bedroom in a home

How to make a focal wall work

Here’s some tips to help ensure a great look

I often suggest using colour in the décor in small doses to begin with. Painting a focal wall is an easy way to do this without committing yourself to adding colour to the entire room. It’s a quick and affordable way to give a room new life without spending a lot of time or money.

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


How To Decorate Odd Rooms

There is nothing commonplace about the room in our feature photograph. There is no archi tectural symmetry or balance. This might pose a problem to some but is a creative challenge to others. Personally, I like a room that has odd angles and an asymmetrical look. This room in particular has several unique features that

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

Create An Atmoshere Of Simple Serenity

You don’t need a large area or expensive accessories in order to have a restful haven in your home. More than ever, we need our home to be a gracious, rejuvenating haven; our refuge from the noise and bustle of the outside world. Every room in the home should be somewhat calming, but of course,