Modern Interior Design Home

Staggering pictures is a creative way to show some originality and character in your home. Arranging them is half the battle, so instead of putting many holes in your wall, here is a great strategy for laying them out. For the step by step click here.

Use paper cut outs to arrange before committing! Love this idea, so simple.

This chandelier reminds me of jewelry ~ strings of pearls with colorful diamonds dripping from them. This is the kind of chandelier that would really shine/stand out among a traditionally decorated house. The contrast of the very modern chandelier with traditional furniture ~ say for example in a dining room with crown molding, dark wood furniture, etc. would really be fantastic.

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Hillsdale Furniture
Hillsdale Furniture
Hillsdale Furniture
Hillsdale Furniture
Hillsdale Furniture
Hillsdale Furniture
Hillsdale Furniture

Happy Monday Everyone! Don't forget to enter our giveaway here of the perfect summertime accessory ~ a gorgeous ice bucket/wine cooler!
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Gabrielle submitted the following design dilemma: After 3 years, my living room is almost complete but I have one huge wall behind our big couch that's just naked. What do I do?

This got me thinking about the many couches that sit in front of empty walls. Or how many couches fade into their surroundings. Here are some solutions for Gabrielle and some ideas of how to change your living room look.

1. Paint the wall behind your couch a different color. If the room allows this, picking a contrasting color to create an accent wall is a good way to add some depth to your living room.

{Photo from Casa Sugar}

2. A mirror. Its an easy way to elegantly fill an empty wall white adding more light to a room. Mirrors will also make a smaller room appear larger so this is a perfect solution for a small living space.


3. There is something about uniformity in design that makes a room look clean and crisp. Find some similar pictures or postcards and frame them in the same frame in a line. Picture frames with over sized matting as seen below are a great way to fill your walls!

{Photo from Apartment Therapy}

4. Wallpaper! SO many different types. SO many designs to pick from. A fun way to create a great focal point in your space. You wont need to hang a thing if your wallpaper speaks for itself.

{Photo from Urban Sardine}


{My Home Ideas}

Do you have a wandering door that likes to slowly close when your not looking? Well don't lose your anchor, a good sailor's knot will do the trick! My love of nautical has found a new level with the Knot Doorstop by Two's Company. Available from Haus Interiors for only 45 bucks!

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A portrait fit for the little king of your house. Custom pet portraits by Kristen Dougherty can capture your furry friend forever.

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5pc Cappuccino furniture
5pc Cappuccino furniture
5pc Cappuccino furniture
5pc Cappuccino furniture
5pc Cappuccino furniture
5pc Cappuccino furniture
5pc Cappuccino furniture
5pc Cappuccino furniture
5pc Cappuccino furniture

Beautiful Bedroom Bed
Beautiful Bedroom Bed
Beautiful Kids Bedroom Bed
Beautiful Bedroom Bed
Beautiful Bedroom Beds
Beautiful Bedroom Beds
Beautiful Bedroom Beds
Beautiful Bedroom Beds
Beautiful Bedroom Beds
Beautiful Bedroom Beds
Beautiful Bedroom Beds

Good morning! I have to say I love shopping, but I love shopping even better when I know the money is going to a good cause. Check out this gorgeous pillow cover from The Hunger Site store. It is an Indian Appliqué Pillow Cover based on Indian floor paintings called Mandanas. The colorfully patterned appliqué of the Tree of Life comes in Blue or Green. It's a perfect way to bring in a global, earthy feel to a room. Purchasing this pillow will fund 25 cups of food, it doesn't get much better then that!

Don't forget to enter our giveaway here of the perfect summertime accessory ~ a gorgeous ice bucket/wine cooler!

Hey guys, check out our awesome giveaway of a beautiful ice bucket/wine cooler, don't forget to enter here.

Our friends over at CSN Stores were nice enough to donate another item for our readers to win! They offer products for every room from platform beds to fun home accessories. So all you have to do is submit a design dilemma for P4D to to help you with. Need to figure out your color palette? Looking for a new look for a room? Having problems laying out your room or picking the right accessories?

Submit your design challenge to us as a comment to this post and we will come up with a design solution AND....you will be eligible to win the Star Home Jardin Wine Cooler and Ice Bucket.



Invite your friends over to admire your new look and have a drink! We will announce the winner on Friday, July 2nd! So submit your design dilemma and we'll help you out. Its a win win!

There is a renewed interest in outdoor garden furniture as more and more of us are beginning to realise the many advantages of living a more outdoors life. Cheap garden furniture is now in plentiful supply from a myriad of different sources meaning that we can get cheap garden decor for our outside lifestyle.

When looking for outdoor garden furniture there are a few things we should bear in mind. We want it to last and weather well so let's take a look at what garden furniture for outside to choose:
Cheap Outdoor Garden Furniture

If we decide to purchase cheap garden furniture then probably our best bet is for plastic furniture. Plastic outdoor furniture is by far the lowest in price. We can purchase very god quality plastic outdoor furniture that will last for a lifetime.

The problem with plastic furniture for outside is the fact that is simply does not have the aesthetic qualities of wooden outdoor garden furniture. For those on a more restricted budget though it is the perfect choice. Plastic outside furniture has come a long way in recent years and there is much better quality and better designed plastic outdoor garden furniture now available.

You only have to search the many online gardening stores to realise that you are not simply stuck with the traditional plain plastic garden chairs and the usual cheap plastic garden tables. If you want something that will last a lifetime in the garden then plastic outdoor furniture is probably a good choice.
Quality Outdoor Garden Furniture

If we want high quality outdoor garden furniture then we have a number of choices. We can break this down in to a number of subsections to consider. Depending on the climate and the weather conditions some outdoor furniture for gardens is better suited than others. There is one overriding garden decor that is by far the most popular and that is:
Teak Outdoor Garden Furniture

If we want really high quality outdoor garden furniture then teak garden furniture is an extremely popular choice. It is extremely durable and hard wearing and will last for an extremely long time. Teak furniture for the garden can be purchased for surprisingly low prices and is the choice for anyone with a reasonable budget.

Teak outdoor furniture for the garden can be purchased in a dining room style set comprising outdoor teak chairs and outdoors teak tables that can really enhance both the look and feel of any garden. If the teak outdoor furniture is cared for well then it will last and last and is a very good choice if you wish to have a very high quality wooden outdoor furniture.

What other outdoor garden furniture is suitable?
Wooden Outdoor Garden Furniture

Of course teak outdoor table chairs and benches are the main choice for many but they can be expensive compared to lower quality wooden furniture for the garden. Just because we cannot afford teak it does not mean that we cannot get good quality wooden furniture for outside on a reasonable budget.

Hardwood Garden Furniture

Any hardwood furniture for the garden is going to last a long time. If it is properly cared for then it can last for a lifetime. A simple oiling of the wood goes a long way to preventing the worst of the weather from impacting on it.

Hardwood outdoor garden furniture can be purchased for tables, benches, chairs and any number of side tables or decorative items. If you cannot afford teak garden tables and chairs then you may still be able to get good quality hardwood furniture at a reasonable price.

Softwood Outdoor Garden Furniture

Although softwood may not be as high a quality as hardwood it can last surprising well if you make a good purchase. Softwoods like pine come in many different grades and if you choose a pine outdoor garden furniture source that uses slow growingpine then it can be very durable. If the tree has grown slowly then it is much more dense and hard wearing than a fast growing alternative.

By caring for it well we can have many years of pleasure from our softwood outdoor garden tables and chairs. Before we get on to care tips for outdoor garden furniturelets take a look at the other most popular choice for furniture for outside.
Wicker Outdoor Garden Furniture

Wicker tables, chairs, benches and recliners have seen a massive surge in popularity over recent years. With much better quality being supplied the lifetime of wicker garden furniture has increased dramatically. Suited to many climates it will last a long time with a little care.

Choose wicker outdoor furniture that is tight weaved and made of good quality materials. It should be cared for well and will result in a very long lifespan. Outdoor furniture for the garden made from wicker is a slightly more expensive option than low quality wooden furniture but not as expensive as the high quality teak alternative.

Wicker outdoor tables and chairs can really give a boost to the feel of any outdoor space and adds a nice touch of class to an otherwise dreary space.
Caring for Outdoor Garden Furniture

If you want your garden furniture to last as long as possible then here are a few tips to ensure that you get the absolute best from what you purchased:

* If possible bring the furniture inside out of the elements if it will not be in use for some time.
* Store it in a dry and not too humid place.
* If you have no inside space for storage then invest in some heavy duty plastic covers to keep the elements off.
* For all wooden outdoor furniture ensure that it is well oiled at the beginning and the end of the season. It will last many years longer if you treat it with respect and keep the wood well oiled.
* Wicker outdoor garden furniture should be wiped regularly with a soapy damp cloth and then buffed dry. You do not want molds to form and using a tiny addition of bleach will keep it in goodcondition.

If you are interested in enhancing the look of your outdoor space I hope this has inspired you. There are many different styles and qualities of outdoor garden furniture to choose from. Simply purchase the best quality that your budget allows for.