Renovation ← Decor Tips

Small Home Improvements with Big Impact

Jun

11

2015

These home improvement projects, each costing less than $1,600, will enhance your home’s appearance and boost its value. Take a look. Upgrade Your Front Door A new front door can improve your home’s curb appeal, energy efficiency and security. Cost: $1,360 (pro), $880 (do-it-yourself) Details: Install a prehung wood door (about $400), replacing the door ...

4 steps give furniture the ‘distressed’ look

Apr

18

2015

Distressed furniture can lend character and style to any space. What you end up with is new but looks old. You take something, paint it new and bang it around. Cleaning and using a deglosser, applying primer and then choosing the correct paint just as you would for any painted piece. Once properly painted, the ...

Caring for your Wood Furniture

Jan

31

2015

There is nothing like wood furniture to add elegance and beauty to a home. Whether it is a thick, all-natural butchers block table, an Art Deco wooden dresser, a simple mahogany dining room table or a sleek, modern coffee table, wood furniture is a staple in homes across America and the world. Make sure your ...

Painted furniture lets you express your style

Jan

30

2015

It’s impossible to flip through a home decor magazine, read a design blog or scroll through a Pinterest feed without noticing furniture painted in bright neutrals or bold pops of color. A painted piece of furniture is a small element that can add a lot of drama to a room. From turquoise headboards and yellow ...

Furniture Maintenance: Leather

Jan

29

2015

Leather is and always has been the king of furniture upholstery material. Durable, easy on the eye and comfortable… However, unkempt leather can quickly turn your interior’s exclusive look into a ‘cheap nightclub’ feeling. If you want your leather furniture to keep its perfect condition for years, you have to maintain it from the very ...

Renovate from the Ground Up: Options for Flooring

Jan

24

2015

When preparing your home for sale, in addition to de-cluttering, painting the walls, and sprucing up the landscaping, it’s also important to look at the condition of your flooring. Most of us grew up in homes with lots of plush carpeting. Cozy looking and soft to walk on, carpet is still an extremely popular choice ...

Updating your furniture on a budget can be easy and beautiful; some tips

Jan

20

2012

For many homeowners, spring has brought the itch for change but not the money to do much about it. But that doesn’t mean you’re stuck with Aunt Edna’s floral couch another year. More and more homeowners are rolling up their sleeves and refurbishing tables, chairs and couches themselves, designers say. Frugality and practicality are ...

Extend the life of your furnishings

Jan

25

2010

Good things last even longer when you take care of them. Here are some helpful tips on how to take care of your BoConcept furniture. Wood and veneer Wood and veneer are affected by light. For the first 6–8 weeks, when the item is absorbing the surrounding light, keep the surfaces clear of any objects ...