Nov 18 2011
White may go with anything, but homeowners have to make an effort to balance it with the right choice of colored accessories.
Nov 4 2011
For a window treatment that combines the sophistication of custom drapery with the natural look of woven wood shades, the Tavarua Exotic Bamboo Ring Draperies from Blinds Chalet will achieve both looks.
Nov 3 2011
Creating an atmosphere that is conducive to conversation and interaction can be as easy as trying a new furniture arrangement in a room.
Oct 27 2011
The Asante line of roman shades available from Blinds Chalet combines the advantage of light-filtering fabric with ease of care.
Oct 10 2011
Furniture and accessories that are in English country, Arts and Crafts or rustic-style décor fit well with the architecture and mood of an A-frame dwelling.
Sep 28 2011
Regardless of where home dwellers live, they can look out their windows and see the Empire State Building or the Eiffel Tower.
Sep 16 2011
Mission-style furniture, which has roots in the early 1900s, is as popular today as it was then for its clean geometric lines and rich-looking wood grain oak.
Sep 16 2011
Family rooms should be just that - rooms that cater to the interests of all members of the family.
Aug 30 2011
Homeowners sometimes are confronted with selecting a window treatment for unusually small or oddly shaped windows and don't know what kind of blinds or shades are best suited to this decorating dilemma.
Jul 1 2011
Whether it will be used as a family room or another purpose, one of the most important elements to remodeling a basement into livable space is lighting.
Jun 7 2011
Softened is one way to describe the shabby chic style of decorating – in colors, patterns and the overall look of a room outfitted with furnishings reminiscent of an earlier era.
Jun 6 2011
Interior designer Susan Welch Heeney believes there are no hard and fast rules about choosing the right size area rug for a particular space, although following some guidelines will help homeowners arrive at the right proportion and placement of rugs to bring balance to a room.
Apr 28 2011
People who have trouble getting to sleep, or staying asleep without tossing and turning, may benefit from neuroscience research under way at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH).
Apr 6 2011
Consumers have a choice of window coverings that are well-suited to skylights, but for the ease of adjusting the amount of sun that enters a room, a motorized window shade or blind can manage both light and window drafts.
Apr 5 2011
Setting up different "zones" within a kitchen can provide defined spaces for cooking activities, conversation spots or a place for bill-paying and homework.
Mar 11 2011
The wide range of skylights that can be installed in a home these days is as varied as the architectural styles available to homeowners.
Feb 9 2011
When Chicago area resident Kathleen Luttschyn and her husband needed to move their home office to make way for a nursery, it forced them to make better use of a loft space at the top of their stairs.
Nov 10 2010
Adding a cover to a skylight can create visual interest with a ceiling-level window treatment, but it's also a practical solution to controlling light and cold weather drafts.
Aug 3 2010
Bay windows offer homeowners a long list of desirable qualities. Their size provides beautiful view of the outside that cannot be matched by conventional windows, and they can bathe any room a beautiful wave of natural light.
Jul 28 2010
Bringing home a newborn can be an exciting and momentous occasion in a couple's life. Despite the excitement, a baby that is upset can have parents feeling pushed to the limit. Luckily Softpedia.com reports that a new iPhone application is supposed to play video that will have a calming effect on infants.
Jul 21 2010
Although James Wood's home is over 150 years old, the Muncy, Indiana abode is still as beautiful as it ever was. According to the Muncy Luminary, Wood and his family are in the process of renovating the home into a magnificent bed and breakfast.
May 28 2010
Homeowners are always looking for way to save energy, and this summer they may want to start by fixing their windows. Experts suggest that fixing old frames and installing shades may help keep cool air inside and warm air out.
