Archive for April, 2011
Small Basement Remodeling
Turning your basement into a finished space can increase resale value and re-purpose an unused portion of your home. After all, remodeling a basement remains much cheaper than an addition. Remodeling costs eclipse attic conversions in cost-efficiency. With the right tools and supplies a remodeling project for a small basement will reach completion in one weekend. Patience and hard work combined with design skills and building materials make for an equation that adds up to a great basement.

1. Set a budget before planning the basement remodel. Efficient planning requires knowing how much to spend on the overall project. Take into account the time frame with a budget. If you plan on hiring a contractor remember that they typically require a deposit upfront. If the basement remodel will require extensive hotel is needed for a few days. Always over budget expenses to ensure no nasty financial problems crop up as the project progresses.
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Another Closet Remodeling
For individuals that find their closets lacking in space or efficiency, there are several options for remodeling closets. With a few simple additions, such as shelving or clothing racks, a closet can be adjusted to make organizing your clothes, shoes, and accessories much easier.

Shelving
Use shelving in your closet to hold clothing that doesn’t need to be hung. Use shelving of different sizes, depending on the space and what you need to organize. For example, if you have a linen closet, look for shelves the same width and length as your closet, but install shelves on the bottom that are taller in height. The taller shelves provide more space for storing larger or thicker blankets and pillows. Store towels, sheets and pillowcases on the top shelves, as the items are less bulky and used more frequently.
Clothing Racks
Racks for your clothes are simple Read the rest of this entry »
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Modern Decorating Interior Colors
Though there is some variance in approaches to modern design, the universal factors of modern interior design include unexpected uses of materials, limited embellishments and bold uses of both neutral and accent colors. Mid-century modern design introduced an alternative to the more homey arts and crafts movement of the 1920s and 1930s; modern color palettes combine unassuming neutrals with unusual and bold accent colors to create a visually interesting interior landscape.

Mid-Century Modern Colors
Mid-century modern design emerged as the contemporary design aesthetic of the 1950s and 1960s. The color palette of mid-century modern design included a balance of neutrals with unusual hues of basic primary colors like red, blue and yellow. To create a mid-century modern look, begin with a simple neutral color on walls; crisp or slight off-white is a suitable and adaptable option. Incorporate accent colors into room accessories, furniture and fabric. Choose pieces that include ruddy, rust-like red, burnt orange, grayish yellow or royal blue. Most mid-century modern palettes include several accent colors in a single design to create an unexpected color scheme. Read the rest of this entry »
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