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Design Fundamentals

Understanding design fundamentals can help you to create the home of your dreams. Learn the basics from HowToDoThings home design experts.

How To Paint a Child's Room

 
 
 
 
 
November 30, 2009
The article touches on choosing the paint finish, how color affects mood, faux techniques, low VOC paint, murals and more.

How To Create Your Own Wall Art

 
 
 
 
 
November 30, 2009
Here are budget-friendly solutions for creating DIY wall décor and suggestions on creating canvas art, fabric art, 3-D corkboard and mosaic artwork.

How To Create Cottage Style in a Small Kitchen

 
 
 
 
 
November 30, 2009
Here’s how to transform a small kitchen with chic cottage style. Here are tips for choosing a color palette, refinishing cupboards and accessorizing.

How To Choose Candle Holders to Accent Your Style

 
 
 
 
 
November 30, 2009
This article discusses various materials used to design candle holders and how those materials may complement a chosen decor.

How To Get Design Ideas and Options for Kids Bedding

 
 
 
 
 
November 25, 2009
There are more unique selections for kids bedding and decor items now than we used to have before, and making a selection can be a lot of fun for your kids.

How To Create an Inspired Rustic Retreat

 
 
 
 
 
November 23, 2009
These ideas for a rustic retreat are based on themes such as a ski lodge, lake cottage or cabin in the woods.

How To Design a Home Theater

 
 
 
 
 
November 23, 2009
Here's how to turn a basement space or family room into a modern media room. It covers space planning, lighting and seating, as well as fun décor.

How To Use Navy and White in a Guy's Bedroom

 
 
 
 
 
November 23, 2009
Learn to create a classic look for a man's bedroom using navy and white. The designer explores three styles: classic nautical, luxurious and modern.

How To Decorate an Old Living Room

 
 
 
 
 
November 23, 2009
There are challenges in decorating a living room in an old home. Here are design ideas that focus on scale, architectural features, color and fabric.

How To Design a Bedroom with Dark Blue Walls

 
 
 
 
 
November 18, 2009
With dark blue walls the room may look like a dark cave. Keeping your color palette tight can make any dark colored room come alive.

How To Design Interiors that are Stylish and Eco-Friendly

 
 
 
 
 
November 18, 2009
Redesign a home's interior with options that are great looking and great for the environment. Eco-friendly options for furniture, decor and flooring.

How To Display Groups of Paintings for Maximum Impact

 
 
 
 
 
November 18, 2009
Display multiple paintings to create and enhance decorative style and achieve balance and harmony.

How To Buy Furniture on a Budget

 
 
 
 
 
November 18, 2009
Looking to buy budget furniture? Here's information to help you find inexpensive furniture.

How To Create Dramatic Style with White Walls

 
 
 
 
 
November 18, 2009
Turn boring white walls into dramatic style without paint. Tips focus on using texture, color accents, color layering and monochromatic design.

How To Decorate a Toddler Boy's Room in Six Steps

 
 
 
 
 
November 18, 2009
Here's how to organize a fun and functional room for a toddler boy. Create a space that is safe, fun and kid-friendly.

How To Use Decorative Drapery Hardware Tips

 
 
 
 
 
November 17, 2009
Decorative drapery and hardware are just as important to your decor as every other piece you've hand selected for your new room. Here are some tips to keep in mind.

How To Accent Your Home Victorian Style

 
 
 
 
 
November 17, 2009
One of the advantages to changing your taste to include the Victorian style in your home is the variety this particular style affords the decorator.

How To Shop for Furniture Casters

 
 
 
 
 
November 13, 2009
Casters can be attached to any piece of furniture, protecting floor surfaces. Here’s some information on furniture casters and how to shop for them.

How To Decorate a Bay Window

 
 
 
 
 
November 11, 2009
This article gives you a step-by-step guide to help you decorate your bay window.

How To Make Look-Alike Designer Lamps

 
 
 
 
 
November 10, 2009
Here's what you need to do so that you can create a very nice set of look-alike designer lamps for your home or office.

How To Make a Customized Staircase

 
 
 
 
 
November 9, 2009
This article will help you customize your staircase.

How To Make Concrete Letter Stamps

 
 
 
 
 
November 7, 2009
Concrete letter stamps can be used to put your family name on steps or walkways. You need to know how to sculpt, have the right supplies and a lot of patience.

How To Decorate a Pre-Teen Boy's Bedroom

 
 
 
 
 
November 6, 2009
If you're stumped on how to go about decorating a room for a pre-teen boy, here are some creative suggestions that he'll love both now and later.

How To Decorate with Red for an Appetizing Kitchen

 
 
 
 
 
November 6, 2009
Here are some suggestions for how to decorate your kitchen with red.

How To Design Your Home Theater Seating

 
 
 
 
 
November 6, 2009
This article will help you set up your seating arrangements in your home theater room.

How To Select Home Furniture

 
 
 
 
 
November 5, 2009
Before you make any purchases, keep these considerations in mind when shopping for furniture for your house.

How To Implement Easy Decorating Ideas

 
 
 
 
 
October 31, 2009
Changing the color scheme or rearranging the furniture in your house are two easy ways to implement new decorating ideas. Learn more ideas in this article.

How To Search for Fun Room Ideas

 
 
 
 
 
October 23, 2009
These are some of the sources where you can get fun room ideas. During the planning stage of your decorating, it is advisable that you plan out everything before starting.

Creative Ideas for Decorating an Open Dining Room Hutch

 
 
 
 
 
October 22, 2009
Not all dining room hutches are formal and sophisticated. You don’t have to use it to display your fine china, or your great grandmother’s set of bowls.

How To Learn About Restaurant Bar Stool Designs

 
 
 
 
 
October 21, 2009
If you're looking for the perfect bar stools for your restaurant, then use this article to help you choose your design.

How To Use Old Quilts for Decorating Inspiration

 
 
 
 
 
October 21, 2009
With their meticulous workmanship and interesting color palettes, antique quilts make a beautiful focal point to any room. Here's how to use old quilts as decorations.

How To Add a Photo to a Placemat

 
 
 
 
 
October 18, 2009
Customized placemats make great gifts for parents and grandparents - even kids love them. A photo placemat is especially prized.

How To Make a Faux Wood Grain Finish

 
 
 
 
 
October 18, 2009
You can add that wood feeling to your home even if you don't have wood by adding a faux wood grain finish to walls, cabinets or anywhere you want.

How To Make a Folding Screen Room Divider

 
 
 
 
 
October 18, 2009
Folding screen room dividers offer privacy in large rooms. To make your own folding screen room divider you will need a few items and simple tools.

How To Make a Flower Arrangement in a Tower Vase

 
 
 
 
 
October 18, 2009
Creating beautiful flower arrangements in a tower vase for your home will create a look of fresh elegance that complements any decor.

How To Make a Cheap Bookshelf

 
 
 
 
 
October 18, 2009
A cheap bookshelf can be great a centerpiece for any room, and the greatest thing about this type of furniture is that it does not have to be at all expensive.

How To Add a Romantic Touch to the Bedroom

 
 
 
 
 
October 13, 2009
You don't need to spend extravagantly to give your bedroom a romantic makeover. Here's how to add a little romance to your bedroom.

How To Make Your Bedroom a Little Bit of You

 
 
 
 
 
October 11, 2009
Without a doubt, the bedroom is the most personal room in your home.

How To Make Your Galley Style Kitchen Work for You

 
 
 
 
 
October 11, 2009
A galley kitchen is simply a rectangular room, which may be open at one or both ends. The room is lined with cabinets, and everything is within easy reach for cooking.

Color Choice Holds the Key to a Harmonious Home

 
 
 
 
 
October 11, 2009
We can tackle an end to war in another article; here lets talk about how to make your home harmonious.

How To Recognize Colonial House Features

 
 
 
 
 
October 11, 2009
There are different colonial housing styles, and they can be found all over the United States. Learn to recognize the different styles.

How To Use Home Interior Design Tools

 
 
 
 
 
October 11, 2009
With so many resources, the number of people designing their home interiors and acquiring their own design tools is definitely on the rise.

How To Make a Classic Cottage

 
 
 
 
 
October 10, 2009
A cottage can be a great getaway for those who are trying to escape the hustle and bustle of the urban lifestyle. Read tips for building a classic cottage.

How To Recognize Renaissance Architecture

 
 
 
 
 
October 2, 2009
While identifying whether or not a structure is done in the Renaissance style might be a bit challenging, these tips will assist you in recognizing Renaissance architecture.

How To Create Your Own Photo Gallery

 
 
 
 
 
September 24, 2009
Use these tips to create gallery of photos with style and unity in your living space where they can be admired by everyone.

Ways to Use Lace in Your Bedroom

 
 
 
 
 
September 23, 2009
You can use new lace to dress up any room and add style and sophistication. Here's how to add lace to your home.

Organizing and Decorating your Breezeway

 
 
 
 
 
September 15, 2009
In most homes a breezeway becomes a place to throw shoes and bags. Give your home's breezeway a face lift with these tips.

Using Candles for Spring Decorating

 
 
 
 
 
September 15, 2009
The glow of candlelight is reminiscent of Christmas and winter, but they can also brighten up your spring décor.

How To Use a Hay Bale to Decorate Your House

 
 
 
 
 
September 13, 2009
Autumn is not the only time to use hay bales as decorations. From birthdays to weddings, Halloween and the Fourth of July, hay bales can be used to dress up your home.

How To Furnish and Design Bedrooms

 
 
 
 
 
September 13, 2009
Make your bedroom your own personal sanctuary. Here are some ideas on how to get bedroom design and furnishing ideas.
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