One of the most important parts in selecting carpet is understanding what it's made of, because different carpet fibers have different characteristics. Before you head to the showroom, figure out which type is right for your room's style and traffic pattern with this handy guide.
We are doing things a little different on Pattern Play today. In past ideabooks, readers have expressed desire in seeing the patterns actually implemented in a room. I love the idea, so let's use this children's room as our example.
For children's rooms, I like to use patterns that are fun...
Many would agree that the task of laundry could be a hair more pleasant should the spaces be beautiful to work in. Add a few time savers, handy storage and colorful details, and you may never have your wash loads stack up again.
Browse laundry...
Organizing doesn't have to be all function and no form. Our beloved shoe collections offer just the right opportunity to join the worlds of organizing and beauty. Whether your closet is palatial or puny, I think you'll find that these ideas can be adapted to any size space.
I'm really loving all the Southwestern influences I've been seeing in fashion and interiors this past year. Many times I get asked how to achieve certain looks without necessarily making them a theme. By playing with textures and colors I was able to get a look to illustrate this for you. As you can...
Mixing patterns can be hard enough without trying to mix different design styles as well. Sticking to 4 basic steps in choosing patterns can ease the confusion.
For this pattern play I wanted to show you how you can mix a traditional pattern with modern prints. I think this collection of stripes,...
Using patterns is often near the top of the list of homeowner design concerns. Suggest using multiple patterns together and some nearly have an anxiety attack! There are a few simple rules you can follow to ease the scare factor of mixing patterns.
1. Start with one print you really...
Whether you're a crafter, scrapbooker or just have gift-wrapping ribbons galore, these organizational tips on storing ribbons can keep your home less cluttered. And the best part is they are simple and inexpensive ideas that anyone could handle. You may even be so proud of your new ribbon storage that...
Creating illusions for the eye can do great things for design. In this case, a simple trick can make your bathroom feel larger. Most of us don't have the grand bathrooms shown to us in magazines or in this ideabook. But that's the great thing about this trick: It can work in any size of bathroom. ...
Ashley Russell has loved to create ever since she was a girl. She grew up with a passion for the home and was always inspired by her mother, a wedding florist. When she started her own family, she had to become a DIY gal on a very tight budget. She feathers her nest by reinventing things and loves "the...
