Celebrate Dad in his Man Cave
June is the month that we celebrate dear old dad. In honor of Father’s Day, let’s discuss Man Caves! A Man Cave is defined as a male sanctuary. Every man has a basic, primal, instinctual need to have a space to call his own. It’s his territory; a place where they can recharge their batteries after a long day on their job, and a place where they can hang out with their buddies. Man caves have multiple purposes: they are a place to be alone, to be away from women and...
Read MorePops of Color
Some of the trends for the season include ice-cream pastels, glittery golds, and super zingy color pops. Bold pops of color is one of the strongest trends this season. A variety of strong shades will transform any living space and help reflect a personal style. This trend is all about mixing bright colors together. It’s strong, but easily manageable if you have one or two main colors to start with that ‘ground’ the rest of the look. Gelato colors are a huge trend in both...
Read MoreDecorating with Oriental Influences
Good luck for the year of the dog! Oriental interior decorating ideas are a modern trend. Chinese decor is appreciated for its blend of rich colors, intricate detailing and elegant simplicity. The trick to any kind of ethnic decor is in staying true to the design principles without getting carried away and straying into caricatures of the style. Red symbolizes good luck in China, so it’s never more prevalent that in the Chinese New Year. Travel with me to the Far-East for some Asian...
Read MoreIs Bamboo for You?
When you hear the word bamboo what comes to mind? A panda munching on it? Lucky plant? Bamboo has many uses around your home too. Let’s start at the floor and work our way up. Flooring Bamboo is a popular living room, den, and family room flooring material due to its versatility, its Eco-friendly nature, durability and easy maintenance. It is available in a variety of shades and stains that show through the unique characteristics found in its surface. Bamboo flooring is that...
Read MoreDon’t be SAD
Decorating can reduces Seasonal Affective Disorder. Redecorating your home can make a big difference in the quality of light there and may help contribute to improving the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder. The level of light in a room is not just determined by light through windows and skylights but also by how much is reflected by the surface of the walls and ceilings. The percentage of light which reaches a surface and is reflected back from it is called the reflectance. This...
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