Posted on April 1st, 2016
The color purple is an exciting color that depicts an equally great list of personalities. In color psychology, lovers of the color purple showcase personalities such as being more sensitive, understanding, supportive, gentle, and serene. This is also believed to be the color of creativity, idealism and intuition. With these beautiful characteristics, imagine what sort [ read more… ]
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Posted on April 1st, 2016
Brick. This can either be a boring or an exciting part of your home. Mostly, brick lends a warm, historic look, makes one wonder why many homeowners are afraid to use it especially in their kitchens. One reason could be because it could become a stack of greasy masonry behind a stove. Be afraid no [ read more… ]
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Posted on March 31st, 2016
Owning a beautiful beachfront property is not common as is having a Victorian home. If you happen to have any of these prime properties, then you might consider having it rented out. Whether you decide that it’s going to be on a short-term or long-term, it pays to dress up the place. You can redecorate [ read more… ]
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Posted on March 31st, 2016
Everyone knows that white is a reliable shade that can deliver astounding interior design results. It can make any space feel and look brighter, bigger and lighter. What’s great about white paint is that you don’t even have to waste time looking through piles of paint samples before you make your decision. Pulling off a [ read more… ]
Tags: colors for the living room, decorating the living room, designing the living room, living room color palette, living room color scheme, living room concepts, living room design elements, McCreerys, McCreerys Home Furnishings, white interiors, white living room, white paint for living room
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Posted on March 30th, 2016
One of the most beautiful textiles that never go out of style is velvet. It has a rich history beginning from the Renaissance period when it was mostly spun from silk. It was the dress for nobles and the cover for the furniture pieces in many palaces ranging from Asia to Europe. Hundreds of years [ read more… ]
Tags: fabric, fabric choices, fabric options, McCreerys, McCreerys Home Furnishings, seating fabrics, sofa fabric, velvet, velvet design, velvet styles
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Posted on March 30th, 2016
When your home is all painted and done and you have decided on a theme, then the next huge step to take is to buy furniture. Begin by accounting for every piece that you already own. Decide whether you would still use any of them or if you will need to do some furniture shopping. [ read more… ]
Tags: furniture, furniture investment, furniture shopping, investing in furniture, McCreerys, McCreerys Home Furnishings, shopping for furniture
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Posted on March 29th, 2016
Are you now at a stage when you have figured out what you would want your house to look like? If so, have you also come to the decision as to who would decorate your new or remodelled home? Will you hire a professional interior designer or would you take on a DIY project? Back [ read more… ]
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Posted on March 28th, 2016
If you’re thinking that interior designers follow a set of rules or that they own a secret book, then you’re in tough luck. There is no one rule that governs all that they do, after all, they are the creative people so they use their imagination, follow their intuition and they even go as far [ read more… ]
Tags: arranging furniture, artwork, artwork on walls, choosing paint, creating a focal point, determining the focal point, displaying artwork, finding the focal point, focal point, furniture arrangement, furniture placement, home paint, home painting, interior design tips, McCreerys, McCreerys Home Furnishings, recognizing a focal point
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Posted on March 27th, 2016
People consider home remodeling as they grow older. When such projects happen, it is crucial to make plans in age-proofing the bathroom. While style and comfort are great factors to make plan for during your younger years, aging brings about a different kind of perspective. If you are planning on growing old in your current [ read more… ]
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Posted on March 26th, 2016
A client who wants to consult a color consultant is someone who might have already taken multiple trips to a paint store. She must have a collection of paint swatches, she might even have samples already used on the walls yet she still cannot make up her mind regarding what to do. These are the [ read more… ]
Tags: color choices, color combination, color consultant, color in interior design, McCreerys, McCreerys Home Furnishings
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