Home decorating shows may make it look easy, but to paint straight lines on walls you need to know what you are doing. This is especially true if you are trying to paint straight lines on textured walls where the paint often bleeds under the painter's tape. With just a bit of preparation and a few tricks, you'll have wall stripes that are just as professional-looking and crisp as those of your favorite TV designer. Does this Spark an idea?
Decorate a Bathroom With Red Walls
Red is a strong color to decorate with, especially in a small space such as a bathroom. It tends to make a room feel smaller than it is, which can create an intimate feel. Use the warmth of the red to create a cozy bathroom or counter the intensity of the red with neutral or cool colors. The other colors and accessories you introduce into the bathroom determines the style, look and feel of the room. Does this Spark an idea?
Decorate a Two Story Family Room
Two-story family rooms---rooms with cathedral ceilings that are as high as second floor ceilings---have become quite common in recent years. While the expansive rooms are typically impressive, they do create decorating challenges, such as what to do with 16 foot windows or 20 (-plus) foot walls. Family rooms with high ceilings also echo and create acoustic problems that can be addressed with a few creative decorative items. Does this Spark an idea?
Decorate an Indian Restaurant
While the menu and cuisine are the most important choices when opening an Indian restaurant, the ambiance you create with the restaurant's decor will also contribute to your success. Because Indian cuisine covers a wide geographical and chronological area, you may wish to focus on a particular region or even a particular era of Indian history when selecting artwork, colors and uniforms. Strive for authenticity in your decor and avoid cheap cliches that your guests might find offensive or disrespectful.
Lay Mosaic Tile
Mosaic tile has been a tradition in home decor for at least a century. These small tiles can be found in restored, early twentieth century homes, and have gained popularity in contemporary homes as well. Whether in bathrooms, kitchens, entry halls or on backsplashes, mosaic tiles are a decorative and practical choice for high traffic areas and areas exposed to water on a daily basis. Though they appear more intricate than large-scale tiles, mosaic tiles are not more difficult to install, and with a few tips, most homeowners should be able to successfully complete a mosaic tile project. Does this Spark an idea?