The kitchen is the heart of the home: a place to cook and share a meal, to entertain friends, gather as a family and even pay bills or do homework. "From a decor perspective, the kitchen is the perfect place to get colorful," Rachel Kapner, president of Creative Wallcoverings and Interiors, www.creativewallcoverings.com. "Vibrant colors are
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Check out the Glamorous Table Design Resembling the Signature Red-Soled Louboutins. For the Ladies reading the WALL and especially for the gentlemen looking for an expressive gift for their loved one, this new exceptionally fun and elegant table design could be a beautiful acquisition for your home. Stiletto by Splinter Works was created to express the
I recently attended a designer showhouse tour of 5 homes which benefitted the Sarasota Orchestra. The homes ranged in size from 3000 sq.ft.to almost 12,000 sq.feet. They varied in style from Meditteranean to Italian country to French country. Whether they were 1 or 2 stories , they all had many common elements. They were elegant, sophisticated,
If you want your home to reflect your personal style, why not start in the kitchen? The kitchen, commonly the most popular room in the house for everyday life and entertaining, doesn't have to be cookie cutter with coordinating color schemes. Current trends give homeowners leeway to add personal flair to the kitchen with bursts of
How much do you actually know about tile? If you're thinking about a bathroom redo, let the experts guide you. The right tile is vital, it anchors the entire space in the bathroom, and sets the tone. The bathroom is a high-value area of your home, which means you will get back the money in your
Just like the fashion world, interior design has a lot of fun new trends. Walk around any mall and you will see the latest in candles, lights, throws, tablecloths, etc., and in this season's colors, shapes and textures. You can switch out your throw pillows in the spring for light breezy summer shades that coordinate with
"Energize interior spaces with Tangerine Tango," states Pantone Color Institute in its annual report. The color of the year 2012 is Tangerine Tango. The color of the year is chosen "based on indicators of the current year related to sociology economic and global influences from fashion to art, music to file and interior design." Tangerine Tango
Update your family room or dining room by changing out those tired swags and jabots for simple clean panels in the latest colors and fabrics I love the look of panels, they frame windows so beautifully. You can bring color, texture, design, drama or simplicity to any room in your home. Panels function well as a
I have some clients who have chosen to stay in the home they love, and in the neighborhood they love. They are relooking at their homes, instead of buying a new home. They do, however, have a simple need for a change. Changing your home may be reflective of entering a different stage of your life,
