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Question by sunshine daydream: I already have a basic idea for my new room, pop art and loud colors. Any ideas to go along with it? This is the color of my walls: http://www.robertopiecollection.co.uk/Application/images/Reproduction-Tiles/Victorian-tiles-Blue-6-6-lg.jpg Id like to make my room stand out. With the help of someone on here, I decided I want to do a sort of modern contemporary with a pop of color in my room. For example, have large pieces of brightly colored art and funky looking things around the room, but keep everything simple and modern. Any ideas on how I could do this? For now I only know that I need some cool art. Best answer: Answer by Alexwhen i saw the color of your walls a immediately thought of neon green! you could paint some geometrical shapes of neon green! Give... 

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Question by april m: need people to come in my store ideas we do glass engraving home decor baby items we average 20 people a day? i advertise 3 ads a week,photo enclosed,i do emails weekly,mail outs ,its a 2 story victorian house Best answer: Answer by q2003Try coupons or buy one get one sales. Add your own answer in the comments! Lifestyle Expert Stacie Krajchir offers shortcuts to giving your home a quick, style savvy facelift for less. Stacie’s “Style Shortcuts” series gives you the quickest, most affordable route to current trends in home, fashion, beauty , eco and travel. Video Rating: 0 / 5 9 Back Issues VICTORIA Magazines 1992-2003 Victorian Era Charm,Home Decor US $18.95 End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 12:32:42 PSTBuy It Now for only: US $18.95Buy it now... 

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Question by denimead: Are there any websites that I can find victorian bathroom decorating ideas? I’m renovating my original victorian bathroom. I am staining the original wainscotting to a mahogany stain. I’m looking for color matches that would go with the stain and stay within the victorian period. Are there any websites that show different bathroom color schemes? Best answer: Answer by LadynoleI just did my master bathroom in a old meets modern design. I finally decided on a caramel color for my walls, vanilla color for the trim-work and Belgium chocolate for my accent color. I painted the outside of my claw-foot tub in this chocolate paint (the white porcelain looks great against it. I got a lot of great ideas from HGTV. (direct link to HGTV victorain site below) You... 

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Question by Dianne S: Ideas for designing a victorian bathroom? I have a victorian house that did not have indoor plumbing when it was built. One of the bedrooms was converted to a bathroom. It is HUGE and has a clawfoot tub and pedestal sink. There is a large area of wasted space right in the middle of the room. There is plenty of room for furnishings, cabinets for storage, vanity tables, etc. There is also a crystal chandalier in the middle of the ceiling which I am keeping! Any ideas for what type of furnishings to add to keep it authentic? Antiques to look for? Ways to make it functional? Thanks! Best answer: Answer by browneyedsounds nice the way it is Add your own answer in the comments! Delta Victorian Single Handle Centerset Bathroom Faucet with Metal Drain US $339.71 End... 

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Question by Ronnie: I have to make up a sample Bed and Breakfast for my senior project, any ideas? i have an okay name. I need a place to have it located and all the little detailsd that go into it. I also need to make a blueprint of it. Nayone know of a good site to make blueprints of homes? Or if someone could help me find a victorian style home for sale in a historic area. Best answer: Answer by Ed AtunHave it located in Montana so people can go horseback riding. You can get some floor plans at www.ATREUSHOMES.com or www.VANTAGEBUILT.com . Real blueprints cost 0 so i don’t think you want those. You have to have 2 refrigerators so the guests never go without. A big pantry. Hire a cook or hire a cleaner or you are going to be very busy. You can get the historic home at www.realtor.com... 

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House Color Combinations – Exterior House Painting Ideas House color combinations coordinate your entire exterior color palette. It’s not just enough to pick a color for your house you need to make an entire color scheme. You need to pick several coordinating shades. For the exterior of your house you’ll need colors for the main paint, garage door, shutters, front door, concrete, trim and roof. The color combination of your house can compliment the overall style of your home. For an updated Victorian pair gray and taupe with pale lavender accents to show off the architecture. For a modern home use the idea of a pop of color. If your home is on several different levels and lacks architectural details paint each story a different color. You can even use a daring color scheme... 

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If you’ve found that Victorian interiors are your cup of tea, and you would enjoy making over your room(s) in this style, there are ways you can make it happen without breaking the bank! What you’ll have to do is some extra browsing to find the right deals, as well as a little creative thinking. To start with, you should examine pictures of various Victorian interiors. Also check out other items and decorations that were popular during the time period that occurred in 19th century England. The images you gather will give you insights into what to look for while you are surfing the Web for deals online, or in thrift or consignment stores. Following are some ideas of how you can transform your room(s) with this elaborate style and save some cash at the same time: Idea 1 – Even... 

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Decorating a living room should not be too excessive and dear. If you’re in a humble budget, you can always do it yourself rather than hiring an interior designer ; but if you can afford to hire a good designer, then why not. You can plan in advance and check for designs onlineor mags to visualise the effect on your precise living room. Below are Some examples of the popular living room design suggestions that you might find online and in various home design mags : 1)  Classic-Modern Design is among the most typical living room designs. Houses that have Classic-Modern style design enjoy typically the relaxing feel and texture of the living space. If you’ve got an extraordinarily geometrical or sharpened rimmed space, toning and softening it with textures is the way to do it.... 

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A home’s exterior makes or breaks the first impression when prospective buyers see your home initially. If you’re looking to add value to your home without spending a lot of money, consider enhancing its curb appeal with a new front door. A spruced-up entryway can add as much as $24,000 to a home’s perceived value. Your home competes for attention with the other homes in the neighborhood and even on your block. But you’ll never get an offer if potential buyers don’t make it through the front door. The good news is that you can give your home an inviting new look by simply upgrading your front entryway. It’s one of the fastest, easiest and least expensive home improvements you can make. Whereas many doors are made of wood or steel, newer fiberglass materials and design options... 

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The fireplace is a structure that serves both function and aesthetic purposes. Usually, fireplaces are very durable and they last for years. So it is important to choose a design that you really like, so that you don’t have to spend resources replacing or modifying it in the future. Here are some creative fireplace design ideas that will help you get started. Starting from the materials. When you choose a building material for your fireplace, you have to be aware of the limitations of the materials. Some materials will look nice than others for certain designs. For example, you can choose aluminum as the primary building material for your fireplace. However, you must be aware that although aluminum is fire resistant, it is rather difficult to add complicated patterns to the metal. You... 

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