Posted on July 29th, 2016
A lot of residential contractors take on design projects here and there usually with the cooperation of the homeowner. The latter could bring photos, sketches, even tear-outs from interior design magazines or books. This is true when it comes to remodeling where the design choices are constrained by some pre-existing circumstances. Technically speaking, design contractors [ read more… ]
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Posted on July 28th, 2016
A small living room can be described in so many ways – teensy, compact, minute, etc. If you have done everything but have already hit a roadblock in terms of making the living room more livable, then you have to know the secret. But is this really a secret? More than a secret, small living [ read more… ]
Tags: decorating a small space, designing a small space, living in a small space, McCreerys, McCreerys Home Furnishings, small space interior design, small space living, small space organization, small space solutions, small spaces, tips
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Posted on July 28th, 2016
Wall colors have the power to impart drama or beauty in every room. What you need to do to achieve these both is to choose the colors perfectly. Sometimes, though, some homeowners use an excessive amount of bold colors on walls and other parts of their home. Among the rooms in a home, the living [ read more… ]
Tags: colors for the living room, living room color scheme, living room color schemes, living room colors, living room hues, living room paint, McCreerys, McCreerys Home Furnishings, tips, wall colors
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Posted on July 27th, 2016
There are a lot of options from trendy to traditional when it comes to the materials that you can use for your kitchen backsplash. Your options can range from rustic wood, metal to trendy glass. Tile may be the most used backsplash material at the moment but there are many other choices to look at. [ read more… ]
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Posted on July 27th, 2016
Buying finishes and materials from discount shops may save you a lot of money on an interior design project but this choice poses higher risk. If you are not careful, you can also create a space that looks bland. This is why every homeowner must always buy high-end materials from the onset. The cost may [ read more… ]
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Posted on July 26th, 2016
Many designers are being asked how they go about in their selection of finishing touches for spaces that they work on. Seemingly unimportant stuff such as window treatments, rugs and decorative accessories can make or break the entire design. Pillows, in particular, are a bit overwhelming to shop for. After all, there are just so [ read more… ]
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Posted on July 26th, 2016
Have you ever heard of a vertical garden before? This can generate healthy oxygen while offering a lovely focal point. This system is as stunning as a beautiful piece of art. It does require more maintenance compared to other wall coverings but its texture and power to bring life to a room is worth [ read more… ]
Tags: accent wall, artwork on walls, blank wall designs, dressing up blank walls, garden wall, garden wall design, garden wall system, McCreerys, McCreerys Home Furnishings, tips, wall art
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Posted on July 25th, 2016
Do you live in a place where the climate is harsh especially during the winter season? Where other people look forward to summertime, there are those who look at it like as curse because it can also be a cruel season. While you are looking to soak up the sun during the summer months, it [ read more… ]
Tags: deck furniture, indoor-outdoor furniture, McCreerys, McCreerys Home Furnishings, outdoor furniture, outdoor living, outdoor view, patio furniture
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Posted on July 25th, 2016
Sky blue is a color that hints of the seaside; lets you picture springtime; and the bright blue skies. There are many reasons to love this calm color. You can use this in both interior and exterior parts of your home namely the ceilings, kitchens, bedrooms, even that cute picket fence. All About Blue Blue [ read more… ]
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Posted on July 22nd, 2016
Have you taken the time to notice, lately, that most neighborhoods are showing bigger and bigger houses? See also how a nice row of like-looking houses is still an ongoing trend? More often than not, though, these homes are owned by small families. This spells less interaction among family members. The building of these giant [ read more… ]
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