Dated or worn kitchen cabinets can be a huge eyesore, and no matter how much you decorate around them, they still stick out like a sore thumb. Replacing them is a huge expense that is not always necessary if the cabinets are in decent shape. Refacing cabinets is a less expensive endeavour but might still
Update kitchen cabinets with paint
Shelf those décor ideas
Uncomplicated solutions are often the best answer to decorating dilemmas. Something as simple as an inexpensive shelf can provide solutions for storage and display, as shown in the photo. A decorative shelf in any room provides easy access to items that are used on a daily basis — an alarm clock in the bedroom, toiletries
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Walls Try a different look with a fresh coat of paint in a cheery new colour. You don’t necessarily have to paint the entire room to get the updated look you desire. You can paint just a focal wall or paint a band of the new colour on the wall near the ceiling. If you
Hallway of possibilities
When it comes to painting your home’s hallways, do you have tunnel vision? You’re not alone, according to leading Canadian paint brand CIL Paints. “The No. 1 question we receive from people across the country is how to paint a hallway,” says Alison Goldman, marketing communications manager for CIL Paints. “Hallways are often a neglected
Create A Peaceful Getaway
The bedroom in the photo has it all. It s inviting, calm and restful but also has tons of character. Paint in hues of grey, beige and off-white neutrals balance the rich colours of the bedding and window treatments. The muted wall colour provides the perfect backdrop to the dark antique, stylized furniture, providing just
Successfully Using Bold Colour
Are you hesitant about using strong colour in your dcor? If so, try it out in small doses. The kitchen in the featured photograph uses two vibrant colours Peacock s Plume and Lime Twist. The darker colour definitely makes a statement but is not overpowering or gloomy. This is because the actual painted surfaces only
Unique Accessories Add Charm
Th i s unique attic space is inviting and charming. It’s a casual space that is meant for relaxing and kicking back but it still has tons of style and visual appeal. The large, ornate window is a great main feature of this space but it’s the clever use of accessories that piques my interest.
Look For Decorating Ideas In Garden Centres
CONNIE OLIVER Around the House I’m always on the lookout for unusual décor ideas and garden centres are just one place where a decorating solution may be found. URNS AND BIRD BATHS Decorative urns that are meant to hold an outdoor plant can be used to create unique occasional tables. The concrete or plaster finish
You Can’t Go Wrong With Blue And White
CONNIE OLIVER Around the House Some colour schemes just never go out of style and blue and white is a colour c omb i n a t i o n that works in most any home. Because there are so many shades of blue one can certainly take the blue and white theme to a
Create A Bistro-Style Kitchen
The bistro originated in a region in France, jus t outside of Paris. Those who travelled from the countryside to the city brought along good wine and food and met with others to partake in wonderful meals. This established what we now regard as the French bistro. Other European countries followed suit and today, the
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