Decorating & Remodeling - December 2006

Hi everyone, My husband and I just bought our first home in September and we fell in love with it the first time we seen it. It's a 6 bedroom 2400 sq ft, with an open floor plan combining Kitchen, Dining, and Living. I have plans to change a few things, but the first thing I'd like to change is all the white. The walls are white and the kitchen cabinets are white. The floors are hardwood, and the trim is a stained 4" pine.
I've looked at TONS of design pics and just can't figure out what to do, and what the best colors are. All the colors I like they are shown with white trim, I like the wood trim. If there's someone out there that has a little time on their hands and have a knick for this kind of thing, I'd really appreciate the help. I plan on redoing the whole house eventually, and I don't see myself getting very far if I can't even pick paint colors... :) I have pics of before and after moving in, if that would help...miss_cheevius@yahoo.com
any advice would be great.. thanks!!

2006-12-04 14:59:55 · 7 answers · asked by miss_cheevius 1

I have a 6 foot cross that I added white lights too and want to put it in the front yard as a Christmas decoration. I was going to put it in the ground, but the ground is frozen. Any suggestions as to how to stablize it from wind so it won't topple over (I thought about cross feet but I think I may need more than that) and yet I don't want it to look 'tacky' with tons of wood braces? Any ideas?

2006-12-04 14:55:33 · 3 answers · asked by jesus_is_my_prozac 3

can u suggest how i can design my kitchen similar to a modular kitchen

2006-12-04 14:45:28 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm trying to buy a dining room set and would like to buy it directly from the manufacturer.

2006-12-04 13:59:14 · 2 answers · asked by Kristin G 1

2006-12-04 13:30:28 · 5 answers · asked by gwenleonhard 3

How can I paint over indoor semi-gloss WITHOUT having to sand or prime? I'm lazy and just want to cover the spots that are peeling. Its doors, baseboards, trim...WAY too much to sand/prime it all and I just dont have the time for all that pre-work.(the folks who lived here before me repainted a white semi gloss over a tan semi-gloss and its peeling terribly and looks like shyte.)

2006-12-04 13:29:16 · 5 answers · asked by Rotten Johnny 5

Hello guys,

I'm a marketing student at FIT. My group is doing an assignment (due very soon) wherein more research is required. So, if you have a moment, please review our concept and comment on if you think it works, or what you would like to see included. I find bloggers to be very honest, direct and they comment quickly!

Concept: As a brand extension, H&M will publish a consumer magazine that rounds up an affordable array of home goods and displays the featured items in a room styled by H&M designers.

The target market for the magazine is comprised of Current H&M Brand-Loyals. These are people who appreciate the h&M aesthetic (a mix of basics and fashion forward pieces that allow people to create an individual look, while staying within their budget). They like browsing the stores and looking at the design concepts that H&M has on mannequins, and then buying pieces and tailoring their own look. We think they'd like to do the same at home.

What do you guys think?

2006-12-04 12:31:29 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay my bed spread is light pink with black polka dots... I am going to paint the walls but I don't know what to do! I don't want just plain walls, I don't want dots all over my walls, and strips just don't go with my room! Does anyone have a creative idea I could do? Or just any plain idea?

2006-12-04 12:08:16 · 5 answers · asked by Holly Ann 4

2006-12-04 11:32:53 · 5 answers · asked by coojoe78 1

I have 6 recessed lights in my basement with white solid (not baffle) trims that are sized for R30 with no space on the sides. I would like for these lights to give off more lighting. I have video taped my daughter walking her first steps and other firsts, (we hang out here most of the time) and it's a bit dark. So, I'm thinking I need more light to get better video/photos. Will replacing the baffles (or whatever you call them) give me more light? If so, will reflective be better than step baffle, etc?

2006-12-04 11:26:06 · 2 answers · asked by shannonkayfranks 1

I just bought an indonesian dining room table and chairs - very dark teak. My diningroom has a yellowish mushroom color wall extending from the livingroom meeting a coolish dark brown feature wall directly behind the table. I feel like the dark red of the wood and the coolness of the brown just aren't working - any thoughts on other colors to try - I like a deep feature wall in the dining room for mood.

2006-12-04 11:07:02 · 5 answers · asked by taracplain 1

put black lights in my room (if they're not called black lights it's the kind of lights where when you turn them on everything like white glows and stuff like that...like the kind of lights when you go to like glo golf or glo bowling). or do you think i would get sick of it? and there are 3 open spaces where i can put the lights- but they're all in one spot. or should i just keep them in like a drawer and when ever i want take them out and put them in? or should i just leave them there permentally?

2006-12-04 11:00:17 · 7 answers · asked by Haley 3

i have the whole furnished part of the basement as my room. its like a studio apartment minus a bathroom and a kitchen. what can i do that isn't expensive to get the most use out of this room. its seperated into roughly three parts. right now ones my room. ones where my computer is, and one just has a sofa in it. and it has to be plenty cost effective cuz my mom is a tightwad at times.

2006-12-04 10:30:02 · 3 answers · asked by jailbait 2

2006-12-04 10:16:45 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am looking to get a new zipper put on to an ice fishing shanty. The problem is I can not find anyone to do the work. It is approx 7 ft long and is sewn onto canvas. The canvas is attached to a sled, and not removable. I am assuming that you would need a hand held sewing machine or it would have to be done by hand. Can anyone help?

2006-12-04 10:15:14 · 5 answers · asked by mouse514@sbcglobal.net 1

2006-12-04 09:44:20 · 7 answers · asked by sherlock 1

Whats the best way to keep a Christmas tree from drying out? I put it in a stand that contains a couple of inches of water every year and still it dries out by the time Christmas comes. Is there something I should add to the water?

2006-12-04 09:31:38 · 5 answers · asked by Dylan P 2

2006-12-04 09:13:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-04 09:02:55 · 1 answers · asked by AG 1

2006-12-04 08:43:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Looking for orchids, gladiolas, and lillies preferably...

2006-12-04 08:41:54 · 3 answers · asked by julia marie 2

I am thinking about Renting or maybe doing the Rent-to-own thing. I want to get a some living room furniture...maybe a sectional...and perhaps a big screen tv

2006-12-04 08:32:08 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need something to hang over the balcony that overlooks the foyer. Wal-mart had really cheap looking decorations. This is a beautiful newly built house and I wanted to find something nice.

2006-12-04 08:14:40 · 11 answers · asked by jeliahtj 1

2006-12-04 07:51:22 · 6 answers · asked by victorious 1

i need to get other toilet seat for my bathroom

2006-12-04 07:26:31 · 8 answers · asked by sexy 1

Im trying to get an ida of the markup on things like this:
case goods such as bedroom dresser or chest,
living room furniture; couches, upholsterd chairs, end tables etc.
dining room tables/chairs, china cabinet etc

2006-12-04 07:08:12 · 3 answers · asked by jmc19 1

2006-12-04 07:05:57 · 6 answers · asked by Kermit B 1

i want to show a rough floor plan and i have no idea on how many steps it will take to go upstairs with nine feet can anyone help????

2006-12-04 07:02:51 · 4 answers · asked by Elisa M 1

I am considering buying a historic house which must be moved to my property. I am in NC and would like to find/talk to someone who does this so that I can get a cost estimate

2006-12-04 06:46:15 · 2 answers · asked by Kelly J 2

it broke and i need to get other one soon

2006-12-04 06:41:02 · 11 answers · asked by sexy 1