interior-decorating-ideas.com

Ceramic Tile Trend: Big and Beautiful | interior-decorating-ideas.com: "The history of ceramic tiles can be traced back to the 11th Century from Spanish and Arabic cultural influences. Many historic homes, palaces and mosques are filled with beautiful tile work known for style and functionality. Today, ceramic tiles are used in homes for these same reasons and one of the top trends is large, eye-catching tiles."

Saturday, September 22, 2007

Coming Home to Stress-free Relaxation | interior-decorating-ideas.com

Coming Home to Stress-free Relaxation | interior-decorating-ideas.com: "Recliners have been around for years but are making a sudden comeback with new innovations and styles that will make sitting stiffly upright a thing of the past. This time around, it’s all about new technology giving way to personalized comfort. Recliners by Natuzzi offer the quality of Italian design and versatility to allow you to choose your desired footrest and seat position, molding to each person’s needs. Natuzzi also offers electronic motion by remote control, found incorporated into their Tiziano recliner, with some models having a swivel and rocker function for greater versatility."

Friday, September 21, 2007

Carpet Care Made Easy | interior-decorating-ideas.com

Carpet Care Made Easy | interior-decorating-ideas.com: "“Carpeting is a popular option in many homes,” comments Geoff Simril, Capture product line manager for Milliken Chemical, a company that specializes in cleaning products. “But what can be a striking addition to a home can become an eyesore if it is not properly taken care of. And with the cost of carpet, it’s worth a homeowner’s time to make sure that they get the maximum life out of their investment.”"

Easy and Affordable Fashion Trends Stand Out | interior-decorating-ideas.com

Easy and Affordable Fashion Trends Stand Out | interior-decorating-ideas.com: "Visit your local sewing and craft store to find unique appliqués, sequins, buttons, studs and other details that can easily be added to any fabric. Embroidery is another option that can add flare to otherwise boring clothing."

Lighting and Decorating Tips that will Make a Room Sparkle | interior-decorating-ideas.com

Lighting and Decorating Tips that will Make a Room Sparkle | interior-decorating-ideas.com: "Lighting — the most important element The most important part of any renovation is lighting. According to Olson, without it, decor falls short of the sparkle factor, and the project budget is wasted. To determine the layout, Olson looks at the space from a theatrical standpoint — like a stage with a good lighting plan."

Thursday, September 20, 2007

The Ultimate Chair: Match Your Body Size and Your Decor | interior-decorating-ideas.com

The Ultimate Chair: Match Your Body Size and Your Decor | interior-decorating-ideas.com: "When it’s time to redecorate, parting ways with that comfy old chair can be difficult. Accommodating your taste for modern urban style often becomes the struggle between what’s comfortable and what’s vogue."

How To Defeat Your Home’s Dust Bunnies | interior-decorating-ideas.com

How To Defeat Your Home’s Dust Bunnies | interior-decorating-ideas.com: "The top ways survey respondents are fighting dust bunnies — vacuuming, dusting and sweeping with a broom — don’t seem to have lasting effects. To help you battle dust bunnies and breathe easier inside your home this fall, consider getting an air purifier"

The ‘Unisex’ Decor: How to Meet Your Partner in the Middle When It Comes to Home Fashion | interior-decorating-ideas.com

The ‘Unisex’ Decor: How to Meet Your Partner in the Middle When It Comes to Home Fashion | interior-decorating-ideas.com: "Furniture and fabric designer Joe Ruggiero often finds it difficult to bring partners together when it comes to furnishing their homes. One wants a look that borders Barbie-town and the other - a bachelor pad. According to Ruggiero, meeting somewhere in the middle can be a daunting, even divorce-defying task."

Interior Decorating Ideas

Interior Decorating Ideas: "The dark and rich brown, black and orange color palettes and silk, cashmere and chenille fabric textures associated with fall allow for unexpected, yet beautiful, combinations of décor in the home. Jodi Villani, head of the visual merchandising department of Yankee Candle Company, takes advantage of the fall time to be resourceful and daring and combine nature and fragrance."