Gilmore is a 27 year old who loves decorating and is a self-proclaimed expert on just about everything. At least she likes to think so. Copyright 2011. Consult a design professional before beginning your project.
If I was braver I would definitely go with a Moroccan room. Instead, I’d probably end up with more of a global inspired look. I’ll skip the dark paint colors and the obvious accessories. I’ll just use a few simple lanterns and rugs. If I had my own home though I would use a deeper eggplant color. What decorating style would you tackle if you were braver?
April 22nd, 2012
April 22nd, 2012
Decorating With Pattern Outdoors
Decorating with pattern indoors is so simple and easy. The same thing goes with color. Outdoors though it’s a whole different story. Usually if you’re on a budget you’re stuck with cement. I think going with more of a natural stone look opens up your color palette and also patterns.
I was looking through all of the different patterns that are available at System Pavers. My favorite pattern is actually the herringbone look. I’ve seen it plenty on indoor flooring and it’s nice to see it outdoors too. Plus it’s a classic take on the chevron pattern that’s so popular on fabric too. Even subtle differences like getting a tumbled look on your patio pavers makes a big difference because this is on such a large surface.
You can also get a free consultation through the same basic process. As someone who spends a lot of time looking at interior design magazines and TV shows it’s difficult to show me new and innovative ideas for landscaping. This site definitely accomplishes that though.
The other cool thing about this site is that you can get a free rendering so you know more about how the paving stone is going to look on your specific driveway. You just have to submit a simple form to get it for free. Focusing on pavers makes a driveway, patio, or walkway so much more interesting than just using concrete stabs.
April 21st, 2012
Does Anyone Actually…?
Does anyone actually ever implement their Pinterest room designs? I see really great ideas that are usually just too astronomical for anyone to do like adding in a slide instead of a staircase. It sure would be fun though. However, in a way this site just makes me more dissatisfied with my home. It seems like everyone else gets to have so much cool stuff. Then I realize that most people are just like me and pinning ideas that they’ll never use. Does anyone actually get most of their Pinterest projects done?
April 21st, 2012
Learning About Solar
I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t know a lot about solar panels. I was looking through a site today that is called “solar is made easy” and that’s all changed. I just needed someone to break it down for me. The site has a lot of info for UK installations but I still learned a lot that applies to my life here.
You can get quotes from up to five services. You just need to know about the time your house was built and how many rooms your house has. This type of green energy is available at many different price points. The site even goes over the “Green Deal” and talks about how to get grants for this project. It also includes the savings you can expect to get on your current energy bills and what the British will save on both the Export tariff and Generation tariff.
Thanks to this site I learned the difference between solar electricity and solar heating. I was shocked to see the savings per month the site quoted. I love the idea of using it for a pool. The first question I always ask whenever someone has a pool at their home is whether or not it’s heated. I’d never considered how expensive heating this would be. The site definitely got me thinking more about my energy consumption.
April 17th, 2012
Still Crazy for Nailheads
This is one of my favorite trends and Pinterest has just made it easier to find even more ideas. Some of these are more seasonal. It showcases nail heads in pumpkins that are larger or they spell out house numbers. However, it’s such a popular look that it’s even appearing on fabric as an embossed detail instead of metal. I’m not really into crafts but these trends have me rethinking that.