Design & Decoration of Specific Rooms (08)

Decorating a Home Theater
Homes now often include home theaters, separate rooms designed for maximum comfort while watching films on the big screen with superb surround-sound. Most people spend a lot of time picking out the perfect sound system, a cutting-edge plasma TV and all the other accessories needed to create a great home theater. But the furniture is usually an afterthought -- and this can be a mistake. Décor and function tips include looking for deep shelves to hold a wealth of tapes and DVDs, installing a big screen wall mount, installing a home theater ventilation system, and the importance of picking comfortable furniture.

Create a Home Office Design That Matches Your Lifestyle
The first thing to do when creating and decorating a home office is to decide what range of activities will take place within the home office space. Will the space simply be utilitarian, or will it double as a guest room or serve some other dual function? Make sure there are enough outlets and phone jacks for your office needs. When designing the look of your office begin with a focal point. A focal point gives the eye an initial point of interest so that it can begin to take in the interior landscape of a room with ease. Another design tip: arrange your room in an L- or a U-shape so that everything is within easy reach. Install the right lighting. Bad lighting not only diminishes the appearance of your office, it is also a strain on your eyes. Buy a comfortable chair. This cannot be stressed too much. Make sure you love your chair and that it is the right height and fits you comfortably. Next, make sure you have sufficient shelving. There are a lot more tips and tricks on this site for creating the perfect office. Click on Decorating Articles and you'll find 16 idea-packed articles on everything from basement lighting to ten ways to decorate a room in a weekend. If you need ideas, help, inspiration or practical advice, this is the site on which to begin your journey.

Home Office Decorating
Not only does this site help you design, layout and decorate your home office, it also helps you decide on a location for your office, it helps you decorate not only for a pleasing effect but also for functionality, and it helps you pick out the perfect desk, the perfect chair, filing cabinets, book shelves or other forms of shelving, and helps with your choice of office equipment, lighting, wiring and more. This site doesn't stop there. Click on Tips & Tricks and you'll find an almost endless list of articles covering everything from creating a dust free bedroom to a furniture glossary to hints and tricks for laying bathroom tile, to decorating a lamp shade, painting furniture, making candles and a whole lot more. Find a ton of idea-packed articles on kitchen design, kids' rooms, bed and bath, living spaces, and even ideas for decorating your garden.