May 16th, 2010 by nedmarx
One area of you home that everyone enjoys is the kitchen. Family, friends, and relatives all enjoy congregating in this comfortable space. For centuries, kitchens have been the room where everyone gathered, the heart of the home. Whether the family was enjoying a great meal, visiting at the table, or playing board games, the kitchen brought a family together.
With all this activity, it’s little wonder that your kitchen looks dated! Fortunately, it’s not difficult to give it a fresh, updated appearing, increasing the value of your home at the same time.
Certain Things Give Away the Age
Certain things will instantly give away the age of your kitchen. Are your kitchen appliances still avocado green? If you’ve answered yes, then it’s time to get rid of them. Of course, replacing appliances may not be in your budget, but you can certainly give them a facelift. Appliance paint is…
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April 20th, 2010 by nedmarx
A vase is a peculiar piece of home décor. It is complimentary, acting as the container for a series of flowers, or other natural accessories. While they can be beautiful and stylish on their own, the purpose of the piece is always obvious, to hold something. Without that, they can seem empty.
There are two major ways to deal with decorative vases in a decorative setting. On the one hand you can make them occasional pieces that adorn the insides of cabinets when they aren’t being put to a specific purpose. This way you need to make a space in the room, whenever you do purchase flowers, re-aranging other items to allow for the floral display to be set into the room. This can make a vase arrangement look stuffed or cluttered, and can cause chaos in your home.
The other method involves leaving a vase out, whether…
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April 13th, 2010 by nedmarx
The recent economic downturn have left most families with little, if any, extra money. The kitchen is often the most expensive room in the house to remodel, so what do you do if it’s in desperate need of a facelift? But there are so many things that are affordable that you can either do yourself or have done at a reasonable price. Try transforming the look of your kitchen with these few easy steps that won’t blow your budget.
Start by painting your walls and ceiling. You can really make a difference in the room by changing the colors around. A soft yellow or pastel peach, for instance, won’t be overbearing but will still add color and vibrancy to the décor. Or to really make the look pop, paint the baseboards a contrasting color.
- Look at your cabinet and drawer pulls to see if they need
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April 6th, 2010 by nedmarx
If you’re searching for a great new theme for your kitchen, what about black-and-white retro? Yes, this is a retro theme from way back when, but this style has become a classic. If you’re considering a retro theme for your kitchen, then here are some tips to get you started.
Use Red as an Accent Color in the Kitchen
Use red as an accent color along with the black and white to make your retro kitchen look more authentic. You can still keep that retro feeling with these touches of red but at the same time bring some interest and color to the room. If you’ve seen a black-and-white diner or kitchen from years past, red is almost always used in the design. You can decide how much red you end up using in the kitchen. You can add smaller touches, such as with items like placemats and window treatments,…
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April 4th, 2010 by nedmarx
The kitchen is an important space in the home. It is of course functional, acting as the source of all culinary delights. However it is also philosophical; it is the center of warmth, of sustenance, of love. In the kitchen a person who acres about the home and the people in it, works on an art form that will eventually, be enjoyed by the household through all of their senses. This is a powerful expression of affection.
In the kitchen color matters, a lot. It can set the mood of the space, as well as affect the physical environment. It can alter the chef’s emotional state, and can even translate into the food that is being prepared.
A large part of the power of color is symbolic. Every color has its own unique meaning, with different tones evoking different reactions in people. Red is a good…
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February 24th, 2010 by nedmarx
There are many different kitchen islands that a homeowner can choose from. It’s important to remember that not every kitchen island is going to be decorated and used in the same way. Although some islands may be better for simply storing items underneath, others might benefit from some more style. Following are some great decorating tips to consider for your kitchen island.
Turn the Kitchen Island into a Sitting Area
Depending on its size, a kitchen island makes a great sitting area for the family. All you need do is clean off the top of it and add a few stools. Then the family can sit around it and enjoy meals together. This is a great alternative, particularly if you only have a formal wood dining table in the house and no kitchen table. This offers a convenient space that can be utilized in the best way possible. Consider…
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January 13th, 2010 by nedmarx
Most families spend more time in the kitchen than in any other room in the house. Thus, it’s important to create a kitchen that’s both stylish and unique, different from anything else you’ve seen before. This way, you can give your family a place where they can eat, talk, and spend time together in a unique setting that has character and charm.
Display Your Cookbooks
Do you keep your cookbooks hidden away in a drawer somewhere or on a bookshelf in the living room? Rather, put them out for people to see when they walk into the kitchen. They can be placed on a shelf on the wall or even added to the top of your fridge as decoration. When you add a couple of cute bookends to hold the cookbooks in place, you’ll have an instant décor item that’s also very functional and practical.
Hang Some Kitchen Signs
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