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DIY Drapery Rods From the Hardware Store!

March 17, 2015 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

I love to design and create something unique and unusual for my clients and my own home. That means thinking creatively and looking at found or even new objects with a new eye. The possibilities are endless when you tap into the right side of your brain. I also love shopping in unexpected places. You never know what ideas will pop in your head … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bedside Manner, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Post, Re~Style ~Chic Tagged With: bedding, Bedroom, Bedroom design, Color Chic, Contemporay Design, Curtains, Drapery, Furniture arranging; space planning; design on a budget; no cost decorarting;, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips

30 Days of Tips to Re~Style, Redecorate & Refresh Your Home for under $25 ~ Tip 6

September 7, 2014 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

Another instant (and free) update to any room in your house: Take down the draperies and curtains. Let the sun and moon shine in. Enjoy the view. Pull the blinds and shades up. Without drapes, this living room is filled with light. The view is the next door neighbor's house and that's OK. Just think about your morning cup of coffee in this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dining Room ~ Chic, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Post, Re~Style ~Chic, Room Service~Design Tips, Rooms We Live In Tagged With: 30 Days of design tips, Bathroom design, Breakfast nook, Color Chic, Curtains, Drapery, Furniture arranging; space planning; design on a budget; no cost decorarting;, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Living Rooms, window treatments

Roman Shades

May 28, 2013 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

There are so many choices when it comes to designing window treatments. One idea that's often overlooked are Roman Shades. They're simply fabric shades that hang flat against the window when closed and fold up in horizontal pleats when raised. The shades can be mounted inside the window frame (like the photo on the left) or as an outside mount (on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bathroom ~ Chic, Color Chic, Dining Room ~ Chic, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Kitchen Chic, Rooms We Live In Tagged With: Color Chic, Contemporay Design, Drapery, Fabric, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Roman Shades, window treatments

Patrick’s Bedroom-The Big Reveal

December 14, 2009 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

Patrick’s Bedroom-The Big Reveal

Patrick’s bedroom was finished just in time for his party.  (We were hanging his posters as guests were arriving!  Who doesn’t work best under pressure?) My husband wasn’t sure about the gold paint on the walls, but will admit it was a good choice.  The color is in the bedskirt fabric and makes the red chair and navy bedspread really … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Post Tagged With: bedding, Bedroom, Bedroom design, Color Chic, Drapery, Furniture arranging; space planning; design on a budget; no cost decorarting;, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Paint, window treatments

Re-Decorating–Patrick’s Room

September 15, 2009 By Merri Cvetan 1 Comment

Re-Decorating–Patrick’s Room

Patrick’s Room--Before Welcome to Re-Decorating™!  Our first project is my son Patrick’s bedroom.  He moved into this room after his older brother, Tyler graduated from college and before we had a chance to make any changes and update the finishes!  Pat told me this summer he wanted a red chair like the one Doc Brown had in Back to the Future.   … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Post Tagged With: Antique furniture, Antique lighting, Artwork, bedding, Bedroom, Bedroom design, Color Chic, Desk, Drapery, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Pillows, Redecorating

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