The Victorian decorating theme complied of abundance as well as exquisite accessories is still popular in the 21st century even though other remnants of the Victorian culture such as clothing and morals are not longer present in our society. The years have changed Victorian home decor in many ways through the years, but not enough that it is no longer recognizable. If you look closely, even modern Victorian home decor still has its roots firmly planted in the authentic Victorian decor of years gone by.

The Origin of Victorian Home Décor

The Victorian style is indicative of a life of excess and wealth. This is, of course, a contrast to styles such as Oriental or philosophies such as Feng Shui. The Victorian decorating theme is one that is comprised of abundance at the highest possible level. If you look around at the clothing styles and morals of the Victorian era, … Read More

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The Mediterranean way of designing will be different in each region and one region that is certainly worth considering is Spain. In Spain they have a very unique way of creating their decor and it is something that you could easily recreate within your own home. The Moroccan theme in particular is very popular and it is not hard to see why.

Moroccan Style Decorating

The Moroccan style decorating theme can look extremely romantic and elegant. It adds warmth to the home and it shows off the coastal Mediterranean style effects that it uses, with texture and color being particularly important. By using bright colors alone you could easily recreate a Mediterranean style home, but if you really want to push it up a notch, then you should incorporate the style of the Moroccan walls, floors and walls too.

The main thing to remember about Mediterranean style walls, Moroccan in … Read More

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Environmentally friendly homes are the responsible way to live today. You will save money, conserve energy and help the earth for future populations. With our constant traveling and fuel inefficient cars, many people unknowingly damage to the environment.

One of the largest steps you can make to create an environmentally friendly home is the use of solar energy. You can get solar paneling from Home Depot. They have a Sunforce 200 Watt CIGS Solar Panel Kit, Model number 36106, Internet catalog # 100677614 for $ 1,179.97 each. This kit contains two 100 Watt Pro Series CIGS solar panels, and comes with a 25 year limited warranty. It is a reasonable initial expense, however, it will ever save you a fortune.

Secondary glazing your windows and glass doors is a very efficient way to save heating costs in your home. You may need to upgrade to the latest energy efficient options. … Read More

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Finding the right furniture plan is not easy. I know my next project is usually driven by the "honey Do" list and that means that it has to fit in with the decor. If you are going to build a project you may want to understand the styles of furniture that you can choose from. I thought I would do the work for you and give you an idea of ​​what each style provides.

The key styles that are the most popular are Mission, Modern, Retro, and Country.

Modern styled furniture is just that – Modern. If you can picture clean lines and geometric shapes, then you will have an idea of ​​what Modern furniture looks like. Think of George Jetson, or your favorite Sci-Fi movie, and you will get a picture of what modern looks like. If this is the style that you are looking for, you may want … Read More

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It may seem like you spend most of your life at work sitting in your office. If this is the case for you then adding some nice office décor may be in order. You can add some nice touches with a few items or do a complete makeover. I'll show you some wonderful ways to make your office décor true joy.

Bring Your Family To Work

If you have kids and a wife or other family members that brings a smile to your face you should invest in some nice picture frames and show case them in your office décor. You may even think about having some of the photos enlarged to make some nice wall hanging of your family.

Have You Visited Any Place Special?

If you have taken a vacation that bought you real joy in the past then you should consider developing an office décor theme that … Read More

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