Creating a gallery on a small wall space

Creating a gallery on a small wall space

This narrow wall in my daughter’s bedroom was begging for attention. It looked bare and unfinished compared to the rest of the room. Although it’s a small wall space, it was a challenging one to style. The wall is narrow, sandwiched between two doors and has two light switches and an electrical outlet. I tried placing a small dresser against the wall to cover up the switches, but it felt...

How to hang a group of mirrors in a bedroom

How to hang a group of mirrors in a bedroom

I love symmetry, but when I was hanging these funky little mirrors, symmetry was not the answer. Because of their round shape, an uneven fluid display was my choice to soften the square headboard and create a fun focal point for the room. Here’s how I hung them.  This is my daughter’s bedroom that I recently re-decorated. Finding something fun and interesting to hang above a headboard can be a...

5-step bedroom refresh

5-step bedroom refresh

Sometimes all a room needs is a fresh coat of paint to bring it to life. Ladies, think of it as a new outfit for a room. Add new bed sheets, art on the wall, rearrange the furniture and it feels like we have a brand new room. Here are 5 easy décor updates I did to freshen up my daughter’s bedroom. This bedroom  worked really well originally, but when my daughter...

How to hang two pictures side-by-side above a desk

How to hang two pictures side-by-side above a desk

When choosing art for your home, consider the shape of your walls and place pieces to fit the space. Here, the short, wide space between the window and table is perfect to display anything horizontal in shape. Since I didn’t have a single landscape sized piece, I hung two small pictures horizontally. First, place your furniture exactly where you want before you start hammering nails in your wall. Take all the accessories...

1-day bedroom makeover on a budget

1-day bedroom makeover on a budget

Despite a tight budget and very little time, we were able to transform this teenager’s bedroom into a mature grown-up space that is serene and restful. This one-day makeover was achieved simply by rearranging the furniture, adding new pillows, and by borrowing a few accessories from other rooms in the house. We started by moving the bed in front of the windows, which made the bedroom look more spacious and...

Before-and-after bedroom makeover

Before-and-after bedroom makeover

Spring cleaning is the perfect opportunity to take the time to freshen up your home décor by simply re-arranging the placement of your furniture and accessories. It’s kind of like giving your house a mini makeover by using things you already have, which is exactly what we did with this small bedroom. We created a designer look on a dime, which completely wowed the homeowner. We started the mini makeover by moving...

Most common picture hanging mistake in a bedroom

Most common picture hanging mistake in a bedroom

One of the most often asked questions we get is “How high or how low should I hang artwork above my headboard?” Framed artwork looks great over a headboard when placed properly — here’s what to do and what to avoid: As a general rule, the bottom of your frame should hang 8” to 10” above the headboard. If you hang artwork any higher it might look like it’s floating...

Reflections: a strategically placed mirror

Reflections: a strategically placed mirror

I took this picture at a hotel I recently stayed at because the ornate mirror made such a good first impression on me when I walked into the room. It was strategically placed to reflect a beautiful view and natural light during the day, and to create a soft peaceful glow of the bedroom at night. Right across from the mirror, there was a closet, which made it very convenient to...

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