Decorating & Remodeling - July 2007

I have 3 1/2 inch white plantation shutters in my dining room, and i'm thinking that i would like to put up drapes to add to the room (solid color duponi silk), but i would hate to buy the drapes, drill holes in my wall, hang them up and decide that i don't like them .... so could anyone advise me on whether it would look good or look wierd, or if anyone has done this or seen this done ... thanks in advance! = )

2007-07-10 20:16:15 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've got a new apartment taht is virtually a blank canvas... All white walls and even a creme colored sofa... I'm not worrying about the kitchen yet, but I do want to go ahead and decorate my living, bed, and bathroom... If you have any ideas or know where I can find any accessories that fit what I am looking for, please let me know!
For the Bedroom, I was thinking pink and green and white.... Though I'm not sure where I could find a comforter and accessories and which should be my main color and which should be accents..
For the livingroom... I don't know, I was thinking the whole jungle//palm tree look that is so in right now? But again, I'm at a loss for how to pull it off and where to find the stuff to decorate it reasonably.
For the bathroom... I've posted asking for help, but only got two answers. I'm really open for whatever I guess. Things I DONT WANT-- Navy blue, duckies, froggies, flowers.

2007-07-10 15:20:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a brown couch and green chairs, dark earth toned furniture, what color should I paint the livingroom, it is of average size?

2007-07-10 14:39:45 · 7 answers · asked by April H 2

i live in dallas texas and im redoing my room. i want to get a lot of band posters and stuff like that and i want to find a place where i can get a lot of posters other than a concert. if yall could please help me with this i would really appreciate it. ill give ten points to the person who helps me the most thanks yall

2007-07-10 13:57:16 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-10 11:02:00 · 4 answers · asked by shareal 1

I have a minifridge with freezer and microwave. Anything else, I can use for a countertop or something in a tight space?

2007-07-10 10:03:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need something "unique & creative" in itself, it needs to be catchy, simple, fun & "pretty" in a sense. I would also like it to reflect my business.. Any ideas or ideas as to where I could look on line??

2007-07-10 09:40:42 · 9 answers · asked by Special K 4

Does anyone know how much a 20/20 line being put upstairs, in a house should cost in NJ?

2007-07-10 09:16:19 · 4 answers · asked by Marge F 2

I need to paint the base boards and the walls in my living room. What should I paint first? Any tips would help also!

2007-07-10 09:12:16 · 6 answers · asked by Trisha C 1

there once was a one story house, everything was blue, the garage was blue, the window was blue, the cat was blue, the lamp was blue, the bed was blue, what color was the stairs?

2007-07-10 08:59:55 · 4 answers · asked by D3V!N 5

We got it before summer, and it's been great. The thing is, it really holds in the heat. So now, I get too hot sleeping on it. Anyone know how to lower the heat?

2007-07-10 08:47:07 · 5 answers · asked by M O R P H E U S 7

I am 13 almost 14 and I am redecorating my bedroom. I know im getting carpet, most likely white. I need a new bed, tv wall mount and decorations. The most important thing is the paint. I have a very small room so for the bed I either want a futon or my mom thinks I should get a loft bed, to give me more room.

For the paint color I don't just want one color. I want designs, stripes, polka dots things like that. I'm not sure what colors look best together.

My favorite colors are Pink, purple, blue, and fun colors. I would rather not have my room blue, thats what it is now.

Things I like:
hollister
summer
coach

I'm girly so I want something fun.

PLEASE HELP ME!
I want my room to be super nice!

2007-07-10 08:18:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

i live alone and i have a disability so decorating is out the question for me but i cant afford to pay the going rate for a decorator, all i want is thick lining paper put up in 3 bedrooms ( small), & my livingroom, i can pay a small amount, can any one help?? even anyone that is good at decorate but its not their job, a good samaritan ??

2007-07-10 06:35:50 · 2 answers · asked by theweescottishhealer 1

We are getting ready to build our first home and I am totally lost as to ideas. This was not planned it just kinda happened and so here I am. The house is 2 stories, each story is about 1,000 sq ft. I am considering the downstairs to be a large open eat in kitchen that flows into a great room. The only seperate rooms will be a guest bath. I wonder if I am not wasting to much space with this plan. I am needing ideas on this. I live in Eastern Europe and I really want a big old world kitchen feel with lots of room for people to sit, help cook or have a drink. What are your thoughts on this...I have an engineer and builders to work out all the kinks all I have to do is come up with a plan. Please help I am lost...

2007-07-10 04:59:55 · 6 answers · asked by Petra 5

I've spent several hours in the woodshed, and can find no evidence to support this view.

2007-07-10 04:52:28 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hello all,

I am going to be painting a fence in the garden which has never been painted before.

It has the usual grime, dirt etc on it and I was wondering if I have to clean this off b4 I start - I don't want to have to power hose it down as I don't want to wet it - (painting it in a day).

is there any suggestions on how to clean it prior to painting without wetting it!!

Thanks,

Sophia

2007-07-10 03:57:17 · 13 answers · asked by Sophia 3

Or would I need to dump it somewhere outside? Due to the composition, I'm not sure...

Thanks!

2007-07-10 03:55:29 · 10 answers · asked by Amanda C 2

2007-07-10 03:38:36 · 3 answers · asked by John K 2

2007-07-10 02:36:24 · 8 answers · asked by Mind ur business!! 3

In renting a house and have been told i can paint what i like but im wondering if its possible to paint over these units, they are pretty old but have that kind of glossy layer over the mdf! I really dont want to have to go sanding them!

2007-07-10 02:34:57 · 7 answers · asked by Mind ur business!! 3

how long it takes for the fumes to go away? I am pregnant and my husband painted the nursery. I just need to make sure that the fumes are gone. it has been 10 hours since he painted. thanks

2007-07-10 02:34:17 · 5 answers · asked by 1st-time-mommy 1

The previous owner of my house painted the trim the same color of the walls. Grrr! How do I get it off without scratching the wood work?

2007-07-10 02:22:15 · 2 answers · asked by Jen 4

We are getting ready to paint our living room. We have a big sectional sofa that is dark green. A wall unit entertainment center that is a lighter moss green with brown glaze. The carpet is tan. Trim is white. The adjacent room is a light green.

Yeah, I know...lots of green.

What color should we paint the living room? My vote is for a "hot chocolatey brown", but my husband wants an off-white or light tan. I plan to accent the colors of the sofa, tv center, and walls with pillows, decor, and curtains.

What color do you think would be nice. You don't have to stick with the colors we picked.

2007-07-10 02:15:49 · 11 answers · asked by Wendy B 5

Im having a custom made fitted wardrobe put in my daughters room, Should i paint the walls and have the room carpeted first? and then just touch up. or wait till after?

2007-07-10 02:13:57 · 12 answers · asked by meeeeee 2

We are drawing up plans for building our home. I would like some advice on this. I have an engineer and builders to finalize all of my plans what I really need are ideas as to what I want. What are some things you wished you had done differently when designing your home? What are some things you would like to add to your existing home? I have never done this or even thought about designing my own home. It is going to be a small house about 2,000 sq feet and 2 stories. ideas please.

2007-07-09 23:08:46 · 6 answers · asked by Petra 5

2007-07-09 22:35:25 · 3 answers · asked by Amrita 1

We have a 2 bedroom condo, and the kitchen, dining room, and living area are in a big room. What every day items can be used as decorations-we are in Germany, and so far away from Ikea. We don´t have a lot of stores to choose from, so I need ideas.

2007-07-09 22:23:54 · 4 answers · asked by Learning is fun! 4

I have a very small dining area I just removed the blinds and added curtains I also added the dining table and chairs that I got at Ikea for $99.00 and some fake sunflower's for $0.94 cents @ wal-mart and the vase...well it came with the apartment so I put it to use....the placemats are from Ikea as well 4 for $1.00.. oh yeah curtains and curtain rod about $22.00 at wal-mart... I'm not sure what to add to my walls because I don't usually decorate this is my first attempt at decorating...

2007-07-09 19:25:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

how can i make my talent work for me. I can sew. i make handbags some clothing slipcovers upholestry. i am not organize to put it all together. I don't have the money to realy buy materials and tools. I need help

2007-07-09 18:35:51 · 2 answers · asked by arnosvile girl 1

2007-07-09 16:40:49 · 14 answers · asked by Cherry fiz 2