Turquoise Decor

Turquoise is Pantone’s color of the year.  This makes me very happy as turquoise is my favorite color, hands down.  The reason turquoise was chosen is because it is considered a happy color and reminds us of beautiful tropical oceans far off in some Caribbean paradise.  It is a serene color and according to Pantone “turquoise reminisces of the waters of the sea, renewing our sense of well being”. Why save the beautiful tropics for vacations only? Bring the depth of the ocean into your home by incorporating turquoise into your decor.  Turquoise can be combined with dark and light colors and bring some cheer into any room.  Don’t be afraid to combine it with reds, pinks, white or browns.  If you are feeling more daring, you can even try combining it with yellows or greens.  I love the bold turquoise wall paper featured here from crownwallpaper. If you want to add some turquoise room decorating ideas to your home without making too much of a change, try some accessories.  It’s easy to find area rugs, throw pillows,….Read the Rest of this Decor Idea

Creative Decorating Ideas

When it comes to room decorating, we are always searching for new ways to make ordinary parts of our home look new and exciting. Getting ideas from super creative people is one to get you thinking out of the box. Below are a few pictures of some of the most creative room decorating ideas I’ve seen on the web! This beautiful tea-cup chandelier is a really creative and adorable lighting fixture. Though it might not be so easy to “do-it-yourself” without the proper wiring skills, using household items in unique ways is something anyone can do. Plates, cups, silverware and bowls are not only for food but can also add a touch or decor to any room. This funky bedroom is not only stunning, but it also breaks the barriers of regular room design. The “dresser” is located in the middle of the room on wheels and gives the impression of being a bunch or randomly stacked boxes. This room contains unique shapes and modern edges that give it a contemporary appeal that is definitely….Read the Rest of this Decor Idea

Find Your Decorating Inspiration

Finding decorating inspiration is a fun and creative experience. A great way to remember all of your different room decorating ideas is by creating a decorating scrapbook. A scrapbook is an ongoing and developing collection of ideas and inspiration. It allows you to have a wellspring of ideas at your fingertips when the time comes to design a space. Your scrapbook is a place to put all your ideas about colors, fabrics, furniture, styles, accessories and layouts. Fill the pages with pictures from interior design magazines or websites. You can also add photos of beautiful ideas you see everywhere; whether it is art or furniture on display or a breathtaking scenic view that’s colors enthuse you. There are different kinds of images you can place in your scrapbook. Some will be ones that exhibit practical ideas you can implement directly in your home; such as a great furniture layout you want to copy or a funky looking bright red fridge that you must have. Other images will be merely inspirational. For example, there might be….Read the Rest of this Decor Idea