Blue is one of the cool colours and it works well with orange, yellow or red – orange is especially common. So much so that a combination of orange and blue is one of the ’secrets’ of art, especially recently in the film industry. If you look out for it you will notice it all of the time, especially on movie posters and DVD covers. In fact once you realise that is true, you may just be shocked to see just how many films use the combination! This translates well to interior design too, as they just work so well together, and to help you maximise the look just follow these simple blue interior design ideas and tips. Read more…
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Jul-26-2011
The Big Lebowski House is For Sale…Dude!
Posted by Mariam Nibbi under Home Decoration Guru
“The rug really pulled the room together…man”, and with that the adventure began. One of our favorite films of all time, The Big Lebowski, begins in the Dude’s house, his bathroom to be exact and ends with his rug getting ruined. Now you can recreate this memorable scene for a cool $2.295M. The Dude’s house plus the surrounding bungalows in Venice, CA are now for sale.
From the realtor:
Six historic one bedroom cottages on a 10,628 sq ft lot, all just blocks to the beach and Abbot Kinney.
Spring and summer are the seasons for outdoor living. Once the weather warms, many folks spend most of their available, waking hours out on their patios.
Get Off to a Good Start
Start the day off with breakfast on the patio. Let the children play in the back yard as the dew dries on the grass. When the temperature finally rises, a dip in the pool followed by cooling off in the sun on a chaise lounge will be in order.
Enjoy lunch by your pool or take a break from work by simply sitting and marveling at your outdoor living area. If you work from home, make a space on your patio to accommodate your laptop so you don’t feel like you can never escape the office.
Enjoy an Outdoor Evening with Friends
Fire up the grill in preparation for supper and prepare meals in your outdoor kitchen.
Jul-22-2011
Create Your own Summer Style – Pretty, Pretty
Posted by Mariam Nibbi under Home Decoration Guru
Before you yell (or not) ‘oh, no it’s going to be pink’ take a moment to take a look at the post to see how pretty pastel pink can create a stylish interior which isn’t focused around a princess theme! Colour:
Pastel pink is the order of the day, with injections of complimentary colours to give a chic modern look. White is also used quite prolifically to achieve a soft and very soothing look for lounges or bedroom. Any pastel colour will also offer the same chic styling which is slightly less feminine. 
Style:
Modern and contemporary styles are those which ooze chic elegance without even trying! Read more…
Jul-22-2011
The Power Of Pressure Washing: A Before & After
Posted by Mariam Nibbi under Home Decoration Guru
We’ve talked before about pressure washers on C&H — they can help tackle a variety of jobs and can breathe new life into a variety of products.
Take decks, for example. It’s likely that your deck takes quite a beating year after year, especially if you live in an area where each of the four seasons makes itself heard! Experts recommend power washing and staining your deck on an annual basis to keep it clean and in good shape.
Yet if you’re like CasaSugar’s Elka Karl, it may have been more than a year since your last deck maintenance.
Jul-19-2011
Wicker Patio Furniture Can Transform Your Space
Posted by Mariam Nibbi under Home Decoration Guru
For a way to transform your outdoor patio area, consider bringing in some wicker patio furniture. It provides the space with a classic look, and allows you to spend more time outside enjoying your patio.
Wicker Dining Sets
Many people complain that they don’t spend enough time on their patios. Often, our busy schedules don’t allow for us to spend a lot of time lounging outside and utilizing the space. However, we need to eat every day.
Jul-19-2011
Create Your own Summer Style – Something Exotic
Posted by Mariam Nibbi under Home Decoration Guru
As with most interior design ideas the term ‘exotic’ conjures up different looks for different people; maybe you associate exotic with far away places with panoramic views and vistas or maybe you think of pure luxury. For some it will grandiose homes in an Italian or French style, for others it may mean the latest contemporary interiors. For me it’s the unusual which springs to mind – not necessarily Bali Beaches! 
Colour:
Exotic colours are typically associated with gold, silver and those seen in precious stones, rubies, emerald and sapphires will all be suitable to use. Read more…