Posted on September 20th, 2016
While many enjoy summer and the happiness that it brings, there’s always that point when it must come to an end. It’s that time to redesign your outdoor space to make it more suitable for fall. Expect to host social gatherings and dinners during this season but don’t let these become the sole purposes of [ read more… ]
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Posted on September 19th, 2016
You may think that light is the least essential design element when the days are at their longest yet this is the best time to buy quality lighting and select fixtures that would properly light your home. The first step that you need to undertake is to know the three kinds of lighting. Ambient Lighting [ read more… ]
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Posted on September 17th, 2016
When you are out to choose a theme for your home, there are many styles that you could get confused over. There are period styles that could fit nicely to the interiors of the smallest apartments like Mission styling, Georgian, Art Deco, Minimalist and Retro deco. You could begin looking at these time-tested styles so [ read more… ]
Tags: art, art deco, Art Deco style, designing luxury homes, elements of luxury homes, Georgian theme, luxurious home, luxurious interiors, luxurious living, McCreerys, McCreerys Home Furnishings, minimalism, minimalist interior design, minimalist interiors, minimalist living, Mission design, Mission style, Retro design, Retro style
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Posted on September 16th, 2016
The mere mention of the term chandelier makes one think of class and sophistication. This is that ornate lighting fixture which is just as much decoration as it is a lighting source. Most of the ideas from the ancient times still haven’t changed although those that did were marvelously welcomed. The word chandelier originated from [ read more… ]
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Posted on September 15th, 2016
Safari is a term derived from a Swahili word meaning to travel, though the Arabic term safara means a journey. Its implication is that of a game that needs to be hunted, shot and eventually dragged by tribesmen. It was President Theodore ‘Teddy’ Roosevelt who popularized this concept when he had it brought to the [ read more… ]
Tags: African, African design, African interior design, African interiors, African theme, eclectic, eclectic interior design, eclectic interiors, eclectic Safari theme, eclecticism, McCreerys, McCreerys Home Furnishings, Safari design, Safari interior design, Safari style, Safari theme, tips
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Posted on September 14th, 2016
Every color is crucial in creating beautiful things in this world. Whether you need colors on your clothes or the interiors of your home, it is the same. While colors are this important, not everyone has the innate skill to point out which color goes with which and which ones would clash. If you cannot [ read more… ]
Tags: adding colors to a home, color 101, color basics, color harmony, color wheel, cool colors, cool hues, harmony, McCreerys, McCreerys Home Furnishings, shades, studying the color wheel, tints, warm colors, warm hues
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Posted on September 14th, 2016
Faux fur is welcoming, cozy, warm, and homey. It is everything that you could ask for in terms of comfort and style. Right now, this is also becoming the quickest and hottest design trend to beat. It’s no surprise that the luscious faux fur is one of the stars during this fall’s interior design runway. [ read more… ]
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Posted on September 13th, 2016
Fall is the best season to bring out the beauty of metals in your home. All metallic inspirations are welcome not only because they are a hot trend but also because the rich colors of brass, gold, chrome, nickel and copper all offer the perfect hues for the season. Metals are definitely here to stay [ read more… ]
Tags: copper, copper accent, copper decor, designing for fall, fall design, fall style, McCreerys, McCreerys Home Furnishings, metal design, metal furniture, metallic decor, metallic design, metallic interior design, metallic interiors, metallic theme, metallics
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Posted on September 13th, 2016
Not a lot of knowledge is known in terms of Grecian interior design and décor. Despite this, Greece, known more for the beauty of one of its cities – Athens – is equal to embellishments and everything that’s simple yet posh. Grecian art and architecture also spell wealth, texture and rich colors that are surprisingly [ read more… ]
Tags: Grecian interior design, Grecian interiors, Greek design, Greek interior design, Greek interiors, Greek style, McCreerys, McCreerys Home Furnishings, tips, white, white color palette, white color scheme, white furnishings, white interior design, white interiors
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Posted on September 12th, 2016
Carpeting is one of the design elements that will always be considered a home décor status. In the recent years, though, it has been overshadowed by other flooring materials such as hardwood, tiles and laminates. Carpets can be affordable, comfortable, beautiful, and green, all at the same time. So would you consider installing it as [ read more… ]
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