Lifestyle Trends
Lifestyle & Trends - Home Decorating
Decorate your dorm room to express yourself
![]() |
Freshmen heading off to college don't have to over-think decorating dorm rooms. Save all that mental energy for your studies. Creating inexpensive and interesting living spaces is easier than your high school finals.
Read More |
Fall ceramic tile trends go bold and beautiful
![]() |
Home renovation and building go on year-round, but as with any design statement, each season brings new looks and trends. This autumn's trends share a flare for boldness and innovation. Here are the hot trends to watch in ceramic tile this season.
Read More |
Get more bang for your renovation buck in the bedroom
![]() |
Whether you're renovating to attract potential buyers, or to improve your enjoyment of your house, sprucing up the master bedroom has multiple benefits. You can make the most of your money by adding high-quality, high-impact touches like these.
Read More |
Tips for choosing a focal point for your space
![]() |
When planning a room redesign, the right focal point is probably the most important design element you need. A room's focal point is usually what people notice first, and it can determine their opinion about your room.
Read More |
What quality lighting can add to a space
![]() |
Did you know that just by changing the lighting, you can completely alter the look and feel of a space? In the interior design world, that gives lighting some significant power.
Read More |
Ten tips for the perfect bathroom remodel
![]() |
Giving an old, tired bathroom a makeover is one of the best things you can do to increase your home's resale value. And while it can take some planning, remodeling your bathroom is easily within the capability of most homeowners.
Read More |
Ready to renovate? Key ingredients: style, color, pizzazz
![]() |
Whether you're remodeling a kitchen or bathroom or adding a bedroom, one of the most important decorating steps is choosing windows to match the architectural style of your home.
Read More |
Practical upgrades pay off in kitchens and bathrooms
![]() |
Practical pays off when it comes to kitchen and bath renovations. Gone are the days when virtually every kitchen or bathroom remodel involved top-of-the-line luxury upgrades and a budget big enough to fund an Ivy League education. Today's homeowners want more value for their remodeling dollars, and that means turning to improvements that make both functional and fiscal sense.
Read More |
Virtual showrooms make shopping for bathroom renovations easier
![]() |
Big box store or specialty showroom, the hardware store down the street or the home improvement center four towns over - just where do you go when it's time to shop for your bathroom renovation? If you're looking for the widest range of options in colors, sizes, shapes and brands in hard-to-shop-for items, the answer just might be - "online."
Read More |
Just married? How to reconcile your decorating differences
![]() |
After the "I dos" are exchanged and the reception is over, couples find out that the realities of cohabitation do not always make for smooth sailing, especially when it comes to blending different tastes and styles. While newlyweds find themselves saying "I do" at the altar, that phrase frequently turns into "I don't" when the couple begins combining two unique decorating styles into a single household.
Read More |











