Here are a few Interior Design DON’Ts I found in the 2008 Sourcebook by Mountain Living. don’t… BE IN THE DARK Proper lighting can make a world of difference in your home. When planning your lighting, consider the activities that occur in each room, the atmosphere you want to create and the decorative elements you’d like to highlight – and those you’d rather hide.Then combine gener
“Add a glass top to a table for a more sophisticated look. You can put fabric or wallpaper underneath, or even paint the underside of the glass to give it a little more jazz.” -Kendall Wilkinson, from House Beautiful This idea not only gives your furniture style, but it also protects their surfaces from scratches, dents and water ring marks. I’ve used this technique in my guest bedroom, but instead
that you can use your pillowcase to:Keep your underwear under wraps. When traveling, pack intimates in a pillowcase within your suitcase so they don’t get lost in a pant leg or emerge at an airport security checkpoint. Fend off dust. Use a pillowcase to cover a sewing machine or any other small appliance that collects dirt in its crevices. Make lettuce last longer. After shaking off excess water from just-washe
“What’s the best view in your room? Rearrange your furniture in such a way that you can enjoy it. Sometimes that just means pulling a chair out of a dark corner and moving it next to a window. Suddenly, it’s your favorite place to sit and relax.” -Carl D’Aquino I really like this quick and easy makeover idea from House Beautiful. I’m basically obsessed with rearranging furniture. W
Up until recently, I previously resided in spaces that frequently received the comment, “How do you fit everything in this tiny little apartment?” I was constantly rearranging furniture, re-hanging art and painting in order to make my space look more spacious than it actually was. I could have used this design lesson a couple years back! Here are some helpful ideas for those of you who are trying to make