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An Open Space - What a Concept!
Have an open concept loft or house? Decorating them can definitely be a challenge but when done right they can be look truly amazing. When working with an open concept space it's important to take some special considerations. You want the space to flow yet you still need the separate living areas to be defined. Here are some tips for decorating open concept spaces. Photo © flickr.comAn Open Space - What a Concept! originally appeared on About.com Interior Decorating on Thursday, January 5th, 2012 at 14:20:06.Permalink | Comment | Email this

Color of the Year for 2012
For those of you who haven't heard the news yet, hold on to your hats! Pantone has just announced it's color of the year for 2012. It's vivacious, it's exciting, it's a little bit juicy, it's...wait for it...Tangerine Tango! "Sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to it," said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. "Reminiscent of the radiant shadings of a sunset, Tangerine Tango marries the vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow, to form a high-visibility, magnetic hue that emanates heat and energy." So the question is, what does everyone think? Do we like? Do we hate? Personally, I'm pretty sure I like. My bedroom drapes are in this color! That said, it's the kind of color I don't want too much of. Some window treatments, some pillows, maybe an ottoman - that's enough for me.  But what about you? Do tell! Photo © PantoneColor of the Year for 2012 originally appeared on About.com Interior Decorating on Monday, December 12th, 2011 at 19:27:20.Permalink | Comment | Email this

Creating a Home Everyone Can Enjoy
A little while ago I went to the home of a designer colleague and I was disappointed with what I saw. It was beautiful in its own way (exceptionally styled, beautiful items, spotlessly clean) but it felt very empty and cold. This woman had two young children but there was no evidence of them anywhere in the home. It was a showpiece, plain and simple. While this works for some people, it's not what I think of as a home to be lived in. As far as I'm concerned a home should be a comfortable place that brings a smile to your face every time you walk in the door - and every member of the family should feel welcome. The experience prompted me to write this article - it's all about creating a clean and classic home that everyone can enjoy, no matter what your style. Photo © flickr.com/CarreeCreating a Home Everyone Can Enjoy originally appeared on About.com Interior Decorating on Sunday, January 15th, 2012 at 11:54:00.Permalink | Comment | Email this

Decorating with Bright Colors
We're heading into what can be considered kind of a dreary time of year (where I live anyway). The trees are bare, the skies are gray, and we don't have any pretty snow yet. It's made me want to cheer things up a bit, and in my opinion there's no better way to do that than to add some bright colors to my home. Here are some of my favorite tips and suggestions for cheering up interiors. And while we're at it, please feel free to leave comments and let us know how you cheer up your house when thing get a little dreary! Photo © Echo DesignsDecorating with Bright Colors originally appeared on About.com Interior Decorating on Sunday, December 18th, 2011 at 11:24:21.Permalink | Comment | Email this

Decorating with Neutrals - It Doesn't Have to be Boring!
As much as I love color and as much as I encourage people to use color in their decorating, I also love the calm serenity of a beautifully decorated neutral room. I don't mean a room that's beige or cream just for the sake of being beige or cream - I mean a thoughtfully decorated, full of shapes, textures, and layers, beautifully thought out neutral room. It's really not that hard to achieve either. Check out this new article on decorating with neutrals on how to take your neutral room from frumpy to fabulous. Photo © flickr.com/Gatsby's ListDecorating with Neutrals - It Doesn't Have to be Boring! originally appeared on About.com Interior Decorating on Monday, January 23rd, 2012 at 14:44:58.Permalink | Comment | Email this

Get Your Home Office in Shape
January is one of those months that seems to be all about organizing. After the holidays we all want to restore order in our lives. If you have a home office, even if it's just a little corner where you keep household bills, why not try to get it in tip top shape? An organized home equals an organized life! Check out these ideas for keeping your home office organized. Photo © flickr.comGet Your Home Office in Shape originally appeared on About.com Interior Decorating on Thursday, January 5th, 2012 at 15:21:04.Permalink | Comment | Email this

How to Paint Stripes on a Wall
Do you have a bland room that needs a pick-me-up? Are you itching to do a little DIY project? Why not try jazzing up your space with some stripes? My bedroom in my last apartment had horizontal stripes painted all around the room and I loved it! It was pretty easy to do and the results were amazing. Here's a little tutorial on how to do it. Photo © flickr.com/shizziHow to Paint Stripes on a Wall originally appeared on About.com Interior Decorating on Friday, January 6th, 2012 at 10:54:35.Permalink | Comment | Email this

Last Minute Christmas Decorating
Only one week left everybody! If you need any last minute Christmas decorating ideas that are quick and easy take a look at these tips!Last Minute Christmas Decorating originally appeared on About.com Interior Decorating on Saturday, December 17th, 2011 at 20:55:58.Permalink | Comment | Email this

Post Christmas Organizing
And so it came, and so it went. How can it be that Christmas is already over? I just put up all my decorations and I'm already thinking about putting them away. They'll probably stay up until January 1st and then the mass cleanup will begin. I vow this year to be organized so that next year when I open up all the Christmas boxes I won't be confronted with a jumbled mess. If you want to do the same check out this article on storing holiday decorations before you get started. Photo © flickr.comPost Christmas Organizing originally appeared on About.com Interior Decorating on Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 at 17:35:30.Permalink | Comment | Email this

Simply Stripes
I've had stripes on the brain lately. Everywhere I go I seem to be drawn to them. Whether it's a wall, an accessory, an outfit - I just love 'em. They're like the decorative equivalent of a three-piece suit: they're classic, but you can dress them up any way you like. Take this photo for example - it's graphic, bold, and yet totally classic. If you're interested in decorating with stripes check out my new article. I love, love, love them! Photo © RTR Media/Income PropertySimply Stripes originally appeared on About.com Interior Decorating on Saturday, January 14th, 2012 at 12:19:54.Permalink | Comment | Email this