Warmer temperatures are just around the corner, and with them, the opportunity to finally extend our living space outdoors. More and more, the backyard is being used as a second living space, featuring both functional and decorative elements in order to create a comfortable and attractive environment. Use paint as part of your outdoor decor arsenal to set the stage for a picture-perfect summer!
Only recently did we discover a variety of ways to recycle those wooden pallets normally used in product delivery. They are easy to turn into decorative elements for our homes and they fit in with several styles, such as industrial, rustic, country and shabby chic.
Succulent plants are ideal to add splashes of green here and there in your decor, and create a feeling of freshness and vitality. They can be integrated in a number of ways to compliment classic to modern styles. Here are a few inspirational ideas on how to incorporate succulent plants, which are also called fat plants, in your home environment.
Spring 2012 fashion collections are out in force in a broad palette of colours, boldly setting the tone for the season at hand. At once soft, audacious, romantic and energetic, these trends also inspired the following ideas on how to rejuvenate your decor with a colourful spring makeover!
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Annie - Calgary, Alberta
A Dutch firm called 24H-Architecture has dedicated itself to the design of urban dwellings and buildings that are inspired by nature. The firm has already designed 18 of these attractive, wood-sheathed homes in Leiden, Holland, and has literally reinvented the Art Nouveau style with a decidedly green, contemporary approach.
The concept is simple, original, and inspiring. Based in the Netherlands, Nikola Nikolov, who trained as an architect, now gives new life to recycled materials and creates true works of art.
All it takes is a touch of paint to transform a plain, store-bought item into a riot of colour and personal expression!
Enjoy outdoor living with your 2012 Charm style garden!
Make your garden an enticing spot to take in summer in good company!
Come and visit the Charm style bathroom 2012! The navigation tool will allow you to see all the details of this vintage and elegant bathroom.
Hotel style has actually become a decorating term to describe a clean, luxurious look. When recreating this style in your own home, consider these basics:
