In truth, there are not many rules as it comes to living room rug placement. Of course, if you ask at the store they will tell you to buy the largest rug you can afford. As far as the area rug placement style it's pretty much about cultural traditions. For example, in Ukraine (my home) a living room rug was proudly in the middle of the living room as a solo with nothing or … [Read more...]
Guide to Choosing Perfect Blinds
Guest Contributor: Andrea Boffo, CEO of PlusVoucherCode What are the perfect blinds for windows? Blinds for windows typically have a series of slats or vanes that are stacked together and can be adjusted with the means of a cord, wand or remote control. They became popular in the 1980s and are still widely used in commercial spaces. Given the plethora of blinds … [Read more...]
You are Invited! Special Event: Fall in Love with Your Home
"80 percent of success is showing up!" -Woody Allen Follow my blog with Bloglovin Quick Take: MyDecoratingTips is hosting a February event to honor the month of love - Fall in love with Your Home!3 live Facebook broadcasts with interior designer Marina Klima3 different home decor topicsSign up to receive event reminders and PDFs to accompany the live lessonsAsk … [Read more...]
Retro Black and White Rooms Drawn From Old Movies
I'm drawn to black and white retro rooms that can be layered against a tropical background that is moody, sexy, and mysterious. It’s a jungle out there behind the sliding doors with wild, powerful, and seductive animals like Mrs. Robinson. Her animal print outfit is certainly part of the movie set- it unmistakably points to her cougar’s nature. You can add tropical plants, or … [Read more...]
Should Kitchen Faucet Match Cabinets’ Hardware: Mixing Metals
Should kitchen faucet match cabinet hardware in terms of the type of metal? For example, if my faucet is polished nickel should I select kitchen pulls in polished nickel as well? Or should I use mixed metals? Well, I am risking to be not in vogue, but I would still say, "Yes! Most of the time the kitchen faucet should match cabinet hardware!" But, sometimes strategically … [Read more...]
