Fall is not only a time for back to school, but it’s also a great time to take a look at your children’s bedrooms and do a redesign to make it for functional for schoolwork and sleeping. It’s really simple and easy to create a great space where your child can feel comfortable doing homework but relaxed enough for them to sleep.

The first thing I would start with is taking a long hard look at childrens beds so many now come with organizational tools that a regular bed for your child just does not cut it anymore. Many kids beds have desk, shelving and drawers to keep clutter at bay and help a small room seem much larger. My favorite type of  beds  are loft beds with everything underneath. They save space and help create a space that is all their own, this is really useful if your children share a room and you have enough space for two lofts.

You can also take a good look at Novelty Beds, if your child is a huge princess or maybe they like frogs or cars you can find a bed that fits their personality and includes all of the storage you need. I like this for kids who are younger that still may need to you help them with homework or they don’t attend school yet, so they really don’t need a desk space. In this case look for novelty beds that have storage that is easy for your child to get to and maybe some that is not so easy where you can store sheets and other items that your child will not need daily.

Whatever you decide to do concentrate on organization, when learned at a young age it can be very helpful as your child gets older, not only to keep their life on track, but you help save your sanity also.

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Good interior design is not always something that you have to go right to a store to buy or directly to a designer, sometimes you can have it brought to you. Willow House is a new company that will bring design to your home for you and your friends. It is a home party business that not only sells some amazing products, but gives you design tips and ideas as well.

Their current catalog includes home decor like candles, throws and vases along with cookware, food and magazines to help you keep up your decor and help you entertain. The current Fall/Winter catalog also has some great holiday decor and ideas to help you decorate for the holidays.

I have spent the last few days looking over the catalog and over the business plan and this is something I am considering selling myself. The prices are decent and the products are things that you can use in your home. We all need cookware at some point right?

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I love when you can do some projects yourself. Now I know I’m an interior designer and I’m telling you to do something yourself. There are a few things that you can do, though some big projects I would recommend at least consulting a designer for. One is kitchen design, but with RTA cabinets (Ready to Assemble) you can do the instillation work yourself and save a lot of money.

I personally love the look of cherry and these Cherryville Cabinets are really very beautiful. I found this line at RTA Cabinet Store where they have a great selection of RTA kitchen cabinets.  What I love about this company is that they are a wholesale distributor so the products are cheaper and you could win $4000 in their kitchen renovation contest. That could just pay for some of that kitchen or a vacation after all the work you have done.  Another good reason to use this company is that they have worked with both HGTV and DIY networks so you know they are a company you can trust.

Kitchen cabinets are one of the best ways to update a kitchen and improve the value of your home. I would recommend that anyone looking for a cheap way to update check out RTA cabinets because they are easy to install and can really make your home look and feel amazing for a lot less.

* This is a paid review all thoughts and opinions are my own unless otherwise stated.

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Autumn is on of my favorite seasons, it’s colorful, fun and it’s a time for families to start seeing each other more. Autumn is also a time for warm decor colors and timeless pieces.  Trends for Autumn this year are simple, elegant and a little fun too.

Simplicity: The big design trend is going simple. That means colors and classic, furniture does not require ornate anything and your rooms will feel better since simple also means uncluttered.

Classic pieces to accent: This means it’s time to bring out the old family heirlooms or take an antique or thrift store shopping trip. You want pieces that look old, worn or gently used.

Wallpaper: People love having a wall that is not just one color but they don’t want to put the time and energy into painting that wall. With new wallpaper technology it’s easier then ever to get the look you want with wallpaper

Area and Throw Rugs: Rugs warm a room without making a permanent change, this is why they are so popular. You can change out a rug very easily changing the look and feel of a room in seconds.

Art: Adding art and sculpture to your room really is a huge trend right now. People are home more and they want something nice to look at. You can buy great art online or you can create your own.

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