I still believe that sometimes the best way to improve a room is to add the accessories to make it complete, the best part about doing this is that you can change the accessories with the seasons or your mood. A great example is this unique abstract metal art. I love it because its colorful, fun and has candles. I also love it because it’s really simple looking but would work well in a more formal setting too. I would probably put this in a room that has good lighting so that the jewels will shine.

Another reason wall decorations are a good addition to any design is that they create a vocal point and draw your eye upward in a room. If you have a small room you may want to try a piece of art that is tall, it will make the room seem larger and more open. Metal wall art is great for this as you can create so many different looks. My favorite is a climbing piece with leaves or flowers that move upward along the wall. The visual appeal of these pieces is really something that can make your design complete.

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Spring is on it’s way and now is a great time to think about the changes you will be making to your home. Even if you don’t own your home you can still benefit from a change of color or design. You may even decide that you need a whole new look and just go crazy with these new spring colors.

• Amparo Blue – a brighter blue references the ocean & tropical beaches
• Turquoise
• Sunshine, Aurora yellow
• Coral
• Romantic Violet is reminiscent of Spring blooming
• Neutrals are comforting but luxurious like the new “bubbly luxury” of Pink Champagne
• Warm beige

Home & Interiors Color Trends for 2010

• Green Market – Visual Appealing, Artisanal, Urban – colors like tomato puree, apple green, paprika
• Resourceful – Sustainable, Preserving, Originality, Value- golden ochre, aqua sky, mauve orchid
• Transformations – Modern Nostalgia, Romantic, Graceful, Soothing – lavender grays, stratosphere blue, pale gold, cameo pink
• Ambiance – Understated, Layered Neutrals, Retro Glam, Sensuous – coffee bean, cognac, silvered pink

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Sometimes you just need something added to your room. You may decide it’s a piece of furniture, a new rug or some paint, but many times you really should be looking at artwork. Artwork can help to finish off that room and make you feel like you actually finished your design. There are many places to buy artwork online and one place that has recently caught my eye is Wall Decor and Home Accents. They have a wonderful selection of decorative home accents and artwork for your home and is really not a very expensive company, so you are sure to find something in your price range.

One of my favorite pieces on the site is this Vantania Metal Wall Tree. I think I love it so much because it reminds me of a piece of art that a friend of mine’s mother had when I was younger. It’s really a very beautiful piece and would work well in a home with a lot of light and black accents. It’s a piece that will draw the eye and make a statement. It probably also will be a great talking point at any party as this type of artwork is just interesting and a little different.

What do you think of it?

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Recently for my historical preservation class my group had to take pictures of a local town. We choose Owosso MI and I decided to share some of these pictures with you. They are all of historic buildings and homes, something that we here in the US take for granted. We tear down these homes to make room for newer homes that are poorly built and will never last as long as these older homes. It really is very sad.

Carriage House

I wish I lived here!

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Right now is a great time to buy a new home with the Housing Stimulus you now can get a lot of money just because you have decided to become a homeowner. It’s a great program and not only do you get a good deal on a new home, but you can help the economy just buy getting that new home you have always wanted.

Another great reason to check out this new program is because you can then use the money you get back to help improve the home to help up the value of the house. Yes, you may not want to sell the home any time soon, but you never know what life will give you. You may have to add on a room, update the kitchen, pull out money for unexpected health problems or maybe to send your child to college. Adding things to the home now when you have that money you will be able to pull out on the equity, though you do need to remember to only do it when you really need it.

Now I want you to think about something, what would you do with a new home and money to fix it up? I know I would go crazy and just update everything I could to match what I want in the home and what will work in the area I’m in. If I bought a home here, where I live now I would update the kitchen, but in a country look. Stainless steal here is not a big thing and that is why when you update, you need to look at what is popular close to you. If you want to know more about this great tax credit check out this video.

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