A padded cornice is a decorative box used to dress up drapery panels and hide the hardware. They are often frequently used in rooms that are decorated in traditional or French Country style. The following instructions will make building a padded cornice

When you're ready for a new chair or sofa, consider having the piece revived with new upholstery. Learn about things you can do to make an old piece of furniture look like new. Difficulty: Easy Time Required: Varies Here's How

The main types of home lighting include overhead, wall, task, and specialty lighting. Whatever your needs, be sure to match the lighting fixture and bulbs with its purpose before purchasing or installing. Overhead Lighting mbient lighting may not

As with any room, a bedroom benefits from a single element that immediately draws the eye and anchors the room with its visual weight or uniqueness. In a bedroom, the bed often plays this role, and a canopy bed is a natural for creating drama.

Installing a bank of cabinets in unused crawl space provides oodles of storage. Cabinets with pull-out baskets, open shelves, and see-through fronts mean toys are accessible to kids, but clothes, shoes, and other items can be hidden behind closed

Youthful purple coats the walls in this sweet bedroom. Make it work for you: -- Use all-white furniture to counterpoint the bright shade. -- Don't be too matchy: Attach baby blue paper to the headboard or use another cool shade somewhere

In the language of decorating, cottage style is the equivalent of your great-aunt's lace handkerchief. Pretty and practical, the style also awakens the senses with eye-pleasing lace trims, the fragrance of candles and sweet-smelling

Decorating Trends for Dorm Rooms If you're setting up a dorm room, you'll want to be up-to-date with your accessories and stuff. Read on for the hottest ideas in products, color, and trends for decorating your dorm room for 2006. Back-To-School Colors