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John Lewis reveals its top Christmas decorating trends for 2020

By Alethea Nale 1 month ago

From House Beautiful

John Lewis & Partners has revealed its top Christmas decorating themes for 2020, taking inspiration from art movements around the world.

The department store’s key festive trends offer something for everyone this year. ‘This year’s themes have been inspired by the colour and ideas within art and the belief that art is for all,’ says Jason Billings-Cray, Partner and Christmas Buyer. ‘Christmas is a time for being creative, whether that means the time and effort put into preparing your home or simply bringing friends and family together to make great memories.’

John Lewis opened its online Christmas

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Decorating Kitchens With Green Countertops | Home Guides

By Alethea Nale 1 month ago

Consider your preferred color scheme and design style before decorating a kitchen with green countertops. Green is a relaxing, soothing color that’s found in a wide variety of kitchen color palettes. Some green hues work better with particular decorating styles than others. For example, dark greens work well in traditional or Old World styles, and bold, bright greens enhance contemporary design.

Earthy

Green countertops open the door for decorating your kitchen in a natural, earthy style. Shades of green, brown, white and beige make up the soothing color palette of an earth-inspired design. Paint walls with a nontoxic paint in

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Interior Decorating | Home Guides

By Alethea Nale 1 month ago

When decorating your home, it is always important to remember that each room deserves unique considerations. Get tips on interior decorating with help from an interior and life designer in this free video series.

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    How to Decorate a Living Room Like a Cottage

    Decorating a living room like a cottage is a great way to give a space a warmer, cozier look. Decorate a living room like a cottage with help from an interior and life designer in this free video clip. Hi, I’m Carol Ruth Weber of Weber Life Design and we’re here at Safavieh Home Furnishings …

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    Rental apartment decorating ideas

    By Alethea Nale 2 months ago

    Settling into a brand-new apartment? Congratulations! Your first job is to make it feel less…well, like every other apartment, and more like home. Your home. “You found the perfect apartment and location. Only downside is that it lacks personality and style,” says Michelle Harrison-McAllister, an interior designer based in San Diego. “There are easy and affordable temporary solutions to add your vibe.”



    a chair sitting in front of a brick building: Novogratz Webster Plant Stand

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    Novogratz Webster Plant Stand



    a bed with a green blanket: Opalhouse Tropical Peel & Stick Wallpaper Green

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    Opalhouse Tropical Peel & Stick Wallpaper Green

    Outfitting your space, though, is not just about bringing out your style. You’ll want to optimize the limited space you have while not

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    Top Tips for Decorating With Textured Wallpaper

    By Alethea Nale 2 months ago

    Each week, Mansion Global tackles a topic with an elite group of designers from around the world who work on luxury properties. This week, we look at how to decorate with textured wallpaper.

    When it comes to dressing your walls, there’s paint, there’s wallpaper and then there’s textured wallpaper. It’s an extra layer that creates more interest and adds a sense of depth in any space by way of a tactile touch.

    “Textural surfaces add a warming dimensional effect to any space,” says DeAnna Hain, executive director of marketing at York Wallcoverings in York, Pennsylvania. “They can replicate the hand

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    The art of home decorating

    By Alethea Nale 2 months ago


    The art of home decorating

    Casa de Memoria, the Lhuillier-managed auction house, offers the perfect opportunity to spruce up your living space with Tercero, its upcoming online auction this Sept. 26 at 2 p.m. The auction will feature over 200 European and Filipino art pieces.

    Lhuillier-Albani, together with interior decorator Ram Bucoy and consultant Monchet Olives, hosted an online press preview via Zoom to give a sneak peek at Tercero. They offered advice on decorating living spaces, especially now when many of us are stuck at home.

    Casa de Memoria general manager Camille Lhuillier-Albani said, “Art has been used

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    Target Is Selling The Cutest Disney-Themed No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Kits

    By Alethea Nale 2 months ago

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    Goldman Sachs Predicts Over 40% Rally for These 3 Stocks

    A new wave of optimism is splashing onto the Street. Investment firm Goldman Sachs just gave its three-month stock forecast a boost, lifting it from Neutral to Overweight, with it also projecting “high single-digital returns” for global stocks over the next year.What’s behind this updated approach? Goldman Sachs strategist Christian Mueller-Glissmann cites the impressive rebound in global earnings growth and reduced equity costs as the drivers of the estimate revision. On top of this, a “broader procyclical shift” in stocks and other assets could take place during the remainder

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    Interior Decorating Advice

    By Debora Carley 3 months ago

    home designA one wall kitchen design is not a model new concept. Many interior design magazines exist to supply recommendation regarding coloration palette, furnishings, art, and other parts that fall underneath the umbrella of interior design. These journal usually give attention to related topics to attract a extra specific viewers. As an example, structure as a primary aspect of Dwell , while Veranda is well often called a luxury living journal. Lonny Magazine and the newly relaunched, Domino Journal , cater to a younger, hip, metropolitan viewers, and emphasize accessibility and a do-it-your self ( DIY ) method to interior design.… Read More

    Decorating an Apartment With My Partner Strengthened Our Relationship

    By Alethea Nale 3 months ago

    Despite having graduated college more than two years ago, I’ve been living in what I like to call a “college apartment” for the last few years (not to mention the four years I actually spent living in a real college apartment). You know the type: posters haphazardly taped up on the wall, cheap prints trying to pass as real art strewn overtop paint-drip streaked walls, cold dusty floors—not to mention all the college-themed memorabilia (specialized drink ware, oversized foam fingers…the works!). My dusty “college apartments” were worn-in, marked by youth and a coating of cheap beer, and, though they were

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    Pro advice on decorating with neutral colors (even with kids)

    By Alethea Nale 3 months ago

    Marika Meyer established her interior design firm in 2007 in Washington, D.C. Her rooms artfully mix classic, modern and traditional elements. In 2016, she launched Marika Meyer Textiles and her fabric designs reflect her love of painting and her desire to create fabrics that can serve as the foundation for a room. She also has a line with Galleria Carpets & Rugs.

    Meyer says whether you are designing a room with neutrals or bolder hues, it can be challenging. “They are both about finding the right balance,” she says. “In a neutral scheme, the challenge is incorporating enough textures and

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    2020 Fall Decorating Ideas – Best Autumn Decor Tips

    By Alethea Nale 4 months ago

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    As the seasons change outside, the design of your home should subtly reflect that inside. Transitioning your space for the fall season can be quite challenging. While it can be tempting and fun to consider kitschy autumn decor, more thoughtful decorating choices will take your space to the next level. From unique accessories to sophisticated wallpaper, fall decorating is all about adding warmth and expressing your style. Our favorite designers shared all the fall decorating inspiration you need to make your home cool and cozy for the autumn season.

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    18 Genius Wall Decor Ideas | HGTV’s Decorating & Design Blog

    By Alethea Nale 4 months ago

    So, you recently moved into a new place, and you finally have your furniture arranged exactly how you want it. You placed your decorative accents and hung the few pieces of art you own. But every time you sit down to relax on the sofa, those big, blank walls taunt you with their unforgivable boringness. “I need decor! I need decor!” they cry. So, you flip on the TV and drown them out with an episode of House Hunters.

    We’ve all been there. Blank walls can be a total headache when you don’t have time, funds or ideas —

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    Home Decorating Trends 2020 – House Beautiful Next Wave Designer Trends

    By Alethea Nale 4 months ago

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    The 2010s are coming to an end, so stash the succulents and farmhouse decor—it’s time to usher in a new decade of design. To find out just what that’ll look like, we asked our House Beautiful Next Wave designers to tell us what trends they’re ready to embrace in 2020, from bold hues and hand-crafted accents to throwback details and classical motifs.

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    Over-the-Top Window Treatments

    Grab your chintz balloon shades—the ’80s are back. Or at least the preference for ornate window treatments are. “We’re doing a lot more fancy curtains than

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    Decorating 101 – Interior Design Basics

    By Alethea Nale 5 months ago

    If you weren’t born with the ability to imagine a room complete with furniture placement, wall hangings, and rug and accent choices, it is something you can develop and hone over time. Learn the basics of home decorating, including design principles, decorating styles, and answers to decorating challenges. 

    Interior Design Compared With Interior Decorating

    Interior design and interior decorating are often mistaken for the same thing, but the terms are not completely interchangeable. Interior design is a profession that requires specific schooling and formal training, including space planning, furniture design, and architecture. An interior decorator does not have that formal

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    100 Greatest Room Decorating Ideas

    By Debora Carley 5 months ago

    home designDiscover our collection of expertly designed single storey properties to swimsuit each way of life. The constructing additionally offers a sure level of welcoming, up to date transparency throughout the flooring, the place the fronts of most office and work spaces are comprised of stunning, glazed flooring to ceiling windows just as tall as those on the surface of the building letting daytime pour in. This lights move all through the entire building itself, traveling through the rooms slightly than hitting all of them individually and in another way but then being collected and left to sit nonetheless within the … Read More

    52 Best Interior Decorating Secrets

    By Alethea Nale 5 months ago

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    Annie Sloan

    Some people have a natural eye for design, but if you’re more in the camp of those who can’t do anything without consulting Pinterest board upon Pinterest board before making any major changes, we feel you. And even those of us who leave and breathe interior design, some inspiration and guidance never hurts. We’d love to have an interior designer on speed dial before deciding exactly where and how hang to hang that sweet new wall art we bought on a whim so we don’t make any major mistakes. But until we win the lottery, we’ll have to

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    Interior Design vs. Interior Decorating

    By Alethea Nale 5 months ago

    So you’ve decided to make a few changes at home, and you realize that you’re going to need a bit of help. You begin looking for possible services and find that some professionals describe their work as interior design while others are interior decorators. Suddenly you’re faced with new questions, namely, “What’s the difference?” And more importantly, “Which one do I need?”

    Interior design and interior decorating are often mistaken as the same thing, but the terms are not completely interchangeable. There are many similarities between the two jobs—so many, in fact, that opinions vary on exactly where to draw

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    50 Family Room Decorating Ideas & Photos

    By Alethea Nale 5 months ago

    Most families spend more time in the family room than any other room in the house. It’s also the room that your guests will likely see first and the most. That’s why it’s important to be intentional about designing a family room that is beautiful but also stays true to your personal tastes.

    Whether you prefer a family room that’s modern, classic, rustic or global, you’re sure to find fresh ideas in the 50 photos we’ve compiled here. From small, personal touches to grand design inspiration, there’s something for everyone in this collection of family room ideas. Looking for more … Read More

    20 Modern Family Room Decorating Ideas For Families of All Ages

    By Alethea Nale 5 months ago

    If your home has a family room or den, we’re guessing it’s probably the most popular room in the house (after the kitchen, of course!). It’s the perfect place to hang out, watch movies, play games, or just relax together.

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    A contemporary family room that has everything you need: entertainment, a bar, a media area for watching movies and lots of comfortable places to sit. Image: Jim Schmid

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    Want to spruce up your family room, or turn an unused space into a modern family room everyone wants to

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    20 Family Room Decorating Ideas

    By Alethea Nale 5 months ago

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    Helen Norman

    Considering that you spend a significant amount of time in your family room, it has to be comfy and stylish. From a plush sofa to well-curated shelves, find out how to make your space one of the most inviting places in your home with these family room ideas. Below, you’ll find design inspiration whether your room is big or small, modern or traditional. Oh, and if you’re wondering what you can do with your old television or how to spruce up your fireplace, there are plenty of suggestions here.

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    Pattern Play

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