Home Design
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How to Decorate a Side Table
Side tables serve dual purpose in the home. Often they are objects of utility and function; they provide a space for your TV remote next to the couch or a place for your books next to your night light. Sometimes, a side table can be for display purpose only, providing art for art’s sake. Before you begin redecorating, identify which type of side tables you have in your home. Side Table Display A side table display in your home depends on your availability of space. Do you have an empty space that looks a bit awkward? Do you have some awesome personal possessions that you would like to…
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How to Decorate a Fireplace Mantel
Instinctually, first time guests in a home will gravitate toward the fireplace. The warmth is inviting, with or without fire. This makes the fireplace mantel a cornerstone of the home. Just like pictures and invitations on the refrigerator, we can glean a sense of who it is that lives there. Our things tell stories about us, and décor on the mantel make easy conversation starters. Consider the Present Colors When you begin to decorate any space in your home, it helps to see the empty space. If you truly want to change an existing space, remove everything possible and see what is already there. What colors are present? My…
