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Lined Curtains Design Ideas 2012

Adding a lining to curtains not only enhances the look but also can extend the life of them by protecting the face fabric from sunlight.<br />There are a number of linings to choose from depending on the location of the window. For example blackout lining for bedrooms and thermal lining for living rooms.<br />Most curtain headings are suitable for lined curtains including tapes and handmade headings. <br />Lined curtains should be dry cleaned as the face fabric and lining can shrink at different rates if they are washed.<br />The following instructions are for bag lined curtains (this is where the lining is attached at the top and sides of the face fabric, with the bottom hems worked separately) with pencil pleat heading tape and a fullness ratio of 2 (double the width of the window).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglzfTEREnbsVjBfAKJLt4RdF6vRyMxig254MkckIEeCQarlla5SEcZDSFQPjSeGAa80gTfkf_fbn9HWoKTzudO29_v8uPv1uB0v9eTDXxMHWt-Hfkm5Rs4Qmqphr5giMgnJGluVuj0/s640/Lined-Curtains-design-ideas-2012-5.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWAMrPrGhVZsf-gQ7odDo_JaTY7aqTRmE8mveHq-t8X20NUpOSmh_T3NLy2L7P0P4eZYkQVNmoHrkgLXy8r9iz1hSpb-YKFj90MPhimXKsdjobXtKJ83YIJ9JrxVe7tNMOWoV_7MqK/s640/Lined-Curtains-design-ideas-2012-6.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAP_iO4I4KNl_QSq0G1-HBhmskxI7qHXcuXQJR9bIcvSlDOc1dzrbemhr6V8Je_IDA2ea4u3scliTW30unA5I9FFlyNEYGvvcQ8aur1BdG19Nsr_ckxFAFenM6JMfy44FDsSr0xhg1/s640/Lined-Curtains-design-ideas-2012.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvCbcRSJScE7XirY3YcQ-xv6QW_EJcCgbEVAtjb0oZv8NzouSUyhlUadaObuQQns0Li3-hR3k9uQqwCYoMMm-BMh3iNcyTOqKEx0SpeaqiE6Cij38La-mIinJ0oFoNf_wV8kawMpNJ/s640/Lined-Curtains-design-ideas-2012-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLOIblnLSiMFkS0DbBqOYeHZoripE9HHQkmBrjfFfKBCKgtOIwuOXTDUVIiduORCPO-mjn9bOCh8Ku7fLBNwX0nHj8hjQYsLNbS4KaR6RMFIXK5gwauc2_2wFgxQc2yEFsP1xgMpUs/s640/Lined-Curtains-design-ideas-2012-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheLanWCgydv3pHc5s8G7FJo1gpF34VeeYeD-gFNs0-PiDthDxLGWoh7PO5_IoYj2uqXupYWyDbk7fbGPGkwtE1h23FXSQt9fri2swKdJHxrVA88BDjmxyVCabnYCods6jAtv0PU3ak/s640/Lined-Curtains-design-ideas-2012-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><br />

Adding a lining to curtains not only enhances the look but also can extend the life of them by protecting the face fabric from sunlight. The...

Traditional Kitchen Design Ideas 2012 From Marchi Cucine

The Marchi Group specializes in creating traditional style kitchens that look straight out of a folk tale. These traditional country style kitchens are easy for you to associate with and they somehow seem familiar eventhough you are seeing them for the first time.<br /><br />Hopefully you get new ideas to beautify your Kitchen in the house. <span dir="LTR">I hope you like it . Enjoy !</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWxBFiJZOZWOor8pQpxvZaSnf0qh3HtgyXHNRm3lrVChx1tZ_7NaLwEhZGxZziDa_F0luHo2Hmnc6ncYPEcynZ4ypkAkJe8oCGj05iGyoOsjDxrOfxrsV86sju4kISEGO-JHLxq44OsUQ/s640/traditional-painted-wood-kitchen-2012-11.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /><b>ENGLISH MOOD KITCHEN</b></div><br />The brown wash finish is another of the impeccable variations in style of English Mood kitchen furniture. The wood is tinted but the colour allows the natural shades and authentic grain to be visible. The effect is extraordinarily country.<br />The sink is in stone chips in a pale shade of brick red  a colour that matches enchantingly with the warm hue of the white brown wash finish.<br />New country elegance revives the use of iron. This composition includes an iron light fitting with fabric shades and a slim chair in rust-coloured iron<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_tu-YhXS1p-fsZZ6FytHNYB9Vk7HRkpWdfY8LGzWJ9fZPZzAsZmlI68E6aDxY6CtqpH4dQv62W6fTPFMoDopHfm2yxqTE7FRgn8v9J7jdsxuBIhX3DNNUIF1Wo6gpG3zGUJ7KTmMS5Fc/s640/traditional-painted-wood-kitchen-2012-10.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /><b>ENGLISH MOOD KITCHEN "BIANCO BURRO"</b></div><br />An interior built around the idea of the old fireplace, with two walls built around the oven unit and an extractor hood inserted into the structure, to which it is linked by boiserie panelling and trims. The whole is an exhibition of architecture for interiors.<br />Solutions to realize the desire to combine practicality with nostalgic beauty: a small regiment of little drawers and an open dresser in the dining area.<br />The atmosphere of old country mansions, hunting lodges, country cottages, is immediately evident through a small wooden chest on a base with drawers, or wrought iron chairs with woven cane seats.<br />Columns with English style glazing conceal a pantry or refrigerator. Clever use of boiserie panelling creates new space that is airy, useful and decorative. The stone used for the sink and worktops evokes times gone by and the good things in life.<br /><div id="cadre-description"><div class="jScrollPaneContainer" style="height: auto; width: 570px;"><div class="description" id="product-description-JS" style="height: auto; overflow: hidden; padding-right: 10px; width: 550px;"><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWzbQfgNr9ovReJBFJ-h92CIZj8Qgb_gXg2jX5ZEr6geQwYAzKx7_vk9LnPAFBhY1q3xWjv3mdwo__YOQ5tdl-46PAUqNNww_CAzSG0J8XVuefxcOUeJ_kzuUd1CdlkmbOsfNXhLbR60w/s640/traditional-painted-wood-kitchen-2012-8.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /><b>ENGLISH MOOD KITCHEN</b></div><br />In the English Mood collection an island traces a new path of elegance. Refined style involves every space: the well-equipped cooking hob reveals a taste for true culinary art, the wine cellar area satisfies the delicate palate of wine experts, and in conclusion, the impeccable dining area will delight your guests’ attentive gaze.<br />All chefs need the support of strategically placed equipment. So here is a cooking unit with two ovens between stainless steel pull-out container drawers, a cooking hob with cast iron grids and fry-top, and a channel equipped with plate drainer, drinking glass drainer, container, bottle holders and knife holder block.<br />Although the geometry of the table may change from round to square, the geography of the area around the island does not change and remains a sea of certainty. On the horizon of the wall we see the slim dressers that contain our crockery or the columns equipped with all mod cons: wine cellar, water-dispenser with ice maker, coffee machine, multi-function and microwave ovens. Overhead is an extractor hood with ladles hanging on a bar, ready to serve the expert chef.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-owiBYCCoL4A58TJuZberMl-6uJxOzckgMl5nlV96IWZaFt5szpGVZdF9v5jU3wR6eilaN3ZZNRqxZZkWYaFqt6_mAl79jvlydg2toKKe42z6lmraVmeKcWm6_SwySlOs1QwSxqPO5Xc/s640/traditional-painted-wood-kitchen-2012-7.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /><b>ENGLISH MOOD KITCHEN</b></div><br />For those who really love cooking, the word “style” has just one meaning: a cosy kitchen for guests, as refined as the host’s or hostess’s recipes, equipped to professional standards. That’s why our English Mood kitchen furniture is integrated by the idea of an island, with new equipment and finishes that reflect modern elegance. In addition to our traditional colours, Butter white, String, Aurora blue, and Milkymint green, there is now Clay, which creates a fashion shade also for the kitchen, and Chalk white for an even fresher, cleaner and luminous ambience.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIOOT9Iid9m3Dm1xPzWMxLFy9NkYBFLipU7ufPj_yXmqj8RqmbDD0MIS9_ytTYMinPoBY7pjzOaN4txehw4wr_nGNkbdinWoWVx1O4LGsoTZUuZ3bjg6jW-23QhE2xblMHzk8hveuppyU/s640/traditional-painted-wood-kitchen-2012-9.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><b>ENGLISH MOOD KITCHEN</b></div><br />The pale blue brown wah finish expresses a Mediterranean character in look and contents which reveal small but important artifices to make life more comfortable. An example is the double glass door behind the slatted blinds.<br />In landowners’ homes, on farms, in the farmhouses of a century ago, the original shape of the sink must have been very similar to a bowl standing on a worktop. Today that shape re-appears in marble chip sparkling with fragments of blue stone.<br />The sophisticated Anglo Saxon taste of English Mood opens up to the wood, perfumes and creativity of Southern Europe. In this way the most inventive solutions are found also for areas with reduced space. Here the sink and cooking hob stand on an open base and the oven finds an unusual collocation between shelves.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8LN7GF9hCp0Grkcnp-K0RWtCDG5hYbnQKl7V4DpuO-g2Ti0sTINRMbV_cIljl7fRT80qDf5JRr5OYIbuRRRXNisQI3EthHtT3i72i_C63VXG5SscN-ZrKTZBzSEcXy0JLY8Y7oHshU0I/s640/traditional-painted-wood-kitchen-2012-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><br />The charm of country houses with their colored plastered walls and sloping old terracotta tiled roofs, bring back happy memories and a touch of nostalgia.<br />For some time we have felt the need to a return to values of times past; the quiet dignity of our grandparents, a love of nature and beauty, often to be found in the simpler things that bring a feeling of harmony inside the home. <br />Recalling traditional elements, the need to recover the values of times gone by, the wisdom of grandparents passed on with love and affection to new generations: Doralice is a kitchen designed for those who feel the need for the simple things of the past, the delicious flavour of a home-cooked country dish, rediscovering the long-forgotten pleasure of quiet country life<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkQh4IOfEPc_RWJE9BuZE2CAWb_Avgrlf9QatPeafUSCTn7SPBXkOngQz99x9K4OGbqBx_j1DMBZjN4wBUbhbYrz2WYy9c3Eag1i0556Xz2NVRPg_BVypypDTNrXMRLzltycG5dXilpPg/s640/traditional-painted-wood-kitchen-2012-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><br />A kitchen designed for those who love to live in harmony with nature, and who appreciate the soothing tranquillity of an interior that transforms daily routine into a place of quiet relaxation. <br />Inspired by the life-style of the sun-soaked landscapes of the Mediterranean where life seems to still bond so closely with the land and ancient times, the Dhialma line evokes the dazzling brightness of Mediterranean sunlight, like a dream that lingers on after we have woken<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp-cdJbwaSU6gJs4RLgOymIzyXytxO7_HtFr03zj4dL7effrPhKLqCu6_w_SjayT-5Tcla4Uc2oLmhih3z_HG0k9MrRG5Wp5BAVRTNY7e-jb9GybdDxvoJZV3QLYBUSfEWjiTJLTjOR-k/s640/traditional-painted-wood-kitchen-2012.jpg" width="480" /></div><br />The dense green of the Amazon rain forest, the yellow ochre of the Dhakla desert, the bright blue skies of Ireland, and the crimson Moorish details on the houses of Andalusia: these are the inspirations for the unusual color choices for some of the elements in the Incontrada line.<br /><br />

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The Marchi Group specializes in creating traditional style kitchens that look straight out of a folk tale. These traditional country style k...

Bright ideas 2012 for Weekend Bathroom Refreshes

The smallest room in the house shouldn't fall short on style. Take your bathroom from outdated to up-to-date in just two days with these makeover ideas.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmyud7EqEGONLrWFREV0YLJxh0srPgHZit-WxP17K4eBzZB952WrMBB3NIEdXvCc4KgoNZIkRLEjXJn73iy3ufjxq0Vq3ZrixZlOp8HUs4DqviG2UHJmrJfPzklC-tHPGLOoc6C21Y/s640/ideas-Weekend-Bathroom-Refreshes-2012-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Pink and Green Style</span> </b></span></div><br />The pedestal sink, floor and wall tile, and bathtub were all keepers in this 1929 bathroom. The homeowners incorporated modern function with a wall-mount shower and a new faucet reminiscent of the original with cross-handle fixtures. New tile installed behind the faucet nearly matches the old pieces, and pink-and-white wallpaper complements the tones of the existing mosaic floor. Changing the window blinds to shutters and replacing an old light fixture and wall mirror with a new pair in satin nickel add impact with minimal effort. A petite green Windsor chair and a colorful bath mat and towels complete the look.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3xVK3Q-bTVaWWZtX4NJG_XkoVQFREb4AIPZ9D9izz-7IwE_AJWtopvKHRhBg_dHMU_6PkGO1SgvuNjjQFllxfYkvzjQYINnNhRpWMUmieBZ_AdcxutT-CqTHxHGb_3QCribOvu7P7/s640/ideas-Weekend-Bathroom-Refreshes-2012-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> <span class="heading2">Charming Country Bathroom</span> </b></span></div><br />This bathroom gets a fresh farmhouse look from, a new pedestal sink, open storage shelves, sunny yellow accents, and solid-surfacing panels that resemble beaded-board wainscoting. The new pedestal sink with a wide rim opens up floor space, while a vintage-style recessed medicine cabinet provides storage.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhwqXnZqyttkxRuX4M_x3oYDH-sERz3b4bMlsRkOzot6NpIIrr9HXnJPnpPgoYNjG_RPxjHGpqQ8MAQa6PElJZQbXipAY1yPJHnXeOARFNOjIGEgqLtrOuI5-gwCzc1bW4LC2Dp2gA/s640/ideas-Weekend-Bathroom-Refreshes-2012-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Clever Fabric Uses</span></b></span></div><br />Multiple shower curtains hung on a curved rod protect the wall and window behind the bathtub and shower area. White subway tile picks up in the shower stall where the beaded board look-alike ends. Repurposed fabric softens the space. The shower curtains are actually window panels outfitted with grommets. The cafe curtains were fashioned using tea towels, a curtain rod, and clip rings. With no room for a traditional towel bar, a double hook with glass finials stands in next to the shower.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhSl9YANxCUhQRX_QnT2EhZ0z3DCI5TMnATqdjM-lFB1sg3nU54FLpHiWjhNEvZJuCWhcNPZFrKSYoQxhGPNvJrmgtENLJl5bOVe-9aOyJkiGYeF5q7ngBYlBfr2jyhsWcKf5NYqK-/s640/ideas-Weekend-Bathroom-Refreshes-2012.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Savvy Storage</span></b></span></div>Metal pots and bowls hold toiletries. These clever storage solutions add country charm to the bathroom.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIGN8JoCHBItqY7wcE2ApQqsyOnmFkN3Q-iMZIeUVrCOIYDSfULVwF3NYGr7O-d-nrwIOeBnoMrSlRvoBsu0OsJhxa_i9sbRC7a6F32YQ6hODT2wJhwCA0Oquu3P0axNrsFsWl-PGS/s640/ideas-Weekend-Bathroom-Refreshes-2012-5.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Bright White Vanity</span></b></span></div><br />Updated to coordinate with the tub and toilet, the old oak vanity now looks more like a sophisticated dresser thanks to a few coats of white paint. A new countertop, sink, faucet, and hardware add to the makeover. Above the vanity are a pair of brushed nickel sconces and a medicine cabinet. On the wall, beach scenes bring together all the colors in the bathroom.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP1iSj8kzg4_0n9IH3i8zc2Q-lGAbFf-WKLnkS8Z9hfJYI7UUuZH_fJ5a4M0u54p-pucmwNkIp1lMyuzg5NWkPO5kbG_Osullgso3rRYRmPInegTuvGz4S89kiyKoeuL3Wv7wpeq1Q/s640/ideas-Weekend-Bathroom-Refreshes-2012-6.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Versatile Accents</span></b></span></div><br />A wooden stool with a woven top serves many functions in this bathroom. It adds texture and plays off the room's beach-theme. It also offers a spot to place towels for easy access from the bathtub and a place to sit. In a small space, it's important to choose versatile pieces.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZwvYKu1YQHPByAWvtmAl47qKoann7Dxwqmy_gOgACmFj8ZGdUFGCvKCvnfoZ0glIX-thchcK0t1EU3GW-w8N-0PIzYTaj8kJvAKYmtLnGmJvwC9HDPAcGLZa1Q0yOi3kVR6Yz27Iu/s640/ideas-Weekend-Bathroom-Refreshes-2012-7.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Beachy Bathroom Oasis</span></b></span></div><br />The first step in the bathroom's transformation was painting the walls a watery blue. Next, serene fabric choices, such as the cream-color cotton window shade and striped shower curtains, tie together the colors of the tiles and walls. A wooden coatrack adds storage by providing a handy spot to hang towels and robes. These elements work together to highlight the original claw-foot bathtub.

Bathroom Bright ideas Refreshes Weekend Bright ideas 2012 for Weekend Bathroom Refreshes

The smallest room in the house shouldn't fall short on style. Take your bathroom from outdated to up-to-date in just two days with these...

Window Seat design Ideas 2012

A bay window is a natural spot for a window seat, but virtually any window is a candidate, especially when surrounding built-ins create a niche.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggJoQTfGg4R26ZbTRtNZ7gHi02icTyULrFPKeo1vWJ0cOOKJsoa9A1Pw4SFFjgAeZgjSJrjr-q8JgUecKQRdTCfynLD3xtOjHgqoh5QCj4IadUTqsNZNRVJOHFbmGZ14XfSL2NoP4IbDY/s640/Window-Seat-decorating-Ideas-2012-12.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Window Seat Storage</span> </b></span></div><br />Don't waste a square inch of space. Drawers under a window seat near the kitchen make great storage for special-occasion dinnerware or those bulky pots you don't use every day.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPTFyIT-NOLe0sq5CsyBUZeMT91EYHSVZD1KUTwBazf_WOwHX9z-IroyZ8EM8RChpHbQD-5caq3495QmQvOOEaYSupyThIyJ9uaoCvZO-cuYmV7aoCvfMDjiQ5O65YTEfjikkr6Qgn3NY/s640/Window-Seat-decorating-Ideas-2012-11.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Corner Window Seat</span> </b></span></div><br />The corner configuration makes this window seat a cozy place for children to do their homework or enjoy an after-school snack. The big bench has space for everyone -- or room for a reader to recline .<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp7OuK140ABZBxfYRjm7fs7WfYqeGUjxYkJo2RgaOiAEkcIMUM4OMEwlJfLsmw1UQJIJFYyy9TUN8yXyZZG8ALMCCg-mbYHm6-nr_j008rEbxsMHeX8faaQC0rW4qHtlbo1KQvDnwbEOg/s640/Window-Seat-decorating-Ideas-2012-10.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Beaded-Board Window Seat</span> </b></span></div><br />Beaded-board panels add dimension and texture to this window seat. An easy project, installing beaded board provides cottage style and creates a finished look .<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7LYoYoZKteecOmxYQFbZlnQulyButwlq58_J1MwS4rEvObmK1fBkWjTnjpn4SlrpL-IieFViAyBzL7_yiNNfqf8WzmlMi7aB_lhPrJOXTERhHEAC8522gE2C4YtRFlGYWi0Y08zApozA/s640/Window-Seat-decorating-Ideas-2012-9.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Dual-Function Window Seat</span> </b></span></div><br />A window seat is a great way to hide unsightly plumbing or a radiator. Make sure it's properly vented and allows for easy access to any fixtures.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglecC7kCth-UMb7Gm360PJWNJlG4S4TMSjEKr0vkgR-TfH0s1sd5DGhcR1LMXwO6X2ggAvqA8tpLGr2StXRCrfr4SEdsPUsTYtpDZ-nF-NZtko40yiMobrMXI54LiOH3K8_uJzodz8CSo/s640/Window-Seat-decorating-Ideas-2012-8.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Window Seat Cushion</span></b></span></div><br />Add a soft touch to a storage area off the kitchen with an upholstered cushion on a bench. A window seat is a great way to add a punch of color to a mostly white space .<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX5icefSxMLFvRxPUuWGYiKrcWyFLRWqN_OHKqhEQQnN1W8d7p5KIhEUKHBkZCUp20TXnZrLhCM2LjVZqWNl0DPHzuY4N4bD7SU-AQ7unqVoCXIk_wDcphW943-TYY1Ek9IKTHFOjJ290/s640/Window-Seat-decorating-Ideas-2012-7.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Open Seating</span> </b></span></div><br />Add function to a small niche with a compact and comfy window seat. The open design accommodates the baseboard heaters below .<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju4soFSiTr0UmaxLXJBACBzwaXunHfUScoARlK88dp_3AqeHIpRYkBdAM0Lq4txJpQQ5cXVtEmuW62GR8rpLwAJj9shcTFADlAnSp1F1-5AStHZR-7Xooq9f_cRFJkGGRW5y6Zg1wYDV4/s640/Window-Seat-decorating-Ideas-2012-6.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Upholstered Comfort</span> </b></span></div><br />Kitchens are becoming the entertaining hub of the home. A thick, comfortable cushion will draw guests to the window seat, keeping them out of the cook's way. Add pillows for even more comfort and style.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqcvqKTDzlvQZ3f2-mPbvN7yz0YT-0ldC1N_kjcbHd15tVlarsvBxbFauMRGJRyPm-xx70l9PfGat8nbiBrjalZyfIWQktNRxdtaouII2KM1p8kWbAsgduKJVEYgO8bnb3EjTXMECux0Y/s640/Window-Seat-decorating-Ideas-2012-5.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Desk Area Window Seat</span> </b></span></div><br />This window seat beside the kitchen desk area is a nifty spot to sit while helping kids with homework. Install a sconce above the seat for late-night reading .<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHLUOoQhWQ1gtGezghW-fjwruaL4EyTCzVtxqNuCZgDO8fvkXOasgfujanfRukasW7-YsVlqoRu3P4CBoEub_NxDGeykbBBnl08A0LbV6R7FCqCE6nbGXGq6qFvD271yBMolejpnuJ9lY/s640/Window-Seat-decorating-Ideas-2012-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Beverage Area Window Seat</span> </b></span></div><br />Located between a wine glass storage cabinet and a wine refrigerator, this window seat offers the perfect place for guests to sit while you prepare drinks. A thick cushion keeps guests comfortable -- and out of the cook's way .<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhol9xf6LcSmyHLvTpf3ivcCitIBm8Zz96s3nvGeKOzRhldpvzNelfln-AKIPbE7ajnatIIyCYGi-bmUFQqp_XnZRoWOoD-R8h6LQooz9w1QaL2tEPvEQHkABlqp2ZNqQZ3AofT3p4ud8s/s640/Window-Seat-decorating-Ideas-2012-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Seat a Crowd</span> </b></span></div><br />A long window seat offers plenty of seating for guests to gather in the kitchen -- out of the kitchen's work core but close enough for conversation .<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMEGVEwOHaeh32ltXuxOgtndDbkxltS7CkLUTcrnCq0V3tQoG5OpQMfWTT59HWbGaWFfOU61Re1eAKh44MLZz_d3MCxQynz1KYv7aP9fJWYbRqRVdUXgBgQyL8N6L3pJRxTfmmeFfPEDU/s640/Window-Seat-decorating-Ideas-2012-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Window Seat Storage</span> </b></span></div><br />You can never have too much storage. Here, built-in hutches flank a window seat atop three large drawers .<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0GzUTjz1avSTTuuhqhZkO1RoYF4aoTawS7mISbeA-NPrxYl5MLslncWW05Oed0tBBf3Wtp7tG6R9HovzLeBp-LVWS7-H_fjPh824DMwbfpr0qFYSc1OSMCtzt8vHVMsE9luwu0jw86tk/s640/Window-Seat-decorating-Ideas-2012.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">L-Shape Window Seat</span></b></span></div><br />Fill a sunny kitchen corner with ample seating for friends or family. A thick cushion and overstuffed pillows add a soft touch and living-room comfort to a hardworking kitchen.

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Setting Kitchen Islands New Design Ideas 2012

kitchen islands now come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. One of these might be just right for your home<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpjM8egwEM-N7b1VHOemA9Kf4zOET4XNw56cPcHVmH6ea-E7geRVXZcipqAeQwyhbb25F_H5l12SazlGCLCDenTngmDhCH5MDTuoBanMv_wKE8A0bfn6yK7CPxIJ8oOXQsrNs5B0KT/s640/Setting-Kitchen-Islands-new-design-ideas-2012-9.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Blue Islands</span> </b></span></div><br />An addition to this home made room for a second island and an eating area. The walkway between the islands is aligned with the refrigerator and freezer to make cold storage accessible. Matching light fixtures bring light to the island work areas.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ0R_52fs7ST8goDQtQWvDnkmj3LE2Qvnpfgpxx8xqrbG5sD6A5k6XTpB6MqZ3-ifXUgJaNzOzrf-3FU4f-9Wt1K6ZFJDfTPCRFBDyi2l3fY1Xl3lEBE_Ln4-NclLAfooekBrd_ezL/s640/Setting-Kitchen-Islands-new-design-ideas-2012-8.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">English Lessons</span> </b></span></div><br />Because the kitchen is open to the dining and living rooms, the homeowners chose a formal look that features painted cabinetry with inset drawers, beaded details, and glass knobs. At the far end, a built-in hutch holds dishware opposite the breakfast table.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmlAkxSVK0XqDGGqIDMNHC0JzjgKMLWkbGJWp5uW-m1dh-6INVu8pMACq9x8_bybyyCi76jWL3JUIiV1nVdiNlJ6bujsAJkZZrTob7j52f6hhwiBWuGjrWB5xRxI3zTbEaR2VCP2ci/s640/Setting-Kitchen-Islands-new-design-ideas-2012-7.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Cabin Casual</span> </b></span></div><br />The centerpiece of this kitchen is the 5-1/2-x-5-1/2-foot island which serves as the main food-prep area. Thanks to a generous 15-inch overhang on each side, the island can also seat up to eight guests for casual meals.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipM4fhCijwMx0aGARWSSvUSTV6bAJnRJ49iWXY4PcPfIc6UIwllyA9Lm0wQgiHa2T7E-lJpyWEfpUnBKlfl9u5CM3opxugCCRuIcrqEDZgWC-HWxvvqII0Tj6rB0lKSAI3Y4rA8umJ/s640/Setting-Kitchen-Islands-new-design-ideas-2012-6.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Cottage Modern</span></b></span></div><br />Open shelves at one end of this island are a handy place to keep cookbooks. Seating for four was arranged opposite the range with enough overhang so stools can be pushed underneath. The island is lit with three pendant lights overhead.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIyuz3kaFHnk8ih91rIaLjiI8i3GV_f9aC2404UL6nvhAEzkw9FpB7X_QYKEPtIrcH-NAYXnywwRDij3ehVXj7A09f9j54cWLqxGgcB1P-4ihRgbhLQ7_8O6gWPQ2chyqF29oo_3VS/s640/Setting-Kitchen-Islands-new-design-ideas-2012-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Kitchen Recycled</span> </b></span></div><br />The kitchen cabinetry is a freestyle gathering of recycled pieces, blended under and over a stone-look countertop. The salvaged store display case is home to a changing display of china and collectibles. It has been raised on furniture feet to normal counter height.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5e8Znj2vzqNynn_jNoKbZ2fJKoPXvmY85JKZKFjOi_-62fpWJ1C8FeOnf4hFF5RV43b7iemiz-C66C74X1XLeKmE9ZznmrKpBcsK-P4_8sNmon3V0DlDx3rBaudDRyxFlGeEhaynn/s640/Setting-Kitchen-Islands-new-design-ideas-2012-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Fresh Vibe</span> </b></span></div><br />A peninsula work area helps set off the baking area from the stove. The assertive color of the cabinets meant that the chartreuse could stand on its own on a fairly straightforward cabinet design.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFYxZRowrHs_SPSuV8TsFFNUqFCiIDWZx32XZa6ZgANPRyvL7d1jq9UfMk0k52z4jeRRZUSnkNyUuqkifEbP_p6mf0W1j4Zd5ldBdOeJy6R7P0rFh6OSKwYm3f4gd3auedJ2jUBdf0/s640/Setting-Kitchen-Islands-new-design-ideas-2012.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Warm Green Kitchen</span> </b></span></div><br />A tiled counter tops this island created with painted cabinetry in a soft shade of green. The cooktop was installed flush with the tile to make cleanup a breeze.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKWZUrTwInTRLK7uTNox2h_V80ptLMCCKQQOWohJZ-MhsfvXg3hNg4JByEXcOe236WmlFkRsFy5skWpCK_n-511Ch4FHUtFugO33MQqsN8VnSCvWDiOUAUs8WYBAJ8X0BYh5xQc5ZJ/s640/Setting-Kitchen-Islands-new-design-ideas-2012-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Three Crows for Roosters</span></b></span></div><br />A two-level island incorporates work areas, seating, wine storage, and display. The higher counter helps hide kitchen clutter from the adjoining room.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg36AOpNfFcZN0c8KK0Zin5ER4KkkAJ_Kzpqcck6X5Qwef06Hu3-vP4alx7sHHX7q5vHPVa88aNuv675MKVV4_j-zf_qYXCtVnRg9FNoJFiFhfuK6YEUriYcyFrqhRp8w0BrfyQNZeT/s640/Setting-Kitchen-Islands-new-design-ideas-2012-5.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Cherry and Granite Glow</span></b></span></div><br />The hardworking island is 9 1/2 feet long and features a two-level speckled-granite countertop. The upper-level serving and eating bar is higher to accommodate bar stools, while the lower level includes the kitchen's main sink.

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Decorating in Blue : 2012 Ideas

The color blue can be bold and bright or soft and soothing. See the various faces of blue in this inspiring gallery.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuYbq1pygQLRKq3a69l5IswTUZtJSU2hYfseHXfOuGufW7Rs2Nz04Laqp_z_fDCtbWegTe2Zi5duEhVNAqdZBQIAsLNRFVTUFTY4IOptQ5Hkp1ekMACDXDlGt0fhqAXeH3RHtTNZ0Y/s640/Decorating-Blue-ideas-2012.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Calm Contemporary Kitchen</span></b></span></div><br />This modern space is minimal and serene. A soft color scheme of gentle turquoise, muted pea green, bright white, and basic black is perfect for a room where the food and conversation will star. An entire wall of pale blue mosaic tile is a real eye-catcher.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJytllqPgP9ZctP-Asg9haaMWCBRTq1SPhkychFGYaaOV3t6j7LiPrxUrNJ-uZA9s3vKuKQL0lIRUgBdYN5i17e4TPFOWZCVWZDG8i7OKD1hhW2Lf4jd0VG94uTpsMXXXgOr23hHMv/s640/Decorating-Blue-ideas-2012-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Bohemian Chic</span></b></span></div><br />Mixing cool blue with aqua, orange, and rattan accents creates an eclectic room. Floor cushions and low furniture make seating fun and casual.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2j0iYV7MBoJWC37I57Gi-NOMBB7V09Rbd5q7NLx-yKHFy773oUgxSZTRn_2kmr5xebYDGAVqE7hA2jIqf71kuFZxVdQ8HOJJL3NIOoW_688zsNQSXOAsjR9FHtcyV9g0NpWgo_qMU/s640/Decorating-Blue-ideas-2012-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Serene and Stylish</span></b></span></div><br />Muted blue, pale green, and neutrals blend to create a harmonious background for poppy orange pillows and frilly pink drapes.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimrTuuMIikH2Ma9c1wM0UNfuWVr2AQ47zrIj7XEwaRrTa85rYZpDhi11DASz0hckCFTOnB2FmmVuVd2LsksglXrE2kIpt93uWHzew4g3XlHabFprWrDwnmb2JS43TgRwKcpSP8Bg_6/s640/Decorating-Blue-ideas-2012-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Colonial Charm</span></b></span></div><br />Finding a fabric you love is a tried-and-true way to come up with a perfect color scheme. Once fabrics are selected, the paint choice is easy. Mixing fabrics works well as long as they are all in the same color family.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN9YFAqPk9KYicoxeapNW5_22QzInSuAkFHmZHs3h70Pl6bKTUBqbH1Fcsj41hEHtHtGkM4g-F49op6IYBeLrtXPW_MSaDWkgMUXqX1nOFyKqDWOuwuyps1-QTO-L6In7OVRNUrPx6/s640/Decorating-Blue-ideas-2012-5.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Pretty Pottery</span></b></span></div><br />Neutral walls work like a blank canvas to showcase colorful collections. Grouping similar items creates a cohesive look, and best of all, they can easily be swapped to fit the season -- or your mood!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs6-2uOxaQfB7lHaMOXnWtggoqsi4QDUXAkt7w_pDitUAaSiivigAhyuH10rU2ksyBrYoBVQg_wmGkINCGiCVe80YHEi8k1078cH6RYm551ppExRsiPgveBofYnZibeyljXA9qPYRh/s640/Decorating-Blue-ideas-2012-6.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Shades of Blue</span></b></span></div><br />A piece of striped fabric draped over a headboard sets the color scheme for this bedroom. Different shades of blue are repeated on the walls, in the artwork, and even on the bedside book.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWPcf9vZQbc3ehqnuFqlmZHZ-5Hk7q-RuwGOas0sq3MwS09NiLf1raBtYzM_ZZUYzusuL1MCIDRW6UeWOVrnGS1EZz478_IMkQPZcFxkbeEd6DZieWao11y4gjlvbIVNLbjEiZZt38/s640/Decorating-Blue-ideas-2012-7.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Warm and Cool</span></b></span></div><br />Light blue accents cool the warm tones of the flooring and wood trim in this entry space. An ultra-mod white table is paired with a curvy chair to balance the look.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjujUAnA80IgrF2QeWWSggPp6Dwi4z9jZ5A3uciP4nScHq16ojjbCfwQ3qH11uNv-1o1elaF9qaSkE7Ske-6eDfPdXOnL09r3t4sT3W_xiVVtkP3YLevxNkAB8IqeFwMgONs6aURSPn/s640/Decorating-Blue-ideas-2012-8.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Ocean Inspiration</span></b></span></div><br />The light aqua color in this picture and pottery really pops against the neutral frame, plain walls, and wood accents. Easily changeable artwork is a smart choice for homeowners who are wary of color commitment.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBkp5ZOXfWoTJWpkersfIEYBTSYOWrtrNkMR7wvS3c2LNT6M4st7J624VzK4DdDj_ygoGXvdJT5746yhG7twOrNnSKGPVATRLKh9mbQhjy4p0xautAP17cXmqzVnvHSc8iXpBn_8g8/s640/Decorating-Blue-ideas-2012-9.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="heading2">Sail Away</span></span></b></div><br />Have some fun by using blue in a themed room. Multiple shades of blue mix it up in this beachy sunporch.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX2X8CXty85eo2sUP7swAArR3R2__DahSzZqzUN8PRdiYdkEIF312ukJ1sasFN975HDVryTW6S0m44CJlIynxTMoMjJjPtf6gb4l6d1daKD2hoEuuFiin5n-VrxmpMeUtCutHpVKQv/s640/Decorating-Blue-ideas-2012-10.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Shabby Chic</span></b></span></div><br />Feminine blue bedding mixes with white walls, a warm wood floor, and exposed beams to give this bedroom a shabby chic feel. The distressed mantel above the bed works as a rugged headboard.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxOYr55I22ZEhupmK9U2hhhTmDRCMqRErVQM3o4AMiWTvzwzwM3LTG-5t_65Dxeg6Ox_kAcyiy9scNNChufxEeJkqDNWa4P1oWZ1DGY05Vng2z3yN0jqiwyXrIwZVy-z1fI_fZYeFi/s640/Decorating-Blue-ideas-2012-11.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Light Contemporary</span></b></span></div><br />Give light walls and flooring a spark by choosing chair upholstery in cobalt blue. This is a great trick for infusing apartments and rental homes with more color.

decorating ideas Decorating in Blue : 2012 Ideas

The color blue can be bold and bright or soft and soothing. See the various faces of blue in this inspiring gallery. Calm Contemporary Kitch...