Decorating & Remodeling - October 2007

I am moving into a new apartment and I bought new couches, they are a light brown microfiber, and I want to paint my walls green. The color is called guacamole. HA! Anyway, I have never bought curtains before, because I have always just used blinds, but I am tired of just having boring blinds on my windows, so I want to add some curtains, but I have no idea what color I should get. Any advice will be helpful!

2007-10-17 07:32:27 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am helping my parents decorate their living room, and they want to do something really colorful and striking. BUT they have maroon couches. What colors can I paint the wall or what accents or theme could I go with that will look good?

Also keep in mind that the kitchen is painted yellow, so I'd like it to be something that won't look horrible next to that.

I would appreciate your help.

ALSO if you know of any websites with tips, advice, or inspiration on interior decorating, let me know!

2007-10-17 06:06:20 · 11 answers · asked by charelisa 2

HI
i am 23, female and from london. i have never known what i wanted to do with my life. my desk job is driving me insane, as i long to be doign something practical. i have been thinking about doing a handyman course as i would really like to be able to buy a property that is run down and renovate it. nothing big at first, maybe an old ladies house that needs painting, and new ktichen and bathroom. can anyone please give me some advice. i live in kingston upon thames. i don't know wether i could get a job with a handy man or builder or even a property developer who buys, renovates and sells on. i don't want people thinking i am trying to make that big elusive buck. i am willign to put the work in and training. i would be able to raise the money to buy my first project in about a year, as i have my own property already.
any help or info would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

2007-10-17 04:58:21 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need to buy a new sofa and wonder if I should buy one now on a random sale or if later in the year there will be a bigger sale.

2007-10-17 04:55:30 · 4 answers · asked by kimsva 1

Everything from the toys to the kind of carpet and paint. I also really need some good online sources for this.

2007-10-17 04:43:33 · 4 answers · asked by i not smartt 1

what is the easyest to lay

2007-10-17 03:47:47 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-17 03:36:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know they can't be refinished. How long before they need to be replaced. Dogs and children in family.

2007-10-17 03:29:52 · 6 answers · asked by fluffernut 7

2007-10-17 03:20:01 · 19 answers · asked by Eileen J 7

where do i start?
I have found good website's on planning permission and building regulations. I have found a bunch of suppliers (just need to make final choices). As for the work and desiging i will do that myself (and friends).
I think i am ready to take the first proper steps. Just need help with the following:
1. Looking for land in south east UK. (so far only found small plots not for building)
2. How much should i expect it to cost?. (my guestimate was about 55K)
3. anything i need to be warned about?

I think thats about it.
Thanks in advance.

2007-10-17 02:26:56 · 6 answers · asked by Humza 5

2007-10-17 01:36:57 · 6 answers · asked by j_rockit11 2

We have two small bathrooms that are real basic. If one is available, this might be a nice upgrade in the master bath.

2007-10-17 00:29:17 · 7 answers · asked by hooligan169 1

i'm thinking of buying the joanna sofa suite from argos and wondered if anyone has got one and what they're like. Thanks

2007-10-16 22:35:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-16 21:48:55 · 12 answers · asked by mcd69 1

How can something be on "Sale" when it is never not "on sale?" For example "Michaels", they have custom "frames" at 50% off in their ad every week. I have been framing pictures there for about 10 years and in all that 10 years have never seem them NOT on sale for 50% off. Same thing with mattresses, stores have them ALWAYS on sale, so how can they be ON SALE if they are never NOT on sale? Strange uh? Thank you.

2007-10-16 19:35:14 · 7 answers · asked by kingsley 6

Right now my walls are pink and green . We painted my room last summer and im actually kinda tired of the colors. My furniture is light oak? Im not sure but it's a tan color, and so is my floor. I want a more grown up/ adult looking room, more "sophisticated"
What's a good color?

2007-10-16 18:58:34 · 11 answers · asked by xorenée 7

I dismantled a barn on my property that I have records indicating it was built 1888. I have eighteen barn beams that range in length from 10' to 18'. Also I have many 4 " thick floor boards 12 - 16 " wide and 10'- 18' long. Also the slate has been taken down carefully so not to break them. Does anyone know a fair price range of what I can sell them for?

2007-10-16 16:39:14 · 8 answers · asked by Traveler 4

2007-10-16 16:04:25 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

mine are light blue (not baby blue) and light green

2007-10-16 15:55:25 · 11 answers · asked by chocolate4eden 2

Details:
- Furniture is white/toupe
- Pillows are balck and gold
- Some pink accesories from old room color
Questions:
- What colorS should i paint my walls? (two one color, two the other?)
- should i incoperate red into my room?
- Any other ideas?

2007-10-16 15:22:19 · 4 answers · asked by *Cherry* 2

I've been looking for it for quite sometime!

2007-10-16 15:18:12 · 3 answers · asked by Sam 1

I have searched a number of stores but cant find anything nice. Can anyone suggest either an online store or physical one where I can find nice decorative mirrors

2007-10-16 15:13:54 · 3 answers · asked by Vandana D 1

I personally use a bath chair, the kind elderly people use, as a nightstand and drape old sheets over anything unsightly I want to conceal. Hoarders have a decor all their own! :)

2007-10-16 15:12:25 · 5 answers · asked by Melinda C 2

i'm re-decorating my room and i want a vintage / artsy room. so far i only bought this breakfast at tiffany's poster and that's vintage but what else could i do? what are good stores in LA or the san fernando valley? i want to paint my room red or purple, what color furniture goes well w/ that? should i paint my whole room red or purple (all 4 walls, ceiling, door) or would that be too dark? thanks!

2007-10-16 14:44:09 · 2 answers · asked by Sophia 2

i want pink and green (wild) bed sheet cover.......... anyone know where i can find something like that?
stores? websites? if you can show me pics that'd be great!

2007-10-16 14:21:56 · 4 answers · asked by ♥ 3

ok so my boyfriend is moving his room to the basement and i was wondering about stuff we can get to keep him organized (like shelves/cube things/etc.)
PLEASE INCLUDE LINKS to where i can get this stuff and any other tips or ideas.

2007-10-16 14:05:27 · 4 answers · asked by he makes her world go round 1

A: Does anyone have that? How does it look? The fireplace is the focal point of the room.
B: Where would we put our dvd player, VCR, cable box.etc.. If I get an entertainment center would it look okay since fireplace is in the middle of the wall and what size should it be? Thank you in advance.

2007-10-16 13:57:08 · 7 answers · asked by jenk 5

i have animal pictures and pictures of flowers in my livingroom. along with the basics like sofa, chair and rocking chair, end tables and an entertainment center. but it looks so boring! what can i do to give it a pick me up?

2007-10-16 12:12:48 · 6 answers · asked by markieshoney 2

About one week ago i purchased a black leather love seat with a matching couch, two end tables a coffee table and two lamps. the majority of the lamp color is black with a gold trim around the body about an inch wide and the top where it holds the lightbulb is also gold. the shade has two thin gold line accents on the top adn bottom. both lamps are the same.
the tables (all three) have a black body with an inset glass that looks like marble (black, grey adn clear) design with a gold trim around them.
my question is what color would be a good accent color? not for the walls but for decoration. i was thinking a deep red color, my carpet is beige but im lookin for an area rug. also maybe gold curtain rods with wine colored curtains? i just want a richer color to add to the room any ideas?

2007-10-16 11:58:40 · 10 answers · asked by LiL Mama14 2

2007-10-16 11:39:15 · 3 answers · asked by Daniel T 1