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Laundry rooms are notorious for being the most cluttered spot in the house. It's easy for this room to be a catch all space where messes pile up. Whether you have a spacious laundry room or a small area to work with, the storage solutions below will help you get your space in shape. Add Shelves to Odd Shaped Spaces For many homeowners, finding space for a laundry room often means using an...

With the thousands of styles and colors of different furniture you can purchase for your living room, your mind may feel like a blank slate, not knowing where to start. Make no apologies. In fact, a blank slate is a fine place to begin the process of shopping for living room furniture. You'll see why when you follow these tips from top interior designers: Tip 1: Create a layout of your living...

Say the word “antique” and you probably make the translation to “old.” So what do you do if an antique piece has captured your imagination but your decorating style is sleek, contemporary and stylish? Place that antique in your home to imbue it with warmth, personality and character. Once you absorb the transforming influence of one antique piece, you'll want to integrate more. These tips will...

It's time to re-organize your closet – and not just by putting your favorite baseball caps in a bin or hanging all your belts from one sturdy hangar. While these are good moves, the one that could spell the difference between short-and long-term success is removing every single article from your closet so you can view your closet as a blank slate. “Closet reshuffling” can be accomplished in an...

It could be your great room. Or it could simply provide a great opportunity to make the most functional use of a large amount of living space in your home. Either way, when you have a big room you wish to break into regions, there are many ways to distinguish one area from another. Use one or use several of the following ideas and it won't be long before everyone pronounces your efforts grand by...

When people ask how you plan to equip your “TV room,” it's no wonder you set them straight and declare your goal is to create the perfect media room. As long as you have big aspirations, you might as well plan big too, and ensure you have the two things you need most: A list of all the components, which technically qualifies as more than one “thing,” but since the components are interconnected,...

You're no flooring expert, but common sense dictates your bathroom flooring should be resistant to water. Since your feet will often be bare as you walk on it, comfort counts, too. Because you spend a fair amount of time in this room even on days when you're in a hurry, the flooring should be durable. As a bonus, it would be nice if it were colorful and stylish yet easy to care for. Your...

You might like a little clutter in your life. With how chaotic the year can be everyone can see different sorts of clutter from time to time. With that being said it may be time to de-clutter your bedroom if: There are so many piles on the floor you’ve subconsciously changed your foot route to avoid the piles. You regularly mistake your bedroom for your office. There are so many piles on your...

Perhaps your home needs an updated look and you have decided your window shades are the perfect place to start. With the addition of drapery tracks, your home can instantly be transformed, both in look and feel. After all, your windows are a big focal point of your home and can make your space look more homey, add elegance, as well as provide privacy. With the addition of Glydea Range for drapery...