interior design and decorating

David Artsmith  -  Sometimes it is easy to get obsessed with interior decorating. You are molding your environment, and shaping your world into a vision which whispers of the beauty of your own unique soul. It is a unique expression of who you are, which is translated in the symbolic measures implimented in your home.

However it is important to remember, that your home was made for more than beauty, it was made for life. While life occasionally has its moments of excruciating beauty, in general, it is also quite messy and chaotic.

Life is about action, about movement and change. It certainly doesn't stand still.

It can also be violent, even if not on purpose. The momentum and swoosh of a mad dash through the home in search of keys is enough to topple towers of glass and send papers flying.

Your home’s decor shouldn’t be a hindrance to this, but should facilitate the race, urging you ever onward to faster and more intense battles. Then, at the end of the day, it should invite you back into its protecting and comforting walls, where it will provide you with a tranquil haven to simply rest.

Too much rigidity and too great an emphasis on decorative beauty, and you will end up with a home that merely looks on as you rush about your day to day life. When you seek help, when you are desperate to find those lost keys, the most it will be able to do is break, crumbling under the intensity of the search.

This is not to say that we should toss the basic principles of beauty in the home. Instead, we must look to let function lead form. The home should be a tool whose very nature is attractive, and the basis for more complex patterns and designs.

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One way to always keep your décor fresh and interesting is to change it according to the different seasons. When it comes to winter decorating, there are plenty of creative ideas. Although many people use the wintertime to decorate for the holidays, there are plenty of other ways you can simply decorate for the winter season. Following are some great tips for winter decorating in your home.

Decorate Your Home in Winter White
When wintertime hits, turn your home into a winter wonderland by bringing out your white décor items. White décor items can work to brighten up your home during those dark and dreary winter days and nights. The white also brings out the reminder of beautiful snowfalls, essentially bringing the outside into your home. It’s simple to add more white to your home in the winter. Just add white tablecloths, candles, and throws to your décor.

Hang a Winter Wreath in Your Home
Wreaths are not just for Christmas and actually make a great winter decoration that you can display from December to March. Either make your own greenery wreath or buy a pre-made one to match the style of your home. The wreath can be decorated with items associated with winter: pinecones, white or flannel ribbon, and silver charms. Then hang the wreath on a wall. Make sure you hang the wreath on an appropriately sized wall, as you don’t want a huge wreath on a tiny wall, nor do you want a tiny wreath on a huge wall.

Change Your Furniture for Winter
If you decide to change your furniture for the winter, don’t worry. That doesn’t necessarily mean you have to go out and buy a completely new set of furniture for every season. It just simply means that you might have to add or take away some items in the room. Adding slipcovers can be a great way to change up your furniture for the winter. Heavier-material slipcovers in a wintery color will look great on your couches and chairs. In addition, you can add winter-themed pillows to the décor. These pillows can be solid-colored or plaid. Or you might find some with snowflake or snowman pictures on them. You might also add some winter style to the room by draping a heavy throw on the back of the couch or chair.

Change Your Artwork in Your Home for Winter
Pictures displaying bright flowers may not be the most appropriate thing to hang on your walls in the wintertime. Consider storing these pictures away for the spring and summer, and hanging different pieces of art that give your home more of a wintertime feel. Any black and white photographs of nature, such as snow, trees, rivers, and mountains, are a perfect addition to a winter décor. You might also replace those bright and cheery flowers with hand-painted pictures of country snowfalls. You can also find paintings that use rich colors that fit better with winter.

These are just some of the many ways you can bring winter decorating into your home. Changing the look of your home to celebrate the different seasons is a great way to keep things looking stylish and fresh.

About the Author…
Leon Tuberman has been part of the furniture and interior decorating  business for 4 decades. He owns and manages a popular furniture store in California. They have a large inventory of handcrafted Amish built solid wood furniture for your bedroom, home office and living room. Whether you’re looking for wooden end tables for your family room or  a wood chest for your bedroom then they carry everything you need.

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When it comes to decorating a hallway, some people are completely lost on what to do, even those who find it rather easy to decorate other rooms, such as the dining room and bedrooms. Fortunately, if you are unhappy with your hallway, there are some easy ways to liven things up.

Liven Up a Boring Hallway with a Set of Pictures
A quick and easy way to liven up any hallway in your home is to hang a set of pictures on the wall. Be sure to choose pictures that match the space. For a smaller hallway, you’re going to want to hang smaller pictures so that they don’t overpower the wall. Pieces of art work great in a hallway, as do photographs of your family and loved ones. You can arrange them however you like, preferably fitting the overall style you are going for in the home.

Liven Up a Boring Hallway with a Small Table
Consider adding a small end table or nightstand to the hallway if you have a slightly larger space to work with. You want to place it flush against the wall off to one side. A good place might be between a set of doors. This is a great place to put a small décor item, such as a vase of flowers, a candle, or a coffee table book of art. Look for an interesting table that adds some style to the hallway. But make sure it’s not going to take up too much space. Remember, you’re going to want to be able to comfortably pass through the hallway, even with the table there.

Liven Up a Boring Hallway with Molding or Trim
Adding molding or decorative trim to a hallway, even if it’s on the smaller side, is a great easy way to liven things up. You might choose ceiling trim that’s placed between the walls and the ceiling. Or consider a chair rail that runs along the middle lower region of the wall. Paint the trim or molding a complementary color, but one that stands out. This way, it will be noticeable and will add some character to the space. If you’ve installed a chair rail in the hallway, paint the top and bottom halves of the wall different colors to add even more style. For example, you might paint the top half cream and the bottom a darker tan color to add some contrast.

Liven Up a Boring Hallway with an Interesting Light Fixture
Try livening up your hallway space without even using the walls of the area. By installing a unique and interesting light fixture, you can create interest in the area. A light fixture that hangs down is a great option, especially if you are looking to make a statement. Whatever your personal style and taste, you can choose from hundreds of different light fixtures that will each add some appeal to your hallway.

You don’t have to put up with a boring hallway anymore. Rather, implement one of these simple ideas to create an appealing and stylish hallway that matches the rest of your home.

About the Writer…
Leon Tuberman has 4 decades of experience in the home furnishings and interior design industry. He owns and manages his family owned furniture store. They have a huge inventory of handcrafted American built solid oak furniture for your bedroom, dining room and living room. It doesn’t matter whether you’re shopping for a wood desks for your home office or a mission beds for your master bedroom then they carry everything you need.

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When you incorporate baskets into your home décor in order to accessorize and organize your space, you can keep your rooms looking orderly as well as give them some style. Baskets come in hundreds of different shapes and sizes. Baskets can be made from several different materials, including wicker, plastic, and different types of pliable wood. Here are some great ways to use baskets in order to decorate and organize the rooms of your home.

Decorate with a Flower Arrangement
Find a wicker or wood basket that has a tight weave (so you won’t be able to see the foam through the basket). Then arrange artificial flowers in the basket to make a pretty flower arrangement. You can place this basket in just about any room in your home. You might add a smaller basket to your bathroom’s décor on a shelf or above a cabinet, while a larger basket can be placed on the coffee table or wooden bookcase in the living room. Or use a flower arrangement basket as a centerpiece for your kitchen or dining room table.

Place Baskets under a Coffee or End Table
If your mission coffee tables or end tables have empty space underneath it, consider placing a decorative basket there to fill the space. The basket ends up doing double duty, as it helps decorate the table and adds additional storage space to the room as well. The basket might hold items such as blankets, magazines, children’s toys, and even extra pillows so they are readily available but out of sight.

Hang Baskets on the Walls
You can hang up certain kinds of decorative baskets on the walls that will look very stylish. You might use one large basket on a certain wall or a collage of smaller baskets instead. Decorative baskets that are different colors and unique shapes will draw attention in a room. Be sure to select a shallow basket that doesn’t stick out too far though, as deep baskets don’t work so well for hanging. When hanging the basket, be sure the bottom of the basket fits flat against the wall.

Fill the Basket with Decorative Items
One popular way to use a basket to decorate the room is to fill it with assorted decorative items. Good decorative items to use include decorative balls, rocks, marbles, potpourri, foods such as fruits, and holiday decorations. Then you can place these baskets on tables, shelves, and counters, and even on the floor.

You want to make sure that you choose baskets that will best fit the style of the room. For instance, you don’t want to put an old-fashioned wicker basket in a modern-style room. That style of basket would work much better in a country-themed room instead.

These are just a few of the ways you can use baskets in your home’s décor. Baskets make such versatile décor items. Not only do they look great, but they also come in handy for storage and organization, and can be used in every room of the home.

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Are you planning on throwing your old china plates away? Instead, use them to decorate different rooms in your home. By reusing items you already have, you can really save money on decorating your home. Old china plates can really add to a room’s décor when you use them creativity.

Make a Mosaic Table from Old China Plates
If you have old plates that are chipped or broken, don’t toss them in the garbage. If you break them up even more, you can use the broken pieces to make a mosaic table.

• First, break pieces of china into smaller pieces.
• Take all those pieces and arrange them on a table with a flat surface. You might choose a coffee table or a side table, for example.
• Make a mosaic pattern by gluing the pieces of the plates onto the surface of the table.
• Seal the pieces in place with grout, which will also give the table a finished appearance.
• You can arrange the pieces in whatever pattern you like, and you might even use color grout to give the table some additional character.

Display Old China Plates on a Shelf
Do your old china plates have some character to them? They why not display them on a shelf in your home? You don’t have to limit your use of china plates as décor items to the dining room. Display these plates in the living room, the kitchen, or even the bedroom, as long as they fit the style of the room.

Try to find a shelf that will match the style of the plates. For instance, for old antique-looking plates, use a distressed wood shelf. By using different sized plates, you can really give the area a unique style.

Hang Old China Plates on the Wall
Plate hangers are available at craft and home stores and will allow you to easily hang any plate securely on the wall. This is a very popular way of decorating with china plates. If you are looking for a more unique look, then use all different types and sizes of plates in a single area. To create a trendy décor space, you might want to look in consignment shops and flea markets for other plates to mix in with your old china.

Paint the Old China Plates
If your old plates are a solid color, particularly if they’re white, you can paint the plates to match the décor of your room. Simply use acrylic paint to paint them all one color or, for those who are creative, paint pictures or patterns on them. Once they’re painted to fit the décor, you can hang them on the wall or put them on a shelf in your dining room or kitchen. By using old china plates this way, you can give your room a new look. You might even consider having your kids paint the plates. Then you can hang them in their bedroom as a cute art project.

So when you decide that it’s time to buy new china plates, don’t just throw your old ones away. Rather, use them to decorate your home and save some money in decorating costs.

About the Author…
Leon Tuberman has been in the furniture and interior decorating industry for four decades. He owns and operates a popular furniture store in Los Angeles. They have a large inventory of handcrafted Amish built solid oak furniture for your bedroom, home office and living room. Whether you’re looking for a mission end table for your family room or a wood dining table for your dining room then they have everything you need.

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