Home Decorating Ideas from designer

Home decorating ideas

Check out very helpful home decorating ideas from designer Antonia Stewart.

"You should always spend on the actual building itself, trying to create as near perfect a canvas as possible. If you are happy with the actual space of the building then the decorating can come over time. A home will naturally evolve and will reflect current trends and the changing tastes of the owners, undoubtedly [containing] items from their travels, even new books, artwork or photographs.

Thinking of home decorating ideas use lots of less expensive fabric and then accessories with more expensive items. For example, a feature wall could be done in an expensive wall covering, with the rest of the walls being done in a paint. Or cushions covered in expensive fabrics could be put on sofas covered in cottons or linens.

Fabrics with embellishments, such as beads, hand embroidery or metal threads, can often look more
expensive than a plain version. To update a bedroom decor you could buy new bed linen. You could paint the back of a bookcase a different color to the shelves: dark colors for a study; fun colors for children's bedrooms.

Here are another home decorating ideas. Lighting is very important for me and can make or break the atmosphere of a room. For the evening I would always have lighting only from table lamps, standard lamps or picture lights, preferably on a dimmer so that the light can be controlled. Downlights and pendant lights are fine for general lighting but too bright for an evening setting.

For a country-kitchen look, Neptune is a rapidly growing company that has some fabulous products at
competitive prices. By purchasing their standard unit modules you can create your own bespoke kitchen at
o fraction of the price of other kitchen companies. It really is a great idea. They also do lots of other painted
furniture which is also very smart and not too expensive."

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Home decorating ideas with greenery and moss

Greenery home decorating ideas

Create warm and beautiful home decorating peaces from our simple, fun and lovely decorating ideas just using grenery and moss.

Home decorating ideas: Moss door decoration

A natural take on the classic wreath and really quick to make.

YOU WILL NEED

Hessian

Florist's wire

Prostrate rosemary,

or similar

Larch twig (with cones)

Garden twine

Decorative mini bells (try Handmade by Hells)

1 To form the base of ihe door wieath use a doublo length of florist's wire to create a ring of aiound 20cm in diameter Leave a single length of excess wne at the top for hanging the wieath. Use pliers to trim the wire if necessary.

2 Starting at the top of the wroath, uso short piocos of florist's wiro to secure lengths of rosemary all around the frame. Check for any gaps and add more rosemary as required.

3 Cut a 30cm-long strip of hesslan, around 3cm wide, and tiim off the ends diagonally. Fold across the top of the frame.

4 Cut the larch twig to roughly the diameter of the ring and use wire to attach it centrally at tho top of the frame through tho hessian strip.

5 Cut a 40cm length of garden twine and tie in a bow at the centre of the twig. Tie a decorative bell on to each end of the twine.

6 Hang up the wreath using the excess wire, tnmmlng if necessary.

Home decorating ideas: Candlebox display

This h ome decorating idea will be lovely for a buffet table or mantelpiece display.

YOU WILL NEED

Rectangular wooden planter

Potting compost

Hyacinth bulbs

4 white candles

Garlic bulbs

Pearl-headed pins and/or beads (try Rays Florist or Beads Direct)

Hessian

Garden twine

1 Fill the planter, with compost and pot up your hyacinth bulbs (if the bulbs are not yet in leaf

add markers to show their positions).

2 Push the candles into the soil at equal intervals along the planter. Make sure they are pushed

deep enough to have a firm footing.

3 Place garlic bulbs at regular intervals botween the candles and the bulbs Push a few pearl-

headed pins into the soil for extra sparkle. Remove bulb markers if you have used thorn.

4 Cut a strip of hessian to fit around the planterplus 2cm overlap and to half its height. Wrap

around the planter and hold in place with a pin.

Secure with a double length of garden twine, tie and trim. Remove the pin.

5 Water sparingly but often to keep the soil just moist. Don't leave burning candles unattended.

Home decorating ideas: Place-name gift boxes

Instead of crackers, place these little gifts for guests on the table, using our home decorating ideas.

YOU WILL NEED

Selection of miniature gift boxes (try Homecrafts Direct)

Brown paper

Garden twine

Music notation paper (try Gifted Musician)

Box sprigs

A4 paper

Pearl-headed pins (try Rays Florist)

1 Wrap the boxes in brown paper. Tie a length of garden twine vertically and horizontally around each and trim.

2 Cut strips of music notation paper and slip in place centrally under the twine. Push sprigs of box diagonally

under the twine. 

3 Cut two paper flags for each present, one slightly smaller than the other, and write a guest's name on

one. Place a name flag on top of a blank flag and fix together using a pearl-headed pin of our home decorating ideas.

4 Push a pin carefully through the twine on the front of each to finish.

Home decorating ideas: Napkin wraps

Use natural materials and add a touch of sparkle with beads from our home decorating ideas.

YOU WILL NEED

Yew sprigs

Napkins

Garden twine

Jewellery wire and pearl beads (try HobbyCraft)

1 Cut four or five sprigs of yew for each napkin wrap.

2 Fold a napkin into a rough fan shape that tapeis to a point at the bottom.

Place the yew sprigs on top.

3 Hold the sprigs and napkin in place with one hand and secure by wrapping with garden twine. 

Tie in place at the back of the napkin, trim and tuck the ends under the loops of twine.

4 Cut a 20cm length of jewellery wire and fix a loop at one end. Thread on a pearl bead and push 

virtually to the end. Twist the wire either side oi the bead to hold it in place. Keep threading on the

beads and twisting in this way until the wire is full. Straighten out the loop then wrap the beaded wire in place around the twine, tucking the ends securely away between the strands of twine.

5 Repeat our home decorating idea for natural napkin wrap to make as many napkin wraps as required.

Home decorating ideas: Moss trees

Line a shelf with a ttio of potted 'topiary', trimmed with baker's twine.

YOU WILL NEED

3 terracotta pots

Potting compost

3 sturdy garden twigs (to use as 'trunks')

3 florist's dry foam cones (try Foam Monster)

Mossing pins

Dry Finland moss (try The Essentials Company)

Red and white baker's twine (try TruNet)

1 Fill a terracotta pot with compost (make sure that the pots are large enough to support the cones, and deep enough to accommodate the twig 'trunks'). Gently push a twig centrally into the base of one cone until it feels liko it can adequately hold the weight. Then push the other end of the twig deep into the compost (for a firm footing it may help to dampen the compost first).

2 Working from the top and spiraling round to the base, use mossing pins at regular intervals to secure the moss over the surface of the cone, leaving strands to hang below the base. Check no foam or pins are visible. Cut a short length of baker's twine and tie around the top of the cone in a bow.

3 Repeat to create two more moss trees and display, equally spaced, along a shelf.

Home decorating ideas: moss balls

Hanging baubles moss balls

Combine yew, moss and hessian for a hanging decoration display.

YOU WILL NEED

Yew sprigs Finland moss (try The Florist's wire Essentials Company)

Florist's dry foam spheres Hessian

in different sizes Garden twine (try HobbyCraft) Decorative mini bells

Mossing pins (try Handmade by Hells)

1 Cut the yew sprigs to just over half the height of your sphere and split

them into two even groups. Take each group and secure together at one

end using florist's wire.

2 Fan out each bunch and secure at opposite 'poles' of the sphere using

mossing pins. Tease out the sprigs until as much of the foam is covered as

possible. Fill any gaps with extra cuttings of yew and secure in place.

3 To use moss rather than yew, secure in place all over with mossing pins.

Check that no foam or pins are visible and fill any gaps as necessary.

4 Cut two wide bands of hessian. wrap each around the sphere and tie

together at the base, allowing the excess to hang down loose.

5 Cut two lengths of garden twine and tie the first over the hessian knot at

the base of the sphere. Knot a decorative bell on to each end of the twine.

Slip the second length of twine under the hessian at the top

of the sphere and use to hang the bauble.

Home decorating ideas: Hand-tied greenery bouquet

Create a pretty posy of flowers and foliage for a fresh festive display, using our home decorating idea.

YOU WILL NEED

Florist's wire

Garlic bulbs

Pine cones

Pine or yew sprigs

Selection of white flowers, such as tulips, anemones and hyacinths

Raffia

1 Cut 20cm lengths of florist's wire and secure around the tops of the garlic bulbs

and between and around the lower tiers of the pine cones. Repeat to wue separate

sprigs of pine or yew.

2 Cut a selection of flowers, keeping the stems as long as possible.

3 Begin to assemble the bouquet, starting with a wired cone in the centre then

building around it with a succession of flowers, garlic bulbs and wired pine or

yew, laying each flower or wire diagonally across its neighbour. Hold the bouquet in

one hand while adding the individual pieces with the other, gradually working

the bunch so that the stems and wires rotate slightly at the centre point.

4 Secure the stems and wire by binding with raffia (not too tightly: the flowers

must be able to take up water), then trim the stems with scissors and the wire with

pliers so that they are all the same length and the finish is neat and even. Place in

a wide-necked vase filled with water. 

Present decorations

Personalise gilts by adding a few little extras, such as cones, foliage and hessian.

YOU WILL NEED

Plain wrapping paper

Garden twine

Florist's wire

Hessian

Music notation paper (try Gifted Musician)

Trimmings such as dried apple slices, larch

twigs with cones, box sprigs, candy canes,

cinnamon sticks, lace and ribbon scraps

1 Wrap your presents in plain wrapping paper.

2 Tie a length of garden twine vertically and horizontally around each present, and trim.

3 Decorate the presents with a strip of hessian and/or a torn strip of music notation paper slipped

under the twine, or try scraps of ribbon or lace, then add the trimming of your choice. To add a dried

apple slice, bend a short piece of florist's wire into a 'U' shape and push the two ends through the

apple slice and out the back, then attach where the twine crosses on the front of the present. Or tuck

a cinnamon stick, a larch twig, a sprig of box or a candy cane under the twine and secure in place

with a short length of twine tied in a bow.

Moss cake centrepiece

Make this fun table decoration from a circle of florist's foam decorated with freshly picked hellebores.

YOU WILL NEED

Circle of green florist's foam, (try The Essentials Company)

around 30cm diameter or cut to fit   Hellebore flowers (with stems)

your cake stand (try HobbyCraft)     Florist's wire

Glass cake stand Pearl-headed pins and beads (try Mossing pins Rays Florist or Beads Direct)

Garden moss or dry Finland moss Hessian

1 Because you are using fresh flowers, you will need green, soakable florist's

foam. Before using, allow the foam to float in a bucket of water. Once the top

of the foam is level with the surface of the water, remove and allow to drain.

2 Place your foam centrally on the cake stand and, using mossing pins to

secure as you go. layer the moss around the edge and over the top of the

foam. Check for any visible foam or pins and add more moss as necessary.

3 Trim the stems on the hellebore flowers to about half the depth of the foam.

Cut a short length of florist's wire and carefully coil around the stem, working

from the base of the flower head down to the cut end. Leave a little excess

wire and trim with pliers. Repeat until you have wired all the flower steams.

4 Gently push the wired stems of each flower into the foam until the flower

heads are flush with the surface of the foam.

5 Push a few pearl-headed pins into the moss base in a random pattern and

then scatter a small handful of pearl beads over the flower heads.

6 Tie a length of hessian around the edge of the 'cake', securing the ends

with a pearl-headed pin. Spray the flower heads with water regularly.

Enjoy our simple, fun and creative home decorating ideas with greenery and moss.

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Moroccan-style bedroom home decorating ideas

 Moroccan-style bedroom

If you are searching for some new home decorating ideas in warm summer colors, try this one! Decorate your bedroom in orange colors of Moroccan-style. In order to do that:

- Use ceramic accessories to create  Moroccan-style bedroom
- Do not forget about the traditional silk curtains and colorful rugs of  Moroccan-style bedrooms
- Combine bright orange with a neutral beige

The presence of pillows, poufs and mirrors are only welcome!

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Home Decorating Ideas With Stepladder

Stepladder home decorating ideas

If you have a stepladder which is just sitting there without use we can recommend you some interesting home decorating ideas with it. Here are few of decor ideas:

One of the great home decorating ideas for ladder is to use it in your home office or library room, especially if your room has a high and very useful book shelves, such is in this room:

Paint small wood stepladder in white and place it in the bedroom, using for hanging on it clothing or your favorite shoes.

Stepladder looks great in modern decor as well.

French style decor also has lots of decorating ideas for using ladder, like shown on this picture for example.

Very interesting custom stepladder design was used for decorating this home office.

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How to update furniture with wallpapers

Home decorating ideas on how to update furniture with wallpapers

One of the easier home decorating ideas is to update bored or not fitted into the interior decor cabinet with wallpaper.

The idea of updating furniture with wallpaper seems to be not new, but what's the harm? We found only pluses:

● remnants of wallpaper has almost every house;
● among wallpaper residues there are usually quite a choice in color and pattern (and if you don't have one, to buy one roll of wallpaper will not punch a hole in the any family budget);
● wallpaper is easy to paste on chipboard or MDF with PVA glue, if desired, you can remove and replace peaces of you new and updated furniture;
● If desired, you can almost "cover" surround cabinet against the wall - just using the same wallpaper;
● decor with wallpaper will never look cheep (of course, provided that you have selected the wallpaper in harmony with closet and glued them carefully), on the contrary - it will have a wonderful vintage charm;
● update the remnants of wallpaper wooden cabinets can be combined with a new painting;
● and, most importantly - this move is not as straightforward as it might seem at first glance, this guide will show a lot of excellent home decorating ideas that will be envied by even experienced decorators.

How to update furniture with wallpapers,update furniture, Home decorating ideas

Experiment and change your interiors!

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Easy home decorating ideas

Home decorating ideas: Unique Tassel

Bring a touch of spring to your decor year-round with this pretty home decorating ideas, easy-to-make floral shade pull. Snip a few sprigs of faux lily of the valley, gather them into an eye-pleasing arrangement, then position the end of an 8-inch-long ribbon about 1 inch from the ends of one side of the stems.

Stretch the ribbon along the length of the stems, fold it to form a Vi-inch loop beyond the stem ends, dien stretch it back down along the other side of the stems. Wind the remaining ribbon tightly around the stems
and ribbon, up toward the loop, and back down again, tucking the end under the wrapped ribbon,
trimming if needed. Tie a bow through the loop and hand sew the tassel onto the shade.

Home decorating ideas: Unique Tassel

Home decorating ideas: Dish Display

A fireplace is a natural focal point, so take advantage of the space above it to show off your favorite collections. Plates with interesting patterns or vibrant colors make for a particularly stunning display. Here, gorgeous Majolica plates are arranged in a circular pattern, providing eye-catching contrast with the
rectangular fireplace. The project couldn't be more simple, and with plate hangers costing only a few dollars each, it's also inexpensive.

Home decorating ideas: Dish Display

Home decorating ideas: Easy Bamboo Frame

Custom frames are pricey, but you can make this Ramboo Border for next to nothing. Simply cut the
ends of four bamboo pieces with a miter box and saw, then stain, paint or gild the pieces as desired.
Apply wood glue to the ends and press together until dry- Secure the corners at the back with a staple
gun, and you have a gorgeous bamboo frame for your favorite print or photo.

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Pastel Spring Decor

Spring decor

Pastels can look beautiful in interiors. Soft and calming home decorating ideas reflect the light, which makes a room lighter and brighter. Pastel spring decor also more playful than standard neutrals. But beware - if pastels are overused for the home decorating ideas, they can make a room look just a little too Barbara Cartland.

The Scandinavians work pastels in cleverly by restricting their use for home decor and mixing them with lots of white. This helps make colors like baby blue and ballerina pink feel modern and light.
Or here is another home decorating idea: you could add an accent or two of bold color for depth. For example, pastel cushions and vases can look stunning in an all-white room mixed in with a hint of raspberry. Pastels can also team with neutral walls decor, but this combination works best with
light neutrals - no mid or dark taupes.

Be mindful that pastels always look feminine and overly girly home interiors can make some feel uncomfortable. You can get around this by choosing soft, grey-based (or dirty) pastels, such
as a washed-looking mauve or dove grey. These are a little more forgiving than clean pastels like lemon or baby blue and can also be surprisingly sophisticated.

Beautiful pastel spring decorating ideas!

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Home decorating ideas

Home decorating ideas

Brighten your room with this fresh and easy home decorating ideas.

Spruce Up a Sink home decorating ideas

A utility sink is by nature useful, but rarely a focal home decorating point. Add visual interest by

embellishing the wall behind it. Fresh white headboard paneling adds home decorating charm and

protects the wall in a high- use area from nicks and dings. Have the panels precut at a home store, then attach them with paneling adhesive to furring strips nailed to the wall and nail them to the

studs. Add a simple wooden shelf above the sink and hang small, colorful vintage prints to finish the look. Voila!— what a great home decorating ideas - you've transformed a utilitarian space into

something special.

Flower power home decorating ideas

This daisy-bedecked wreath uses home decorating complementary colors—sunny yellow, bright white and a touch of blue in the ribbon—to brighten a neutral wall. Cut the stems from your favorite faux flowers, then use a hot-glue gun to attach the heads to a plain grapevine wreath. Get creative on this home decorating ideas when arranging flowers of various sizes or colors. A

too-structured arrangement will spoil the wild flower effect. For the finishing touch on this home decorating ideas, tie a ribbon around the top of the wreath and hang it wherever your home needs a touch of cheer.

Clean Up Your Act

Laundry rooms have a knack for attracting clutter, but it's easy to keep yours in perfect order with this clever storage system home decorating ideas. A simple shelf keeps cleaning supplies organized; painting the shelf and the wall above it the same color creates a unique trompe l'oeil effect. For an adorable way to secure laundry soaps, use glue or a staple gun to attach metal fencing used for edging flower beds in this home decorating ideas. Hooks attached to the bottom of the shelf provide a home for buckets filled with cleaning supplies—a great alternative to lugging bottles around the house.

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Home decor inspiration

home decor inspiration, a photo by Floating Pyramids on Flickr.

An interesting decorating idea on book shelves.

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