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When you think of high-design interior design, you might automatically associate it with a certain type of home - one made with sleek glass, concrete and metal details. But truthfully, the world of home decor design is far more diverse than that. You don't need an ultra-minimalist home to incorporate design classics. You can choose from a wide variety of styles, or simply make your own creative interpretation of a time-honored design.
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(ARA) - Did you ever watch a home improvement show team transform a drab room into something spectacular using a shoestring budget and less time than it takes you to clean out your closet? Ever wonder how they did it? Here's the secret: they cheat. And you can too.
(ARA) - Back to school means back to homework for most kids. For many parents it also means asking, pleading, nagging and demanding that their kids get to it. But getting your kids to hit the books when they get home could be as easy as reorganizing their study space, or providing a special spot for studying in the first place.
(ARA) - Thirty years ago, life in a college residence hall was appreciated by students for what it didn't have: parents.
(ARA) - Thirty years ago, life in a college residence hall was appreciated by students for what it didn't have: parents.
Ceramic tile is a popular flooring choice for homeowners, but there are a few things to be aware of before you settle on ceramic tile for your home. While ceramic tile is a sophisticated flooring option, it is not always functional. It can be hard to install, hard to clean, even hard on your feet.
"The most wonderful time of the year" is just around the corner. Soon the sights and sounds of the holiday season will fill your home and heart.
(ARA) - This November and December, Americans are expected to spend approximately $7.5 million every minute on holiday-related items, including gifts and festive decorations, according to the National Retail Federation. Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a leading independent safety organization, is urging families to dedicate just a fraction of the time and attention spent shopping for gifts and decor on making sure their purchases are being used safely.
Every year the glossy pages of Christmas magazines brim with new ideas, as well as variations of the classics. Retail stores are keeping pace, buoyed by the National Retail Federation's prediction that holiday retail sales will increase by 2.3 percent this year. This is a dramatic increase over 2009, when sales rose a paltry 0.4 percent, and is just shy of the 10-year average of a 2.5 percent increase.
Decorating your child's room with a theme she'll love is a great way to nourish her creativity and imagination. But with so many decorating possibilities out there, how do you choose a theme that she will love as much in two years as she does the day the room is done?
(ARA) - The no-no's about using hardwood near a water source are vanishing. And while allowing water to rest on a wooden surface for extended periods will always be a no-no, the American Hardwood Information Center, finds that more design professionals are saying yes to client requests for the warmth, charm and richness of natural wood no matter where it's used -- in the bath, the kitchen and even the basement.
As a parent, nothing is more fun than witnessing your children developing their imaginations. But did you know the development of your children's imagination is a key to them understanding reality?
(ARA) - The shorter, cooler days signal that it's time to snuggle up inside the comfort of your home. If you discover your home could use a little pizazz, it only takes a few quick fixes, combined with creativity and elbow grease, to transform the rooms where you spend most of your time. In a weekend or less, you can make your home go from stale to striking.
When planning a room redesign, the right focal point is probably the most important design element you need. A room's focal point is usually what people notice first, and it can determine their opinion about your room.
Did you know that just by changing the lighting, you can completely alter the look and feel of a space? In the interior design world, that gives lighting some significant power.
(ARA) - As the cold weather approaches, kids spend less time outdoors burning off all that wonderful energy. The change in weather also means that everyone - including you - spends more time indoors. Don't worry. There's an easy and inexpensive way to turn any room into an environment that fosters your child's learning and creativity. What's even better: You are very likely to think, "it's too quiet in there," while the kids play intently in their new space.
(ARA) - As a college freshman, you don't have to over-think decorating your dorm room. Save all that mental energy for your studies. Creating inexpensive and interesting living spaces is easier than your high school finals.
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