Decorating Advice and Paint Colors

I like to think that what makes a house a home is in the details. We all have the same basic structure: walls; ceilings; floors. What makes a house unique, & a place that people want to be, is a special attention to the little things. This can be as simple as having a unique telephone.

Whether you need special hearing impaired phones, or cordless phones, or even a novelty phone, be sure to find one that suits your personal style, & the style of your home. I was amazed at the selection of phones at www.thephoneresource.com, they have everything from cool 1920′s phones, to 1940′s wall phones & even a replica payphone. They are much more affordable than I thought they would be. This will actually save you a lot of money on decorating. It only takes one really unique piece like this to make a room. It is the conversation piece, & the focal point. Don’t forget the details.

The 2000′s had a big return to modern styling.  This may seem like it will never leave, & it’s ok to invest $4000 in countertops.  Maybe it is, maybe this is the new classic look. What are your thoughts on it?  Here are some things indicative of this type of style.

1.  Clean lines.  Not a curve in sight. On furniture, on cabinetry, on lamps.  Everywhere.

2.  Stainless Steel appliances.  It suddenly has become the norm to pay several thousand dollars for a fridge or stove when most people still don’t cook.

3.  Bowl sinks.  You know those cool sinks that sit above the vanity? I love these, but I think this will become the most outdated & people will just want their sinks to be back in the countertop. This is one of the biggest trends that I think will just be a fad.

4.  Hardwood floors.  Once again, only the best for this modern style.  I think a lot of these are classic & will last forever.  I think that bamboo floors look awesome, but I think they will become dated very quickly.

6. Granite.  Absolutely everyone must have a granite countertop.  It goes with the stainless steel appliances.  Again, most of these people don’t cook.

7. Squares on walls.  I don’t know who first started painting these, but they’ve become big.  It’s also true for art work.  There are so many people with the painting that is just two blocks of color with a white stripe in between.

I think the problem with this look is that in a few years it will be construed as "cold’ & people will be rushing out to buy an avocado stove.  However, tomorrow I will post about how to get this look & keep it classic.

It’s often said that babies cry more in yellow rooms than in any other room.  So maybe yellow isn’t such a good choice for a nursery.  I once spent 48 hours babysitting in a yellow room & it was one of the only times I could literally feel the color on the wall. However, yellow isn’t all that bad. Yellow is the ribbon choice to tie around oak trees, per the following song.

Tie a Yellow Ribbon Tony Orlando & Dawn

 I’m comin’ home, I’ve done my time

Now I’ve got to know what is and isn’t mine

If you received my letter telling you I’d soon be free

Then you’ll know just what to do

 If you still want me

 If you still want me

 Whoa, tie a yellow ribbon ’round the old oak tree

 It’s been three long years Do ya still want me?

If I don’t see a ribbon round the old oak tree I’ll stay on the bus

Forget about us Put the blame on me

 If I don’t see a yellow ribbon round the old oak tree Bus driver, please look for me ’cause I couldn’t bear to see what I might see

 I’m really still in prison And my love, she holds the key

A simple yellow ribbon’s what I need to set me free I wrote and told her please

Whoa, tie a yellow ribbon round the old oak tree It’s been three long years

Do ya still want me? If I don’t see a ribbon round the old oak tree I’ll stay on the bus Forget about us

Put the blame on me If I don’t see a yellow ribbon round the old oak tree

 Now the whole damned bus is cheerin’ And I can’t believe I see A hundred yellow ribbons round the old oak tree I’m comin’ home (Tie a ribbon round the old oak tree)

Yellow  is often paired with blue.  However, I think putting yellow with a taupe, is one of the most surprising color combinations. This makes the yellow more serene looking which confuses the mind a little because it is yellow, it isn’t supposed to be soothing. This is a color combination that I can’t wait to try in my own home.