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...

We all know what the formal dining experience is like: Graceful furniture adorned with placemats or a tablecloth, complete and exquisite table settings and, probably because of the environment, absolutely no slouching allowed. There will always be a time and place for the formal dining experience in most homes, but with today’s busy lifestyles, there’s arguably more time for the casual dining...

Did you know shapes have a massive impact on the way your home feels? Rooms with sharp and straight lined furnishings can have quite a different atmosphere than a room filled with more organic shapes like ink-blob mirrors, asymmetrical pillows, and other objects with uneven edges. The following is a quick look at the different types of shapes you can use in designing your room and what type of...

The previews are finally over, the bowl of buttered popcorn is nestled in your lap and the opening credits of your favorite cinematic masterpiece are about to roll when...a strong glint of sunshine from a nearby window hits you right in the eye. It's time to do more than hit the “pause” button. It's time to make an appointment with the window experts at Polar Shades and order sleek and stylish...

You don't need another reminder. You know it's already December. You know you're way behind on your holiday decorating. And you know if you started right this second and worked for 24 hours straight, you'd still be behind. But you're thinking in terms of your usual holiday decorating routine. With a late start, it's time to make some trade-offs. Namely, it's time to scale back. But this doesn't...