Amanda Daniels

Top 5 Questions for Area Rug Shoppers

Shopping for an area rug is exciting, but it can also be a daunting task! With choices available everywhere from online retailers to warehouse stores, department stores to bargain basements, it can be difficult to narrow down the perfect rug from such an... Read >

Decorating a Walk-in Closet

If you are lucky enough to have a walk-in closet, you know what a luxury it is to have an expansive, open space in which to store apparel. Unfortunately, few of these spaces are given the decorating attention that they deserve! This area is much more th... Read >

Inexpensive Basement Redecorating

Basements can be tremendously useful spaces; however, many of them are lacking in comfort. Fortunately, even in the most utilitarian basements, there are a number of inexpensive treatments that can transform a space! Wall color is one of the easiest a... Read >

Kitchen Rugs

Although it may seem counterintuitive to place a rug in a kitchen, there are several distinct advantages to placing an area rug in this vital room! While rugs are often shunned in this work space because of the fear that they will “collect dirt," people ... Read >

Decorating Children’s Rooms

Children deserve their own special places—a place for sleep and a place for learning and play. These areas should be warm and inviting; they should be comfortable and colorful. The four most important decorating elements in a child’s room are wall color... Read >

Unusual Spaces Need Custom Rugs

Although there is a tendency to believe that the word “custom" is synonymous with “expensive," a growing number of online rug manufacturers can now produce a truly customized rug for a manageable cost! These custom-sized rugs are ideal for unusual spaces... Read >

Rug Selection: Choosing a Style

An area rug offers many benefits to a room. Not only are area rugs practical since they provide warmth and comfort to our feet, but an area rug is like an artwork for your floor! The style of a rug should always match the style of the furnishings and dé... Read >

Rug Selection: How to Choose a Material

For home decorators facing the daunting task of selecting an area rug, once they’ve chosen the location and size of the rug, selecting a material is the next step in the process. While it’s fine to choose an area rug on looks alone, in order to narrow do... Read >

Rug Selection—Where to Begin

If you’re in the market for a rug, you may have noticed that the choices are somewhat overwhelming! There are literally millions of options, from style to size to color to material. Where does a home decorator begin? Serious rug shoppers usually have... Read >

Custom-sized Rugs—the Perfect Fit for E-Decorators

E-decorating is a rapidly growing field! Due to the increase in internet convenience, more and more home decorators are turning to “e-decorators" as an alternative to traditional interior design consultations. Through e-decorating, clients email photogr... Read >

Transform a Concrete Patio

Plenty of houses, townhouses, and even apartments and condos have the ubiquitous poured concrete patio or balcony. While concrete patios have the advantage of being flat and level, they leave a lot to be desired in terms of style, and they are far from h... Read >

Spice Up Builder Grade Homes

In the push to create new housing, builders have been electing for more neutral and generic features. While this practice is designed to appeal to a broad spectrum of tastes in potential homebuyers, it has also led to blandness in many new homes. The te... Read >

A Simple Way to Refinish Old Hardwood Floors

Old houses have their own unique charm; hardwood floors, pocket doors, and massive wood moldings can be a major part of what attracts buyers to an older property. As these “new old homeowners" begin uncovering their treasure from its layer of grime, they... Read >

A Rug in the Dining Room?

A Rug in the Dining Room? It’s easy to assume that any area where food is consumed should have utilitarian, easy-to-clean flooring. However, an area rug in a dining room is one of the best ways to improve the look of an eating area. Whether the flo... Read >

Decorating an Entryway

Although an entryway can seem like one of the least important rooms in a home, the entry point of any living area is extremely important. Not only is it the first space that the eye of a visitor beholds, but it reveals the character of the decorating tha... Read >