Bring the “Great Gatsby” into Your Home

From the new film interpretation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic to Tiffany’s Gatsby-inspired “Jazz Age Glamour” collection — the Roaring ’20s are everywhere. Read more

8 Ways to Make Small Rooms Feel Larger

When selling a home, you don’t want buyers to step foot in a room and suddenly feel cramped. They will quickly start questioning whether they’ll be able to fit their belongings in there and whether the home is too small. Read more

Designing a Room from Scratch Doesn’t Have to Be Overwhelming

You signed the stacks of paperwork, picked up the keys and even begun unpacking a few boxes. A lot of “tough” work of moving is over.

Then it hits you: What’s left to do — decorating your new space — can turn out to be the hardest part! You’re facing a blank slate when you’re eager to see it transformed into an inviting living space you can enjoy and where you can organize your life. Read more

Color Me Happy!

Colors have the power to change your mood and your outlook on life! Keep reading to find out how to color your home happy.

Over the years researches have attempted to understand and harness the true power of color in the home and workplace. Their findings have filtered their way into everything from popular wall color to throw pillows and furniture.

Our world is about visual experiences. We see displays at department stores and are drawn to items. We even buy items simply out of impulse because we like the way they look! Read more

And the Color of the Year for 2012 Is …

It’s bold, bright–and orange. Tangerine Tango is this year’s color of the year, according to the Pantone Color Institute. The reddish orange color takes the place as this year’s hot hue replacing last year’s reddish pink Honeysuckle.

Need an extra energy boost or an attention-getter in a room? Then Tangerine Tango is your pick, according to Pantone.

 

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