Although green plants aren't a substitute for a window, plants bring a bit of the natural environment into a windowless office, with benefits that extend beyond their decorative qualities. A study by Washington State University's Division of Horticulture suggests that plants create a healthier envir Read More

Rethinking and redesigning windowless areas in your home can greatly improve the ambiance of these spaces. A windowless bathroom, home office, craft room or guest bedroom can attain an open, spacious feel with some decorative creativity. Your choices of color, light, furnishings and accessories can Read More

The interior decor of a room can make or break the feel of a room. Incorrect decor can make a large, open space appear small and cramped. To make the best of any space, the decor requires careful planning. When you make the right choices, the colors, layout and finishes you use can help even a small Read More

Rearranging furniture, adding lighting and considering your wall decor are easy tricks to open up your space, but adding a fresh coat of paint is by far the simplest method to make your living space look and feel bigger. If you can't afford or don't have time to paint the entire room from top to bot Read More

When it comes to decorating your living room, you usually want to develop a space that's stylish and inviting so it becomes a magnet for entertaining. If your living room is small, creating that type of space can be a challenge. But a tiny living room doesn't mean that you're stuck with a cramped, u Read More

Owners and renters of small homes and apartments want their homes to look as uncluttered and roomy as possible. Even the smallest living space looks more spacious and stylish when you install new curtain panels.Hang Them HighClassic panel curtains make a room look more spacious when you mount the cu Read More

Usually, curtains are hung in pairs, but an asymmetrical look can be very attractive, and so you may want to hang only a single curtain panel. A single panel may also be more cost-effective for you, or you might want to be sure that you don't overwhelm a small window or room with too much fabric. To Read More

No matter how fine your furnishings, the pieces must complement each other or you won’t have a pleasing space. That’s especially true of walls and window treatments given that they abut. For a cohesive, professionally decorated look, you have to coordinate your curtains with your wall color.Repeat t Read More

Keeping your kitchen clean throughout the week is simple enough, even though it might not be your favorite chore. My two main goals for a “clean enough” kitchen are addressing the dishes and keeping the countertops clean. But every once in a while, your kitchen needs a more thorough cleaning. Cabine Read More

For many hotels, the slower winter months are a perfect time to ramp up deep cleaning efforts in guestrooms. Deep cleaning is the process of taking a room out of a hotel’s salable inventory and thoroughly cleaning it to more exacting standards than is normally performed during the daily housekeeping Read More