Neutrals

Neutral colors are decorating basics because they form the background against which the stronger colors in a given palette are viewed. Neutral means “without color” but often the shades of black, beige, ivory, taupe, grey, and white used as neutrals contain hints of underlying color. This is important to bear in mind when choosing complementary colors and when matching paint colors.

Decorate Your Bedroom For Spring Without Spending a Bundle!

Read Pat Gaulin’s article at Associated Content on budget bedroom decorating for Spring here – she quotes some great tips from me! – Nicole Wexler, Turquoise Decor, LLC.

Wall Decor with Plates – See our Picture Gallery

See our Decorating with Plates Gallery.

Wall Decor with Plates

We are often asked about easy and inexpensive ways to decorate. Wall decor can be challenging in this respect because not everyone can afford original art. A great solution is to decorate using plates. And don’t worry, your wall won’t look old-fashioned, all it takes is a little imagination! In this post we provide examples of how to decorate using plates in a variety of styles and settings, and we provide tips on where to find beautiful and inexpensive items. Once you’ve read below, you can also see plenty of other examples in our Decorating with Plates Gallery on Flickr.

Spring Decorating

It’s Spring, and flowers always cheer up a space. Take a look at these simple and inexpensive ways to arrange and display even the simplest flowers.

More on Grouping Objects

Last week’s post on grouping objects was so well-received, we’ve decided to give you a few more examples. We’d love to hear from you if you’d like to share some of your own.

Recreating that Designer Look for Less

We received this question from one of our readers. As it’s a common question, and many people are seeking the designer look for less, we decided to feature it as a blog post this week.

Updating Old Furniture

Most of us have an old cabinet or dresser that is solid but boring, old-fashioned, or simply in need of a little love…here’s an easy way to update an old piece of furniture.

Making the Right Color Choices

Did you know that color can affect mood to the extent that it can impact on employees’ productivity? You may want to think twice about this important element if you are thinking about re-decorating at home or at work. When selecting color for a room, you should consider how you would like to make use of the space and keep in mind that each color has a psychological value. Think about how a color makes you feel.

See where Turquoise Decor has been featured lately

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You’ll love our new album on Flickr

You’ll love our new album on Flickr http://tinyurl.com/6hxnybm

We’re Back!

Thank you to our loyal subscribers for hanging in there during our long silence. Our business has been expanded and re-organized and now we’re ready to once again provide you with an outstanding interior decorating and home staging resource.

Check out our updated and expanded photo galleries on Flickr and re-connect with us on your favorite social networks.

Wishing you all a very happy 2011!

Latest News

Hello to all of our loyal fans. You’ve probably noticed that things have been quiet on the blogging front for a little while. We are in the process of restructuring and expanding our business so don’t go away – many exciting things lie ahead!

Our Spring Decorating Gallery is on Flickr!

For bright Spring decorating ideas, see our Spring Decorating Gallery on Flickr – you can also access it from the tab on the right of this page.

The Coolest Ceiling Fans Ever

A cost-effective way to keep your space cool is the installation of a stylish ceiling fan that doubles as a light fixture.

A Stunning Chandelier – and Functional Storage Too!

One of our favorite light fixtures of all time is the Swedish Glass Cluster chandelier by Form Nasielsky – this fixture comes in three finishes and is intended to be functional as well as beautiful because the wine glasses are intended for use and return to the chandelier after washing. The chandelier takes on a completely different look, depending on the type of wine glasses you display in it.

Fun Doormats for Spring

In Spring, cheerful planters usually appear on doorsteps. Another great way to spruce up the entrance to your home is with a new doormat.

The Virtues of Interior Redesign

It has become de rigeur to espouse the virtues of going green and being eco-friendly. One of the most effective ways to achieve this goal in the field of interior design is to implement a design that re-uses what you already own as far as possible, especially by recycling old or tired furniture. This helps reduce one’s impact on the environment as well as on the wallet!

Inexpensive Spring Decorating

After the customary spring-cleaning that goes on at this time of year, many of us feel like reflecting a new beginning, or at least, a change, in our homes. This is the manifestation of the natural rhythm of emerging from the dark Winter months to throw open the blinds, let the light in and bring some of bursting color from nature indoors. After two years of recession, many of us can’t afford to do a complete home, or even room, make-over but the good news is that there are budget-friendly ways to freshen up an existing room arrangement.

Purple Power

Purple encourages creativity and also has connotations of royalty and spirituality.