Let Homemakers help you make your house a home with the latest trend information and decorating tips. Find great ways to enhance your home so that you can sit back and relax in style!
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Spice Up your Home... |
• Using a combination of black and brown wood finishes gives a room a put-together, coordinated look.
• Mixing wood tones in rooms provide a comforting, tranquil feel.
• Intertwine fresh vines, berries, and flowers into the arms of your chandelier for a pop of color.
• Similar to how you mix-and-match your apparel, combine colors, textures, and patterns to give your room depth and interest.
• A pop of color accentuates a neutral room, adding energy and interest in all the right places.
• Give a room a fresh new look by rearranging furniture and adding accessories.
• Rooms with a clean, neutral pallet are easy to decorate for special occassions and seasonal changes.
• Cut up a long and narrow room with two seating areas.
• Layers and a chic mix of colors, prints & pillows can make a space seem airier and give the space depth.
• By using a mix of different light sources, and experimenting with shapes, colors and materials, you can create drama and mood throughout a space.
• The colors you choose for your living room will affect how guests feel in the space. Colors can energize or relax the space, depending on how intense they are and how warm or cool they are.
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Inspirational Dining Decor... |
• Place a vibrant rug beneath your dining table to add drama to your space.
• A table with storage under its top is great when space is limited. Use this area to store extra dinnerware and serving pieces.
• Change the look and feel of your dining room by switching your area rug. This is a fast, simple way to give your space a facelift.
• For a rug under a dining table and chairs, measure the table's length and width and add 54" to each measurement. This will provide 27" on all sides to allow space for the chairs, even when pulled away from the table.
• When choosing a rug for your dining room, you generally want to choose a rug that is large enough so that the chairs can be pushed back without sliding off.
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Accessorizing for Every Style... |
• Hanging pictures and plaques in multiples gives a room a clean, uncluttered look.
• Wall Art doesn't just belong on your walls. Arrange art pieces with books and collectibles on shelves for a truly unique look.
• Accent pillows, throws and vases are a quick and inexpensive way of changing the accent colors in your room.
• Place frames of varying sizes and shapes on mounted shelves to add interest and depth to any room.
• Your home should tell your story. Use a mix of frames to stylishly display family photos and artwork - showcasing your family's unique history.
• Hang artwork or mirrors from the front of seldom used bookshelves.
• Refresh any room with a stylish new area rug!
• Rugs are a great way to add color and texture to any room in your home.
• Accent pillows are like shoes - you can never have enough. And at Homemakers' prices you can have a whole wardrobe.
• Metallic accessories bring a sophisticated style to any room in your home. Play around with some great metallic pieces that will compliment your space and add intrigue to your look.
• Decorating with vases is an easy, versatile way to create a focal point in a room. Add flowers if you wish or simply arrange vases on their own.
• To create a smaller, more intimate space with your rug, measure the length and width of the furnished area and subtract 24" from both measurements.
• In the living room or family room, furniture should be placed entirely on or off the rug, with the exception of your sofa, which may be placed with its back legs on the floor if desired.
• An area rug can anchor a space and create a cohesive look between rooms with rugs that compliment the colors of the furnishings and accessories.
• Light colored rugs can open up your room and make it feel larger.
• Living room walls come alive when you use them to display art or collections that you love. Group items for impact, and hang them low enough to relate to nearby furnishings or architecture. The most common mistake in hanging pictures is putting them too high.
• Turn a mismatched grouping of platters and vessels into a collection with a unifying color scheme of purple and green. Add metallic accents using a paint pen.
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Ideal Lighting for your Space... |
• These days lighting is not simply a matter of function, but a staple in style.
• Add light to your small area to create interest and the feeling of space. Using several lamps throughout your space will create a warm, inviting glow.
• Table lamps that focus the light down will encourage people to sit down and relax. The overlapping arcs of light illuminate the seating instead of the upper walls, sending the message to sit.
• Lighting in the living room should be geared toward creating a relaxed, comfortable mood. Aim for layers of light, and position light sources so they form roughly a triangle to ensure good distribution of illumination.
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Style for your Home Entertainment Needs... |
• Whether you'd rather your television be front and center or hidden away, having media storage that feels right in your home is essential. From open to closed, modern to classic, we have the media solution for you.
• When choosing a media center, it's important to measure your television, other media components, etc.
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Cozy Bedroom Ideas... |
• A metal bed is romantic without being too feminine, strong and sturdy without feeling heavy, and its open design shows off your beautiful bedding perfectly.
•Light colors and filmy curtains make a small bedroom seem larger.
•Add accent pillows to the bed to unite the room's color scheme and introduce different patterns and colors to the overall look.
•A dressing screen is a great addition to any bedroom to add glamour and balance to the space.
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Decorating for Every Season... |
• Homemakers will keep you warm this winter with fireplaces to suit any style. From traditional and elegant to a more modern feel, we have an electic fireplace that suits your space and will keep you warm and cozy all winter long.
• One way to bring holiday elegance to your home is by hanging a seasonal wreath on a mirror. Add some ribbon, faux berries and pinecones for added color and texture.
• Create a casual look for Spring using fresh, citrus colors.
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Hot Ideas for your Home Office... |
• Your office chair should accommodate you, not the other way around. Come check out all the styles we have to offer here at Homemakers. You're sure to find one that "fits" you!
•A well-lit home office is essential for productivity and organization.
•Office armoires or secretary desks are simple solutions for a small space.
•Baskets are a great, stylish way to keep your office organized.
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Small Space Solutions... |
• Your furnishings should fit your space. Use moderately sized or even slightly smaller furnishings to better suit your small area.
• Use glass accent tables to expand visual space.
• Light colored rugs can open up your room and make it feel larger.
• Layers and a chic mix of colors, prints & pillows can make a space seem airier and give the space depth.
• Carefully placed furnishings and carefully chosen color can create an inviting space with style way beyond the small space.
• In small spaces, storage is essential. A pair of storage cubes provides a place for storing items as well as it can be used as a coffee table or end tables.
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Tips for Organizing your Space... |
• A storage ottoman with a removable top provides additional storage and organization. Goodbye clutter!
• To keep your front entry neat, always have a specific place for coats, keys, mail, bags, hats, book bags, etc.
• For easy home office organization, use baskets and file boxes to de-clutter and store important every day items.
• Buy storage bins and baskets in the same color and display in multiples for a calm and organized look plus they offer tons of storage. You can also add labels!