How-To Guides about Interior Design

See how to make homemade "ice" candles out of taper candles (or wax flakes). Cut up the taper candles, heat them until melted, then pour into a container lined with ice (chipped ice, not cubes) with the wick dangling in from above. The ice will create an interesting design in the candle.

If you're a big fan of home improvement, then you've you've probably painted a wall or item in your day. Not only can it get expensive, it's also time consuming, and very often just plain boring. Waiting for paint to dry so that you can add another coat is, well…like waiting for paint to dry.

How to Make a Macrame Christmas Tree with Beads. This tree can be a good gift for New Year's or Christmas eve. You can use it as a Christmas tree decorations.

How to make a macrame snowflake with beads - easy tutorial.To make this snowflake you only need to know a square knot.

How to Make Easy Macrame Owl - Wall Hanger Tutorial. You can use this Owl as a Wall Hanger or a Necklace. Changing the string sizes, you can make a bigger or a smaller owl.

In this video tutorial you can see how to make macrame wall hanger.

This textile Mandala flower is created using the macramé technique.

Macrame Tutorial - Learn How to Make a Round Colorful Coasters..

This DIY room decor tutorial is super easy and the final result is very girly and polished.

This is not a tutorial, but only an idea how to make a Christmas wreath in Macrame style. You can do this is very different ways.

This unique hand made star ornament can be used as a tree ornament. They look lovely hanging in a window, on a door or somewhere else.. This Macrame pattern is flexible and you can make it in different sizes.. If you want it can be used as a keychain or other purposes..

Concrete decor has been popular as of late, and the newest trend is dinnerware. At the London Design Festival last week, designer Vidó Nóri debuted a gorgeous new collection of geometric serving trays and bowls.

If you need to hang a picture, art, or a mirror on drywall, between the wall studs, try using this great picture hook. It holds up to 121 lbs of weight and is really easy to use.

When I think about about concrete, I usually picture a bunch of hairy bros whistling at attractive women walking across the street from their worksite. Have I ever actually witnessed this? Not really. That's just what comes to mind.

Small studio apartment decorating can be challenging, especially when it comes to creating separate zones and keeping clutter at bay. In this video, you'll see how to create an entryway using Ikea Billy bookcases and natural jute grasscloth. This bookcase room divider serves many functions, including separating the bedroom from the rest of the space, and providing extra storage, crucial to organizing small spaces. And best of all, you can take your bookcase wall with you when you move out!

How to Make a Light Bulb Vase. Great DIY craft idea.

In this episode, see how to decorate a small balcony to add livable square footage to your apartment by installing a reed fence, and making a bench out of a few plastic storage containers and plywood. There's even room to include a balcony garden with a raised planter. These balcony decorating ideas can also be used for small patios and decks and will inspire you to create your very own outdoor oasis.

Do you like everything about your apartment, except for that unsightly ceiling light fixture? No need to replace it, just cover it up with a DIY drum shade – it will instantly give your room a more sophisticated and personalized look. See how easy it is to make a customized drum shade that will fit any décor, all with inexpensive and easily sourced materials. This is do it yourself lighting on a budget that's perfect for renters and anyone looking for a quick upgrade to their lighting fixtures.

Welcome! Today I would like to share a few hints about picking the right color. So, if you do not know what color your today's outfit should be or your or which color you should choose for your room walls, please follow my suggestions.

The space you live in says a lot about you. It reflects on not only your personality, interests, and beliefs, but your state of mind as well. Maybe you’re in a slump. Or maybe your room doesn’t accurately reflect you. Or maybe you just want to liven up your living space. Either way, the beginning of change is extrinsic. In other words, by changing your surroundings you could very possibly create a real positive change for yourself. As the old saying goes, a tidy space reflects a tidy mind. So...

Custom Carpet Care: Carpet the right treatment for each material. Carpets are made from natural fibers or chemical. About 90 percent will be released in Europe or curly synthetic medium. But even if the carpets are gaining ground in particular, natural wool carpets. Based on the material of the floor is divided into three main categories. Carpet Care person at a glance:Carpet Cleaning personalized attention to the needs of each mat material: animal fibersCustom Carpet (In french: tapis...

How to properly measure a room to determine the size of the carpet you should buy. We also give advice on choosing the right model or tapis sur mesure (custom rugs)for your room.How to measure a room to determine the overall size you need: For living rooms, family rest rooms and houses, all their furniture in which he believes is best for the environment. Measure the open space on the sofa and chairs, making sure that when you sit, your feet should be on the carpet. No "float" a carpet in a...

Custom rugs [ This word is known in french as tapis sur mesure ] can make room in the house will look different than the others. They are different because they can adapt as you wish to search. You can also get the right colors and custom details you want.With custom rugs, you can get the size you need for the parts of your home. You can live in a house where the carpets (tapis) regularly makes it look dull and unattractive. Want good size rug to complement the size of the room.There are...

If you have never bought custom carpet or Tapis personnalisé before it can be difficult to know where to start. How much should you spend? And 'strong enough for your choice? Comfortable? Color is used to encrypt or show stains? Tapis personnalisé is a French word of custom carpet.If you have never bought carpet before it can be difficult to identify where to start. What is the right amount to spend? Are the carpets to be strong enough? Comfortable? Enough to hide a dark tea and wine stains?...

This step by step guide will show you how to install a towel bar in your bathroom to add design as well as creating organization.  Brent shows you a fast and simple way to get the job done.

If there’s one thing I hate to see when I go into a newly purchased or remodeled home, it’s a naked window! During your next home improvement project, make sure you don’t forget to provide intimacy for yourself and your family by choosing an appropriate window treatment. If you’re like I was twenty years ago, you might have a little trouble figuring out the best solution for you and your home, so here are some suggestions to get you started.

When choosing window treatments for your new home or renovation project, it’s often difficult to determine what color your pieces should be. Should they be a neutral addition to the room, or pack a punch of color? I think it’s safe to say that curtains and shades are openly accepted and appreciated in a variety of colors. For the purpose of the article, let’s make things a little more difficult and talk about how to determine what color your shutters should be.

Matting a picture helps it look professional, and is a necessary step if you want to frame it yourself. If you have a frame that is too large for the picture, but you love it anyway, matting will help fill it all out.

So you have a picture you're dying to get up on the wall, but don't want to risk hanging it crooked. This video is your answer! Learn a few tips and tricks to make sure that every picture you hang is perfectly straight and level.

Wallpaper is so retro, but what if you want to add a little bit of extra color to a room? Wall decals are the answer! They're a great idea for renters or people who cannot make other permanent changes to their home.

Before you fall in love with "Brilliant Blue", "Gauche Green", or any other paint color, check to see if any local authority restricts the colors you can use.  This is especially important if you live in an historic area, newer subdivision, or townhouse community.  It's not uncommon to find a list of "approved" colors in these types of neighborhoods.

Most home interior painters, professional and ameteur alike, rely on painter's tape to get around edges without splattering paint everywhere. But painter's tape allows for little air bubbles to form, meaning paint can easily seep below and ruin your work.

If you've ever embarked on a room makeover mission all by your onesie (or with a nice buddy), then you know that when it comes to repainting a room, you generally have a lot of paint left over in your roller that you don't know what to do with.