Picking the right light fixture for your dining room, foyer or entry hall can be confusing and difficult. Then, once you have figured out the right size, then you have to decide the perfect height. There are universal rules for you to consider to make the process easier. (PC: HGTV) Follow these easy tips to ensure your room is well lit and comfortable for your guests to enjoy. If you've just moved into a new home and haven't picked out dining room furniture, but want to start with a lighting fixture, simply add the length and width measurements of the room together. The number you get is the right size diameter a chandelier should be. For example, if your dining room is 12′ x 12′, a 24″ diameter chandelier would look great. But If you already have a table, it is … [Read more...]
How to Use Bold Colour & Pattern Like a Pro
Life would be pretty "blah" without colour in it. It's a way to express our individuality, our creativity, and to make our homes interesting as well as beautiful. Even if your style is minimalistic and modern, there is always room for colour and pattern somewhere. Where to start? Where to find inspiration? A great way to introduce some colour into your space can be with artwork. Art is very personal, so what you select really says something about you and your style. Do you like modern, abstract, still life, traditional, landscapes, watercolours, or photography? Some people like a bit of everything and a mix is always a good thing. Whatever your style, art "speaks to us" and if we love it, we buy it and take it home. I usually know within about 10 seconds if it is the piece for me, an … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day Decor Ideas
Hey y'all! Are you feeling lucky yet? It's almost Saint Patrick's day and things are starting to turn green around here. We love to decorate for the holidays and Saint Patrick's day is no exception. It's going pretty slow, the only thing that I have up right now is our burlap clover leaf door hanger. I need more St. Patrick's day decor ideas! Do you too? Here are 10 plus ideas that will help both of us turn up the green in our homes! 1. // Blarney wreath // I love how simple this is! Plus, you can never have too many wreaths, right? 2. // Homemade napkin rings // Such a cute idea for a festive table! 3. // Specimen Art // Love that the kids can help with this easy decor idea! [sc:adsense ] 4. // St. Patrick's Vignette // A whole vignette full of green ideas! … [Read more...]
How to Style Your Coffee Table
Coffee table: Pottery Barn Stumped about how to style the top of your coffee table? I'll be honest, mine is usually covered with assorted action heroes, video game controllers, a wad of gum and pb & j crusts. But IF we wanted to impress the neighbors, how would we do it? While a vase of fresh flowers or a stack of books always works, here are some tips for combining objects in fresh and fun ways: Books, a plant & a decorative object on a coffee table make a great table-scape. Create interest with items of all one color by using different shapes or textures. Try opposites: pair smooth with rough, shiny with dull, old with new, round with square, organic with man-made. Vary the heights so that each object is just a little bit shorter than the next tallest item. This keep … [Read more...]
