Furniture and d̩cor are key in setting the standard for the style and ambiance of a room. With so many styles to choose from, the best way to start is to think of a concept for the room. Inspiration can come from anywhere, and it may help to collect a few scraps of fabrics or color swatches to put together a color palette for the room�۪s design. Personal taste can be wonderful to incorporate into the d̩cor, and it is the little personal touches that make a room unique.

Decorating Do�۪s and Don�۪ts

• Decorating Basics ��� A breakdown of the basics of decorating, including how to decide on color schemes, lighting, accessories and furniture.
• 10 Tips for D̩cor ��� A slideshow demonstration of ten simple tricks that anyone can put into practice to improve a room�۪s d̩cor.
• Do�۪s and Don�۪ts to Maximize Functionality ��� A printable checklist and color wheel to help homeowners keep in mind the key points of decorating.

• Painting a Room ��� All the main points you need to know about painting a room, as well as what to look out for.
• Interior Design for Renters ��� Rented houses or apartments come with plenty of restrictions about how much the space can be modified. This guide lists several tips on how to make the most of a rented home.
• Interior Design Myths ��� A list of popular decorating myths with explanations of what to do and what to ignore.
• Window Treatments ��� A guide on how to make the most of the natural light in your rooms with appropriate window treatments.
• Decorating on a Budget ��� An introduction to combining vintage and new pieces to create a unique, personal style.

Decorating Tips

• Drafting a Decorating Plan ��� Before jumping in with paints and fabrics, it is a good idea to plan a room�۪s d̩cor and budget.
• Designer Color Palettes ��� A series of nine designer color palettes to help provide inspiration for room color choices.
• Decorating as a Couple ��� Tips on how to combine the personal preferences of each person in a relationship to make the most impact on a room�۪s d̩cor.
• Speed Decorating ��� A series of tips on how to quickly change the appearance of the room.
• Green Interior Design Tips ��� Environmentally-friendly ways to decorate a room and still make it look smart.
• Feng Shui Decorating Tips ��� Use Feng Shui design principles to organize the flow of your home or even an individual room.

Living Room Decorating Ideas

• Create a Focal Point ��� Furniture in a living room can seem rather lost without a main focal point. This article teaches how to implement a focal point in any room.
• Living Room Design Inspiration ��� A gallery of several dramatically different living room decorating ideas to provide inspiration.
• Living Rooms from Around the World ��� Funky and unique living room d̩cor ideas from different places worldwide.
• Living Room D̩cor Ideas ��� Sixty-one design schemes for various different styles of living rooms.
• Creative Storage Solutions ��� Neat and concealed storage ideas to keep living rooms looking elegant.
• Arranging Furniture ��� An article featuring helpful advice on how to arrange furniture in the living room.

Dining Room Decorating

• Dining Room Styling Tips ��� A six-page article on how to decorate a dining room based on its intrinsic style.
• Dining Room Wallpaper ��� A gallery demonstrating the marked impact that well-chosen wallpaper can have on different styles of dining rooms.
• Modern Dining Room Designs ��� A look at ten modern and elegant dining rooms that show off very different styles.
• Dining Room Before & Afters ��� Before and after photographs and explanations of how typical unplanned dining rooms can be transformed into beautiful spaces.
• 3-Step D̩cor ��� A simple introduction on how to decorate an empty dining room.
• Remodeling the Dining Room ��� A list of the basic elements of dining room design, with an image gallery to illustrate the different styles.
• Accessorize the Dining Room ��� A brief article on how to accessorize and create a touch of intimacy in the dining room with found objects.
• Choosing Dining Room Chairs ��� An article on how to choose dining room chairs in terms of dimension, design and finish.
• How to Pick a Dining Room Rug ��� The dining room rug is typically a very prominent piece and should be chosen with great care.

Bedroom Decorating

• Bedroom Decorating Plan ��� Learn how to come up with a decorating plan before tackling the bedroom.
• Master Bedroom Do�۪s and Don�۪ts ��� A guide on how to correctly approach fabrics, headboards and more in the master bedroom.
• Bedroom Decorating Articles ��� A series of innovative bedroom design images and helpful articles and advice from Martha Stewart.
• Design Ideas for Small Bedrooms ��� Browse through this series of designer tips on how to make small bedrooms appear more spacious.
• Arranging Bedroom Furniture ��� A simple list of advice on how to arrange bedroom furniture in the master bedroom as well as children�۪s or teens�۪ rooms and guest bedrooms.
• Bedroom Design Rules ��� Do�۪s and don�۪ts and helpful design rules to help plan a bedroom with the most esthetic appeal.
• Creative Bedroom Lighting ��� Lighting in a bedroom doesn�۪t necessarily mean one ceiling bulb and two standard bedside lamps. Have a look at this list of creative and funky bedroom lighting ideas.
• Bedroom Design Inspiration ��� A collection of articles, links and photo galleries featuring bedroom design ideas, before & after makeovers, ideas for children�۪s bedrooms and more.
• Bedroom Storage Ideas ��� Instead of tossing everything into the closet, try some of these innovative storage designs to keep the bedroom mess-free.

by: Kylie Richardson