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| ...our home. However, adding a touch of personal style doesn't have to break the bank; you can actually make a big difference by adding simple, practical and inexpensive accents in every room.
In the living room
An easy way to add character to your main living space is to incorporate pieces that tell a story. Treasured mementos from a special vacation or frames filled with pictures of your loved ... |
| ... cleaning, sealing and polishing before the party to ensure that it looks cleaner - and finger-print free - for longer and it's safe for food preparation.
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| ... the natural beauty of the design. Pieces that are stripped down to a simple form often speak louder than those with excess detailing. Simplistic kitchen chairs or cabinets with wood detailing in the living room are perfect ways to play up this modern design theme in your home.
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Add decorative touches to your living room with repurposed items found around the house. Fill a decorative pitcher or an old tin watering can with fresh flowers from the garden to add e... |
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| ...ay to de-clutter with kits and add-on pieces that let you create a customized storage system for your personal needs. A second shoe rack in the closet helps organize shoes you wear less often. In the living room, create specific storage spaces for remotes, blankets, gaming equipment and other items using storage bins and containers that complement your décor.
3. Reset yourself. Every night befo... |
| ...ee mugs used throughout the day. To prevent a pile-up of papers and misplaced items, set up a command center with enough space to file mail and bills and store your keys and other small essentials.
Living Room
Don't let relaxation be delayed because of disorganization. Depending on the size of your living room and how you use the space, you may need to establish several drop zones. For example,... |
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| ...ce our mood, making it an important element to consider for every room in your home. Adding small accents of color within a space can be an instant and easy update that can change with your mood. For living rooms or bedrooms, plush throw pillows or blankets can create an entirely different look and feel. Try bold colors to add vibrant energy, or soft, neutral colors for a calming, warm essence. An... |
| ... percent of the initial cost for steel doors and nearly 54 percent for fiberglass doors, according to Remodeling Magazine's Cost vs. Value Report.
* Layer and upgrade lighting in key rooms such as living rooms and family rooms. Replacing outdated lights can create a fresh, appealing atmosphere in a room. But don't stop at overhead fixtures. Layer your lighting by adding new floor lamps and tabl... |
| ...(BPT) - Why is it that some people can do daring things with color in their living rooms or bedrooms, but stick with the strongholds of beige and white in their kitchens and baths? As bright hues are surfacing in kitchen and bath design trends, existing oft-neutral palettes make it easy to introduce bold splashes.
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| ...lver a quick shine. Make a natural, chemical-free cleaning paste with three parts baking soda to one part water. Rub onto the silver with a clean cloth or sponge, rinse thoroughly and dry.
A Fresh Living Room
* Freshen up your living room before your guests arrive with baking soda. Sprinkle it on upholstery and carpeting, wait 15 minutes, and vacuum up. Guests will enjoy a pleasant party atmo... |
| ...pace, plus aid in airflow. Finally, polish off the holiday look with in-season flowers or plants—they're welcoming and warm and make a great gift to send guests home with once their visits end.
5. Living room
Guests will also congregate in the living room. Fortunately, some simple cosmetic changes go a long way toward making this room warm, comfortable and inviting. Changing accent pillows, ... |
| ...s made before the 2007 Federal Mattress Flammability Standard. By law, mattresses made since then are required to be safer.
* Install smoke alarms in every bedroom and outside each sleeping area.
Living Room
* Do not overload electrical outlets.
* Check electrical cords for fraying or signs of damage and don't run them under carpets.
* Candles are responsible for almost 10,000 fires a year... |
| ...ose a recliner that fits your physical and aesthetic needs:
1. Choose a size. Keep in mind how much physical space you have allotted for a new recliner. Consider not only the space available in your living room, but also the size of recliner that will fit your shape as well. "Recliners with attached ottomans will never fit your exact shape and size," says Janet Odum, national sales trainer at Eko... |
| .... That jagged piece of cement that is supposedly a chair or headache-inducing paint color may look great in the glossy pages of a design magazine, but would average people really want it in their own living room?
Fortunately, there is a growing trend in interior design that is easy to understand, relatable and applicable in almost every home - this trend is called "techorating."
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| ...ou can wake up and spruce up a tired-looking home with a few simple cleaning and organizing routines. Here are some tips and tricks for making your home spring-clean right now, one room at a time.
Living Room
* Window blinds collect dust and dust mites all winter. To clean plastic blinds, add Greased Lightning to tub water. Remove blinds and let them soak in the tub. Clean them with a well-bri... |
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Living Room
* For general lighting, use recessed fixtures on a dimmer. The light source is concealed, and with more head room, the space feels more open. A good choice for these fixtures would be the... |
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To save even more, simply update the paint on doors, cabinets and crown molding, rather than the walls. Likewise, you can paint an accent wall along a hallway, or within your kitchen or living room, rather than the entire space.
Replace hardware
If you'd love to renovate, but it's simply not in the budget for this year; make small updates now that you can incorporate into later co... |
| ...inets where dust, hair and makeup can build up.
Spruce Up - Fresh, neatly folded towels, scented hand soaps and a seasonal candle go a long way toward making a bathroom look and feel welcoming.
Living room
Freshen Up Fabrics - Get pet hair off of upholstery with your favorite pet hair remover. Vacuum upholstered surfaces, then spot clean and use a fabric freshener where needed. Add a few se... |
| ...Forget about the living room; the kitchen is the social hub of a home. Today's homeowners want their kitchens to reflect their personal tastes and accommodate their daily lives; however, a kitchen that can do all this is in need of one thing - smart storage.
According to renowned chef Curtis Stone, "A dream kitchen is one that's designed for the way you live. The best advice I'd give anyone loo... |
| ...el to any bathroom.
Fine Furniture: The right vanity can transform a mediocre bathroom into a luxurious escape. "Homeowners want their bathroom cabinetry to resemble the elaborate pieces in their living room," said Reep. "Standard bathroom cabinets are being replaced by cabinetry with rich finishes and detailing."
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| ...Updating a living room or family room doesn't have to mean giving it a complete makeover. A few simple changes can transform a tired room into a fresh space in no time.
Give your windows better treatment.
* Replace heavy draperies - which can look outdated - with a more contemporary alternative. Faux wood, honeycomb blinds, roman or vertical shades - there are a lot of options to dress up you... |
| .... Grounded in this color range, the Howards chose the subtle diamond block pattern of Karastan’s Zanzibar in a neutral driftwood tone to bolster rather than distract from the rest of the décor in the living room. They also used Fifth Avenue (Ateliere) in the guest bedroom, Gingham Stitch (Mercury Beige) in the master bedroom and Woolcheck (Silver) in the study. All of these Karastan styles are wov... |
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There are many easy things you can do to make your home a cleaner, greener place to live.
Living Room: One of the easiest ways to save energy is to turn off the television when you leave the room.
Kitchen: Use kitchen cloths, napkins or hand towels made from bamboo or organic fibers. They... |
| ...the whole house, masking trim, baseboards, and other areas with painter's tape lets you avoid a mess and achieve clean, sharp paint lines.
Something old, something new: Add one special piece in the living room that makes a great conversation starter. This could be a lighting fixture, a piece of furniture or a unique rug - something signature to your style. You can find great pieces by shopping a... |
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