Decorating & Remodeling - March 2007

These are narrow, about 18" wide and 5 feet tall. Standard 8-ft ceiling. 3 windows on side wall, 4 on street side, with 3-1/2 feet between them. 1 window on each wall gets covered by a door when it's open, so nothing that sticks out very far will work. Privacy needed, but don't want to loose the daylight.
Have left the previous owners mini-blinds up there "temporarily" for 5 years - time to do something wonderful. But everything I come up with costs about $200 per window and that's too much times seven!!!
I am crafty, and my style is traditional-transitional-eclectic, so I'm open to suggestions. Any great ideas?

2007-03-19 22:21:32 · 4 answers · asked by Little Ms Sunshine 6

It's a low-ceiling house with three compartments( living room-dining room, bedrrom and kitchen). I want to renovate it to make it look big and look elegant. I've plenty of books, computer table and kitchen appliances (gas range and microwave). Any tips on colors and texture of curtains, paint and black wooden furniture for dining set. I go for minimalist Zen look. Please tell me where to look for ideas on the Internet

2007-03-19 22:06:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't have the money to buy a new bed,and thought of a used bed it so gross. Any suggestions so I can get off the couch.

2007-03-19 21:43:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Tiles on bathroom floor cemented in and I wish to "freshen up" the look .Can I just go over with fresh grout?Can"t scratch cement as you would normally

2007-03-19 21:17:27 · 2 answers · asked by felicityfrost13 2

Can anybody give me kindly help and information about learning Stainglass and other decorative glass work at India or Thailand. Please point where I can contact. I am an Bangladeshi.

2007-03-19 20:10:17 · 1 answers · asked by salim n 1

I had just moved, a metal based figurine left on the table, when I moved it, a ring. I've heard that you need to ashes,tobacco ?) on the ring, does that "ring a bell" to anyone. It is a beautiful, clear finish on white ash.

2007-03-19 19:36:28 · 3 answers · asked by Eileen M 1

Want to replace old home windows with the new dual pane energy conserving and sunlight blocking type. They don't have to be fancy, but otherwise good.

2007-03-19 19:02:15 · 3 answers · asked by no_nonsense 3

I'm having my counter backsplash done in different colours of stone squares. Should I use 4" or 6"? Would a smaller square make the area look bigger? or smaller? Perhaps I could just break up all the squares and mix them up. Any suggestions from experience?

2007-03-19 18:38:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Has anyone done the Bellagio Faux paint they have a Home Depot? what color did you do? how did it turn out and how hard was it?

2007-03-19 18:37:25 · 2 answers · asked by msknowitall 5

where can i get a kotatsu in singapore ? a normal nice ..not those flowery type..for teenager ?

2007-03-19 18:27:34 · 1 answers · asked by netropolis_caden 1

I'm cleaning (and reorganizing) my room.. I think I'm going to paint it (Blue) as well. Anyway, I can't decide if I should keep my lava lamp or not. I also can't decide whether to keep that electricity ball that has little blue lines in it? On one hand, I don't want junk in my room that I'll never use.. But on the other hand, I would like to have some interesting gadgets for people in my room to play with.

2007-03-19 17:46:57 · 5 answers · asked by regina 5

We are in the process of purchasing a brand-new home that will need window treatments. We are looking for something that can be opened during the day and something private at night. I personally would like to buy blinds, but know from experience that my fat cat will crawl through the sides and bend them. He doesn't chew on them or anything, just likes to squeeze through so he can sit and look out the window. And I'm not sure that I could make drapes look good. Would the faux wood blinds be tough enough? Anyone have any ideas for cat-proof window treatments? Thanks!

2007-03-19 17:15:19 · 4 answers · asked by BonitaFrita 2

2007-03-19 17:07:40 · 8 answers · asked by Mz Quiz 1

2007-03-19 16:42:26 · 5 answers · asked by rose 1

are there any sites that give you reasons about cost issues and health concerns?

2007-03-19 16:34:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I saw it on a show on HGTV. They put a clear coat of a primer and it was kinda so the paint would adhear to the dresser(my cabinets have the same finish as the dresser) couldn't find what they were talking about, please assist, thanks.

2007-03-19 15:54:19 · 2 answers · asked by hotmama 3

2007-03-19 15:38:24 · 3 answers · asked by snissari 2

i live in upper west side in manhattan, been living there for over 36yrs, want to move out of state , landlord only offering me $20,000 to move out. is this fair, since i've invested alot of money in fixing my apt. i have 2 big bedrooms, and huge living room. elevator in bldg, plus laundry room in the basement. near columbia university Is this fair what they are offering me.

2007-03-19 15:13:43 · 2 answers · asked by ILCANIA A 1

I'm looking for the Red Qing Bedding Collection that's available at Target. I found it online, but the only piece of it that they list on the site is the standard pillow sham, even though they show pictures of hte entire collection. It also comes in Gold Qing, but I don't like the gold. The Gold collection is a full bedding collection and all the pieces are available, but I want the Red Qing. I was wondering if anyone knew where to find the whole Red Qing collection if I can't find it at Target.

Oh, it's for my wedding registry, by the way.

2007-03-19 14:50:06 · 2 answers · asked by Keiko M 1

Im talking about the ones that can section off a part of a room. Also, where can you buy them?

2007-03-19 14:45:57 · 5 answers · asked by smile. its theresaa =] 2

i am moving my bedroom up to my attic .. it has angled celings .. does anyone have any ideas ??

by the way : i am a 14 year old girl and i want to do stripes on my bedspread but i need ideas on where to find that also


thanks !

2007-03-19 14:42:47 · 2 answers · asked by xoooooooo 5

2007-03-19 14:05:03 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

im a teen...16....and a girl. we jus got our whole house redone and i got my room painted light green...buts it not a really bright green. now im gettin my bedroom furniture so i want to know what color would go with the bedroom set for my room. would tha lite green still go with it?

this is tha bedroom set:

http://www.bedroomsets.com/Lea-Industries-157-Series-PCSBS-LK1905.html


i was thinking maybe tha wall where tha bed will be paint that a diffrent color... or maybe i can paint two walls another color and leave the other two green since i cant paint tha closet cuz ima hv to take all tha racks out. soo wut should i doo...any suggestions?

2007-03-19 13:25:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-19 13:14:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi! I recently let my boyfriend buy a recliner to add to our living room. There were only a few colors to choose from, and the color we ended up choosing does not match our couch!! Both pieces are from La-Z-Boy.

This is the fabric of the new recliner:
http://www.la-z-boy.com/Components/imagesize.aspx?filename=D865146.jpg

This is more along the fabric of our original couch:
http://www.la-z-boy.com/Components/imagesize.aspx?filename=A844063.jpg

What can I do to tie them together?? I feel like they are such different shades, our living room is now lacking harmony!

2007-03-19 13:10:17 · 9 answers · asked by frogdog06 2

I'm do a math project last minute that has to do with creating our dream house (we have to do measurments, stuff like that). anyways, it's due on wednsday and i cant find any website that will give me the color of an interior paint and the prices. can someone please help me???

2007-03-19 12:33:38 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

the cement is old its probly too hard for a cement gun.i dont want to drill holes for anchors because i dont have a Hilti.i got some good construction adhesive but i have no way to brace the wood against the cement while the adhesive sets.any thoughts?

2007-03-19 12:32:51 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-19 12:32:42 · 3 answers · asked by bbdavis6469 2

2007-03-19 12:26:58 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need color suggestions and things I should have in the bedroom to make it 'glam'. I want it to be really pretty, and the room is medium size.

2007-03-19 12:13:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous