Archive for August 27th, 2009

Wall lighting

Choosing how best to light your home is a big decision. Since it’s something you’ll use every day, you want it to be functional and long-lasting. But since you, your family, and your guests will also be seeing it every day, you want it to be classic and attractive, without drawing too much attention from [...]

Outdoor Lighting – A Buyer’s Guide

As summer approaches, people are moving out of their living rooms and onto their patios. There are a variety of choices when it comes to outdoor lighting, depending on your taste, price range, desired function, and the size of your space. As a smart shopper, it’s hard to know where you’ll get the best value [...]

Kids’ Rugs

What better place to loosen up and take some decorating risk than in a kid’s bedroom? Children love being surrounded with very personal things in their rooms that help them express themselves. Think of the walls and floors as blank canvases for personalization that can change and grow with your child. And, if your son’s [...]

Shag Rugs: Styles and Designs

Today’s newer homes sport open floor plans with lots of uncarpeted square footage in hardwoods or tiles that need the added softness of area rugs. Rugs can also help break up and define these large spaces into smaller functional areas. Traditional décor will always be in style, but many are moving towards a simpler, cleaner, [...]

Shag Rugs: How to Choose

Once the outdated home-decorator’s nightmare, the 1970’s iconic shag rug has made a modern come-back. Previously limited to browns, olive greens and mustard golds, shag rugs now come in an amazing assortment of colors, patterns, piles, and materials. Choosing the right shag rug for your home might be a little intimidating, given all of these [...]