Decor

  Whether you are at the end of your renovation and painting project or simply looking for a way to update your decor, you need to create an ambiance in your home that ...

A rug ties pieces of furniture together. They place pattern on your floor, add texture to your decorating scheme and give visual cohesion to spaces in your room. And when it comes to area rugs, it’s ...

 The fabrics you pick for your upholstery pieces and the lighting fixtures you place overhead and at tabletop height can make a room sparkle or fall flat. According to Candice Olson, interior designer, bringing the ...

Take one room and apply different wall colours, then see for yourself what a difference colour can make in the living spaces of your home.    BEFORE: The wall colour's intensity works in this space because the wall ...

 Pack away the paint brushes and stock up on wallpaper paste - designer walls are here. Wallpaper has arrived, and not with a whisper. At Smart Art these new designs are loud, ...

 Before starting a decorating project, take the time to collect samples of your favourite materials and pictures of inspirational room designs. Spending time now planning a room should save time later on and help to avoid ...

Hot off the fashion catwalks. From spicy colour combinations to hues that warm the soul, the 2007 colour trends contain palettes that work in any room in the home. Our slides show you colour combinations that ...

Bookcases, either built-in or free-standing, are a terrific bonus in any home. Unfortunately, they can become cluttered and chaotic. If you've been avoiding sorting the things on your bookshelves, wondering where to begin and where it ...

When furniture is clustered to one side of a room, the whole space seems to lean. Here's how to fix the problem. The Challenge: To remedy the listing-ship feeling that results from clustering a ...

 It's not important how much money you spend on decorating but how wisely you spend it. Imagination is your most potent ally. Use our 10 tips for making the most of your budget. So put on ...

  Put together a quirky and compelling display using ordinary objects that are easy to inexpensive and easy to find. The Keys to Success A grouping of mounted hardware pieces makes an interesting focal point. ...

With people enjoying more relaxed lifestyles, vacation homes are wonderful for getting away from it all, but you still want a home that is comfortable and inviting. To create a truly casual vacation or beach home, ...