Posts Tagged ‘Decorating’

Decorating an Apartment with a Baby on the Way

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A new baby requires plenty of preparation around the home. Many women want to catch up on their to-do list and have projects around the home completed and ready for the baby to arrive. Decorating an apartment may be one of these projects on the list. There are a few things to take in to […] read more

How to Convert a Walk-In Closet into a Home Office

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Working from home is possible to do even in tiny apartments. A walk in closet is just what you need to set up a home office that’s out of the way. You’ll end up with more room in your bedroom to use for its intended purposes. It may be a mental relief to you to […] read more

Decorating Walls with Stencils

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Decorating walls with stencils is a great way to add personality and style to a room. Painting and wallpapering walls can only do so much to add your personal touch to a room while stencils can add a touch that will make any room stand out. Adding stencils to walls may sound complicated and time […] read more

How to Install a Dimmer Switch

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Adding a dimmer switch to a room is a great do it yourself project. It is a cost effective way to change the mood to any room in the house. This is a project for beginners, intermediates and advanced do it yourselfers. However, depending on your skill level, it may take longer. For a beginner, […] read more

Apartment Decorating: Colors to Avoid

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The decorating colors you choose can make or break your apartment’s décor. Because of their typically small size, it is important to avoid choosing the wrong paint color. However, this same rule is true for loft apartments and those with narrow or choppy floor plans. Below are some suggestions of colors to avoid using in […] read more

Wallpaper vs PaintWallpaper vs Paint

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Whether to use wallpaper or paint when decorating your apartment can be a difficult decision. Wallpaper and paint each have benefits and drawbacks to their use, and each should be thoroughly researched prior to their application. The Benefits of Wallpaper Wallpaper is a great way to cover damage done to the walls by previous tenants. […] read more

Which Type of Synthetic Paint Is Best for the Environment?

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Synthetic paint may not be the top choice for those trying to live a greener, healthier lifestyle but sometimes there is a need for them. Many natural and organic products on the market today do not do well in damp or rainy climates or there may be other reasons as well that you can not […] read more

Apartment Decorating: How to Create a Dual-Purpose Room

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Apartment decorating can become quite interesting when you’re trying to create a dual-purpose room. Usually, this type of room is well-suited for anyone living in a studio apartment. With a studio, you obviously are limited on the amount of space you can use so you want to make the most of each square foot. Therefore, creating a […] read more

6 Ways to Cover Up an Ugly Wall Color

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An ugly wall color shouldn’t stop you from renting an otherwise fine apartment. With a few simple tricks, you can cover it up and not be embarrassed when you invite company over. Here are a few ways to cover up an ugly wall color so that you can enjoy your living space: 1 – Repaint […] read more