Articles for tag: Kitchen Backsplash, Rustic Decor, Tuscan Decor, Wall Decor

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Palm Tree Decor for Exotic Elegance

Palm tree decor is unique in its ability to add exotic elegance to Mediterranean or Tuscan decor, coastal or Hawaiian decor, beach or island decor. The graceful shape of the palm tree, and the oasis and plenty it symbolizes in the midst of parched sands, make it a beautiful decorating element. Here are a few ...

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How to Paint Old Ceramic Tiles

Tired of looking at the Pepto-Bismal pink or avocado green ceramic tiles in the bathroom or kitchen, colors that were popular decades ago but are leaning towards hideous today? When a bathroom or kitchen remodel is just not in the budget and the ceramic tiles have to remain, the tiles can be painted in an ...

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Tuscan Themed Decorating

A Tuscan style decorating theme has Old World European influences with a warm, rustic feel. Mediterranean hints from France and Spain are combined with the culture and colors of the Italian Tuscan countryside. Tuscan style is both elegant and romantic. This decorating style will appeal to those who love warm, earth tone colors and classic ...

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Quick Holiday House Cleaning Tips

T’is the season to be jolly. Not to mention being a perfect housekeeper. Now is the time for us to invite everyone in creation in to our homes for holiday parties. Unfortunately that means amping up house cleaning for those fussy and nosy guests who will scrutinize even the tiniest smudge. That’s great if you’re ...

DIY Faux Painting – Faux Brick

If you want to add a decorative look to a plain wall, or add a cozy textured feel anywhere in the home, give this faux brick paint technique a try. This unique process will provide the look of real brick without the back-breaking labor. Faux brick is a more advanced faux paint technique; if you ...

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Choosing Tile for Your Kitchen Backsplash

Your kitchen can become a dramatic focal point when you choose an impressive tile kitchen backsplash. Because of the vast variety of styles, colors, textures and materials now available, the choices seem endless! No longer a wasted visual space between cabinet and countertop, the backsplash area of your kitchen can now be the place to ...

Affordable Decorating with Contact Paper

Most people are familiar with contact paper as a way to embellish drawers or shelves. However, you can use contact paper for so much more. This medium can be used to transform the look of outdated furniture, storage containers, or even permanent fixtures like windows or glass doors. Contact paper can also be very useful ...

How to Paint Over Laminate Cabinets

Tired of the look of your dated laminate cabinetry but don’t have the money to replace them? Learn how to paint over laminate cabinets and give them a fresh updated look. You’ll save hundreds, if not thousands of dollars by painting them yourself, and the finished project will give your entire kitchen a brand new ...

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DIY Vinyl Kitchen Backsplash

A beautiful kitchen backsplash can be installed and it doesn’t have to cost you a fortune. While glass tiles and granite all looks real nice, there are hundreds of different vinyl designs that are equally appealing when used for a kitchen backsplash and the price is easy on the pocketbook too! The best part about ...

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5 Kitchen Backsplash Ideas

A kitchen backsplash protects the wall from spills and splatters that occur while cooking in the kitchen. In the past, the kitchen backsplash was only functional. These days a kitchen backsplash adds to the beauty of a kitchen. Here are 5 kitchen backsplash design ideas. Kitchen Backsplash Ideas #1 The second to last episode of ...