Friday, December 31, 2010

Tin Ceiling Tile Projects

Tin ceilings create a distinctive look. Popular in the 19th century because of their availability, lightness and durability, tin ceiling til...

Remove Popcorn Texture From A Ceiling

Remove Popcorn Texture From a Ceiling The following article will show you effectively remove popcorn texture from your ceiling. Many moder...

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Build A Wood Box Beam

Wood beams can add accent to a room A box beam can be used for decorating when you don't need a solid beam for support. They are lighter...

Decorate A Large Living Room

Decorate your large living room to showcase the space. Although your large living room may be the envy of your family and friends, decorat...

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Design Your Living Room Chairs

This sketch shows a blend of curves and straight lines.. Italian sculptor and chair designer Harry Bertoia once said, "The urge for goo...

Install A Westinghouse Ceiling Fan

Ceiling fans are relatively easy to install in place of any existing ceiling light or other electrical fixture. Most fan kits come with moun...

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Different Ways To Remodel Bathrooms

Bathroom tile back splash No bathroom remodel project is one-size-fits-all. Every remodel is different, depending on a homeowner's aest...

Install Armstrong Stone Collection Laminate Flooring

The Armstrong Stone Collection is a variety of laminate flooring designed to resemble solid stone flooring like marble, granite or sandstone...

Decorate A Rustic Lodge Bathroom

Natural-looking elements, such as exposed wood beams, add authenticity to your rustic lodge bathroom. Decorate your bathroom to look like it...

Monday, December 27, 2010

Decorate A Blue Bathroom

Blue is trendy in decor, so it is easy to locate blue accents for the bathroom. The only problem is that some people may find an all-blue ba...

Design Basics For Bathrooms

Basic bathroom design Personal spa or repository for old wet towels? The bathroom makeover begins with the practical and progresses to the s...

Friday, December 24, 2010

Design Office Lighting

When designing the layout for your office lighting there are several key issues that you need to remember. First, the purpose of the design...

Cope Wood Molding

A miter saw works best for the first cut of a cope. Coping usually makes the best cut for inside corners for baseboard, crown molding and ot...

Install A Ceiling Fan With Red Wire

A ceiling fan with a light fixture usually includes a red wire. Ceiling fans are appliances used to increase the comfort of a home. Dependin...

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Finish Tongue & Groove Wood Ceilings

Don't use a fabric drop cloth alone, or stain drips may bleed through. Tongue-and-groove ceilings are made of wood, cut with interlockin...

Build Decorative Ceiling Beams

One way to make a room appear completely different is to add a decorative ceiling beam. You can use such a beam to add visual appeal to the ...

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Decorate A Vintage Chandelier

Give vintage chandeliers new life with fresh embellishments. The definition of a vintage home design piece can vary from year to year. In g...

Choose Floor Tile For A Small Bathroom

Choose Floor Tile for a Small Bathroom Tile provides a durable, water-resistant surface for bathroom floors. It lasts longer than linoleum ...

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Do Chandeliers Need To Be Centered Over Tables

A large room may have two or more chandeliers. Chandeliers are familiar to most people as the light fixtures used over the dining room table...

Monday, December 20, 2010

Install Tongueandgroove Pine On Inside Walls

Install Tongue-and-Groove Pine on Inside Walls Walls are usually finished out with paint, wallpaper, tile or sometimes paneling. For a more ...

Decorate A Rectangle Living Room

Arrange your furniture to complement your living room 's rectangular shape. Consider the shape and size of your living room when determ...

Change A Lamp Harp Base

Harps raise or lower the height of a lampshade. Refreshing your old lamp with a new shade sometimes requires changing the harp that holds th...

Friday, December 17, 2010

Ceilings

About Ceilings Ceilings are more than a divider between rooms and attics. They can convey a message to all onlookers in a way that no other...

Build A Ceiling From Wood

Wood ceilings can give a homey and rustic feel to a house. A wooden ceiling is a character-filled alternative to the conventional drywall. I...

Make A Half Bathroom

Add a half bathroom to your home. Accommodate guests and add convenience to your home with the addition of a half bathroom . Consisting of o...

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Decorate With Faux Wood Crown Molding

Crown molding is a decorative effect which give rooms a finished or dramatic look. Its popularity led manufacturers to develop faux wood te...

Design A Tray Ceiling

Tray ceiling in process Tray ceilings are a wonderful way to give the illusion of a higher ceiling. Tray ceilings also provide an interestin...

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Ideas To Cover Popcorn Ceiling

If your popcorn ceiling is looking worn and dated but you don't want to tear it down for fear of asbestos, cover it up. Popcorn ceiling...

Make A Mirror With Antique Ceiling Tiles

Use antique tin ceiling tiles to frame a mirror. Antique ceiling tiles are artifacts of a bygone era that you can find at antique stores and...

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Restore Old Iron Floor Lamps

Restore iron floor lamps to their former glory. Old iron lamps are meant to be practical, as well as decorative, and come in every shape, si...

Sand Crown Molding

Molding must be sanded to prepare it for paint or stain Crown molding adds a decorative touch to rooms by softening the hard joint between t...

Monday, December 13, 2010

Restaurant Ceiling Treatments

When redecorating a restaurant, don't forget the ceiling. Though most people tend to look at walls and furnishings when visiting a resta...