Decorating With Class

Easy Italian "Old World" Wall Finish

Italian style wall finishes have swept the country and people are scrambling to find easy ways to include them in their homes. Heres a simple way to give a room that "Old World" feel with just two coats of paint and some sandpaper.

Decorating in a seascape style

I've had many requests for ideas on classy decorating in a seaside theme. Make note of some of these great things you can do easily and inexpensively to bring the sea shore in to your home with elegance and style.

Easy Stenciled Faux Rug

Have you always yearned for a large, beautiful area rug on your hard surface floor but found the prices too cost prohibitive for your momentary budget? Create a "Faux" rug with paint and stencils that you can be proud to display. It's not only easy, but fun!

"Take it With You" Apartment Decorating/Walls

Those of us living in apartments or rental homes find severe limitations on what we can do to the walls. Do you love the look of gorgeous Raised Plaster Stenciling, murals or stenciled borders but know your landlord would pitch a fit? Here's how you can have them then take them with you when you move!

"Take It With You" Apartment/Rental Decorating/ Walls

I've discovered a number of super fabulous ways to truly decorate your rental home or apartment in a style that you love, without causing a problem with the landlord. All of these ideas are removable, simply and easily. So take it with you and enjoy the same look in your new apartment or rental home.
Today's topic is Fabric covered walls with an interesting and totally removable adhesive that I'll bet you've never thought of.

Giving Old Furniture Items a Great New Look

Tired furniture pieces needn't be sacrificed to the Goodwill! Give them a refreshing new look with this simple and easy technique!

Giving Your Kitchen A Classy New Look-Paint your garbage can

In my final post on giving your kitchen a new look, I want to address the issue of that nasty garbage can.
Many people keep them under the kitchen sink, but mine is too tall for hiding and is out in the open for all to see. We tried purchasing those lovely brushed metal garbage cans but with the extensive use this family put it through, it fell apart in no time despite the high ticket price.
We replaced it with a sturdy (and much less expensive) plastic model but I just hated the "cheap" look. So I did something about it and you can too!

Give your Kitchen A Classy New Look-Lighting

New lighting always adds a brand new feel to just about any room but none more vital than the kitchen. We actually "work" there, "play" there and some even "relax" there. It's one of the most important rooms in your home. Learn to install it yourself. Honestly, it really is easy! I've done it myself and so can you!

More Architectural Ideas with Corbels and Brackets

In my previous post regarding adding architectural interest to your kitchen, I presented corbels as an option. Every decorating style can benefit from corbels and brackets. Even strict contemporary as styles can be chosen with super clean, crisp lines and used in many ways to add detail.

I mentioned corbels under you kitchen counter tops and on the walls, but I neglected to mention that corbels are also fabulous mounted to the inside corners of doorways and used on the wall above your stove. Here's a few super ideas that are easy to do!

Give your Kitchen a Classy New Look-Windows

Window treatments are an important part of your redecoration project. But they needn't be expensive or difficult! In most cases, you can do them yourself with some fabulous results!