Room Decorating Lessons

Learn How to Decorate the Home of Your Dreams
Without Wasting Time, Money or Needless Frustration

Do you wish you knew how to decorate with confidence? Have you always wanted to know how the "pro's" make it all work? Do you hate flipping through magazines of beautiful rooms because you don't think you can pull it off? Aren't you tired of your home not being a place you love and aren't you tired of not wanting people to visit?

If you answered YES to any one of those questions, then you MUST keep reading! I have the answer for you!

It's amazing and sometimes outrageous the extremes we will take to decorate our homes. I want to help you decorate the home of your dreams without worry of making mistakes and wasting time or money. We all dream about the "perfect" home. To some it may be a home on 2.5 acres that others will ooh and aah over, to another it may be a comfortable townhouse where friends come to "hang out," to others its a place that all the neighborhood kids congregate and to still others its an apartment of high style.

Regardless of what your home is now or what your definition of "perfect" is, there are ways you can take control to make your home EXACTLY what YOU want it to be!

You can:

• Eliminate the embarrassment & humiliation of a home that is unattractive and uncomfortable
• Gain tons of self confidence because you have created a home you consider "perfect"
• Save money for that dream vacation or the kid's college fund by making purchases wisely
• Possess the power to take control over decorating your home
• Boast proudly in something you created
• Enjoy that dream vacation with all the extra time you will save
• Ooze joy and happiness because your home is all you hoped and dreamed it could be
• Take control of your home instead of allowing it to take control of you

If you are like me, you get overwhelmed by all the choices and options that are out there to decorate your home. You may run from here to there buying things without knowing if they are really going to work in your room, but you hope they will. When you get home, it is very obvious they won't work. So, you go back to the store to return everything. TWO wasted trips! Who has time for that?

Or, you may become paralyzed by not knowing what to choose so you end up doing nothing! Your home won't get decorated this way!

There is hope and I want to share the secret with you.

I want to show you how you can:

• Feel confident in knowing how to decorate your home like a pro
• Make wise decorating decisions
• Gain the know-how of professionals
• Decorate your home and save money!
• Finish a decorating project without losing your mind or marriage
• Stay organized and focused with any decorating project
• Make all your friends envious of your beautiful home
• Find the solutions to all your decorating dilemma's
• Feel endless joy and happiness in your home.

WHO AM I ANYWAY?

Let me introduce myself, my name is Rhonda Morin and I am the owner and creator of a web site called My Interior Decorator.com, and the author of The Decorating Bible. I have been an interior designer for 20 years. I graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Interior Design. My career quickly began designing offices, restaurants, and upscale homes in the Washington, DC area. I had an interesting stint as a display person in an interior design showroom that later worked itself into room arrangements in people's homes. I got to move furniture around and arrange accessories. Later I began working on model homes, one of which was featured in an area newspaper.

I closed a portion of my residential interior design business to sell services on the Internet in 1997. Because of the fear lots of people have about purchasing services over the Internet, my message about how easy and inexpensive it is to decorate your home was not getting out there. I decided to hold nothing back and spill my 14 years of experience.

It was honestly one of the hardest things I have ever done. I felt like I was selling out my profession by giving away the methods I use to design a home for a client.

Being an interior designer, I have trained and gained experience to help people decorate the homes of their dreams. I do believe it is the purpose of my life to assist others in creating beautiful comfortable environments that express who they are. And that is why I wrote this book!

Interior Designers, like myself, have insights and training that will help you create your "perfect" home. Many people have a natural talent for decorating and it does take that talent and passion for interiors to make a good designer, but with years of training and experience, the professionals have tips, tricks and ideas to get your end result faster and with less cost and frustration. When you take action and decide to purchase The Decorating Bible, you will:

• Have time to do all the things you've been putting off because you won't be worrying about decorating your house anymore! Everything is laid out for you, no more endless hours spent trying figure out where to put the sofa and chairs or what type of artwork would work best in the family room.
• Have more money! Well, maybe not if you are extravagant in your tastes or don't manage your money well. But you will certainly SAVE money by not purchasing things that are wrong for your home based on a whim or lack of direction.
• Not be frustrated any longer because you just don't know what to do to make your home all you want it to be!
• Have the power to purchase items when and where you want! For those of you who like to shop, you can still shop and bargain hunt, you will just be guided and directed to purchase the correct things. No more running back and forth to the store because you bought the wrong piece.
• Have the confidence in your home to entertain at the drop of a hat! Your home has been designed by you with the help of a professional interior designer exactly the way you it should be for you and your family and the way you live.
• Have confidence in YOURSELF because you have the power to make decisions and take action to create the home of your dreams! You will know where to begin, what to do first and how to make the room come together.
• Have a home you can be proud of!

SO, WHAT'S THE ANSWER????

For some, it's hiring a designer or decorator. But working with an interior designer or decorator can be costly and scary. Professional's typically charge anywhere from $75-250 per hour. Some designers design spaces based on their likes and dislikes or trends and not based on your families likes and dislikes. Finding the right person to work with can be timely and often times intimidating.

For some, they decide to decorate based on things they have learned from friends and family. Those people although offering a loving opinion, may be swaying you towards their style and not yours. Also not trained, they may not know all the answers and secrets to selecting the right fabrics and colors or knowing how to arrange the furniture for your room. You waste time and money buying the wrong things only to have a home that is perfect for your friend or family member but doesn't quite do it for you.

And there are some who are just too scared to do anything so they just do nothing! This is very sad because you live in a home that is limiting your hope and value. You may not have the confidence to decorate your home, so you feel these feelings of defeat and frustration, which projects itself in your daily life.

Where are you?

There is one last group of people, those who have learned the secrets and taken action to decorate their homes with confidence.

What is this secret solution?

The Decorating Bible!

The Decorating Bible is the Last Book on Decorating You Will Ever Need to Buy!

It provides step by step instruction on how to decorate. It is an easy to read, easy to understand, fool-proof way to decorate.One reader said: "I can't tell you how pleased I am with your book. You packed in so much valuable knowledge, literally giving me a great basic education in design. Now I think I can manage to decorate my own home with more confidence and skill.

"I've read many articles and books on interior decorating, but this one really cut to the core quickly and walked me step-by-step through the creative and technical process of design. Perfect for the non-decorator.

"I'm excited about gathering swatches of fabric and clips of design examples in magazines as you suggested. Surely, my own personal "style" will emerge."Truly, I was born without any sense of color or design. It's taken me many years just to feel comfortable enough to hang things on my walls and paint a different color other than off-white.

"Thank you for a wonderful book...and for my new found self-confidence!-LP

Another reader: I just finished reading The Decorating Bible through for the first time. I was a little skeptical in the beginning but desperate. I have to say the book is worth every penny just for your encouraging words alone! I've always thought of myself as a pretty good decorator but I see alto of room to improve after reading your book. Thanks for so many great ideas- I'm sure I'll be reading your book many, many more times.-MM

When you purchase The Decorating Bible, you will learn:

• how to find your style
• how to determine what you want & don't want
• how to get organized and stay organized
• where to begin in YOUR home & your decorating project
• how to draw a floor plan
• how to arrange furniture correctly, piece by piece, without breaking your back
• how to select furniture that is appropriate for you and your home
• how to work with color & patterns, just like the designers do
• how to combine patterns and colors in a room
• functions and benefits of different kinds of window treatments
• how to select the correct type of "curtain" for your home
• how to use artwork to your homes best advantage
• how to hang artwork
• where to hang artwork
• how to place accessories
• how to work with scale, style, color, texture and pattern
• step by step help in decorating the home of your dreams

So why is this book better than any other book out there?

First, you get step by step instruction on how to hang artwork, place accessories, pick out colors and patterns, where to place color and pattern, how to select furniture, how to arrange furniture….. The list is endless. There is no stone left unturned.

Secondly, because the book has been created as an e book, you can download it right now and start reading! With any of the online booksellers, you have to wait until the book is delivered. With traditional bookstores, you need to pile the kids in the car. Lock up the house and drive down to the store. Get the kids out of the car and then look book by book reading spines and trying to find the solutions to your questions based on the selection they currently have in-stock. You can receive The Decorating Bible while your kids are sleeping, or whatever other great crisis is occurring in your home. (As a test one night, I downloaded the book while I took my dog for a walk. It was done when I got back.)

Just a note on E book's: They are BOOKS you read on your computer. You download them like you would a computer program and once you click to open them, you have access to all the chapters, images and click able links to things on the Internet. This book is saved as an Adobe Acrobat file, which means anyone can read it, using Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Third, you get me! Yes, me! I am always an email away. If you don't understand something or you are having trouble with your room, send an email or pick up the phone and together we will find your solution.

And finally, where the Bible teaches man to be fishers of men, The Decorating Bible will teach man and woman to decorate the homes of their dreams. To my knowledge, there is not as extensive a book out there on the way to design a home for each individual's specific style, wants, and needs. This book was designed to teach you how to do this yourself!

As I discussed before, some designers charge between $75-250 per hour. They charge this to you EACH TIME THEY WORK WITH YOU or on your project. Some designers work on a commission basis. They do not make money for the time they spend at your home working with you. They make money from the things they sell you and thus, wish to sell you lots of things.

The Decorating Bible eliminates this cost. When averaged out per room, the book costs less than $3 per room and it can be used over and over again is a pretty good deal.

The Decorating Bible costs $19.99.

MY GUARANTEE

Don't decide now if this is right for you or not. Go ahead and download the book and read it. If you decide the book doesn't teach you everything I have discussed here, I will give you your money back. Simple, eh?

There is absolutely no risk!

There is a little catch though, there is always a catch. :-) You have to ask for your refund within 30 days of purchase. Just send an email to me with your email address, name, and receipt number and I will make sure you get your money back. It's a simple little catch, but not a painful one.

Outdoor Room Renovation

Tempted to add an outdoor room to your home so you can spend as much time as possible outside? An outdoor room can serve as a wonderful extension of your living and/or dining room. By installing an overhead canopy or roof, you’ll be able to sit outdoors even in the rain. Cabinetry & Storage
Do some research before you get started: read design and gardening magazines, talk to friends and acquaintances, and sign up for a garden tour of local residences. Ideally, your outdoor room should reflect your home's architectural style, so look for ideas that connect with and complement your indoor spaces.Decide what area you can use for an outdoor room, and start a scrapbook that you can use to create a “wish list.” Then ask yourself a few questions to determine what kind of space will meet the needs of your lifestyle. Do you want:

• a small bistro table and two chairs on your balcony?
• a private rooftop deck with chairs and loungers for parties and late-night stargazing?
• an enclosed space between your home and your garden furnished with a lavish dining table and chairs, a waterfall, plants, a sun deck and conversation nook?
• a patio or deck just off your kitchen to enjoy afternoon lunches?
• an enclosed sunroom off your living room to expand your home's entertainment space?

Set a budget and draw up a plan
Visit gardening and outdoor stores and outlets with your scrapbook to see how much you can afford to spend. Go online to research products and manufacturers’ information. Costs vary widely, but you can probably build an outdoor room for much less than it would cost for interior renovation.

The basic elements
No matter what your budget, your goal should be to create a space that seamlessly connects with your house and lifestyle, where you and your guests can relax. It can include some or all of the following:

Food preparation: Most people opt for a barbecue, grill or fire pit, plus a side table large enough to hold food fixings and platters. But your outdoor room can contain as many features as your kitchen -- generous counter space, a cocktail bar, sinks outfitted with plumbing, a cooking station, an all-weather stove complete with grill and pizza oven, a refrigerator and a dishwasher.

Furniture: Comfortable, weather-resistant patio chairs that invite people to settle in for a while are important. You might also consider a dining room table and end tables, plus chaise lounges or hammocks. Make sure they're made of materials designed for outdoor use in your part of the country. Resin, for instance, may be inexpensive and easy to clean, but it may be too light if you live in a windy location. Wicker can be terrific for shady areas, but degrades when constantly exposed to sun and wind.

Lighting: Landscape lighting is ideal for conversation and dining areas, or for pathways, pools and landscaping. You can even have fixtures installed directly into decks or step risers. Candles can add romance to an outdoor meal.

Water: Fountains, ponds and waterfalls are becoming increasingly popular and can create a calming atmosphere. While they needn't be expensive, they are high-maintenance, so take that into consideration.

Decoration: The great outdoors is your most important decoration -- a beautiful vista in the distance, or your very own ground cover, trees, plants and shrubs. Choose flora that will give you an interesting mix of color and texture for all seasons. Your outdoor room will then provide a pleasant view no matter what the time of year. Add wall decorations, murals or sculptures to complement the décor. For parties, you can add an inexpensive acrylic area rug and tablecloth. Weigh the edges of the cloth down with drapery weights or strings of lights.

Kitchen,s Renovation

It’s not just about the layout or design - or the finishes, material and accessories. At , we understand that building the right kitchen is about appreciating the role the kitchen Renovation plays in your life, not just the role it plays in the preparation of your dinner. Kitchens works the way you do. We don’t fit you into a box. That means pot drawers are close to the oven and cutlery drawers by the sink and dishwasher.

And it means cabinetry that lasts. We’ve designed and built thousands of kitchens for thousands of tastes. Find out what sets apart from the rest. Visit Kitchens for more Toronto Kitchen & Bathroom renovation information.
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Bathroom Renovation

Let's face it: the North American bathroom isn’t the most glamorous of rooms. Ranging from staid and boring to downright dangerous, with slippery showers and water hogging toilet tanks and tubs set in a poorly ventilated, water-tight box, many modern bathrooms just haven't been designed as thoughtfully the rest of our homes.

This is an odd development, given that bathrooms are one of the most expensive rooms in the house to build, averaging about $10,000 a pop. Still, for all their expense, the design hasn't evolved too far beyond shiny fixtures and his 'n her sinks: many of us are still using the five-by-eight bathroom with the three fixtures -- toilet, sink, and tub -- all lined up in a row. And while it might help maximize space, having a dirty fixture where you deposit your waste (the toilet) next to two where you clean yourself (the sink and the tub) doesn’t make for the healthiest environment.

Add to that all the water that literally can get flushed down the drain every day, the poor ventilation that plagues many a bathroom (that leads to poor indoor air quality), and all the energy that goes in to heating your water and lighting the room, and it might mean that it’s time to update your abode's commode. Keep reading to learn more about turning your bathroom from dank and rank to green and clean.

Bedroom Renovation

A little while back I decided it was time to redo my Bedroom. I call it a “renovation” however it’s more like a redesign or redecorating. Some Background: You see, the TV’s we have in our house are quite old. We have one of the first Sony Colour Trinitron TV’s from way back, in fact this TV is older than I am.

As a result the TV doesn’t really go above channel 35 and as a result I miss out on some channels which are part of our cable package one of which is the Home & Garden Network. Sometime last year they re-numbered some of the channels and as a result HGTV is now on 29. All the home reno shows simply made me realize how simple and relatively inexpensive you can do things if you do them yourself.

First of all my closet initially started out with the common wire-mesh type shelves. On top of that the previous owners did a pretty bad job of installing it, with it being unlevel and not using drywall anchors for the screws. I wanted a closet that made use of the space better as well as had more lighting, since my room light didn’t illuminate it too well. So here it is a post with all the details.

So initially this is what my closet looked like. A wimpy wire frame closet with a horrible layout. There wasn’t much room for anything. The only thing that was useful about it was the shelf running the entire length of the closet. The way the shelving unit was set up the closet was split in half. On the left hand side there was room to hang a row of shirts above and pants below. The middle shelf could only accomodate one layer of folded clothes if you hung your shirts above. The right hand side basically ran from the floor to the ceiling to accomodate longer clothing items. Being a guy I don’t really have much clothing that runs that length. However, I do possess quite a few items that are 3/4 length.

Decorating a Girls Room

Your little girl love flowers! So why not surround your little girl with the things that she loves the most. Most little girls like flowers of all sorts, but some have one particular flower that they love the most. When planning a redecorating project for your girl's room, this is a grand idea.Bedding
Flower designs are easy to come by. There are numerous bedding designs that you can choose from. A variation is good. Say for instance, your daughter loves carnations and daisies. Purchase daisy decorated bedding and carnation designed items for accents. Accent pillows, curtains, throws, anything that can serve as an accent, choose this for your daughter's secondary favorite flower.

Painting
When you've picked out a particular flower design for the bedding and accents, then pick out your paint color. Pink or yellow is a good choice for this will bring out the colors on your bedding. Paint the walls either pink or yellow and add wallpaper border or stencils to it to liven up the walls a bit.

Décor
Now this is where you can go wild. Little girls tend to like a lot of stuff in their rooms. Go to the home décor section of your local department store and search out flower themed items for your girl's room. Girls love pillows and blankets and accent rugs. As the child gets older she will be spending lots more time in her room, so designing it with her tastes in mind is great. When purchasing pillows, think big, fluffy, soft and fuzzy pillows. And almost all the time, girls will prefer either pink or purple. A couple of bean bag chairs are an excellent idea for adding style to your daughter's room.

Curtains and Blinds
In order to keep from making her room too overwhelming with flowers, make it a point to keep the curtains a solid color. Sheer or semi sheer curtains are best for the girl's room because this allows the right amount of light to come in. But sheer curtains should be combined with window blinds. White or off-white blinds will do just fine.

Mirrors
Little girls love checking themselves out and making sure they look good. Place a mirror in the area that she spends most of her time.
Designing girl's bedroom could be fairly easy if you know what your daughter likes. And once you have a list of what she likes, start decorating. She will love the new room and will be anxious to invite her friends over to play in it.

Decorating a Boys Room with Sports Stuff

It is a known fact that boys love active sports. A majority of young boys are into soccer, basketball or baseball. If your son is one of these boys that love sports and everything that has to do with sports then maybe a sports themed room is a great idea for him. Where can you start? It is a good idea to settle on one particular sport (you know the one that he lives for) and go with that. Here are a few ideas of the most popular sports.Soccer
This sport is growing in popularity and has been for a while now. Boys now have soccer heroes to look up to and admire. Designing a soccer room is quite simple. First, you start by simply changing all of his bedding. You need not change his bed completely unless you want to purchase a soccer themed bed. Go to a linen supply store and search for soccer related bed linens and accessories for the room. Since this is a popular sport, it will be easy. After purchasing your linens, buy a couple of soccer balls, get them inflated and then hang them from the ceiling. Some parents prefer to hang them over the bed or over the study desk. After the soccer bags are hung from the ceiling, simply hang little soccer knick knacks on the walls to remind him of his favorite sport. For instance, a whistle, an old uniform, or a loose net. These are simple little changes that can make a big difference in your little boy's room.

Basketball
Much like the above, follow the same steps for changing the linens and hanging sports related objects. But for a basketball theme, you can go the extra mile and put in a "door hoop", a small basketball hoop that connects to the back of your son's door. You can find these in your local department stores in the toy section. If it is within your budget, you can search for a jersey of your son's favorite basketball player on the Internet and stretch that across a wall. Preferably the wall opposite his bed. Your son will enjoy his room time and time again.

Baseball
This themed room can too be redecorated following the similar steps above, but to give it a personal touch you can get a wall size poster of your son's favorite ballpark, ex: Yankee Stadium, and stretch it across the long wall opposite his bed. Also, getting items such as a baseball glove, bat and ball and securing them to the walls also adds a personal touch to your boy's room.
As with all decorating, it's more effective when you add your own personal touch it. Your son will be thrilled to see that you touch such personal interest in him and his interests! However you decorate your boy's room, remember to add personality to it and it will be a success.

Turn Your Bedroom into a Football Shrine

Everybody's got one in the family. That one family member who doesn't just love football, they practically worship it. They've got their favorite NFL team, and they follow it religiously. They know every player's name, number, position and stats. They're glued to the TV every time a game comes on, and they go to great efforts to hit all the home and road games they can. They live for the Super Bowl.
No matter who your football fanatic is – son, daughter or spouse – you can help them display their team spirit by creating an NFL football theme bedroom.First Down: the walls
You have a number of options with the walls. You can paint them the colors of your fan's favorite team and add a team border. Consider using NFL team logo wallpaper on all walls or just on one. If you were feeling particularly artistic, you could even paint a football mural on one wall.
Another option is to utilize sports memorabilia in your decorating. You hang a team jersey as the centerpiece and add game tickets, pennants, autographs and pictures around it. For creative flair with less work, consider a poster collage featuring your favorite players. The options are really limitless.

Second Down: the bed
In bedrooms, the bed is, obviously, the centerpiece. Fortunately, it's pretty easy to find NFL bedding in all sizes. You can find a wide array of NFL bedding available, which makes it easy to decorate no matter which team your football fan is rooting for. Spruce up the bed more by adding football pillows. If you really want to get creative, use goal posts for the headboard.

Third Down: accessories
Adding accessories doesn't have to be daunting. You can find NFL logo rugs or football rugs for the floor, or football lamps, picture frames or player posters. If there's a bathroom, you can even decorate there by adding an NFL team logo shower curtain and trash can.

Touchdown: Give your family fanatic a fun football room
Football is one of the most popular sports in America. Help your family fans show their team spirit by giving their bedroom an NFL facelift.

Young Boy Girl Room Window Style

The family had lived in the rundown rental house for almost three years when someone first saw a child's face in the Young Boy Girl Room Window.A little girl, pale, with dark eyes, lifted a dirty blanket above the broken glass and peered out, one neighbor remembered.

Everyone knew a woman lived in the house with her boyfriend and two adult sons. But they had never seen a child there, had never noticed anyone playing in the overgrown yard.The girl looked young, 5 or 6, and thin. Too thin. Her cheeks seemed sunken; her eyes were lost.

The child stared into the square of sunlight, then slipped away.

Months went by. The face never reappeared.Just before noon on July 13, 2005, a Plant City police car pulled up outside that shattered window. Two officers went into the house — and one stumbled back out.

Clutching his stomach, the rookie retched in the weeds.

Plant City Detective Mark Holste had been on the force for 18 years when he and his young partner were sent to the house on Old Sydney Road to stand by during a child abuse investigation. Someone had finally called the police.They found a car parked outside. The driver's door was open and a woman was slumped over in her seat, sobbing. She was an investigator for the Florida Department of Children and Families.

"Unbelievable," she told Holste. "The worst I've ever seen."

The police officers walked through the front door, into a cramped living room."I've been in rooms with bodies rotting there for a week and it never stunk that bad," Holste said later. "There's just no way to describe it. Urine and feces — dog, cat and human excrement — smeared on the walls, mashed into the carpet. Everything dank and rotting."

Tattered curtains, yellow with cigarette smoke, dangling from bent metal rods. Cardboard and old comforters stuffed into broken, grimy windows. Trash blanketing the stained couch, the sticky counters.The floor, walls, even the ceiling seemed to sway beneath legions of scuttling roaches.

"It sounded like you were walking on eggshells. You couldn't take a step without crunching German cockroaches," the detective said. "They were in the lights, in the furniture. Even inside the freezer. The freezer!"While Holste looked around, a stout woman in a faded housecoat demanded to know what was going on. Yes, she lived there. Yes, those were her two sons in the living room. Her daughter? Well, yes, she had a daughter . . .

The detective strode past her, down a narrow hall. He turned the handle on a door, which opened into a space the size of a walk-in closet. He squinted in the dark.

Young Boy Girl Bedroom Furniture

The lively colors that are characteristic of our Young Boy Girl Bedroom furniture are refreshing and stimulating for your Young Boy Girl Bedroom development. Your boy will appreciate the loft beds or the captain’s bed in an adventurous decor where games are the order of the day. Your princess will see her fairy-tale dreams come true with an enchanting sleigh bed.

Our catalog of children’s furniture offers everything a child could desire to feel at home. Whether they prefer a captain’s bed, loft beds with ladder to reach the upper bed, a sleigh bed or a bed equipped with a bookcase headboard, you’re sure to find the furniture that corresponds to their fondest wishes.

Our wide range of children’s furniture allows you to arrange organizers, such as chests of drawers, a chest or hutch, night tables, spacious storage units offering shelves and drawers, a computer desk connected to the bed post, as well as a number of accessories.

The complete range of finishes and styles we offer will suit the decor of all children’s bedrooms. Our furniture is available in oak, maple or pine finishes, as well as white, blue, yellow and cream. Our sets of furniture reflect a full pallet of styles, from simple Shaker or rustic country, to the temptations of modern, classic, or hand-painted.

All our children’s bedroom furniture is sturdy. Furniture and workmanship are guaranteed for 5 years. Spared the march of fashion and time, your furniture from SouthShore Industries will contribute to brightening the childhood of your youth and remain popular with them until their teen years.

Arranging Young Boy,Girl Bedroom

Have you ever rearranged your room and six months later had to rearrange it again? It is not surprise if you are one of those types of people who like change every so often. It is in our makeup as humans to desire change in our surrounding environment as well as our world as a whole. There’s not much we can do about the world as a whole, but there is something that we can do regarding a smart part of that world, namely our home. And more specifically, our bedrooms.

Our bedrooms are neglected, we must admit, and occasionally we need to change the way it looks, feels, smells, the whole works! But what if you don’t have the time or the money to devote to redo your bedroom? Well, here are some helpful ideas to help you redecorate your bedroom quickly and affordably.

Start With a Fresh Coat of Paint

Changing the colors of your bedroom walls really makes a difference. Especially if you change from a dull white to vibrant splashes of yellows and/or oranges. Painting the walls a different color can very well change the whole mood of the room as well. Your room will breathe and seem more spacious with warmer brighter colors.

Change the Linens and Curtain Sets

Changing the linens is another way to quickly change the look of your room. If your comforter set is too plain, change it to a more vibrant and bold look. There are many online merchants that sell discount comforter sets that include the comforter,the fitted sheets the top sheet and skirts. These are called beds.-in-a-bag and they are very cost effective for the prudent shopper. Changing the comforter sets can give you the renewed sense of pride in your bedroom. If your bed is the focal point of your room, then choosing the right comforter set is imperative!

New Young Girl, Boy Bedroom

Is your modern young boy girl bedrooms an inviting oasis of relaxation? Or does it look more like a storage unit, a veritable wasteland of clutter, dirty clothes, dirty dishes and kid's toys.

If your room is the latter and you're finding it increasingly more difficult to find the bed when it's time for bed, you may want to consider giving your bedroom a well-deserved makeover.With just a few changes, some hard decision making and some tough love, you can transform you bedroom into everything you ever dreamed it should be. And it's easier than you think.

Start with the basic

First, your bedroom is not a storage facility. If things in the room do not contribute to relaxation, enhance the beauty, add space or provide some entertainment, get rid of it. Pack it up, move it to another room or put it in the garage or trash. If you like to watch a little television before calling it a night, consider getting an armoire to hide it away when it's not in use.

If you're an avid reader, make sure your nightstands have a drawer so you can put your book or magazine away, along with your glasses. If you love the latest fashions, add more dressers, wardrobes and a closet organizer to the room. Finally, get a hamper for the dirty clothes so you're not tempted to leave them wherever they fall. As they say, "A place for everything, and everything in its place."

Add furniture to the mix

Now that your room is clear of clutter, it's time to add beauty and charm to the space. Start by looking at your furnishings. Do they have the same style or at least complement one another? Are there pieces that should be moved out to make way for others? Does the style of your furniture match your tastes.

Decorating for the Teenage Girl

This may be one of the hardest tasks to perform. The teens style and likes and dislikes changes frequently. One month she could like the hottest boy pop band and the next she hates them. Decorating a teen's room to the point that she is happy with it is difficult indeed. But here are a few ideas to help you along in the task.First, remember that your daughter is a part of you. She will have some of the same tendencies that you once had as a tender teenage girl. So stop for a minute and think back to when you where a teen. Think of some of the things that you liked and disliked. It may surprise you that she may very well like some of the same things as you.
Second, make a list of the items and ideas that you know she loves. For example, your daughter has always loved going to the beach because she enjoys the beach scene and all the animals that are associated with the beach. And you know she will never object to a creatively decorated room with a theme that she loves. So now, you have your basis for beginning your project.

Comforter Sets
Keep these to solid colors. Sometimes young women can switch from one style to another. So get a comforter set that is in her favorite color and let that be the focal point of the room. Everything else should flow around the bedding. The reason for this is a majority of teen girls spend numerous hours sitting on or laying in bed. Make this (the bed) be the piece that the room revolves around.

Walls and Curtains
Make sure you paint the walls with light and happy colors. Taking into mind the teenage girl's emotional makeup, painting the room with light cheerful colors promotes good emotional health. As opposed to darker colors which can depress. Hang curtains or blinds that accent the main focal piece of the room. Whatever color you chose for the comforter and bedding set, accent it with the curtains and/or blinds.

Accessories
No room is complete without bedroom accessories. These include book cases, TV stands, electronics, etc. Leave this part up to her. She should feel as though she had some say in the designing of the room. The hard part is over. The key to decorating a room that your teen girl will love lies in understanding who she is and acting on that knowledge.

Decorating for the Spacey Loving Teen

If you have a teen who is fascinated with the planets and stars, how do you create a room that appeals to his love of the heavens? Creating a room that appeals to your teens can be accomplished with as little as a gallon of paint, a few stencils and a few packs of glow in the dark stars. Let's see how.First in order to achieve that brilliant space theme you should find a reliable source for space themed room decorations. I suggest The Space Store. The Space Store is an online merchant store that specializes in selling space items for the bedroom and bathroom. Of course there are several other online merchants to choose from. Once you've chosen your supplier, now make a plan of how you will decorate his room. Having a basic list of items that you will need is a great start.
Comforter Set-Having a space and planet themed comforter set will make your teen feel as though he is sleeping in space every night. Matching curtains is encouraged though if you cannot find matching curtains, then simple black or silver curtains will do fine.
Paint-Depending on the size of your teen's room, you could probably get by on one or two gallons of black paint. Yes! Black paint. It is a very bold color but if properly accented with silver or grey it will create a stunning backdrop for this new intergalactic room. You will also need smaller containers of silver paint. The silver is for the trim and the stars. You may also opt to purchase several smaller paints to paint details in the planets (ex. Saturn, Jupiter, Mars)
Planetary Stencils-These are for stenciling the walls. Once the walls are painted in black and silver, carefully stencil the cylindrical shapes of the planets on the walls. It is a good idea to purchase an astronomy magazine and find a picture of our galaxy (The Milky Way Galaxy) and paint it in the center of one of the walls and another mural of planets on the other. After you are done with the wall painting and picture painting, tape or glue the glow in the dark stars on the ceiling and all over the room. No exact pattern is necessary unless you are familiar with star maps and constellations. Then you can map out the solar system on your teen's walls.
The object is apparent. To achieve the space theme that will leave your teen awe-struck. With a little advanced preparation, creativity, imagination, and hard work, you can achieve this decorating goal.

Teen Boy-Girl Bedroom window

These Teen Boy-Girl Bedroom window shades can be controlled with a cord or continuous chain control. They come with a matching top valance to cover any mechanicals. They are good also for some noise control, and privacy issues. When homes are set close to each other, as many are in new expensive neighborhoods, privacy becomes a concern.

With their varied weaves and patterns, the bamboo shades can offer increased privacy but still allow light and a view as desired.Being a wood product, bamboo is an insulator. When closed, the slats will deflect outdoor sunshine and its heat back to the outdoors. Similarly, they can help with retaining indoor heat in cold seasons. Both energy efficiency and eco friendliness are important in today's economy. Using a naturally occurring, easily renewable product is a better choice than going towards chemicals and products that cannot be easily broken down for reuse or recycling. These window shades offer that function.

Many designers prefer bamboo to other window shades materials. There is subtlety of color and patterns, and as a natural product, it will have many naturally occurring color variations from which to play off in designing the entire look for the room. They can be given a traditional, tropic, older look, or a new modern flair with choice of accessories and cord pulls. Being a natural product also means these bamboo window shades can add a touch of the real world to an indoor room, and look very nice on larger windows with much open space.

Designers use bamboo shades in homes, and so can the average homeowner. Selections are easy, and stock and custom sizes and colors are available. The window shades are easy to install, with roll up, roll down, and Roman styles being the most popular.

Teen Boy Girl Bedroom Furniture

Jazz up your room! Change Your Teen Boy Girl Bedroom Furniture offers ideas to make your room your own with fun and fabulous ideas using paint and inexpensive materials, also gives you ideas for themes. Offers projects that are appropriate for tweens and young teens who want to change the decor of their rooms without extensive remodeling. Ideas for unique screens; shelving; storage solutions; and displays using contrasting colors, textures, and unexpected everyday objects. Chapters on "Decorating Basics" that covers painting, varnishing, cutting, and materials. Harmonies Hues (pink and gold), Silver Spectrum (metallic everything with square lines), Wild Contrasts (safari with very bright colors) Sunshine Shades (nature with bright sunny shades), and Comic Color (comics with super bright colors). "Sorting Your Stuff" offers numerous ideas for organizing from clothing to collections - hanging plastic pockets, dividing up your clothing drawers with cardboard, using bookends.
"Making Changes," with terrific ideas. Projects range from ways to paint your walls, to changing chairs, making a chest of drawers look terrific and exotic, to decorating doorknobs, to picture frames, to painting and dying fabric, to Personalize Pillows, to Big screens, lampshades, and much more! For girls and boys, children or parents who want to make their children's rooms more fun.
Tons of great ways to decorate your room. Take a quiz to see if you're a Sparkly Girl, a Nature Girl, a Sunny Girl, or a Bold Girl. The "Girls" are color coded so you know which ideas are "you".
Each style has cool ideas to refurnish your furniture. Also many ways to decorate your room on the cheap. Mix and match ideas to achieve different looks for a unique style. There is a "Room Doctor" chapter with advice for getting the room of your dreams without the cost, tips on making cleaning your room less boring and more fun, tips on redecorating if you share a room. Also a "Girl's Fix-It Guide" with tips from other girls if your room is too messy, crowded, boring, or small. This is a fantastic book for all girls who need to redecorate their room. Turn your room from super-boring to super-cool!

Latest Teen Boy Girl Bedroom

Themes

• Step 1:
  Choose a theme for your baby's bedroom to help you decide how to decorate. Common themes for baby bedrooms are safari, pink and white, blue and white, under water, bunnies and sports.

  Furniture

  • Step 1:
    Every baby needs a place to sleep. A bassinet or crib should be placed in the baby's bedroom. You can purchase a changing table and dresser separately, or you can find a unit that is both pieces combined to save room.

  Bedding

  • Step 1:
    A waterproof mattress cover is a must for baby's bed. You will also need fitted sheets that match the decor you have chosen. Comforters and bumpers are cute but could be a SIDS risk. If you purchase a comforter, consider hanging it on the wall away from the crib to decorate the baby's room.

  Walls

  • Step 1:
    The walls of a baby's bedroom should be a light, cheerful color. A border can be placed at the ceiling, at the chair rail level or at the baseboard.

  Floor

  • Step 1:
    A rug that matches your theme can be placed on the floor of your baby's bedroom. The rug will help tie everything together.

  Other Decor

  • Step 1:
    Babies enjoy watching mobiles, so you might consider placing one on the crib. You can also place pictures and photographs on the walls to give your baby something to look at.

Decorating Tips-Advice

Where do I begin on my decorating project? Can I paint my walls a dark red? What colors and styles will enhance a romantic mood? What kind of carpet is best to have with small children and pets?

Get personalized decorating advice to help you through your most troublesome of decorating problems.This website is dedicated to helping you get information that you need. For free resources please visit our design articles, secondly, you can look at advice that has previously been given to visitors by viewing our design advice answers, and lastly you can gain insight from The Decorating Bible, a comprehensive step by step look at decorating your home.A successful lighting scheme that meets practical needs and creates atmosphere plays an important part in establishing the style and character of your home. There's more to home lighting than a central ceiling fixture backed up by a couple of wall or table lamps. A well-planned lighting scheme should be both practical and decorative.
On the practical side, the right sort of lighting provides illumination for cooking, cleaning, sewing, reading, and many other day-to-day tasks. Decorative lighting helps to create a relaxed atmosphere, and should complement your color scheme and furnishings. A successful home lighting scheme is made up of several different elements. Most rooms will need a carefully thought-out mixture of these effects to work well.
Lighting Choices
General lighting provides overall or background light and should be used in every room. A hanging ceiling light is a common type of light fitting, offering a variety of shade styles in materials as diverse as fabric, paper, or metal. A ceiling pendant that is the sole source of light in a room is a limiting choice; it provides a bright central space with shadowy edges.
Recessed or semi-recessed low voltage down lights spaced across the ceiling will give a good level of clear light. Depending on the type of bulb used, and the housing, a recessed down light can spread light over a wide area or in a narrow beam. Semi-recessed down lights (sometimes called eyeballs) can be swivelled.
Controlling down lights with a dimmer system is a good idea because you can then have some of the lights off while others are on, and can vary brightness.
Task lighting is designed to give concentrated, directional light over a small area and may be used in conjunction with general and accent fixtures. The type of task lighting you choose depends on the activity you have in mind.
A desk light with a flexible arm is the perfect example, as it can be adjusted to provide light exactly where it is needed.
A reading lamp should be tall enough to shine onto the pages of the book, but not into your eyes. A floor lamp positioned behind the reader is ideal.
Light for writing, sewing, or any other hobby should be positioned so that it shines down onto the work. Rise and fall pendants are useful for this, especially if you work at the dining table. Recessed strip lighting is useful for providing countertop light in a kitchen. Accent lighting is used to show off plants, pictures, collections, and interesting architectural features. There are many different types, which can be used to light objects from above, below or behind, or at an angle.
A narrow beam halogen down light may be used to light a single vase or piece of china. The lower part of the object remains in shade, so this gives a dramatic floating effect.
Pictures are often lit from above. An adjustable eyeball or ceiling spotlight focused on the picture, or a special framing spotlight, which will flood the painting with light but leave the walls around it in shadow, are worth considering, as well as the traditional brass picture light.
A table lamp with a wide based shade will throw a pool of light onto the surface below it and is an attractive way to light a small collection or some framed photographs.
Floor standing drum torchieres can be positioned below large plants to create dramatic leaf patterns on the walls and ceiling. You can light objects on glass shelves very effectively by positioning a row of small halogen spotlights below the bottom shelf. Wall-mounted sconces, wallwashers, or tall floor lamp-style designs will illuminate the detail on an interesting cornice or ceiling.
Small floor torchieres positioned behind a sofa or armchair will wash the walls with light and make the room seem larger.

Tips for Your Front Porch or Sun room

Choosing just the right decor for decorating your front porch or sunroom requires a combination of two things: Style and functionality...
Pillows, upholstery, slipcovers, shades and blinds, lighting, flooring, and rugs all make a sunroom or a porch lush and comfortable. What you can use depends on how rigorous the weather is on the furnishings. In a relatively moisture-free hot climate, for instance, sun resistance is the quality you want to look for, but mildew resistance is not essential. In other areas, both sun and moisture (caused by dew at night) can damage the goods. Select products specifically resistant to mold and mildew and ultraviolet rays. Choices abound for products that work well in a protected outdoor environment. Here's some guidance on which are suitable for the outdoors.
Shades and Blinds:
Simple matchstick or rattan rollups can protect furnishings from some rain and sun. Other treatments might include fabulous see-through screens and blinds that block ultraviolet rays while allowing breezes to waft through the space. Shower curtains or simply made fabric curtains are decorative solutions that add privacy as well as beauty. (Bed sheets are an inexpensive alternative to fabric.) Remember, however, if the fabric isn't sun resistant, the curtains will fade over time.
Flooring and Rugs:
Tile, slate, concrete, and weatherproof painted wood are floor choices that require minimal care. Soften the look and the feeling underfoot with natural-fiber rugs, such as sisal or hemp, which by nature resist moisture damage; this type of floor covering works best in sheltered outdoor spaces. Another possibility is indoor-outdoor carpeting, which can be left outside all year long.
Fabrics:
Cushions and pillows with fillings that allow water to drain through them take very little care. Add to this a wide range of new fabrics--acrylics, woven vinyl-coated polyester, laminated cotton that feels like uncoated fabric--and almost anything is possible. Look for these fabrics at tent, awning, or fabric stores, as well as the porch and patio sections of department stores and pool-supply stores. Don't overlook clear plastic to protect some fabrics, and go ahead and use conventional fabrics that catch your fancy if the area is protected. Store pillows when the weather turns foul. Fabrics treated for stain resistance are more expensive but wear better.
Lighting:
Outdoor ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs), built-in lighting, and fans make all the difference for nighttime use of porches and sunrooms. Avoid conventional indoor lighting unless your space is attached to the house. And be kind to your neighbors: be sure lighting does not encroach on their space. (The same goes for any noise you create, such as from a television, radio, or stereo system.) Don't over-light, but do provide adequate transitional lighting from inside to outside, allowing eyes to adjust.

Kitchen Decorating

The kitchen is a room that is more personal than anything. Decorating a kitchen has more to do with you as the personal decorator than anything else. When considering taking on a kitchen redecorating project, it is important to remember what you like more than what others like. Since you are the one who uses the kitchen most, it can be considered your room. The easiest way to add a little flavor to your kitchen is by adding a fresh new coat of paint to it. But what if you don't like taking on a painting project? That is OK, because there are plenty of other ideas for decorating the kitchen that doesn't involve painting.New Curtains
This is a simple and cost effective method for decorating. Buy new curtains! Curtains can bring out the personality of your kitchen with little effort. If you have a country style kitchen, a few country cooking themed curtains will be sufficed when decorating with new curtains. When someone walks into your kitchen, they will automatically recognize the country flavor of your kitchen.

New Accessories
Every kitchen could do well with new fresh accessories. After a while your old accessories tend to get old and tiresome. New accessories like paper towel racks, bread boxes, salt and pepper shakers and jars can make your kitchen look brand new. And along with these new accessories, if your budget permits, purchase a new kitchen electronics that will go along with your new theme. Instead of a plain white coffee maker, go for a new red coffee maker to accent the red apples in the country themed curtains. Be creative and add a personal touch.

Make Your Own Accessories
If you are the crafty artsy type then you could make your own kitchen accessories. Places like Michael or any other craft store will have several unfinished kitchen items that you can purchase and decorate them yourself. For instance, you could buy an unfinished bread box and custom design it to your favorite theme. The bread box when finished will be an evident testimonial of your creative abilities. Doing so with your entire kitchen collection will further add that personal touch that every kitchen deserves.
Your kitchen is the source in which your family is fed and nurtured. Adding your personality to your kitchen's personality will create memories for your and your family. The kitchen as opposed to the other room in your home is the easiest to decorate. It doesn't take a lot of money or a lot of time. But it does require a lot of you! You make the difference when a kitchen is being decorated. You decide whether or not the kitchen will be just great or whether it will be absolutely fabulous.

Kitchen Window Style

With a new year, new trends and "fashions" in home decor will move to the forefront. Kitchen Windows are one of the more common elements in a Kitchen that people use to show their style preferences and should not be over looked. Not only will a good window treatment add appeal to the overall look of the Kitchen , but they can also help address common concerns like energy efficiency, fading, and privacy.

Most everyone in today's society is concerned about their environmental impact and all big trends in the marketplace are moving with a "green" push. In Kitchen window treatments, woven wood shades are becoming more and more popular because of their ability to add texture to the Kitchen. They're also made from natural, renewable materials and are available in colors and styles that will fit in all kinds of interiors.

If you're looking for a luxurious look, fabrics like silk, velvet, suede, and wool are sure to be big this year. The old days of complicated drapery designs appear to be over for the time being, but a designer look can still be had by using any of these materials. Trims, beads, and shiny hardware add to the appeal of these fabrics and can be adjusted for every style preference and room.

Kitchen Furniture

Quality ktchen fiurniture and dining room furniture such as dining room chairs, or wood dining room chairs can create the entire kitchen decor. Our kitchen furniture collection also includes bakers racks, kitchen islands, and wine racks. Decorating your kitchen should be a priority when decorating a new home. We offer free shipping on all kitchen & dining room furniture.

Kitchen decorating ideas are frequently based around choosing the right colors and paying attention to the little details. Remember that the kitchen is an important part of your house, where your family will gather, and guests will frequently have a seat. This being said, decorating the kitchen should be done with comfort, friendliness, practicality, and appeal in mind.
The above article deals exclusively with kitchen furniture, door accessories etc. It can act as a guide for the buyers who is willing to shop for kitchen furniture and door accessories. Variety of racks, stands, carts, sideboards and tables are described in this article. Door accessories like door knobs, door chains, deadbolts, door viewers, door knockers and hinges are also included as added information.
The kitchen is one area in a house that people spend plenty of time in. Whether you like to cook, bake or just enjoy reading, listening to music or having your meals in the kitchen, it is a space that is an essential part of every home. Because it is such an important area, the need to keep it looking great is just as important.small size kitchen or one with ample space, you can add style to your kitchen by placing new kitchen furniture in it.

Dream Kitchen

I may be the only one, but I could live in a kitchen appliances store. No, I'm not kidding, I would be more than happy to take up residence in a tent between the stoves and the dishwashers, and especially my personal favorite - the refrigerators. So, in the interest of our well-being, I'm going to tell you about some of the best and greatest options out there, then we'll talk about alternatives that we could actually afford.When it comes to appliances, stainless steel is all the rage, and I have to admit I have officially jumped on the bandwagon. The silvery look is clean, sleek, and classy, plus it matches pretty much any decor and resists stains well. The stainless steel, bottom-freezer refrigerator with French doors is by far the best and classiest option on the market. The French doors offer everything we love about side-by-side refrigerators with the convenience of a freezer on bottom, easy on the back when reaching bottom of the refrigerator and ideal for those in wheelchairs; these cost around $2,000 to $3,000. However, if you are set on the side-by-side, you can actually them with flat screen televisions now; ideal for the mom who spends a lot of her time in the kitchen.
Stoves are also amazingly versatile these days. Most people prefer electric stoves; however, gas stoves do offer very even cooking, but the pilot lights are dangerous if you have small children. Electric stoves offer so many options, many with spots for griddles or grills and radiant cook tops. Not having to clean the burner pans is a blessing especially for the busy mom. Other stoves offer a "Sabbath" option allowing you override the automatic shut-off feature (yes, they have that too) so that you can keep food warm as long as you want.
Dishwashers have also come a long way. Some dishwashers have a 24-hour time delay so that you can start dishes while you're at work or at night while you're sleeping. Other dishwashers have an adjustable top shelf that can hang horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. One of my favorite features of new dishwashers is that some them offer three or four shelves allowing you to wash more items at one time without stacking them on top of one another.
So, dreaming of appliances tonight? Well, you can actually purchase similar options for half the price. First, you always want to check for dented, damaged items in stores; some retailers have a separate store just for damaged items. You may actually be able to get some of these dream items for half the price. However, you can also find items that are not name-brand, often made by the same manufacturer, for half the price. Look for alternatives as well; perhaps you can do without French doors or a television on your refrigerator. Be sure to check Consumer Reports for feedback on items. An appliance may look great, but the performance leaves much to be desired; don't spend your money on looks without considering performance. Finally, be patient. If you have the time, shop around; wait for the big sales or visit the damaged goods store each week; you'll eventually find the perfect items for your kitchen.

Ideas for Decorating Kids Bathroom

Do you have a child who is fascinated with underwater life? If so, you're one of the millions of Americans whose child yearns to be in the water. Statistics show that over half of America's population lives more than 100 miles from a large body of water. This is very frustrating for a child who enjoys the ocean. If you are within that group of people who live too far from the ocean the really enjoy it, there is hope!In what room does your child spend the most time? Well besides the obvious bedroom, the room that comes in second is the bathroom. Since he or she spends so much time in there, why not fix it up and make it a fun environment to be in? Here is an idea of a decorating project that is easy and fun to do. You can even get your kid involved in it too! Let's talk about a brilliant way to decorate the kid's bathroom.

Planning
First before doing anything, you must plan out what and how you want to do it. I suggest going to Home Depot or Lowe's and grabbing a decorating idea book. Narrow down your choices to two maybe three options and then consult with your child to see which one he or she likes the best. After all, it is their bathroom that will be decorated. After a final choice is made, pack up the kids and go to a craft store. When at the craft store search for little items that you often find at the beach. For example: Sea shells, starfish, sponges, sand etc. Once you have gathered your supply of sea and beach items, make your way over to a paint store.

Colors
The main colors you need are Baby (or any soft and light) blue, some sea green and some sandy, beige colors. For the bathroom, a regular flat latex paint will work just fine for the job. Next, go over to the wallpaper section and find a suitable border to go around the top of your bathroom ceiling. And next, let your child help you pick out some stencils for you to stencil artworks across the walls. Once you have that, you're done shopping!

Prepping the Room
Now for the actual decorating, it is important, as with all home projects, to take precautionary measures to avoid injury to yourself and the ones helping you. Proper eyewear is needed to help keep the paint out of your eyes. Once you have taken care to protect you and your child from eye injuries, you can get started! First, take down all previous borders, shower curtains and all bathroom accessories. Basically, make sure that everything is out of the bathroom. Once you have all of the knick knacks cleaned out, now it's time to clean the walls. This is very important if you wish for your new paint to adhere to the wall. When adherence is mentioned, it simply means how smooth and flawless the paint is applied.
Your child may gripe about cleaning the walls; most kids do depending on their age. Rests assure, a thorough cleaning takes no longer than twenty minutes.

Painting
Next, you can begin painting! Oh, what fun! This is the best part. Putting two coats on paint on the walls is standard, but you may put as many as four on. Be careful not to put more than four because "peeling" can occur if too much is coated on. Think about what nail polish does. Too many coats results in the polish peeling off. The last thing you would want is to come in one day and find your child peeling the paint off of the walls! With that being said, use moderately.

The Border
After the paint has dried, next comes applying the ocean themed wallpaper border. Adhesive border makes quick application easy. The wallpaper border will help accent the soft blue walls. Application of the border should be fairly easy and it will take little time. Take the green and sand colored paints and paint ocean themed items on the walls with your child. There are two advantages to including your child in this project. 1. Your child's creativity it tickled and he or she feels as though their decisions are important. And 2. Mom and child will bond and grow ever closer.

Adding Accessories
Top off the new decor with a few ocean themed bath accessories and you have yourself a undersea adventure in your child's bathroom. They will love going in the bathroom and spending time there. If the room is big enough, put in a small chair and a basket for a few favorite books. Your child will love this new room! Especially if he or she has had a part in its creation. That is just one of many ideas for decorating a child's bathroom.

How to Redecorate Your Bathroom

Brightening up your bathroom needn't be a time consuming or expensive business -- with a little imagination and effort you can spruce up the most lackluster of rooms.
If the room leaves a lot to be desired, work according to short- and long-term aims. You will then have the immediate satisfaction of seeing some quick improvements - towels in fresh colors, for instance, or a new bath screen or shower curtain - while you wait for other longer term jobs to be finished, such as a new tiled border or built-in bathroom cabinet.Practicalities
Deal with anything that's even remotely dangerous first: put a non-slip finish on the bathtub base, and provide a mat for ceramic floor tiles that get slippery when wet; install a childproof medicine cabinet if necessary; and if there's room, install a grab rail by the bath.
Once the safety work is completed you can set to work on the irritating inefficiencies: replace the waterproof seal around the bath or basin; stop drips and dribbles by replacing washers or faucets and installing a new shower hose, and consider installing an exhaust fan if condensation is a serious problem. In a small room, rehanging a door with hinges on the other side may make better use of space. With the room in working order, you can set about improving the style and adding color.

Walls
Tiles are the most practical of finishes for bathroom walls, but what if they're in an uninspiring design or color you no longer like? With tiles that are in poor condition, either remove them completely, or cover them with some form of paneling - wooden tongue-and-groove panels for example.
There are two ways to tackle tiles that are sound but unattractive: remove them and put up new tiles, or - much quicker and often just as satisfactory - simply tile over them. A third option, not normally recommended for an area subject to damp but worth considering as a short-term cover-up, is to cover the offending tiled surface with a tile paint. This solves the problem if you are planning a complete overhaul but have other priorities to see to first.
If the tiles are merely dull rather than an eyesore, make them more interesting by adding a tiled border to the existing tiles or, for a low cost facelift, experiment with tile transfers.
If you prefer wallpaper, choose a waterproof vinyl, which copes well with condensation and damp zones. Alternatively, paint is a quick way of freshening up walls - look for a type that's specifically made for bathrooms.

Floors
Carpet tiles are easy to lay and comfortable underfoot - choose a type suitable for the damp conditions in a bathroom. Also worth considering are well-sealed, floor-quality cork tiles and vinyl sheet flooring or tiles.

Bath Room Window Style

Linen and silk will continue to be popular choices due to their simplicity, but 2009 should see some shifts in patterns and colors that are new and refreshing. Pantone designated the bluish Bath Room Window Style"mimosa" hue as the "color of the year."

Mimosa is a great choice for textiles this year as it has the ability to match with almost any other colors while providing a sunny colored frame for your Bath Room Window Style. If you're looking to set the tone of the Bath Room with your window treatments, expect to see an uprising of large scale floral prints. Sound like too much? Patterns that are too overwhelming can be brought down a few notches by hiding them in pleats while still getting the statement that you desire.

If privacy and light control are you two main criteria, you can't go wrong with sheer window treatments. Today's sheers are a big step up from the ones you may be used to and are available in a number of textures and colors with varying degrees of shimmer. Sheers offer a great option for those looking for a simple, almost minimalist, chic effect.

And what would an article about 2009's trends in Bath Room Window Style treatments be without mentioning all the great new technology that is becoming more available and, more importantly, more affordable. Hunter Douglas is leading the industry in motorizing nearly all styles of window shades on the market. Remote controls, light switches, and even the Internet can now be used to open or close blinds and shades. Imagine being able to close the blinds in your Bath Room with your Blackberry while you're hundreds of miles away!

BathRoom Furniture

Which little room can make the biggest impact? Yes, the most frequently used room, especially by guests and visitors is the powder room or half bath. Often ignored during bathroom remodeling, it's time we gave it its due attention. Surely you want your guests to feel comfortable and have a glimpse of your fine taste of living.

Turn powder room pondering into powder room power with Spacify inspiring lines of bathroom furniture and accessories.The artist in you can experiment with style without fear. Why not add contemporary bath furniture with the bath vanities & storage cabinets and other bathroom furniture accessories that suit your style and taste? As in any other part of the house, it is very imperative that you proper planning go into the bathroom.
We present a collection of contemporary bath furniture with storage cabinets, bathroom faucets, accessories and bath furniture. So if you are looking for stylish cabinets, look no further, we offer a one-stop solution for all your needs.In accordance with the latest trends, themes & lifestyles, Spacify offer exclusive range of designer furniture the discerning customer. If you need space saving tips, look no further as European designers have mastered the art to create a serene, clean look in small spaces.
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Creating a Beach House Bathroom Decorating

Bring a breath of fresh air to town bathrooms with a breezy beach-house theme, or create a soothing mood inspired by the natural colors and textures of the seashore.
The beach-house bathroom is a foil of gentle contrasts. Clean lines and a restricted color palette create a fresh, uncluttered look. The colors of sun, sea, and sand are naturally an influence. The style is low-key, romantically rustic, and simple. And the way you put the colors together should reflect these qualities.Take the cool blues - deepest marine to palest aqua - for inspiration, and choose from the yellows - vibrant sunshine yellow and sand-gold to cream - to provide a contrast. Using white as a foil, you can blend colors to express quite different moods. Opt for a bright and summery seaside atmosphere with strong color brights - use deckchair stripes on furnishings and tiles. Alternatively, choose the sun-bleached looks of a beach cabin - soft whites, muted blues, light sandy-grays, and pale yellows - and echo the weathered tones of driftwood and pebbles with limed and color-washed wood and stone effects.

Creating the Look

For a fresh, airy, coastal mood, paint walls and ceiling white, or in a pale to mid-tone matte latex. A change of texture - tongue-and-groove paneling or plain tiles - will add interest below wainscoting level. A darker color will "ground" the scheme and suggest sea and sky. Choose strong contrasts such as marine blue and white, or go for a subtle distressed or color-washed finish. Pale colors and close harmonies will create a gentle, ethereal look.
Beach-house style has a period feel but it is easy to integrate modern features. Select a simple bathroom suite in white or cream, or a clean-lined retro-style design. Panel the bathtub to complement the wainscoting area, or with natural or whitewashed pine. Otherwise install a freestanding, curtained bathtub. Site a shower cubicle behind a divider "wall" - this can be tiled on the inside and paneled on the other - or screen the shower area with a marine pattern shower curtain or a plain or striped glass panel. If stripped, limed, or painted floorboards are not available, choose vinyl flooring in a coastal color, or cover existing flooring with wooden decking. Natural fiber matting and cork tiles also work well. Stone tiles, quarry tiles, and mosaics enhance the rustic look - make them warm with cotton rugs.

Style Pointers
WALLS
Atmospheric color: soft white, neutrals/aqua/ blue latex/tiles/ tongue-and-groove paneling; stenciled marine motifs; aqua color mosaic details.
WINDOWS
Curtains/simple: pale/white semi sheers; tab-headed, cased, basic gathered styles; eyelet/laced calico panels; improvised driftwood/painted wood curtain rod.
Blinds/shutters: natural wood slatted blinds; roll-up cane; painted/distressed wooden shutters.
FABRICS
Naturals/stripes: rough/smooth/loose weave linens; muslin; waffle cottons; toweling; striped cottons; marine prints.
FLOORING
Natural/rustic: stripped/painted/limed boards; wooden decking; stone/quarry tiles; cork.
Rugs: woven grass/rush mats; nubby cotton weave/rag rugs; wooden boardwalks/cork mats.
BATHROOM FITTINGS
Period style/white: simple, wood paneled bathtub; old-fashioned freestanding bathtub; matching basin; low-key modern styles; traditional cross head brass or chrome taps; see-through shower panels/marine motif/striped shower curtain.
FURNITURE
Weathered wood: country-style cupboards/chest/chair/shelves in limed, distressed, color-rubbed wood, iron frame/wicker.
LIGHTING
Simple/period: glass/metal fisherman's brass lantern; turned wood sconce candelabrum/candles.
ACCESSORIES
Marine/weathered: shell or driftwood mirror frame; porthole shaped mirror; rustic shelves; wooden bath rack; rustic style/period glass containers; cane/wicker laundry basket; color coordinated/striped towels; sea sponges; natural objects - pebbles, shells, starfish; model boats; carved wooden seabirds

How to Decorate Sunrooms And Porches

Attached outdoor spaces that provide total or partial shelter should be considered an extension of the home's interior design. In most cases these areas embrace an entrance or serve to join two interior areas--a breezeway, for example. Traffic patterns figure importantly in overall furniture arrangements, as does the selection of furniture, durable fabrics, and other elements.Document your ideas. Keep a folder full of your inspirations and any ideas you may have. Photograph the area you want to decorate from both inside the house and facing toward it from the outside. Keep clippings of similar spaces and furnishings, shades, and lighting that you like from magazines and product brochures; collect paint color chips and samples of fabric and flooring, too. Don't forget plantings, including window boxes and potted plants, and anything else influencing the design. Consider all the seasons the space is used. Will you want to add curtains to a sun room for insulation come winter so that you can continue to use it longer into the cold weather? Will blinds or curtains add to a porch's comfort by blocking spring and fall winds?
Make a floor plan. Add special features unique to your space, such as notations indicating good and bad views. You will want to arrange furniture to take advantage of a good view or to face away from an ugly one.
Indicate the sun's exposure throughout the day, and note whether it should influence furniture placement. For example, you may need shades for the southern side of a porch, or you may want to group furniture to face fabulous sunsets in the west.
Make furniture templates. Make templates of the furniture you plan to use, as well as of other elements, that require clearance space, such as planters, window boxes, or blinds. Group them on the floor plan; try different configurations to see which is best.
Factor in traffic patterns. Indicate pathways to and from the house. Take into account the swing of each door because you cannot place furniture in those spaces. For sliding glass doors, indicate which side is the entrance.
Arrange furniture so that conversation areas are not interrupted by traffic to and from the house. For instance, a common problem is a porch with a central door and a stepped entrance directly opposite the door. Rather than arranging furniture in one big grouping, create smaller areas at each end of: the porch. Suggestions include a table with chairs on one side and a conversational grouping on the other. A table just outside the door can double as a buffet table. Plot any other traffic aisles, and make sure that you have not blocked passages to the cords for adjusting blinds or for watering plants.

Sun Room Window Style

What is the main feature of a sunroom enclosure? The windows, of course. Sunroom windows allow us to bring the outside world into our homes, and like anything else, there are many options.No matter what type of sun room windows you choose, you need to think about the window treatments. There are a variety of options when it comes to sunroom blinds and shades, and some of the differences are a matter of personal preference.

The main reason for having sunroom window treatments is for privacy and for blocking out light at times you don’t want it to shine through.

Choosing sunroom blinds or shades is really a matter of individual preference. Solar shades are one popular idea for sunroom windows, since they allow light to come in while providing some privacy.Screening and tinting are other options to consider for sunroom windows. Screens are nice for allowing air from outside to pass in when there is a nice breeze outside. Tinting is a good option for reducing glare from the sun, but it is permanent so be sure that it is what you want before you get it done.

If you are just now in the planning stages of building a sunroom, purchasing the windows for it can be the most expensive part of the cost of adding a sunroom. However, it is important to select sunroom windows that are of good quality, even though it greatly influences sunroom pricing.
When you install a sunroom in your home. the desire to do so normally comes from the urge to spend time in the sun. but on your own terms. The enclosure allows you to avoid the bugs and pests of the outdoors and to control the environment’s temperature. Tinted or glazed windows will reduce the strength of the sunlight that comes through. and often the majority of the sun’s harmful rays as well. However. they don’t give you as many options for controlling the light that enters the room as sunroom shades do. And after a few weeks or months of enjoying your new sunroom.
you may discover that you would like to be able to control the amount of light that actually enters the room at different points in the day. Just as you have curtains or window treatments on the other windows in your home. you can find ceiling shades. sunroom light control for the skylights in your room. a number of options to create a curtain for sunroom windows. sunroom window blinds or other sunroom window treatment options. These various shades and window treatments will give you the ability to control the light and heat that enters the room exactly to your comfort level and specifications.

Sun Room Furniture

Choosing Sunroom Furniture
The furniture you furnish your sunroom with will greatly impact the feeling and purpose of your sunroom. If you choose a plushy couch instead of wrought iron furniture, you’re creating a living space where you can relax and retreat from life’s worries.

If you go with a powder-coated patio furniture set complete with chairs and table, you’re creating a space for special occasions — perhaps an area where you enjoy barbeque lunches.Think carefully about what kind of environment you want before choosing sunroom furniture. Here’s a guide to some of your solarium furniture options and a look at what effects they might create.

Living Space Furniture
Who says you can’t move your living room couch or recliner chairs into your solarium? Your sunroom will become more a part of the house itself, while still retaining the aura of a refuge. Remember that you don’t want a cluttered conservatory, so if you do bring a couch in, make sure there’s plenty of room left in the solarium to walk around or to grow your favorite plants.

Patio Furniture
You have endless patio furniture options to choose from. Popular materials for patio furniture include wrought-iron furniture; plantation-grown wood such as teak, balau and jarrah; rattan furniture; wicker furniture; and powder-coated furniture that’s resistant to the elements. Any of these choices will give your sunroom a quaint yet fresh look.

Remember that if you want to spend a lot of time in your sunroom, you’ll have to get patio furniture that’s comfortable to lounge in. Opting for patio furniture will also separate the sunroom more from the other living spaces in your home, making it a refreshing retreat from daily life.

Be creative and spend many happy days in your sunroom!

Wicker is a general term that actually describes any type of furniture or object that is woven from natural organic materials. This includes willow. reed. rattan and bamboo. This special type of furniture made of reeds and vines needs a special type of care and environment. Many choose to accessorize their wicker sunroom furniture with stylish cushions and fabrics. These too must be maintained in order to preserve the look of the furniture.