In part two of this two part series, we look at practical advice for choosing lighting according to both your decorating and usage needs…

A Lighting Checklist

In order to analyze the lighting requirements for a particular room, first draw up a checklist.

Does the room have several functions? Many rooms have to be multi-functional; clever lighting can make one room seem like several, illuminating dining, working, reading, and sitting areas in different ways, and allowing one area to be lit separately from the rest.

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I’m all about improving my living room. I get so tired of the same layout in my apartment everyday that I constantly shuffle things around to make it seem different. This weekend I did a few simple things to give my living room a whole new look. These 5 seriously easy ideas can help gain a brand new feel to a stale living room for very little money in almost no time.

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In part two of this two part series, we look at practical advice for choosing lighting according to both your decorating and usage needs…

A Lighting Checklist

In order to analyze the lighting requirements for a particular room, first draw up a checklist.

Does the room have several functions? Many rooms have to be multi-functional; clever lighting can make one room seem like several, illuminating dining, working, reading, and sitting areas in different ways, and allowing one area to be lit separately from the rest.

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In part two of this two part series, we offer some tips, advice, and ideas for decorating apartment bathrooms stylishly…

Furnishings

If you are choosing new plumbing fixtures, you can take advantage of lots of new ideas and innovations for a sleek, up-to-the-minute look. Modern ceramics are designed to fit effortlessly into small spaces, with smoothly rounded corners and flowing lines. Bathtubs are often molded around the body to narrow at each end, saving a vital few inches. Corner sinks, semi-inset sinks that can be set into a shelf, or inset sinks to drop into a countertop all offer clever design options. For extra floor space, choose a free-standing sink on a narrow pedestal, or a wall-mounted unit that leaves the floor free. Explore industrial and catering suppliers for high-tech steel sinks to set into a countertop or vanity unit.

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Afraid to paint your bedroom walls with color?

You’re not alone – many people faced with redecorating their bedroom are afraid to get rid of that bland color that came with the house and go with something more colorful. What holds you back? Are you afraid the color will be too strong? Not match your furniture? Or you’ll become tired of it and have to start over again?

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Buying a round area rug is a great way to spruce up your home. As you probably know, these are used in millions of homes all over the world. In fact, there is a good chance that you already have an area rug somewhere in your home. And if you do not, chances are that you have seen one in a home that you have recently visited. If you are interested in adding a rug to your home’s décor, you will want to consider what area is best for one of these. All in all, you can do what you want; it is your house. But just like anything else, there are some places where these rugs look better than others.

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In part two of our two part series, we look at some specific decorating tips and ideas for apartment bedrooms…

Style Pointers

WALLS AND CEILING

Fresh white walls and ceiling reflect the light and create a spacious atmosphere as well as a neutral backdrop for colorful furnishings and accessories.

ACCESSORIES

Framed posters reinforce the blue and white color theme and break up the wall space. A few well-chosen accessories - vases of flowers, bedside candlelamps, and simple knickknacks - add a personal stamp.

SOFT FURNISHINGS

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I’m all about improving my living room. I get so tired of the same layout in my apartment everyday that I constantly shuffle things around to make it seem different. This weekend I did a few simple things to give my living room a whole new look. These 5 seriously easy ideas can help gain a brand new feel to a stale living room for very little money in almost no time.

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Whether you are starting a home repair project or planning on redecorating using kitchen cabinet refacing, there are many choices of finishes and colours. You can opt choose from wooden grain and colour finishes, with decorative or patterned appearances. Dependent on the finishing materials to be utilized, costs and quality will vary.

Most refacing jobs use three types of materials, including stiff thermofoils, wooden veneers and plastic type laminates. The least expensive are the plastic laminates, but its appearance has the poorest quality. Even wooden grains are not much better, and it is not difficult to distinguish between real wood and laminated materials, even at a distance.

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