looking for websites for ideas, mags , etc all info appreciated
2006-09-01 02:42:28 · 11 answers · asked by Jason O 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
No real offense but questions like this always baffle me.
Any answers here will neither be "right" nor "wrong" but personal opinions.
Certainly another thing that causes me to wonder, is why more people don't do a general WWW search, using keywords in their browser?????
You should already have established THINGS or ideas that relate to what YOU like. Test those in your own spaces. What works for me, or others here, may not work at all, for you.
You have to live in "it" Create it to be your comfort zone, using thoughts and items you most feel comfortable living with. That can be mild to wild, Static or animated, classy or hodge podge,,,it's all determined by what you feel OK with, and whether or not you're truly trying to impress others with your designs for life.
Rev. Steven
2006-09-01 03:19:53 · answer #1 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should decide on a style and color scheme, first. You want it to flow through your house, but not look the same in every room. Pick 4-5 colors you like that go together well. Stick with 2-3 saturated colors for accents and neutrals for most walls and large pieces of furniture.
I think HGTV.com has a great variety of ideas you can check out.
Have fun!
2006-09-01 10:53:49 · answer #2 · answered by tariele 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A fun way to get ideas is to go view model homes! They usually hire designers to do them so they are pretty good. This way you can see the whole picture at once. You can probably sneak a digital camera, the selling agents don't walk with you, if you want reminders.
2006-09-01 09:54:30 · answer #3 · answered by Kristie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many magazines (i.e. Better Homes and Gardens) have websites that offer lots of ideas. Google 'decorating ideas' and you'll likely find lots of sites to help you.
2006-09-01 09:49:44 · answer #4 · answered by carolewkelly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in the UK I found that the Ideal home magazine has some good advice and good ideas for look of a house (rather than diy tips).
2006-09-01 09:48:43 · answer #5 · answered by Borealis83 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christopher Lowell has a show on HGTV.He is great with decorating on the cheap.Lowes website is great.The designer Gays,( I mean guys) are good too.Lynette Jennings is very resourceful.
2006-09-01 10:17:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to open houses. Also check out pictures on realtor's website and craigslist.org.
2006-09-01 10:00:21 · answer #7 · answered by handydaddy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HGTV is good. You can find some great mags at Lowe's
2006-09-01 09:49:32 · answer #8 · answered by BUPPY'S MEME 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to tlc.com and either click on design star or trading spaces also try ikea.com for design styles. or try hgtv.com
2006-09-01 13:40:44 · answer #9 · answered by dark rockchick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
visit B&Q store for tips
2006-09-05 08:49:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋