In the Scandinavian countries of Norway, Sweden and Denmark where winters are long and dark, people have come up with clever ways of maximizing light all year round. Light, refreshing hues, stream-lined furnishings and a marked absence of clutter characterizes Scandinavian style. Lighter tones help to combat the darkness since the sun goes down very […]
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How to use color to tie an entire room together
One of the hardest parts of decorating any room is deciding on color scheme selection, partly the reason being that color can play a vital role in bringing a room together – making it appear complete and easy on the eye. There are a few different routes that you can take when using color to tie […]
46 Casual beach chic rooms to inspire
Designing your home in a casual beach-chic style should be bright and airy, visually transporting you to the beach no matter where you live. Coastal interiors blur the line between indoors and out or remove it altogether. Casual coastal style incorporates beautiful accessories such as shells, coral, maritime instruments and coastal art, aiming for a […]
Decorating with maps as inexpensive wall art
Are you feeling challenged by trying to figure out how to adorn an empty wall? Make a charming and simple graphic statement by inexpensively decorating with maps. Whether you select a topographic map from USGS, a vintage print of your favorite city, a collection of National Parks maps, a subway map, nautical chart, a wall-size […]










