Treasure Hill Cottage

Home decor and home accessories are very popular among wives and mothers. You can bet that when they go to the mall, they will, more often than not, head straight to the home improvement section. For most of them, it is the most fascinating and exciting section of the store. The reason being, women love beautifying their homes. One of the most popular items today is scented candles.

Candles come in countless designs, sizes and colors. But it is always better to showcase them in a wall candleholder. Hence, production of them has also escalated. You will find many of them available in most stores and malls. But of course what makes the difference is its uniqueness. That is where the challenge is.

If you’re looking for a few affordable home interior spring decorating ideas to freshen up a room over a weekend, try these ten:

1. Rearrange the Furniture- How the furniture is arranged sets the mood of the space.  Pulling furniture away from the walls and  placing a coffee table between a sofa and two arm chairs for a more formal look.  Now try positioning the furniture at interesting angles. For example, a sofa arranged diagonally across a narrow living room will make the room look wider.

2. Group Figurines- Pull out your favorite collectibles or shop for seasonal figurines to celebrate the spring season and to show off your personality. Find a display area and group related objects together, in sets of three or five. Try different sizes and shapes.

3. Add a Throw or Afghan- Similar to decorative pillows, throws and afghans add texture to your furniture. They come in all kinds of natural and manmade fabrics. Find a pattern and style that you like and complements the mood you are trying to achieve.

4. Paint a Wall- Paint one wall your favorite color and make it the focal point. Hang attention-grabbing art on that wall and move a nice piece of furniture there. (Note: Make sure that the color is one that is shared with several other objects and fabrics in the room.)

5. Hang Pictures or a Mirror- Hang pictures that reflect your personality. Try frames that are more ornate. When hanging a mirror, try and position it so that it reflects a nice view or an interesting architectural element.  An arched doorway is a good example.

6. Add Decorative Pillows- They are an easy way to add textures and patterns to a room.  Still better, they can be changed to brighten up a sofa or chair before your room is ready for a major makeover.  Pay attention to the colors, prints and fabrics you are coordinating.

7. Replace Lamps- Lamps are probably the one thing in your home that will give others a clue that your room is outdated. Seek out new and fresh lamps that make a statement.  If at all possible try to incorporate as much natural light as possible.  Take down those heavy insulated drapes and replace them with light shear curtains for spring.    

8. Bring in Plants- Greenery always adds a breath of fresh air to a room. If you don’t have a green thumb or poor lighting in the room to support plant growth, try silk plants and trees. The quality has gotten so good that it’s hard to distinguish them from the real thing.

9. Area Rug- An area rug is a wonderful way of defining a conversation area. Try one that complements the room.

10. Eliminate Clutter - Clutter has a way of eliminating the desired mood and effect of any room.  Find storage spaces for papers, toys and other items that take from the personality of a room.

If you’re a homeowner, it’s very likely that you take a great deal of pride in the appearance of your home. This is true of the exterior and the interior. That’s why so many people spend their precious free time painting the outside of their house or mowing their lawns. After all, when a home looks its best, the people that live within that home can enjoy living there all the more.

But the interior is just as important as the exterior, because residents have to see both aspects of the home. One of the easiest ways to make the interior of a home more inviting is by eliminating some of the clutter that can accrue over the years. As such, make sure that your mantel isn’t overrun with knickknacks. Rather, one single mantle clock will offer a more sophisticated, refined, and classic look.

Morocco is often viewed as an oasis of inspiration for artists of all kinds.   Many cultures and styles meet in Morocco, which has several official languages.   The Moroccan style of home decor has become popular in America, particularly in the Southwest and California regions, where there are many pueblo-inspired homes.

Moroccan style uses a lot of vibrant red, green and blue as well as metallic accents. Exotic plants, terra cotta tiles, and textured walls are other hallmarks of the style.  Moroccan light fixtures are world-famous for their craftsmanship, evoking an atmosphere of interesting characters and sweet-smelling spices.  A Moroccan candle lantern resembles the renowned light fixtures of Morocco without requiring electricity and being of a smaller size, which makes them easier to incorporate into any home decor.

Creating a personalized home décor is essential for any person. Because you spend a large portion of your time at home, your decorations and furnishing should reflect your personality. It is important to create a cohesive feeling throughout the house, and that means giving every room some attention.

When people are choosing the décor for their home, they often focus on the mainstays like the living room or kitchen. An important locale that is often neglected in the process is the main entryway. This is the first place that guests see and will create the first impression of your home. As such, it is important to focus some of your beautification energy on this portion of the home as well.

Many people have impressive collections of crystal, China and other knickknacks, but what good are they if no one can see them? Having a beautiful piece of display furniture is almost as important as the items you put in it. The best way to ensure your keepsakes are protected, while still being visible, is in a sturdy piece of furniture with glass doors. There are many viable options for display, including a classic China cabinet and all glass display cases, but most of these pieces of furniture are bulky and take up most of the space in a room.

If size is a concern, look for furniture that doesn’t have to be the focal point of the room, such as a corner curio cabinet or mounted shelving. These small pieces of furniture are a classy way to flaunt your possessions while allowing space for a dining room table or other piece of larger furniture. Not only will this take up less space, but it is also a cheaper alternative to expensive, traditional display cases, giving you more money to spend on the treasure to put inside. 

If you’re ready to redecorate your home or simply start decorating a new one, you’re probably trying to decide which style to pursue. There are so many styles to choose from: contemporary, rustic, countryside, shabby chic, colonial – how can anyone decide? If you’re a hopeless romantic and you want your home to reflect that same sense of romance, there’s no better style to pursue than old French decor. You can model your home after a French castle or winery, adding exquisite details to elevate the look of the decor.

Look for elegant grapevine details and wrought iron pieces for your French home decor. Soft, curved lines rather than harsh corners are essential for achieving a romantic look and feel for your home. If you’re not looking to give your home decor a complete overhaul – let’s say you want to keep your current furniture, for example – but still want to make it look more romantic, you can add subtle accessories to achieve a French look. Detailed wall sconces, candlestick holders, wine racks, picture frames and mirrors can all help you make your home look more elegant on a smaller budget.

If you’re a wine enthusiast and like to collect any interesting wines that you come across, you need a place to store all those bottles. Why hide them away in a dark cabinet? Put them on display and make them a chic part of your home decor. You can do this with an metal and wood wine rack. Place it in your kitchen or dining room for easy access during dinner or parties.

For extra function and fashion, look for a wine rack that features a hanging wine glass rack. You can use it to hang several wine glasses upside down so the insides don’t get dusty when they’re not in use. Plus, it’s a great way to display your collection of glasses that you picked up at various wineries and tastings. Never scramble to find your favorite Shiraz or Cabernet Sauvignon again! Organize and display all your wines and glasses with a chic, functional wine rack.

There’s nothing worse than having precious possessions knocked from a mantle, table, or countertop. But it’s simple to protect even the most fragile possessions with a curio cabinet or china cabinet. Cabinets have existed for centuries as a means to store and display our most precious valuables. When storing fragile items inside a cabinet, it’s a good idea to secure the items to cabinet with a product like quake gel. This gel rubs off in an instant, and causes no lasting marks or damage to the object. But when it hardens, it becomes quite solid and is capable of sticking other objects even on a vertical surface. It’s best to secure precious possessions displayed in a curio cabinet or china cabinet with this gel to ensure they are not knocked over. It’s still important for the objects to be inside the cabinet to prevent exposure to dust and other factors which could cause damage.

There are hundreds of different curio and china cabinets available at furniture stores around the world. Whether looking for a wood, metal, or even corkboard cabinet, there are sure to be several options to choose from.

You can decorate with a summer theme such as fruit (apples, strawberries, grapes), flowers (roses, carnations, daisies), or seaside nautical in addition to following some of the ideas listed below.

Add summer accessories around your home such as birdhouses, sea shells, bowls of fruits or vegetables, and summer reading materials.

If you have dark lampshades, replace them with lighter ones.

Repaint a dark hallway in your favorite hue such as buttery yellow, a creamy tan, or a fresh apple green.

Display a grouping of floral plates on a wall, hutch, or fireplace mantle.

Clean out the ashes in your fireplace and fill the firebox with a large artificial fern or a basket of colorful flowers.

Place twigs in tall vases and set on each side of the fireplace mantle.

To add summer whimsy to your bathrooms, hang lightweight fabric shower curtains printed with ladybugs, bees, flowers, or palm trees. Display matching hand towels and rugs to continue the summer theme.

Change the layout of your furniture to give your rooms a fresh, new look.

As you can see from the ideas listed above, a new lamp shade, adding new fabrics, or changing the paint color of a room can breathe new life into your interior design. So, have fun and use your imagination to bring some fresh new looks into your home for the summer season.