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Best Places To Hang a Mirror In Your Home

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:11:11 +0000

If you hang a mirror in a room, you'll be addding a basic accessory and necessity.

Whether it's a hallway or grand ballroom, baby's room or bathroom, the addition of a mirror adds beauty to the space and makes the space feel more open and spacious.

Wherever you intend to hang a mirror , be sure the view is something worthy of reflection. A mirror opposite a window will reflect a lovely outdoor setting and give the illusion of a second window.

An interesting architectural feature can be reflected in the mirror and give balance to a room. Read more The Best Places to Hang a Mirror
Photo: (c) C. Nafie

Best Places To Hang a Mirror In Your Home originally appeared on About.com Interior Decorating on Saturday, November 7th, 2009 at 11:11:11.

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Step 4 of Our Mudroom Makeover: Finding Order

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:11:13 +0000

You can make your clutter-free mudroom a reality with many storage solutions. Let's start with just a few.

RECYCLE CENTER - A cupboard originally designed to house pull-out recycling tubs can be installed in a mudroom to store your recycled items -- or you might want to use it instead for pet food, potting soil, baseballs, or piles of mittens and hats. You choose!

PULL OUT PANTRY - One or two of the handy floor to ceiling pull-out pantry units for kitchens (about 12" wide) can be used to store boots and shoes. Read more Tips on Organizing Mudrooms
Photo: (c) BedBathandBeyond.com

Step 4 of Our Mudroom Makeover: Finding Order originally appeared on About.com Interior Decorating on Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 11:11:13.

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Mudroom Makeover Step 3: No Fly Zones

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:11:31 +0000

Think of your dream house. How does it look? Is it country or contemporary? Is it neutral or exciting? Is it a romantic cottage or a trendy loft?... Is it cluttered or neat?

You probably didn't say "cluttered", did you? Most of us have our vision of the "perfect home" -- and it's a place where everything is organized, neat, and uncluttered.

You may not be living in your dream house today, but you can work on organizing your current space so it's neater, more organized, and clutter-free. If you are feeling adventurous, you might even look into using feng shui to clear your clutter.

In tackling a cluttered mudroom or closet, every little help counts. Start with these easy tips. Read more Mudroom Makeover Step 3: Zone Your Way out of Household Clutter
Photo: (c) Ben Joossen

Mudroom Makeover Step 3: No Fly Zones originally appeared on About.com Interior Decorating on Thursday, November 5th, 2009 at 11:11:31.

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Mudroom Makeover Step 2: The Storage Plan

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:11:53 +0000

The keywords for step 2 of our mudroom makeover are the following: Assess, Measure, Plan, Purchase, and Install. A lot of keywords for just one step, I know. But I promise our tips will help you!

So you've decided your mudroom, entryway, or coat closets really need help, and you've completed step 1. You clutter cleared and defined your storage needs.

Here comes step 2 - Assess your storage area. Clear the area of all the "stuff" then look at the empty space. What spaces do you actually have for storage? Read more Storage Plan for Mudrooms

Mudroom Makeover Step 2: The Storage Plan originally appeared on About.com Interior Decorating on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 11:11:53.

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Easy Mudroom Makeover: Step 1

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:11:25 +0000

Divide and conquer - these are the keywords for the step 1 of our best mudroom makeover.

Anyone who lives in a winter climate knows that piles of jackets, scarves, mittens, hats, boots, umbrellas, etc. can explode into a chaos of clutter in crowded mudrooms.

Is your coat closet a nightmare? Is your foyer so crowded with boots that you forget what color the floor is? It may be time for some entryway and mudroom clutter control tips. Read more Best Mudroom Makeover Tips: Part 1
Photo: (c) BedBathandBeyond.com

Easy Mudroom Makeover: Step 1 originally appeared on About.com Interior Decorating on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 at 11:11:25.

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Keep Warm in Your Bed with Cozy Linens

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:11:38 +0000

Winter bedding is much like winter clothes. If you live in an area that has climate changes from season to season, you most likely have winter clothes and summer clothes.

You may even have a special area to store out-of-season things. Isn't it logical that you'd also change the clothes on your bed when warm sunny evenings turn to chilly nights?

You'll find information about how to dress your bed for cold weather with new and not-so-new products for ultimate comfort. Read more Keep Warm in Your Bed With Cozy Winter Bed Linens
Photo: (c) Pacific Coast Feather Company

Keep Warm in Your Bed with Cozy Linens originally appeared on About.com Interior Decorating on Monday, November 2nd, 2009 at 11:11:38.

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Happy Halloween!

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:11:51 +0000

Happy Halloween! Hope you have a lot of fun today!

If your idea of fun also includes looking for more fall decor ideas, we have a nice slide show for you. See how you can add touches of fall to your home by adding colored leaves, pumpkins and gourds, dried corn, or raffia decorations.

Our slide show offers ideas for simple ways to decorate your home for Thanksgiving with links to instructions on how to put some of them together.

Yes, Thanksgiving is coming soon, but first be sure to fully celebrate Halloween! Read more

Happy Halloween! originally appeared on About.com Interior Decorating on Saturday, October 31st, 2009 at 11:11:51.

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How To Clean a Room in No Time

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:11:37 +0000

Knowing how to clean a room quickly can truly be a lifesaver, especially if you have a party coming up and not much time to prepare for it.

Either you are expecting guests or not on the Halloween night (some of them might come unnoticed!); we have some really easy tips to save you from the embarrassment of a messy room.

Follow these step-by-step instructions and your living room will be neat in less than 15 minutes! Read more How To Clean a Living Room in No Time at All

How To Clean a Room in No Time originally appeared on About.com Interior Decorating on Friday, October 30th, 2009 at 11:11:37.

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Design Considerations for Halloween Yard Decorations

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:11:08 +0000

If you have children who wish to have bragging rights to the spookiest lawn in town, you'll have to shop for additional supplies for your yard decorations.

David Beaulieu, our About.com Guide to Landscaping, has some great tips and ideas to help you out with your Halloween yard decor.

"Your Halloween outdoor decor will be most effective when deployed with a sense for design", says David. "Some of the design principles used in arranging plants on a landscape are also applicable when setting up your Halloween yard decorations. " Read more Halloween Yard Decorations
Photo: (c) David Beaulieu

Design Considerations for Halloween Yard Decorations originally appeared on About.com Interior Decorating on Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 at 11:11:08.

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Plan a Sensational and Spooky Halloween

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:11:52 +0000

TRICK OR TREAT? Only good Halloween treats are waiting for you here.

You'll find lots of great ways to decorate your home and get ready for Halloween with these articles and resources from About.com.

From Halloween costumes to Halloween party ideas, from Halloween crafts to Halloween decor, check them all out! Read more Fun Halloween Decorating Ideas
Photo: (c) David Beaulieu

Plan a Sensational and Spooky Halloween originally appeared on About.com Interior Decorating on Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 at 11:11:52.

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