Decorology

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  • Easy on the pocket DIY wall décor ideas

    Easy on the pocket DIY wall décor ideas

    When it comes to decorating apartment walls, ideas tend to flow but not every time are these ideas successfully implemented. This is because what you have in mind might have a hefty cost attached to it. However, decoration is not always about going out of the way to purchase the best. There are amazing ways to decorate which are both creative and easy on the pocket. So let’s get started with some of these extraordinary DIY wall décor projects.

    framed fabric

    via Balancing Beauty and Bedlam

    fabric wall

    Using fabric to decorate walls

    This can be used in the kitchens and if used correctly, they can go really well with Black Stainless Steel Appliances. You can easily get fabrics with floral patterns or even geometric prints easily from the market. Such things are also easily procured from the market at cheap rates. Its very easy to install and adorn your walls. All you have to do is cut the fabric in square or round shapes and have them framed and hung from the wall. You can also attach them to the smooth side of a cardboard and past them on the wall, if you choose to. This DIY home décor idea is easy, economical and colourful.

    vintage frames

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    Wall décor with vintage frames

    The best way to personalise a living space is to adorn it with pictures that bring back sweet memories. Such memories look even better if framed in classic frames. Framing old and memorable pictures using antique frames will give an elegant touch to your walls. Also, they add a bit of a drama to the contemporary outlook of your living room. You can find many old vintage frames in the market at cheap rates. All you need to do is to install a picture that you love the most and hang it to the main wall of your room. Trust me; you will love every bit of it.

     

    DIY shelves

    via  caroline | burkatron DIY

    DIY shelves

    DIY shelves

    Have you ever imagined making an invisible bookshelf where books just seem to float in mid-air with literally no supports? Well, now you can create one easily! All you need is two sets of metal brackets, a drilling machine and a couple of old books. If your old books are heavy, try going for metal brackets that are made of sturdier material. Start by drilling holes into the wall and place one bracket on the top of the wall and one on the lower end and then slide in the book between the brackets. This will ensure that the book is balanced. Once you are done, you can place lightweight objects such as vase, small photo frames or other books as well on the shelves.

    Well, these were the top three ideas, we chose to present to you this week. We hope you like them. If you need further details you can always contact us via email. If you are fascinated and willing to try out these amazing DIY ideas, then wait no further. Go ahead and make your walls stand out in a creative and interesting way!

    *disclosure: this post in partnership with AJ Madison

  • Simple Ways to Spruce Up for Fall

    Changing decorations out for seasons is an easy way to bring the outdoors in, but sometimes it’s not the most convenient. For starters, storing all these decorations can be a bit overwhelming and frustrating. Spending a huge budget on changing decor isn’t always ideal either. Here’s a happy balance of both that can get you on the right track!

    Fall Home Decor | TameraMowry.com. Cozy flax linen pillow back contemporary arms makes this a transitional sofa couch.
    Blankets and candles are things almost all homeowners have around the house. Placing them in the right spot can really change up the decor and bring some fall loveliness in! Since these are also things that are already have around the house, you won’t need to find extra storage options for them later.
    It’s amazing what a tray of white pumpkins can do! Trays are so versatile and can be used year round in different locations, and pumpkins – although they aren’t always cheap – aren’t something you’ll have to worry about storing! 
    Empty frames, burlap, a great jar, some old books, and that touch of outdoor fall really gives this mantel a great look. These are things you  might be able to find laying round the house that you can pick up! If you aren’t interested in using pumpkins, you can always find acorns or pine cones to take their place. Using things you already have is a great budget option.
    Here’s another option for things lying around the house or outside that you might find as a great budget friendly home decor option!
    Gypsy Purple home......
    Even decorating the outdoors can be overwhelming! For me a simple wreath can do the trick and look so elegant at the same time!

  • Gallery Wall In The Making

    Guest Post via The Underestimated Mom
    I have always been a huge fan of gallery walls and now that I finally own a house, I have been planning and decorating each room little by little and I am finally getting to my first gallery wall. My favorite ones are the mixed media styles, with canvas, frames, wood, a letter, and a sentimental item.
    Really like some of the elements used in this photo/wall collage.
    via liluna
    My daughter’s room has been a slow work in progress. With my office/craft room being first priority so I could get back on track with working, then having a baby kind of put a wrench in Emma’s room design, but it’s finally here! We got all of her furniture in and put together, the paint purchased, and I’ve slowly been buying decorative items!
    My first purchase for the gallery wall was this canvas picture of my daughter. Its a large 20″x16″ and I’m glad I got that size because it looks so tiny above her headboard. Now I just need to decide if I want it above her bed or her dresser. 

    To go with the canvas I got a wooden E, the box white frames you see above that I’m going to put black & white scrap book paper behind, and a word collage from etsy that I need a black frame for! I also have a few other pictures on standby to fill in any gaps. The one thing I’m missing is a sentimental item!
    Here’s a closer look at the canvas I got. I am so impressed with the quality of it and plan on buying another one for Payton’s room!

    Where do you think it should go, above the dresser or the bed?
  • Add A Little Interest To Your Hallway

    Add A Little Interest To Your Hallway

    Since hallways aren’t meant for hanging out, we tend to leave them out of the decor process. Here are a few ideas to bring your hallway a little more love:

    #hallway #moldings

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    Add a touch of luxury with decorative molding. It’s eye catching without taking up necessary space so it’s perfect for small hallways and tight corners.

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    Add decorative corbels or moulding for some character.
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    Add a dynamic impact to your hall by adding a chair rail and painting one half a contrasting color.
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    Adding some floor to ceiling curtains can make the hallway feel more luxurious and grand. A beautiful light fixture makes the space seem well thought out.

  • Decorating for the later years

    Decorating for the later years

    As we grow older, there are many things we need to consider. From what we’ll do with our time, to how we’ll stay fit and healthy, the options at our disposal are endless and that can leave us a little unsure about what to do.
    In particular, how we approach decorating our homes can be a tricky thing to manage. It may seem relatively unimportant in the grand scheme of things but the appearance of our home can have a profound impact on our attitudes, emotional health and general well being.

    No one wants to spend their retirement staring at four unsightly walls and here we look at a few tips for decorating your home in your later years.

    Claire Stubbs maximized her desk's surface by taking inspiration from the wall-to-wall shelves floating above it. Without legs, the desk has a streamlined design that allows for storage underneath. A clean white palette highlights quirky pops of colour that enliven the contemporary space.

    Shelf for success

    From books and ornaments to films and music, you’ll undoubtedly have a lot of need for storage in your home. Wall-mounted shelves should be at an accessible height and not contain anything too heavy. Anything you require regular access too should be stored at a comfortable height on freestanding bookshelves or display units. You can always arrange items by color for something artistic and playful.

    5 Habits of a Clean Home!
    Spare a thought for cleaning and maintenance of these though. Depending on where you live, you may be able to get some help with this. For example, retirement property for sale from leading firms like McCarthy and Stone offer domestic cleaning services with some of their developments.


    LOVE LOVE LOVE this DIY Wall Art w/chains....Plus, I just love this whole thing. The hooks below the pictures are perfect!

    Get it framed

    Whether you’re a proud grandparent who wants to show off pictures of their beautiful grand kids or someone looking to take a trip down memory lane through old photos, it’s important you get them framed.

    There are many styles to choose from but popular favorites include collage frames which display multiple photos in a large frame or single frames arranged in a symmetrical or eclectic pattern. This set-up can also be applied to artwork as well as to personal photographs.
    I want to sit in that chair and wrap that shawl around me and look out that window with a cup of tea in my hand.
    Go minimalist

    Accessibility is an important buzzword as you age so make sure your decorating takes this into account. Keep walkways clear to prevent the risk of falls and embrace minimalist styles that promote clean layouts and minimal furniture. Combine natural woods with light, neutral colors for a stylish contrast.

    creamy white walls and window treatments are the backbone of this clutter-free room. Furniture with clean lines sticks with the streamlined look. A modern nesting table pulls out for serving food and drinks. To maintain the crisp look, pick a single accent color in a modern shade, like bright orange. Replace with a new hue to change the look.
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  • A New Look at Technology in Design

    A New Look at Technology in Design

    Sometimes it can feel like technology can get in the way of our home decor. A huge screen TV might not go along with your rustic look, but thankfully there are some clever ways of designing your space around your screens

    Built in cabinets are a great way to go! You can mount the TV on the wall or just place inside the cabinet and have a gorgeous space without the eye sore of screens, wires, and devices that with it!

    A fireplace is a gorgeous focal point of a room. A TV sitting above it is not! Having this slide away piece on top of the fireplace gives you that gorgeous focal point when it’s put away and functional for every day living.
    Under the stairs storage has always been a favorite of mine. Storing your TV in the under stair storage is a brilliant idea! It won’t break up the flow of the room when it’s put away and when you do have it out, it’s in perfect view with the rest of the room!

    Using a large photo split in two is a brilliant way to hide the TV. I love the idea of the ceiling mount track for the pictures so you could change out the art pieces if you wanted to later.

    Buying a good old fashioned wall mount to set your TV in is perfect if you are looking for a quick and easy fix!


    Don’t like the thought of going through the trouble to hide your TV? Try using your it as a centerpiece for your art. Placing your pictures around the it strategically can give the wall a great look without covering up the screen. 

  • Announcing the winner of the set of Change of Art frames!

    Announcing the winner of the set of Change of Art frames!

    By a random draw, by Random.org, “The Cape on the Corner” won a set of 3 frames in her choice of brown, white, or black.  Congratulations!  PS: Check out the winner’s cool blog “Cape on the Corner“

    Thanks to all who entered this very popular giveaway!  If you didn’t win, you should still check out Change of Art – the frames are eco-friendly, awesome, and AFFORDABLE!  I will also be announcing another great giveaway tomorrow, so stay tuned!

  • The perfect spring giveaway to bring life to your walls!

    The perfect spring giveaway to bring life to your walls!

    I think you guys are really going to like this giveaway.  It is a $40.00 gift card for Poppy Tree Frames.

    “Poppy Tree Frames sells custom, hand made picture frames. We offer 18 frame styles in 42 colors and 49 prints.

    At Poppy Tree Frames, we absolutely love and take great pride in what we do. We love to design and create art that will complement our customer’s pictures and homes. Our goal is to provide such incredible products and excellent service that our customers will be excited to come back to us and share us with their friends and family. “

    You can read more and see more frames at Poppy Tree Frames.
    Check out how cute these frames are!

    I think their designs are really unique and all of the colors and patterns they offer are great for customizing your photos to match your decor.

    To enter the giveaway, all you have to do is “Like” Poppy Tree Frames on facebook, and then come back to this post and leave a comment. The contest closes at next Monday the 11th at 6 PM EST.

    Good luck!