So who likes to decorate houses? (pics)

I went in to take measurements today. Here are a few pics. Any suggestions? Heh. I'm clueless. Carpets will be darkish beige.

kitchen/dinette/living room (appliances will be black)


master (from one end then the other)




master bath

go to www.HGTV.com

They have tons of pics of designer rooms. Find a style you like and copy at will.

Have fun!

I'll check that out. :)

:P

:rofl: I slay me. No one else will even get it, but who cares?

I think I'm supposed to use them by jambing it with a screwdriver though.

If you do, then paint the walls a complementary color. I find white walls cold and almost institutional, although some people seem to like them.

It would have cost more to have anything else. It's something I will change over time. Some of the furniture I have, but it's nothing I want to keep around for too long. Heh.

and keep piling. Every once in a while move the piles into different rooms. :silly:

Looks wonderful BNL! Getting close to time. :woohoo:

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Do not hire inchworm to decorate house.

Speaking of. Aren't you moving fairly close to where you live currently? Are you hiring a mover or know someone with a truck?

Gettin' close to freedom. I'm so happy for you!

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I'm sorta on my own. I need to make some buff friends soon. Heh.

:D

Are the best place to find buff friend that'll do a lot for a 6-pack.

Toss in a grill, faghetabout it.

:D

Somehow I forgot. :shrug:

If I could. Maybe I will eventually.

He puts them together and I stain them. Plus we have so many we have found at yard sales, craigslist, etc.

and we'll have a party!

RL

and look at all the lovely but pricey paints.

If you don't want to pay those prices, take the paint chips you like, and get those colors at another store. A friend of mine did this, and all the colors are gorgeous and look great together. And her house has such a good "feeling" to it.

I would put fake wood blinds in the windows. Lowes and Home Depot have some great looking blinds at low prices. White blinds against the painted walls will look great. You can finish with fabric window treatments if you like.

Maybe we do.

Now that I have neighbors, I guess window treatments are a definate must. Heh.

Or maybe that's a good thing--I can never afford anything I like in their catalog.

Kickass Web site, too. http://www.restorationhardware.com/rh/index.jsp

It's mellow and provides a good backdrop. If not sage, then a warm tam or a warmish grey (grey is the newest neutral). I finally got rid of my white walls and it makes an enormous difference.

Definitely simple white panel window treatments. (I have the ones from Ikea; cheap and stylish.) Basic white sofa and an armchair and ottoman from Ikea (I love mine; new white slipcovers cost $50; other color slipcovers are more, but they are available). Darker greenish area rug. Sofa pillows and maybe a throw afgan in colors picked up from framed prints on the wall with colors you like, including greens. Plants of varied green shades work well as accessories; also, a few other accessories (including a few candles) picking up a color or two from the sofa pillows/pictures. Keep it minimalist; not too much stuff. That's what in style and the rooms are smallish.

I watch lots and lots of decorating shows, including the ones that help homeowners that need to spruce up their place in a few days so they can sell. Hope this helps.

With three young(ish) kids, two dogs, and two cats white or light colored furniture is really not an option. Heh.

and look at all the lovely but pricey paints.

If you don't want to pay those prices, take the paint chips you like, and get those colors at another store. A friend of mine did this, and all the colors are gorgeous and look great together. And her house has such a good "feeling" to it.

I would put fake wood blinds in the windows. Lowes and Home Depot have some great looking blinds at low prices. White blinds against the painted walls will look great. You can finish with fabric window treatments if you like.

Choose one color--neutral--in pale yellow or green or blue and use it throughout. It will make your home seem larger because the eye won't stop moving from room to room.

Evidentally, I'm not supposed to paint for the first year in case I have any issues with the drywall and they have to come out and fix it.

:shrug:

I'm doing my master bedroom right now, in blue, cream and chocolate brown, we prepped walls today and hope to have the color up tommorrow, I have a microsuede chocolate headboard that arrived today and the bedding will be cream

the walls will be a level above denim, a nice saturated blue

we just finished the living room a few months ago in a deep gold, here's some pics

And--oh yeah--color!

Don't be afraid of painting everything in sight--it's the best way to liven up a new house that's still "sterile"--and it's easy! (Why, yes, I do have a dozen paint buckets in my basement--how did you know? :P)

Also it's fun to pick up cool (all-wood!) furniture and knicknacks and lamps at flea markets and the not-too-snobby antique stores/co-ops. I recommend the Sunday morning flea market in Avon and the fairly inexpensive antique stores on 5&20. That way you can contrast the old with the new and, again, keep the house from being too sterile. And you'll also avoid the curse of being too "matchy matchy", like if you bought from furniture stores. Plus it's fun to hunt down bargains. Heck, it's even fun to go shopping for accessories at Target!

Let me know if you need any more location-specific recommendations! :hi:

Maybe I'll actually like shopping now.

Do you know a good place for reasonable fridges and dryers? Those are at the top of my "must have to move in" list.

BTW, I got my basic Ikea "Ektorp" sofa and matching ottoman from Craig's List (with the owner delivering for a small additional charge) for a total of $165. It had red covers. I just tossed them out and then bought the white slipcovers for $50 and the ottoman cover for $19. Good as new. Only downside is it takes a few hours to iron and put the slipcovers on, but really, considering the price it's not bad at all.

that someone got a brand-new stainless steel fridge on Craigslist (the--apparently very wealthy--woman just didn't like it). We got our appliances from Hoffman's in Henrietta (or is it Brighton? on Winton Road S.), but they weren't cheap. They were fair, though, and better to deal with than Lowe's or some other big-box store.

*BOOM* Walls are painted.

Why didn't I think of that?

On a related note, remind me to smack you the next time I see you. Thanks!

But what the hell--I'd be willing to try it again.

I'll bring the beer.

Carefully fill a 50 foot water hose with different colors of pain. After it's full attach one end to spigot and other end to a cool sprinkler.

Turn on and watch for water to start.

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You can hang all your art! Is it all framed?

Oh, and do a mural on one wall. That would pwn!

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:P

Some of my shit is framed, some isn't. I was actually thinking of eventually doing a mural on one of the walls near where the kitchen table would go. I was leaning towards a Tuscany scene with vineyards in the distance...still in the brain maze atm.

It was like a light bulb.. no.. a ringing alarm went off in my head! I had to get it out.

Will there be critters in the vineyard?

:*

I've sorta got it in my noggin. Whether or not it will translate into reality is yet to be seen.

I got the idea, when we moved into the house we live in now, to decorate the living room like a lodge or den. Comfortable, somewhat masculine, and casual. I was just about finished "decorating" when I saw a TV show about how to furnish a home & the woman on TV said, "I don't want my living room to look like somebody's den." LOL

Sorry I can't give you any good decorating advice. :blush:

My problem is that I like so many different styles at different times. I can't decide what I want to look at every day for an extended period of time.

You can then download your pictures, and play around with different colors on the walls.

Beautiful home. :hug:

Nighters!

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I have an old Glidden version and it really helped me pick general colors for several rooms.

Maybe a color that blends with the flooring, (maybe slightly darker than the floor) and the countertop, maybe an off white/beige for the kitchen, or a sage. The bedroom a darker beige, the bathroom something different than beige. Take a look here, it has lots of pics for inspiration....

http://www.hgtv.com/designers-portfolio/bedrooms/index.html

The counter is sorta a fake granite color.

My kitchen is pale yellow with Dark Blue under the chair rail, my family room is dark blue under the chair rail and light blue above with a burgundy accent wall and my living room is a deep sage green.

DR is white because I couldn't come up with anything to paint it, LOL. I know people say your DR should be red to stimulate appetites, but I'm not a fan of red.

I think if you have a piece of furniture that you really like you should base the colors off that.

House is beautiful, BTW.

It's like having a blank canvas the size of a house. It's a bit overwhelming.

You'll be very happy with what you decide.

hang up some corona light posters and some confederate flags and PRESTO, instant decorating.

I'm thinking sheets for all the window treatments.

that work well as window treatments.

i just bought a 1985 chevy 4x4. can i park it in your lawn while i work on it?

I have the cinderblocks you can use.

I'm so happy for you BNL. Yay! :woohoo:

14 days :woohoo:

What fun!!! Am excited for you! :hi:

Some advice:

Start collecting photos that appeal to you. Don't question why they appeal to you, just print'em out or tear from magazines.
Separate the photos into categories by room (kitchen, bath, living room, bedroom, etc.)
After you have a collection going, start taking note of what the colors are, and note the common factors...you'll surprise yourself!

Once placed in categories, start picking out features in the photos that you like, such as window treatments, fabrics, accessories, furniture, etc. This will help you define your style.

Check back on your choices and photos to make note of functionality of items either circled or Post-It notes attached (recommend use of sticky notes so you can add to or change out when you narrow down the choices, the why of what you are seeing, and any other items or features that you missed previously and find you like or don't like.)

And keep adding pics to your collection!

PM if you want input at any time!
(have degree in Interior Design)

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thanks so much.

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