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Be Practical When Buying Area Rugs

by Tina Gleisner, in Decorating, Flooring Ideas

Be Practical When Buying Area Rugs

When buying area rugs, it’s tempting to jump into looking at colors and styles. But … by taking the time to consider the practical issues, you can find just the right area rugs for your lifestyle and home requirements. Before you get into design choices, it pays to consider factors such as size, materials and price … Read More

Tags: area rugs, carpeting

Ceiling Colors, Textures to Forget Missing Walls

by Tina Gleisner, in Decorating

Ceiling Colors, Textures to Forget Missing Walls

Most ceiling colors are white, or at least that’s what they’ve been for a hundred years. One room or two rooms might have a tray ceiling, or in older houses a medallion for decoration but until recently we haven’t given ceilings a lot of attention. That’s beginning to change, and here’s one reason why. The … Read More

Tags: ceiling colors, ceiling decoration, ceiling textures, IBS, IBS 2015, model homes, open floor plans, open living spaces, tray ceilings

Create a Design Inspiration Idea Board

by Tina Gleisner, in Decorating

Create a Design Inspiration Idea Board

How is it that interior designers create such perfectly styled rooms? Partly it’s because of their education, of course. Designers have a lot of schooling and internships under their belts. But part of it is a magic little tool called the design inspiration board, and you can make one for your home, or different ones … Read More

Tags: design board, design collage, design inspiration, mood board

How To Say Goodbye to Crooked Wall Hangings

by Lee Laughlin, in Decorating, DIY Home Tips

How To Say Goodbye to Crooked Wall Hangings

Are you always adjusting crooked wall hangings? How comfortable would you be hanging this beautiful four piece metal artwork by Megan Duncanson (available at Overstock.com)? There are lots of challenges when it comes to putting up wall hangings, and especially if you’ve got a piece of art that comes in multiple pieces like the one above. Se … Read More

Tags: crooked wall hangings, wall hanging tips, wall hanging tricks, wall hangings, wood flooring scraps

Buy Local & Buy From Small Businesses

by Tina Gleisner, in Decorating

Buy Local & Buy From Small Businesses

First there was black Friday, then Cyber Monday and now we have Small Business Saturday (day after Black Friday). That’s why I wanted to showcase a local small business on the NH seacoast. We’re all creatures of habit and it might be easier driving to a mall and parking once, but it won’t be as calm and … Read More

Tags: buy from small businesses, buying local, custom barn doors, interior designer, working with designers

Collecting Habits Are Changing with Digital Collections

by Tina Gleisner, in Decorating, Homeowner Stories

Collecting Habits Are Changing with Digital Collections

Can you remember the first thing you collected as a child? After earning the privilege of my own bedroom, I started collecting funky, inexpensive hats and used them to decorate my room. They didn’t travel to college with me and when I graduated, I’d forgotten about them. When I settled into my first apartment, I … Read More

Falling in Love with Geometric Rugs

by Tina Gleisner, in Decorating

Falling in Love with Geometric Rugs

Most weeks I see so many lovely things online that it’s hard to know which to share, but today nothing was magical. One article suggested geometrics work well on the floor, so I decided to explore and share some of my favorite geometric rugs for today’s Friday Fabulous Finds. Buying geometric rugs feels right. They … Read More

Fall Decorating Ideas Without a Big Investment

by Tina Gleisner, in Decorating

Fall Decorating Ideas Without a Big Investment

If you’re like most home owners, changing the look of a room can set the mood for an entire season. But who wants to paint walls four times a year? Luckily, you don’t have to. We’ve got some no-commitment fall decorating ideas that can warm up your home with oranges and reds, and you can … Read More

Tags: fall color, fall decorating, temporary decor

Decorating with Metallics – Tile, Fabric & More

by Tina Gleisner, in Decorating

Decorating with Metallics – Tile, Fabric & More

Metallics are the hot new decorating trend. Beyond the color choices we’ve had for years, metallics provide more depth and sparkle to a room, for a fresh new look. Metallics come in a variety of colors – silver, gold, bronze and nickel, all adding a regal touch that can’t be matched by paint. So are … Read More

Tags: bathroom metallics, decorating with metallics, kitchen metallics, metallic artwork, metallic furniture, metallic tile, metallic wallpaper

Dreaming About Wall Coverings For a New House

by Tina Gleisner, in Decorating, Painting & Color

Dreaming About Wall Coverings For a New House

For many years, the choices in wall coverings have been easy – paint, wall paper or  paneling. Most people stop at picking paint colors and some homeowners love wallpaper, using it for borders, an accent wall and several rooms. Luxury homes use wood paneling but that’s not an option for most homeowners. In recent years, … Read More

Tags: handicap accessible ramp, room dividers, wall coverings, wall treatments, wallpaper

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