Decorating & Remodeling - December 2006

I just moved yesterday and sadly have realized that I don't own any furniture (and am very grateful I bought myself a bed a few months ago). Since the move is unexpected I only have about a $2500 budget to furnish the living room, dining area, and bedroom. I have decided to go with IKEA since I know that I can get everything within budget. The apartment has wood floors and tan walls throughout (including tan tiles in the bathroom). I like the modern/contemporary styles. I found a couch that I like that comes in both dk. brown or white and would like to build off either. I want something that will flow nicely into the bathroom. I need to figure out a color scheme that will go nicely with everything. For example, could I use the white couch with black and pink accents and then go into the bathroom and keep the pale pink scheme? Or should I go with the dk. brown couches and go with greens or something. Since I am starting from scratch I would like the colors just the right way...THANKS

2006-12-26 09:05:15 · 6 answers · asked by mychelleb25 2

I came home to find that my hanging bar in my closet has come out of the wall. It has come completely out of the "sockets". I am aware that the bar could not hold the weight of all the clothes and coats on it. How do I put it back up? Glue, plaster, drilling? I would like to fix it and prevent it from happening again.

2006-12-26 08:24:40 · 4 answers · asked by shelikesdior 2

i'm going to get a white iron bed soon, my room is light pink, light green, and cream/white. i like the flowers that look good with that kind of stuff, what are some good decorating ideas?

my comforter is like a quilt with really pretty pink flowers, with green leaves. with a white backround. so my room is white furniture, with light pink and green...i just need some decorating ideas!!!

thanks so much!

2006-12-26 08:12:28 · 4 answers · asked by ThinkPink 3

I'm 14 and redecorating my room. The thing is i love so many things i can't make up my mind on how to decorate. Any theme ideas? Or even ideas on how to organize my thoughts and pick a theme?

2006-12-26 07:53:33 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've stripped off the border, scraped off every trace of the paper, and scrubbed at the glue for ages, but there's still a lot of it on the wall. I've tried a blade, a brush, a potscrub and plenty of soap and water, and white spririts, all to no avail.

Is there a magic formula I'm unaware of?

2006-12-26 07:28:28 · 10 answers · asked by RM 6

2006-12-26 07:12:30 · 5 answers · asked by Elizabeth B 1

like alot of you, i'm trying to redo my bedroom in chineese/asian!! i cant seem to find a comforter set any where!!! I have all the wall decor, just nothing for my bed!!

2006-12-26 07:12:21 · 4 answers · asked by Amanda 1

2006-12-26 07:11:53 · 19 answers · asked by tinaehle 1

We have an 11 month old daughter and are moving into a home that has the old-fashioned wall heaters. Any advice on how to baby-proof them?

2006-12-26 06:41:13 · 3 answers · asked by JoC 2

2006-12-26 06:41:10 · 7 answers · asked by lovetobake 4

well i want to decorate my room in an asian style i just love it yet im a very pink preppy girl so i wanted to add a lil prep to the asian decor so any suggestions please?

2006-12-26 05:54:42 · 7 answers · asked by love100 2

Does anybody know what color i should paint my new bedroom according to Feng Shui? I'm separating from my husband and i'm a model and actress and i just rented an apartment and i want to make the right choices since i believe in Feng Shui for health, love, fame, prosperity and wealth, thanks a lot.

2006-12-26 05:45:32 · 5 answers · asked by yuyi012001 1

ive used tub enamel from menards and applied it as directed( with proper prepping), but it peeled within a year. the area that peeled the worst was the floor of the tub where the original glaze(PINK!!!) was somewhat worn and therefore porous.i realise i have to strip the enamel i applied last year, but if it try again...i want to make sure it lasts. after some research...i beleive the problem i had was lack of a proper binding primer.
thank you for your help! :)

2006-12-26 05:01:01 · 1 answers · asked by dali333 7

thank you.

2006-12-26 04:25:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

HELP, How do I correct this? Is the only way to prime and repaint?

2006-12-26 03:36:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i tore out my fireplace and put in a wood burning firestove. i want this room to be comfy and make you want to relax on the couch or kick back in the recliner. the only color i have in there is a small portion near the patio and under the fireplace that is a light tan ceramic tile...suggestions? on carpet and wall colors? any websites?

2006-12-26 02:58:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-26 02:57:52 · 6 answers · asked by stargazer 5

Hi I want a black light but i dont know what one to get. Which is better the black light light bulbs...ar the long one that doesnt go into a light bulb??

2006-12-26 02:41:49 · 4 answers · asked by JJJBABBIIIOYY101 1

2006-12-26 01:25:28 · 8 answers · asked by P P 2

My kitchen looks like a bombs hit it,but missed the sink.Any one
have an alternative to washing up?

2006-12-26 00:03:11 · 17 answers · asked by Butt 6

Currently, I live alone & the best place for me to have my "office" is in the kitchen. There's enough room for both a desk and a small kitchen table. I cook a lot, and being able to work/surf the web while I cook works real well for me.
Any general thoughts are appreciated.
Thanks.

2006-12-25 23:51:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Its been really bugging me everytime sale advert comes on.....

2006-12-25 23:13:07 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

window silhouette xmas lights.

2006-12-25 23:10:20 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2day many homes and flats are being renovated and I am interested in learning the Art of redesining those flats or homes. Is there some good institute where I can learn designing? I am retired but I enjoy this field and maybe this will keep me busy too.

2006-12-25 21:16:55 · 2 answers · asked by shashikumar n 2

2006-12-25 18:38:06 · 18 answers · asked by nightrider 1

I went to Home Depot and there were so many different types and prices -- I'm just confused. I don't know what to look for. We have a 5 year-old daughter and 6 year-old daughter and 3 cats that stay indoors.

2006-12-25 16:23:28 · 8 answers · asked by movielovingirl 3

i have vinyl tile in my dinning room(high traffic) its new but its not brillant ,and i saw a mantenance guy last night in wallmart using a buffer machine to pollish the tile..

my question what kind of pad the used?
they use any quimical with this pad?..
how often this treatment its needed?

2006-12-25 16:00:59 · 7 answers · asked by milwatts 3

..... and then put it back without telling anyone?

2006-12-25 15:56:51 · 7 answers · asked by samootch 2

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2006-12-25 15:44:32 · 3 answers · asked by Ronald M 1

i want to paint my room. but i dont know how much paint and all the tools for it run for?

2006-12-25 15:41:59 · 12 answers · asked by thick_and_mixed_honey 1