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Home » Home Improvement » Interior Design | By Christine Harrell @ Friday, 18th July 2008 @ 11:18 AM

Besides being a conversation piece, luxury custom cabinetry adds a unique richness and character to a home. With alder becoming the 'new oak' in popularity, those looking for unusual custom cabinets are adding doors and frames made from materials such as stainless steel and hardwood. These items are extremely expensive, but the finished look is well worth the effort. Stainless Steel Inserts The newest trend in upper kitchen cupboards or custom cabinetry in offices is the ... more...

Home » Home Improvement » Interior Design | By Jeffrey Langfels @ Thursday, 17th July 2008 @ 6:45 PM

One of the more popular amenities that are being added to many Chicago homes are rooms dedicated to replicating the feel of an actual movie theater. From the projection screen down to the popcorn machine, many families are making this a popular way to entertain friends and family. Several things go into making a theater room a successful way of entertaining and impressing your guests. Being certain that you have not skipped any of the features is important to a proper movie theater replication.... more...

Home » Home Improvement » Interior Design | By Bruce Lipski @ Wednesday, 16th July 2008 @ 10:17 PM

Are you thinking of repainting your kitchen to give it a different feel? If so, you are probably anxious to pick the right colors for that kitchen. Picking the right color might be the most important decision you make when redesigning a kitchen because it sets the tone for the room. Picking the right color may mean the difference between a great kitchen design idea that will give you pleasure for years to come or a poorly accentuated kitchen that never looks quite right. When you start to... more...

Home » Home Improvement » Interior Design | By Craig Chambers @ Wednesday, 16th July 2008 @ 4:42 AM

Antler lamps are wonderful for enhancing western home decor. So much more than average home lighting, antler lamps bring character to your room. If you own a rustic cabin or southwestern home, the elegant character of antlers with their unusual shapes and variations in natural color will give your area the distinctive rustic design you love. Rustic home owners as well as those constructing more sophisticated houses have chosen antler lamps for many years as the must have rustic lighting ... more...

Home » Home Improvement » Interior Design | By Craig Chambers @ Wednesday, 16th July 2008 @ 2:30 AM

Kiva ladders or Wooden Indian log ladders are pueblo style accessories that work wonderfully for enhancing southwestern style in your home. While traveling or visiting the southwest you will no doubt notice that pueblo style log ladders have become the most recognizable symbols of American Indian style design and art, used to create captivating, rustic and southwest style home decorating. Kiva ladders are decorative wood ladders usually fashioned from pine logs that have been scraped by hand. Th... more...

Home » Home Improvement » Interior Design | By Dallas Dougan @ Tuesday, 15th July 2008 @ 10:10 PM

Finding your way back to a place adorned with appealing art prints can uplift your spirits and alleviate the pressure you feel after a long day. This will also improve your feeling that you belong in your home because it draws out your creativity into your environment. When you are living in a well-decorated home it is easier to relish your free time and more fun to have company over. Research has proven that office plants are more closely related to worker well-being than window access. ... more...

Home » Home Improvement » Interior Design | By Dallas Dougan @ Tuesday, 15th July 2008 @ 9:53 PM

Going back home to an environment that is well-decorated with lovely art prints can uplift your spirits and decrease your stress levels after hours of working for the man. It will also help you feel more at home because it portrays your connection with your home. When you are surrounded by your own creative inspirations it is easier to relish your free time and more fun to have company over. Studies have shown that being surrounded by natural elements such as plants can bolster your healt... more...

Home » Home Improvement » Interior Design | By Julia Ritzenthaler @ Tuesday, 15th July 2008 @ 11:44 AM

You have decided to remodel your bathroom, but need to set a budget. Before you can do this, you will need to have some expectation of what an average remodel costs. For the do it yourselfer, you can save a lot in labor costs alone. But it depends on your experience too. There are some elements to remodeling that are simple, and there are some that require skilled trades. This article provides some average costs for the major items involved in a typical bathroom remodel. Cabinetrymore...

Home » Home Improvement » Interior Design | By Julia Ritzenthaler @ Tuesday, 15th July 2008 @ 10:59 AM

Wrought iron chandeliers are classic pieces that do not come and go with the latest trends. Wrought Iron has been around for a long time because of its durability, and can be mixed with many design styles. A chandelier greatly enhances the appearance of any room. A few things you should take into consideration before choosing the best fixture includes the following: Size What is the size of the room where the chandelier will hang? The bigger is usually the better option, but ... more...

Home » Home Improvement » Interior Design | By Julia Ritzenthaler @ Tuesday, 15th July 2008 @ 10:55 AM

The dining room light fixture serves two purposes. First, it provides light by which to dine by, but more importantly, it sets the tone for the homeowner's personal style. A grand dining room light fixture is the first thing noticed when you enter the room. The current trend is candle style chandeliers. They are usually made of hand forged wrought iron, and can be found in single, double and even triple tiers complemented by candle style shades. Candle style shades can vary acros... more...

Home » Home Improvement » Interior Design | By Julia Ritzenthaler @ Tuesday, 15th July 2008 @ 10:54 AM

There are many simple and affordable ways to update the look of your bathroom. By simply changing the vanity, adding new mirrors and light fixtures is a sure bet on increasing the value of a home, while enjoying the benefits of an updated bathroom. Style Let's begin with the room style. Are you going for a traditional or contemporary look, or possibly a mix of both, more transitional? This is an important first step in developing your decorating plan. Vanity The next ... more...

Home » Home Improvement » Interior Design | By Bruce Mendes @ Monday, 14th July 2008 @ 1:35 AM

There has been a huge effort for communities to establish and promote recycling programs to help keep some of the glass out of the landfills. Most glass recycling is used in products that are not seen from the naked eye. For example recycled glass is used in asphalt for roadways, insulation for your home, backfill for construction projects and even in some reflective paint. Bathroom and kitchen designs are often the focal points of today's homes. Fixtures, colors, style and lighti... more...

Home » Home Improvement » Interior Design | By Dallas Dougan @ Saturday, 12th July 2008 @ 6:38 PM

Going back home to an environment that is well-decorated with beautiful art prints can improve your spirits and help you to relax after a long day. It will also help you feel more at home because it draws out your creativity into your environment. When you are living in a place that you have decorated fully it is easier to take charge of your life, and it is more rewarding to invite guests over. Research has proven that being surrounded by natural elements such as plants can bolster your ... more...

Home » Home Improvement » Interior Design | By Dallas Dougan @ Saturday, 12th July 2008 @ 6:37 PM

Finding your way back to your own domicile and your own beautiful art prints can help you to feel uplifted and decrease your stress levels after a hard day's work. It will also help you feel more at home because it expresses your own personality. When you are enjoying a fully nested domicile it is easier to relish your free time, and it is more interesting to have over guests for an evening. Some researchers have found that office plants are more closely related to worker well-being ... more...

Home » Home Improvement » Interior Design | By Dallas Dougan @ Saturday, 12th July 2008 @ 8:13 AM

Finding your way back to a place adorned with beautiful art prints can uplift your spirits and soothe your mind when you're ready to check out for the day. It will also help you feel more at home because it expresses your own personality. When you are living in a place that you have decorated fully it is easier to take charge of your life, and it is more rewarding to invite guests over. Some researchers have found that office plants are more closely related to worker well-being than ... more...

Home » Home Improvement » Interior Design | By Dallas Dougan @ Saturday, 12th July 2008 @ 6:58 AM

Coming home to a place adorned with wonderful art prints can make you feel refreshed and alleviate the pressure you feel when you're feeling overworked and exhausted. This will also improve your feeling that you belong in your home because it expresses your own personality. When you are enjoying a fully nested domicile it is easier to take charge of your life, and it is more fun to have company over. Some researchers have found that natural surroundings help increase motivation. We t... more...

Home » Home Improvement » Interior Design | By Dallas Dougan @ Saturday, 12th July 2008 @ 6:42 AM

Returning home to an environment that is well-decorated with excellent art prints can help you to feel uplifted and alleviate the pressure you feel when you're ready to check out for the day. This will also improve your feeling that you belong in your home because it displays your personal tastes around you. When you are living in a place that you have decorated fully it is easier to relish your free time, and it is more rewarding to invite guests over. Studies have shown that natura... more...

Home » Home Improvement » Interior Design | By Thomas Pretty @ Thursday, 10th July 2008 @ 7:55 PM

Many consider the kitchen to be the most important room in the house, the family hub where day to day life is spent. When designing a new kitchen it is vital to produce a space that is practical, aesthetically pleasing and comfortable. Part of this design process is to find worktops that are sympathetic to the decoration and provide a feeling of luxury. The sheer variety of worktops out there means that the choice can be extremely complex; hopefully this article will help make this decision easi... more...

Home » Home Improvement » Interior Design | By Craig Chambers @ Thursday, 10th July 2008 @ 1:44 AM

Rustic lamps with rawhide lamp shades are often found in log homes and in western interior design to enhance rustic furnishings and add true country design to any room. When visiting the southwestern states, you will no doubt come across the warm glow of rawhide lamp shades used as part of the interior design of many public places. Their rustic charm makes them a wonderful choice in western style design. Lamp shades made of rawhide are easy to decorate with, and work well with almost any... more...

Home » Home Improvement » Interior Design | By Marie Wakefield @ Wednesday, 9th July 2008 @ 11:22 PM

Hooked rugs have advanced in the world, from the kitchen floor to the wall as works of art. There's a new generation of hookers whose work will never see the bottom of a shoe. For an increasing number of hookers (yes, that's what they call themselves), hooking is like painting. The wool is their paint and the hook is their paintbrush. Similar to paintings, there is now a wide array of hooked rug designs, from stark modern forms to folkloric scenes, subtle landscapes, and express... more...