By on May 20, 2008 in Home Decorating | Comments Off
Designs by Shelly Riehl David
While designers like Shelly Riehl David are no stranger to designing with zebra, it seems like the rest of the design world is hopping on the safari bandwagon. I’ve seen spreads in recent design magazines devoted to the stripes and for good reason: zebra print is fun, unexpected and a conversation piece.
The best part is, any style is eligible. Check out how these contemporary, modern and even traditional rooms use the black and white to their advantage — and how you can, too!
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By on May 12, 2008 in Home Decorating | Comments Off
Why sacrifice style just because your piggy bank is starved for cash? Last night Design on a Dime revealed their Top 35 Budget Decorating Secrets. If you missed it, catch the rerun May 18 at 5pm e/p. Here are three of my favorite tips.
Secret #16: I love the idea of moving the curtains to one side of a window in order to create height and dimension.
Secret #15: Maybe it’s the minimalist in me, but less is definitely always more!
Secret #1: This speaks directly to renters and small-space dwellers: Make your room easily interchangeable with modular furniture that serves multiple purposes. Less cost for fewer pieces, more money to add stylish accessories.
What are your favorite tips from the show?
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By on May 5, 2008 in Home Decorating | Comments Off
This weekend I did laundry — lots of laundry — in my cramped, beige and windowless laundry room. It made me wish for a bright, airy space to drip-dry my dresses, or at least more room to store my detergent.
I am oh-so-envious of the Rate My Spacers who made design happen in their laundry room — one of the most neglected and utilitarian spaces in the whole house.
By niknnora
Love the colors, love the organization. I wonder if the kitty enjoys the spin cycle?
By catjack
Wash, rinse, repeat in casual country style.
By colorchick
I’m drooling over all that cabinet space. Plus, how cool is that floor detail?
By onlythebest
I refuse to believe that this is a laundry room.
Psst, did you see the Rate My Space widget yet? You can grab your own right here to put on your website, blog or MySpace page. Just click “Get & Share” below.
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By on May 1, 2008 in Home Decorating | Comments Off
How sweet is this little spring gem? Kristen Cunningham, one of HGTV’s Design on a Dime gurus, made these do-it-yourself prints for an episode that’s long since aired. I wonder if the homeowners still have these in their guest bedroom?
Here’s how she did it:
1. Gather cuttings from your own yard.
2. Let them dry a few days to make sure they don’t brown.
3. Spray them with a clear acrylic finish to protect the color.
4. Purchase Plexiglas frames and mat board for the back. You could also do this with inexpensive shadowbox frames.
5. Hot-glue the clippings onto heavyweight watercolor paper.
6. Tear the edge of the paper for a more shabby chic look.
7. Stencil or handwrite the botanical name of each clipping and paste onto the watercolor paper.
8. Assemble into the frames.
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By on May 1, 2008 in Home Decorating | Comments Off
Color coding a book collection became a hot design trend last year, but had yet to reach HGTV. So when I saw it show up in none other than Ms. Kim Myles’ room designs, I was thrilled.
(More pictures of the makeover)
For book lovers, this is one of the simplest ways to turn your bookcase eyesore into an art exhibition. If you don’t have books in each color of the rainbow, start by grouping like colors anyway. It’s what I like to call “healthy therapy” for die-hard organizers (like you and me).
I’ve been posting some of Kim’s do-it-yourself projects seen on Myles of Style over at her blog. Check out her Cookie Tray Table (in the picture above) and Glass Ball Chandelier to get your DIY fix.
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