Thursday, September 26, 2013

Redesigning spaces on a budget

One of my favorite tips that I use when redesigning spaces on a budget, is to layer area rugs. Many of us have an area rug that we love that is too small; there is no need to part with, you can give it new life and save funds by layering it over a larger rug. For this purpose I recommend a flat woven jute, cotton, or sisal rug. Rugs of this material are very affordable in larger sizes, are durable, and are neutral enough to showcase your more colorful or patterned rug as shown below. Give it a try!

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Using area rugs to redesign on a budget

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Selecting an area rug

Selecting an area rug for a bedroom can be a daunting task. You want to consider the size, texture, and type of mood you want to create. Below, I selected a photo of a bedroom done in a neutral palette. In the original photo, a sisal rug is used to add texture; however, a sisal rug is not as soft as a wool rug, so if you walk around bare foot, you may not want sisal or jute. I included other examples of rugs that would also look great in the space, a graphic gray and ivory patterned rug with a thick wool pile, and colorful tribal rug with a lower profile. Any one of these would work; it just depends on what mood you want to create. And lastly, selecting the right size is important. If you have a small room, you could use a runner at the foot or sides of the bed, a medium size room would need an 8x10 or 9X12 to frame the bed, and a larger room would need rugs of various sizes scattered throughout.
 
 
selecting an area rug
 

Selecting the right Area Rug

This week's Daily Dose is about selecting the right Area Rug. There are no hard and fast rules about color, it is more about selecting the right size, weight, and dimension for your space.

Tonight, I want to address the most common question I get; "Can I put and area rug on top of carpet?" The answer is "YES". In fact, I encourage it if you have plain, low pile wall to wall carpeting. In this example, you can see how the texture and pattern of this rug fills the vast flatness of the wall to wall carpet and adds much needed dimension. When you place an area rug over carpet, you just want to make sure it is thick and heavy so that it lays flat and stands up to activity; also, add a rug pad specifically for between area rugs and carpets, this will help extend the life of both your area rug and carpet.
 
 
How to select the right area rug
 

Monday, September 16, 2013

Furniture Makeover of the Week

FURNITURE MAKEOVER OF THE WEEK!!

From 70's drab, to modern day Fab! I am working with an awesome client who moved into a beautiful new dwelling with a view of the Puget Sound; her goal was to redesign her style and furnishings with a fresh and colorful update. We selected white, soft aqua, coral, and golden yellow for the color palette, and this fabulous fabric to pull it all together. Total cost of this makeover? Only $30 for spray paint and $30 for fabric and batting (which is actually a window drapery panel) Stay tuned for more before and after photo's as this Redesign continues!


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Saturday, September 14, 2013

Leather Sectional and Ottoman

NEW ARRIVAL!!

Modern Bonded Leather Sectional and Ottoman Only $1,138.00!

The Manhattan has plush seats that are constructed for comfort with 8-way hand tied, pocket-coil springs and a fixed seat and back. The love seat, chaise, and ottoman are presented in grey bonded leather with contrasting stitches for a unique look that will compliment both modern and classic styles. Dimensions are 9ft long, with 5ft long chaise. The ottoman opens for storage with two hydraulic hinges on each side.
 
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Modern Leather  Sectional and Ottoman
 
 

Contemporary Sectional

NEW ARRIVAL!!

Clayton Contemporary Sectional and Ottoman only $998.00!

This sectional is a great compact size for smaller spaces. It features a soft polyester cover with blended colors in tones of eggplant, coffee and gold, perfect for f...all; a subtle stripe adds texture to the plush feel. Pocketed seat coils and 8-way hand tied springs provide superior comfort and lasting durability. The ottoman can be turned sideways against the sectional and serve as an additional chaise. Sectional dimensions: are 96L X 85 long chaise X 37W x 37H. Ottoman dimensions are: 32L x 25W x 20H
 
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Contemporary sectional and ottoman
 

Friday, September 6, 2013

Glass and Chrome Coffee Table

NEW ARRIVAL!!

Designer Glass & Chrome Coffee Table Only $229!

This unique piece would be a great "pick-me-up" for your living room. The style is great for creating an open, airy, stylish space. The base is shiny chrome, while the glass is 1/2 inch beveled tempered glass; retails for $500+. Dimensions are 48L x 23D x 17H. Matching end and sofa table also available.


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glass and chrome coffee table

Glass and Chrome Console Table

NEW ARRIVAL!!

Designer Glass & Chrome Console Table Only $229!

This table would be great in an entry, behind a sofa, or against a wall in your home. The base is shiny chrome, while the glass is 1/2 inch beveled tempered glass; retails for $500+. Dimensions are 48L x 18D x 30H. Matching coffee and end table also available.


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Designer glass and chrome console table

Baron Leather Chair

NEW ARRIVAL!!

Baron Leather Chair and Ottoman Only $398!

This is one of my favorite pieces, perfect to snuggle up in this fall. Made from Espresso brown bonded leather over an all-wood frame with no-sag"S" springs and pocketed coil spring seat cushions. Features stylish nail-head trim and a loose seat cushion.


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chair and ottoman only 389.00

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

How to attach wallpaper to a fireplace


Today I wallpapered the fireplace in a charcoal gray textured paper. I wanted to use a paper with vertical stripes to give the allusion of more height and a taller ceiling. In addition, the texture adds warmth as we are not able to hang drapes. This particular paper is hung by sizing the drywall first, then when dry, spreading paste directly to the wall. This technique allows for easy shifting of the paper to ensure it is level. To try this at home, look for "paste the wall" wallpaper, I ordered this style from, Graham and Brown they have many colors and textures to choose from. Up next, tile!

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How to wallpaper a fireplace

 

 

Fireplace Face Lift

The Fireplace Face lift project continues! After the cinder block was leveled out for tile. The Contractor bolted 1X2's to the cinder block to build out a base for the drywall. He then faced the fireplace with drywall, creating a facade about 3 inches deep. It is now ready for wallpaper!

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Making an old fireplace look new

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

New Logo

MORE DECOR has a new look! Our logo has evolved to represent our eclectic mix of home furnishings and design services. Thank you Hemisphere Design and Marketing team for bringing our vision to life!

Our website has also been updated, check out
www.more-decor.net to see our new look, new products, and new services!


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Monday, September 2, 2013

More Decor Grand Opening

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