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Typically, pet beds are one of the unfortunate necessities of pet ownership. Most dog mats or foam cat beds aren't exactly the most attractive things, but if you don't want Fido or Fluffy sleeping on your bed, sofa, or favorite recliner, you more or less need to offer them a soft, squishy alternative. But never fear - not all dog beds have to look like big fluffy door mats, and not all cat beds ar...
In an era where big name celebrity designers (and big name celebrity price tags) are becoming the norm even in chain stores, it can be all too easy to blow your budget on a name or logo. But having a well designed, beautifully decorated home doesn't have to break the bank - you just have to be able to see through the hype, and know what names are worth paying for. If you're looking for really high...
With most of your decorating endeavors, chances are you will begin building your style around a large piece of furniture--a couch, a table, a bed, etc. It all depends on what the room is meant for. If you're anything like me, smaller details can slip your mind. But the pieces in between are really no less important; it's the little things that can pull a room together.
Recliner, Ottoman, Or Chaise - Finding The Right Lounge For Your Living Room
I have a confession to make. I like to put my feet up. If I can't kick my feet up while I'm in front of the TV, I'm not a happy camper. Really, this is one of the few petty discomforts I really can't stand, but the benefit is that it's turned me into something of an expert on living room lounges and recliners. There are lots of ways to get your feet up, but not all of them work in every living ro...
Entryways are one of the oddest rooms in the home. They're the first things guests see and set the tone for the house as a whole, but are often made of little leftover patches of space carved out or crammed in between the main rooms. That can make for some pretty unusual layouts, and a space that isn't exactly easy to decorate. Console tables are one of my favorite solutions to these problematic s...
Reclaimed industrial home decor is one of the hottest design trends this year, and with it has come a fresh new twist on the classic French country style that I like to call Parisian industrial. This look combines the grittiness of reclaimed industrial spaces with just a touch of the sophistication and glamor of a French inspired design. A big part of getting this look is choosing "found" pieces t...
Creating an industrial style decor is all about embracing things that are old but not quite antique, and finding the artistic beauty in items that are generally considered to be purely functional. Like modern design, industrial spaces emphasize simplicity and minimalism, but rather than sharp, clean lines, it's more important to show off the human touch - whether it's a hand scraped wood floor or ...
I don't know about you, but I like to put my feet up. To me, leaning back in a comfy chair and kicking my feet up at the end of a long day is one of life's sweetest little rewards. It's why the very first legitimate piece of furniture I bought as an adult was an ottoman, and why I haven't been without one since. Ottomans are also among my favorite types of furniture for the simple reason that the ...
The transitional room: an up-and-coming trend and, in my opinion, a boon to the home decor world. It is a style that gets you the best of both worlds, drawing inspiration from both traditional influences and more modern or contemporary styles. When I first discovered this was a significant, respectable trend, I breathed a sigh of relief. In general I struggle with choosing and sticking to any one ...
It's hard to keep a home clean, as anyone who has to find a way to do it knows. But as difficult and oftentimes unrewarding as cleaning can be, it isn't impossible, and as with so many things, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Practically speaking, that means targeting problem areas and furnishing them intelligently to prevent messes from accumulating in the first place. One of the ...
