Showing posts with label inexpensive. Show all posts
Showing posts with label inexpensive. Show all posts

Monday, September 12, 2011

Welcome Fall with a few simple touches...



September is in full swing.....the kids are off to school, the days are getting shorter and there is an occasional crispness to the air. It's time to start thinking about embracing the season and bringing it into our homes. Here are some easy and inexpensive ideas to help you do just that.....
traditional entry Strictly Simple Style
Some urns or flower pots stacked with pumpkins adds a welcoming punch of colour to your entryway! A beautiful wreath completes the look...
traditional exterior rlphilbr13
How cute are these?! The message could be anything from give thanks to a Halloween countdown....
contemporary living room by Seaside Interiors
Some leaves tucked in around a lantern makes for a fun and easy fall display. Perfect for a dining table or any occasional table....
by Seaside Interiors
traditional entry by Tim Cuppett Architects
There are lots of ways to bring the hues of autumn into your home. Here, some simple leaf prints add just the right amount of colour....
by Tim Cuppett Architects
eclectic living room by Cindy
Use fruit! A simple bowl of apples can add a wonderful punch of colour....
by Cindy
modern dining room TaBlEsCaPiN'
A beautiful Fall table-setting is a great way to usher in the season...
traditional living room by Zuniga Interiors
Simple berry branches can add both texture and colour to your spaces....
by Zuniga Interiors
contemporary living room by Seaside Interiors
Sweet treats displayed in apothecary jars add an instant pop of colour....
by Seaside Interiors
contemporary living room by Seaside Interiors
Adding a few throw cushions in Autumn colours is one of the simplest ways to warm up a neutral space for the season...
by Seaside Interiors


Hope you've enjoyed these tips I've compiled from Houzz.com

I'd love to know how you're planning to welcome Fall in your home....any tips you'd like to share? :)

Whatever you do....just have fun with it!

~Katrina

Monday, July 18, 2011

Decorating that forgotten space....Hallways!

We are often so consumed with decorating the larger areas such as living rooms, bedrooms and kitchens that oftentimes we overlook other areas. Hallways are one such area. With just a little effort they can become so much more then a path from A to B. They can quickly become a beautiful continuation of the feel and mood we have created all around our home. 


Here's a few of the additions I completed in my dark and dingy basement hallway....







After- can you see the difference?

                                              

Before- so dull and depressing...

 


An old demilune table gets a new look with a quick coat of black spray paint which ties it in with the frames above.... A lamp is added to brighten things up and add a warm feeling. 






 A mirror/ console table is a welcome addition at the bottom of the stairway. The mirror makes the space feel larger instead of feeling like a dead end. It also brightens the space by reflecting light. The table is the perfect space to display pretty flowers and decorative items....




A simple wall grouping is created using  inexpensive black frames ($15 for 2 from Costco) with white matting. A few favourite family photos printed in black and white create a gallery feel....


These wall words I found at Winners for just $8 add the perfect finishing touch to the wall...


Do you decorate your hallways or leave them bare?  Ant tips you'd like to share?  (I'm a poet and didn't know it :)  lol! )
Love to hear your thoughts!
~Katrina