Decorating & Remodeling - November 2007

Unfortunately my new place has green carpet. I'm renting from a friend and can not recarpet as he is attached to the color. The furniture/bedding colors are predominantly tan and black in my room. So basically I'm looking for something that will go well with these three colors for my walls. I'm not opposed to wall paper, in fact it seems like it may be easier.. I'd like something that stands out, but isn't too bold. Any ideas? Also, extra credit if you can tell me where I look for examples. :)

2007-11-06 06:29:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I plan on decorating my apt. soon with dark oak mission furniture, along with accent pieces like lamps, shelves, and picture frames in espresso.... but I don't just wanna limit myself to those colors. I'd like to add a little touch of ivory or bone white to my decor but don't know how to work with them. Do these colors go well with dark oak and espresso? And are there any other colors that I should consider using? I'm trying to give my place a warm cozy look, but I need some ideas.

2007-11-06 06:23:24 · 5 answers · asked by Alex 2

I have a small, basic 3 bedroom ranch home. It is not fancy, and the bathroom needs repairs. But, I just made the last payment, and it is mine! Now I 'd like to do some things like remodel the kitchen & bath, replace doors & windows, add a laundry rm, etc. the problem is I am lousy with stuff like that. I would like to hire an interior decorator to come in and give ideas & estimates. How do I even go about hiring one? Is there a big fee? Do I go thru them & they do the contracting? My small town doesn't even have one, & I'd have to go outside of the city. Are all of them basically the same, or should they have a certain lisence? Please help me out-and pease no sarcastic answers.

2007-11-06 06:15:37 · 8 answers · asked by animalover 4

2007-11-06 06:15:08 · 5 answers · asked by icecandy 1

I just bought it and I'm not sure to take it back or not cause I want my comforter to match the size of my sheets. I think my sheets may be a Queen size. Is there a way to tell if the sheets are a Queen size or not?

2007-11-06 06:01:43 · 8 answers · asked by shangelbabe05 2

Does anyone have any ideas for do it yourself decorations?

2007-11-06 05:56:50 · 5 answers · asked by ringjunkie123 4

hi does anyone know where in the UK I can get a canvas shoe holder that has pouches for the shoes to go in?

2007-11-06 04:30:15 · 9 answers · asked by Little miss naughty 2

Last year I really liked this particular tree. It was a pre-lit tree but the lights were larger than those little ones. I saw one at home depot and one at wal-mart. At both places, the biatch in front of me got the last one. I have been looking for the tree this year but they do not have it at wal-mart or home depot. I wanted to know if anyone knows what you call the lights on this tree so I can do a search.

2007-11-06 02:58:04 · 6 answers · asked by sheena708 3

2007-11-06 01:31:15 · 6 answers · asked by Kamy 4

im fed up with my stair carpet, what else can i put on the stair that i could just wipe down?

2007-11-06 01:30:14 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Someone tell me the answer as i dont know how to work it out :)

Also can you tell me how you worked it out so u know for Furture Ref :)

2007-11-05 23:37:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok so i need strobe lights for like just a bedroom. maybe like 3 or 4 of them. how much are they each?? :)

2007-11-05 16:02:00 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

does anybody know where I can buy nice bed linen from that isnt pink. My 10 year olds room is purple and orange and she does not like pink. I would like some websites or shops in nsw, it doesnt really matter. I really want something that is a bit different and she is still going to like when she is a teen.

2007-11-05 15:31:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-05 15:27:48 · 3 answers · asked by preethi 1

I'm looking for input on construction costs from contractors, check out this link and tell me what you would charge to build this house?
http://www.houseplans.com/plan_details.asp?id=3828&tab=Summary&OrderID=

2007-11-05 14:56:05 · 4 answers · asked by IRONFIST-X2 5

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2007-11-05 14:13:28 · 10 answers · asked by abeer a 1

I am looking to install crown molding into my room, but not sure how to. I have a basic square room with no tricky corners. Could someone please give me some tips, explain the process, tools that will be needed, etc.? Any help would be very appreciative, thank you.

2007-11-05 12:45:43 · 4 answers · asked by kings 1

How much do thos fountains that run off the wall cost? I'm not thinking the WHOLE wall, just a partial part for decoration. Does anyone know the lowest cost for it?

2007-11-05 12:39:08 · 3 answers · asked by michellemisfit 1

2007-11-05 12:38:57 · 3 answers · asked by c 2

Well after I complained to the contractor that the partition wall he had put up was 1 inch out of plumb over 7 foot he came out and fixed it. Well vertically anyway. In fact we he did was at halfway up the wall he re-adjusted it so it was plumb so now the wall is at a slight zigzag, not only that it is now no longer at 90 degrees with the adjoining wall and is .5 of an inch out over less than 1 foot. I complained to the owner of the company who is supposedly coming out first thing tomorrow to look at it and fix it but if I find another problem I am axing them. apparently hisguys told him that it was just the door frame that was out. Shame they left evidence behind showing the contrary

3 issues so far

Hinging the bedroom door at the wrong side so that you have to open the door full, step into the room, close the door to be able to turn the light on

Partition wall out of plumb vertically by 1 inch.

Partition wall now not at 90 degrees with adjoining wall.

2007-11-05 12:31:35 · 1 answers · asked by Mike M 1

2007-11-05 12:07:10 · 1 answers · asked by lola 1

2007-11-05 12:04:55 · 1 answers · asked by Bill G 2

Is it in the plaster or paint? Is it something an average do-it-yourselfer can do?

I have a finished basement. It's got wallpaper on the walls and all the advice I've gotten is to leave the paper up so as not to destroy the walls underneath. It's some kind of drywall underneath the paper but I'm not exactly sure what kind. I don't want to paper the area - it's really big. If I paint, the seams will show, so I don't want to do that, either. I thought that the 'orange peel' effect will cover the seams nicely.

What special equipment is needed? Please be specific so I buy the right things. Thanks!

2007-11-05 11:29:23 · 6 answers · asked by NEWTOME 3

Hi Guys,

Here is the story. I bought a 40 year old house in LA County and got everything remodeled. However, I only have a building permit for the kitchen, Heating and Air and the windows. A couple of things:

1. I didn't know I need to have things checkout during the remodel. (i did not do that)

2. Also because I only have a permit for the kitchen, what should I do when I am asked about the other items? Stairs? Flooring

I know I made a mistake and should have gotten a permit for everything, but what should I do now? Any words on wisdom would be awesome! What is the best way to handle this situation.

I do have a CA licensed contractor working on my house.

2007-11-05 11:14:29 · 5 answers · asked by GSFKNR 1

Where would be the best place to look??

Ive tried under the bed, in my closet and in the trunk of my car. are there places that are not so hidden that i could find religion?

2007-11-05 07:33:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-05 07:14:30 · 7 answers · asked by detroilet 1

If you received a flyer in the mail for Christmas Light Installations for a low cost....would you be interested in the service??

2007-11-05 07:13:52 · 8 answers · asked by Curious One 2

Me and my friend are entering a new design for a dog wheelchair. And we need to know if there's any certain types of wheels we have to purchase first. Or if there's any kind of material needed.

Also, what kind of metal?

Where could we get these materials, and how. <333333333

2007-11-05 07:01:19 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need to know how to mix joint compound and water to be able to roll it on the walls and make it smooth, not textured. The previous owners of this house did this in the bathroom instead of taping and mudding the seams of drywall... and I am just curious of what consistancy it needs to be to?

2007-11-05 06:50:12 · 2 answers · asked by Mommy to 1+triplets 6

I am wondering where I can find some really over sized bath towels?-Like the kinds that are in some really nice hotels? I'm not sure the exact length & width that I'm looking for, but I just know that they need to be BIG...a lot bigger than the standard towel. Can anyone help??? Thanks!

2007-11-05 06:10:46 · 37 answers · asked by HMB25 2