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Wrap Your Rooms in Country Comfort -- The comforts of home have rarely been as important and meaningful as they are to us today. Home design trends emerge as a reflection of how we feel. They depict what we are longing for.
Feng Shui Helps Achieve Well-Being -- You've probably heard of feng shui, the ancient Chinese art that says the way your home is arranged can affect your life energy and well-being. According to feng shui principles, different areas of your home affect different areas of your life. The bagua, a feng shui map, divides your home into nine sections called guas.
East Meets West to Bring Harmony Home -- The Eastern influence in home decorating is making a strong comeback. Some reasons for its current importance are steeped in ancient philosophy and cultural practices; others have to do with the characteristics and enduring versatility of Asian design.
Making a Grand Entrance -- First impressions are lasting impressions and they also set the tone for many experiences that follow. This is as true of a home as it is of a personal encounter. Yet very few decorating books address the design of foyers and entryways at all, or they treat this entrance area of a home as an afterthought.
Become a Master of Illusion with Wallpaper -- Trompe l'oeil, or "deceive the eye," is a time-honored decorative effect for adding architectural details, textures and even furnishings or whole scenes where they do not really exist. Today, thanks to sophisticated printing techniques, trompe l'oeil images once achieved only by master painters are available on wallpaper.
Tools for Creating Imaginative Kids' Rooms -- Children are getting smarter and more sophisticated earlier, according to child psychologists. This phenomenon, called "age compression" is one reason why children's room décor has moved beyond pink and blue bunnies to the creation of imaginative whole-room environments.
Lighthouse Mural Evokes Peacefulness of the Seashore -- If the serenity of sailboats crossing a picturesque blue bay with an old-fashioned lighthouse in the background appeals to you, you're not alone.
The Lodge Look Brings Outdoors In -- There is a good deal of emphasis today on an outdoors, rustic approach to decorating, commonly referred to as "the lodge look" or "Adirondack style." The feel of these styles recalls summer camps spent by a lake or a winter mountain retreat; there are memories of waking to the songs of chirping birds and falling asleep with only the light of the campfire. Few of us have the luxury of time or money to retreat to the piney mountain or lakeside lodges whenever the mood strikes. However the thoughts of furnishing a room in this style are intriguing.
Tired of the Tried and True? Take a Novel Approach -- To infuse your decorating with a note of surprise that will mark your home with individuality, try thinking outside the box. According to Webster, the word, "novelty," means "something new, fresh and unusual."
A Perfect 'Pet' Project for Every Home -- A majority of all American households -- 58.3 percent -- has at least one pet, according to the most recent edition of "U.S. Pet Ownership and Demographics." Contrary to popular wisdom, cats are the most common "best friend." There are 70 million pet cats in this country, compared with 60 million pet dogs.
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How to Purchase a Mural Online for Your Child -- What a perfect addition to your little one's room. A mural is a beautiful gift to give to any child. I have a mural in each of my 3 children's bedrooms and I can't tell you how much joy it has brought to them over the years. If you could only see the look on little kids' eyes when they see my children's rooms. There are several options open for you online.
