Entry #747, November 7, 2011 Before you know it – your home will look like a bed and breakfast due to all of the relatives, friends and family that come to visit at the holidays. Whether you have a designated guest room but more people than space, or you don’t have a guest room at…
Guest Blog #242, Entry #742, November 3, 2011 Bedrooms are named so for the main piece of furniture used in this room – the bed. What do we all use a bed for? Beds are foremost used for sleeping – an activity that occupies…or, rather, according to health professionals, should occupy…fully one-third of a 24-hour…
Guest Blog #239, Entry #739, November 2, 2011 A Guest room is a place that you welcome your guest showing your love and care. If there is an extra bedroom or living room you can create it as a perfect guest room by decorating and furnishing with all the comforts that you can provide to…
Guest Blog #223, Entry #719, October 24, 2011 All homes have bathrooms, but when it comes to interior design, they tend to get overlooked. While it may not have the same prominence as the living room or kitchen, you still want your bathroom to look nice. The easiest way to do this is to create…
Guest Blog #221, Entry #716, October 21, 2011 It comes and goes, that itch where everything in your living room or bedroom looks terrible. It’s that time of year where you are unhappy with your home decor and decide it’s time for a new look. The problem is that new furniture can be extremely expensive…
Guest Blog #214, Entry #708, October 17, 2011 Making a small bathroom look bigger and highly functional requires careful planning, but it is not an impossible feat. Below are incredible tips to help you achieve this. Shower baths definitely provide more space in the particular room, saving precious floorspace. An already large bathroom may be…
Remember when the guest area of most homes used to be a dismal area that soon turned into a storage area? Guest rooms, or mother-in-law suites, are no longer the forgotten room of the home. In fact, many builders have started including this as a bonus feature to new homes. Some homeowners use them as…
Guest Blog #187, Entry #669, September 21, 2011 The kitchen is often referred to as ‘the heart of the home’, and for good reason; out of all the rooms in the home, the kitchen often sees the most frequent use by both family members and visitors alike. Therefore, investing in a designer dining table for…
I always enjoy when people find uses in our everyday world for repurposing, recycling, and reusing, especially when it comes to the home. Today, my Guest Blogger gives tips for making cushions from clothing you don’t wear anymore. Both the environment and the economy have affected the way in which we furnish our homes in…
Guest Blog #181, Entry #661, September 15, 2011 Ever feel like your current home is just not “quite” big enough? Your stuff seems to be bursting out the seams? In-laws or another child entering the picture? Your need for a home office cramping the dining room style? I think I’m not alone when I say…
Guest Blog #175, Entry #655, September 12, 2011 Pillows have been around for a very long time Pillows are thought to have been originally used by wealthy men in Asia and were found sometime later in Ancient Egyptian tombs. They were greatly prized and highly decorated. Later the handcraft of designing pillows became an art…
Guest Blog #174, Entry #653, September 12, 2011 For many households, the television is considered part of the family! Well, maybe not exactly, but for as much as it is used and homeowners design around it, the television is an important asset to many homes. The challenge for many parents is the safety that surround…