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Tips Of Previous Months |
December Tip Of The
Month
Keep family photos confined to bedrooms and family rooms.
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November Tip Of The
Month
Today, details are where it's at for furniture and window
treatment, things such as trim, buttons, jewelry, upholstery, nail
heads and assets add interest and individuality. |
October Tip Of The
Month
Cellular shades can cut your heating bill by as much
as 40%. |
September Tip Of The
Month
For added work surface lighting in the kitchen add under
the cabinet lighting. |
August Tip Of The
Month
Kitchens and dining areas tend to be all hard surfaces
, therefore add rugs, placemats, and chair pads to add a soft, comfortable
mood. |
July Tip Of The Month
To add punch to a solid colored sofa add decorative
throw pillows in an animal skin fabric or ethnic print. |
June 2002
To add height to a short window, mount the valence 5
or 6 inches above the window. |
May 2002
To add punch to a boring room, paint it a daring color. |
April 2002
Cordless window shades, chordless pleated shades, and
chordless mini blinds are best for homes with small children due
to safety concerns. |
March 2002
Today's trend is more color, brighter color and moresophisticated
color for the home. |
February 2002
Natural shades made of bamboo, wood, grasses, and reeds
are extremely popular right now. |
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January 2002
Alway use more than one pattern in a room to promote
character and interest.
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December 2001
Alway use more than one pattern in a room to promote
character and interest. |
November 2001
Place lighting to the left of your shoulder for adequate
reading light. |
October 2001
Mirrors can visually enlarge a space but they must cover
a large area of wall to do it. |
September 2001
The hottest window treatment products in the country
right now are shutters and 2 inch wood blinds. |
August 2001
By changing accessories and throw pillows you can bring
a room up to date. |
July 2001
A successful focal point(center of interest) guides
the eye to focus in on it as you enter the room. |
June 2001
When you distribute colors remember not to use even
amounts. Always establish a dominate color. |
May 2001
Good color flow throughout the home means you never
have an abrupt change in the color schemes from room to room buy
you do change the dominating color reducing monotony. |
April 2001
Before purchasing window treatments consider your needs
such as light control, privacy, insulation and aesthetics. |
March 2001
Always think of the furniture as the boss over the accessories.
Pictures or art groupings should not be larger than the furniture. |
February 2001
One of the best starting points in decorating is the
selection of a leading pattern such as a wallpaper, fabric, bedspread,
etc. |
January 2001
Every home should be comfortable and functional...otherwise
it cannot be beautiful. |
April 2000
Never mix formal and informal moods when trying to decorate
eclectically. |
March 2000
Lay small area rugs such as accent rugs or orientals
to distinguish conversation areas, distract from existing carpet
if in disrepair and strengthen the decor style. |
February 2000
Always check color samples in the same type of lighting
that they will be used in. |
January 2000
Always remove the plastic covering from your lamp shades.
Lamp shades can usually be cleaned. |
