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Bathroom Design Tips: Choosing Towels

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Bathroom design can often require coordination of odd or multiple colors. Because they come in every shade, texture and print available, towels are a great way to easily tie together unusual colors. Consider the Bathroom’s Shade Unfortunately, a bathroom can house many of the more unusual colors, such as bright pinks, blues or yellows. Depending […] read more

Is Decorating with Red a Good Idea?

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Some individuals may wonder if decorating with red is a good idea, especially if they are used to decorating with a neutral or lighter color palette. However, red can be put to good use, whether you’re using it as an accent color or as a complement to a modern, traditional, country or transitional decor. Opting for Red as an Accent Red can often […] read more

Apartment Decoration for the Artistically-Challenged

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Apartment decoration can be tricky if you don’t have a keen eye for design. It’s much easier to develop visual concepts and color schemes when you’re artistically-minded or trained in art and design. However, that doesn’t mean the average person cannot decorate a interesting and cohesive apartment—the process just might need a little more guidance. […] read more

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Interior Decorating Ideas for the Design-Challenged Man

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Are you a design-challenged man in search of interior decorating ideas that make sense to you? If so, maybe the following tips can give you a better idea of how to furnish and decorate your apartment so it denotes a sense of style and still blends well with your personality. Unify Your Space Tying in all the […] read more

Choosing Paint: Decorating with Color in Mind

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Paint decorating involves selecting colors that will work well with the dimensions of a room, its lighting and the type of mood you want to convey. Use paint colors then to establish the perfect atmosphere, whether it be warm and inviting or more soothing and cooling. Choosing from Paint Samples If you’re looking at paint chips in a paint or hardware […] read more

Apartment Decorating: Vintage Record Albums as a Design Element

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Decorating with vintage record albums can bring a sense of fun, nostalgia and whimsy to any decorating scheme. It’s an easy way to blend your tastes in style and in music. Record Albums as a Wallpaper Border Vintage record album covers of your favorite artists make a really fun, creative boarder for the top of […] read more

Creating a Lighting Plan with Fluorescent Lights

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While fluorescent lights provide necessary lighting, they do not make for the most attractive and ambient of lighting schemes. There are ways, though, that you can manipulate fluorescent lights so that they will still brighten a room without seeming overly glaring and will actually add to your theme and decorating style. Anything but Blue Fluorescent […] read more

Tropical Island Paradise: 5 Must-Have Balcony Accessories

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Whether you’re creating a one-time tropical island paradise for a birthday party, or want it year-round to enjoy as an apartment retreat, you’re bound to have fun with this decorating theme. With a few accessories that you can make yourself, or buy at a party supplies store, you can have a paradise that neighbors may […] read more

5 Styles of Room Dividers for a Studio

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Room dividers can fit any decor and are available in a variety of styles. Your choice of the perfect divider for your studio will depend on your finances, and how you plan to use it. A room divider can serve many purposes, in addition to dividing your studio space into sections. You don’t want to […] read more