• Dual-function rooms: No longer do city residents have the luxury of having an entire room devoted to a single purpose. Instead, rooms like the living room, kitchen, spare bedroom and den must pull double and even triple duty, serving multiple purposes. After-market contractors are creating living rooms that also serve as home office space or convert into guest quarters. Spare bedrooms and dens are also being made into home offices that serve as guest rooms when needed. Kitchens/dining room combos are common, as well as kitchens that double as laundry rooms. By making one room serve multiple purposes, home owners can live comfortably in smaller spaces and have the benefits that come with living in the city.
• Convertible furniture: How about a coffee table that turns into a dining table that seats ten people, a couch that converts to a bunk bed or even a side table console that houses a kitty litter box? These are just a

Decide on a realistic budget for your project

I saw a forum post where a man was asking about framing a 40×60 piece of fabric. He wanted an inexpensive frame and acrylic glazing (plexiglass). He didn’t want to spend more than $100 for it. The problem here is that the glass alone would cost between $150 and $200, not to mention the frame and mounting something that large. Not a very realistic budget.

Take the time to work with your custom framer, weigh the options that you have in the choice of framing mats, mounting, etc. And then make a choice that fits within your budget. If you have time shop the project to a couple of different framers. Compare pricing.

Try to get an understanding of what the project entails.

A professional framer is going to do a little more than just open up a ready-made standard sized frame and stick your picture in it. Talk to your framer … Read the rest

De-Clutter!

Obviously, the first thing that should be done is a good de-cluttering job. Get rid of anything that doesn’t belong in the room, and store them in their appropriate spot. Don’t wait until the last minute before your guests are expected to arrive – get the room ready by cleaning the room out as part of your typical daily or weekly chore list.

Choose Light and Bright Colours

Using lighter colours can help to open up a space, which is particularly helpful with bathrooms that tend to be on the smaller side. Not only will such lighter hues make the room appear larger than it actually is, they also give the feeling of a clean space. Consider painting the walls white, off-white or pale yellow to help create that open, airy backdrop. Continue adding such light colours with stone-hued glazed tiles in the shower.

Use Mirrors in Abundance

Not only do light colours open up a space, but so … Read the rest

Even if you have decorated your home with the finest furniture pieces, you will soon come to realize that empty walls will ruin the entire effect. Indeed, you need wall art to decorate the walls of your home. Luckily for you, the dedicated market is large in options and you do have where to choose from. For instance, if you appreciate items that are related to the music and entertainment field, know that there are many metal hangings bearing this theme. Designers often create metal art paintings representing jazz saxophone players. Moreover, if you have a home that is decorated in a modern style, you can choose metal art pieces recreating the urban life. This would perfectly complement the atmosphere. Looking at the wide range of items you or any other interested clients have at their disposal, it would seem that making the right choice is a difficult task. This is one of the reasons for which clients in general … Read the rest