Archive for February, 2008

Vacation Retreat

Friday, February 15th, 2008 376 views

An attractive elevation to be placed in your dream environment, perhaps perched on a mountainside or by a lake. A deck expands living space outdoors.

The open layout between the dining and living room is accented by a central fireplace. An efficient U-shaped kitchen includes a corner double sink surrounded by three windows providing a great view.

Two bedroom are included, one with a private bath and a walking-in closet.

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Decorating With Art and Wall Color

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008 508 views

Looking through decorating magazines, you can see that a dramatic color on the walls can unify the various pieces of art in the room. The most important thing in choosing a color for a room is to decide what color inspires you. Different colors create different moods. Use your own sense of style and aesthetics.

If you want to create a mood with a particular historical decorating style – like Art Deco, Italian Renaissance or even mid-century modern, follow the colors used in the furnishings and artwork from those eras. Go to a museum and take note of the colors on the walls. You can follow the look throughout your home with your artwork and frames if you want to keep to a theme.

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