Interior Design Musings http://interiordesign.designmyinterior.com Home Decorating Ideas and Interior Design Tips Mon, 30 Apr 2007 22:45:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Vintage Artwork Many times in remodels, it is our first instinct to remove and quickly dispose of old existing wallpaper, never to be seen again. Take a moment to find the beauty and artwork in that original wallpaper. If possible, try to salvage a large sheet for a future craft project. ... http://interiordesign.designmyinterior.com/vintage-artwork/ Plastered Perfection Plastered walls can soften a room, create an old-world appeal, add depth and texture to your walls without the use of wall-papers. If you love the sound of this gorgeous wall covering and you have a room that needs a little warming up, consider doing it yourself with American Clay ... http://interiordesign.designmyinterior.com/plastered-perfection/ Cork, Cork, Beautiful Cork! - Environmental Friendly Cork is harvested without damaging trees and is therefore great for the environment. It is also great for your decor! Cork is better known as a great flooring material but it is also being made available as unique wall coverings and upholstery fabrics. A large tufted ottoman or unique chair ... http://interiordesign.designmyinterior.com/cork-cork-beautiful-cork-environmental-friendly/ Modern Granite Vessel Sinks Stunning and straight from Mother Nature, these vessel sinks are sure to be the zen focal point of your guest or master bathroom! These radiant hand carved Granite Vessel Sinks have a stunning appeal and are right at home in modern design. To maximize the effect of your sculptured granite ... http://interiordesign.designmyinterior.com/modern-granite-vessel-sinks/ Room with a View Create a striking visual impact with this large cityscape photograph. It comes with everything you'll need to hang it in a prime focal point area. For added effect and depth, create a frame around the photo with molding from your local hardware store. More wall murals are available through HomeVisions.com. http://interiordesign.designmyinterior.com/room-with-a-view/ Impressive Pendants! Pendant lighting is a great way to add not only light to your home, but visually interesting artwork. Pendants are not hidden like recessed lighting or mounted to the cieling, but usually directly in our sight line. When choosing a pendant for your space, remember you are choosing a art ... http://interiordesign.designmyinterior.com/impressive-pendants/ Update your Bathroom Vanity Many times, an outdated bathroom can be livened up with simple, low cost changes. Before deciding on a large remodel and tearing out your existing cabinetry, consider what a difference updated pulls (handles) and a fresh coat of paint would make. I love these hand-made creative marble and peter pulls from ... http://interiordesign.designmyinterior.com/update-your-bathroom-vanity/ Kitchen Backsplash - Plan Ahead! A Kitchen remodel includes so many big decisions, sometimes the small details can get missed. Take, for example, a beautifully planned tile backsplash interrupted every 48" with a plain, white plastic outlet. Not quite the look you were going for, right? During construction plans, make a point of letting your electrician ... http://interiordesign.designmyinterior.com/kitchen-backsplash-plan-ahead/ Unique and Personal Wall Decoration Surround yourself with personal and happy memories with this unique home decorating idea for your walls! Photowow.com will take your family photos and digitally alter them to create custom pop art peices for your walls. There are many contemporary, fun, and even nostalgic wall decoration options for you to choose ... http://interiordesign.designmyinterior.com/unique-and-personal-wall-decoration/ Christmas Decoration Idea - Tip #4 Getting Holiday decorating and planning accomplished during your already busy schedule can seem impossible. Get creative in your holiday decorating and look around the house for inspiration! An adorable trick I like to use for any get together, are quick and stylish candleholders. Use any wine glass with a wide ... http://interiordesign.designmyinterior.com/christmas-decoration-idea-tip-4/