What is a curtain valance? - Dezine Tip of the Day
This is short curtain at the top of a window, usually a deep frill of fabric framing the window and hiding the curtain track or rod and usually has a gathered or pleated heading.
For more information on the curtain valance
Appearance of Color - Dezine Tip of the Day
When selecting colors from small paint chips or swatches, remember that they will look considerably darker when they have been painted on all the walls.
Further reading on the appearance of color
DIY Renovation Painting - Dezine Tip of the Day
Renovating painting is more difficult than starting from scratch. The surface you have to work with is not perfect, so surface preparation is vital, and can make or break a paint job. Ensure you fill any holes and take off any old flaky paint, sand back to […]
Tips for Kitchen Remodeling on a Budget - Dezine Tip of the Day
Refinish existing cabinetry fronts or reuse existing cabinetry and get new cupboard and drawer fronts.
Refinish existing appliances to stainless steel, Integrate old appliances where possible to kitchen cabinetry.
Change cabinet knobs or handles to something more up-to-date or keeping with your new style. Often […]
General New House Lighting - Dezine Tip of the Day
Ensure you look at what you want to do with a space before you plan your lighting in a new home, allow for general lighting and make it adaptable and versatile with the use of dimmers to create mood and separate switching for ease of […]
Dezine Tip of the Day - Placing Artwork
I see this time and time again! Do not position valuable art in direct sunlight or near a fireplace or heater. It is not healthy for your artwork or their frames and will cause discoloration and warp the frames. Mirrors, as shown here aren’t as bad, but the […]
Creating your safe and functional outdoor living area.
Firstly you need to define how you will use the outdoor living space. Is it going to be a static area, purely for aesthetics or will you have children playing there? Will you be using it at night, or solely during daylight hours?
These factors will determine what you […]
Dezine Tip of the Day - Spiral Stairs - Space Savers
Spiral stairs are a great way to save space in a home. If the level that you want to get to is not accessed frequently then a spiral staircase takes up the least amount of room in a home, that is of couse apart from […]
Dezine Tip of the Day - day bed, bath and beyond
Sometimes we get presented with unusual spaces for decorating, I have written a small design critique about a day bed in a bathroom with a Grecian theme. Interesting bathroom space, it is great to look at unusual designs so that when you are presented with […]
How personal should your interiors be?
Your interiors should definately reflect your personality, there is no doubt about it but please keep some room for others to enter!
Think less is best when you are decorating, by all means add your personal ornaments, but be selective, use only a few at a time, you can always change […]
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