Category Archives: Lighting
8 Exterior Wall Sconces To Update Your Front Porch
Exterior lighting adds safety and beauty to your front door. If your outdoor lights are looking old, why not change them out for something spectacular? Here are eight wall sconces that add will add a beautiful glow to your outdoor…
Bright Green & Blush Pink: New Colors For Your Home This Fall
Have you noticed the new colors this Fall? Whether you are looking at fashion runways or home decorating magazines, you won’t see the same old sage green and rust. The new color trends for Autumn are both bright and soft. …
Must-Have Decorating Details For A Luxurious Bedtime Experience
Last week we talked about better night stands for your lifestyle. This week, we are continuing with this theme. Your bedtime experience will absolutely be improved if you add these luxury items to your bedroom. On a budget? No problem…
Turquoise & Aquamarine Accessories For Your Home: Stools, Lamps, Pillows, Dinnerware, Candle Holders and More
We are inspired by the color turquoise. Also referred to as aquamarine, this color reminds us of warm tropical waters and relaxed days. Perhaps that’s why it looks so beautiful when paired with the colors of the sunset ~ reds,…
Ceiling Fans, Table Top, & Free Standing Fans: A User’s Guide To Choosing The Best Fan For Your Room
This is the time of year when people think about installing a new ceiling fan. Figure out if it’s right for you in 3 easy steps. 1. Think about how many months of the year you’ll use this fan. Write…
Ask A Designer: Adding Color To A Neutral Living Room
Q: I have an off-white living room sofa, brown and taupe pillows, taupe walls, and bronze color drapes. How can I add color to my room and still keep it looking contemporary? Neutral Living Room With Few…
New Hardwood Flooring, Beadboard Walls, & Coffered Ceilings Transform A Space
We talked about our project transforming an old apartment building into a beautiful sorority several months ago. Now we have before and after photos that show our dramatic improvements. We concentrated on upgrading the surfaces to completely change the appearance…
Has January Left You Feeling Blue? Furniture, Rugs, Lamps, Tiles, and Accessories To Update Your Home.
The excitement of the holidays is over and all we can think of is blue, our color inspiration for January. Blue, by itself, is serene and restful. But pair this neutral with any other color for exciting results. The…
Great Marigold Color Accessories To Buy Now
This month we pick marigold as our color inspiration. Have you thought about adding marigold accessories to your home to warm up your interiors during the chilly months ahead? We’ve chosen perfect side tables, wonderful new lamps, pillows and other…
Dorm Room Decorating Ideas
Do you have a college bound student? Make their dorm room the best with our inexpensive style solutions. 1. Start with one item that sets the tone for their dorm room. We started with the fabulous picture just above the…
4 Ways To Save Money With Membership Discount Stores Like DirectBuy
Have you heard DirectBuy’s radio ads promising savings on your next home improvement remodeling project? My summer project creating a beautiful sorority house has given me a glimpse at what DirectBuy offers and I’ve been pleasantly surprised. Here are 4…
How Do You Turn A Plain Room Into Something Sensational?
Most rooms start our really plain. We need to add color, pattern, and texture to make a room interesting. Our January contest winner, Christine, wanted to turn her plain living room into something sensational and to make the space more…
The Best Light Fixtures For Kitchen Islands
This kitchen has beautiful, dark cabinetry and gleaming stainless steel appliances.It needs a warmer, rustic finish for island lighting to coordinate with adjacent rooms. Illuminate:with a large rectangular chandelier centered over the island or hang two large, matching pendants over…
Design Ideas: New Look For A Family Room
This family room boasts a fireplace and bay windows but needs more natural, rustic finishes to coordinate with the rest of the home. AskDecor recommends a whole new look. Resurface: Add stone veneer on the fireplace wall. Remove the bookcases…
Design Ideas: Transforming A Master Bedroom
This master bedroom has many great features. It’sbig, with high ceilings, and lots of windows. But it needs the help of AskDecor. We can imagine this beingan elegant, grown-up retreat. Increase Scale: This room would benefit from larger scale…