Category Archives: Hints & Tips

Throw a Party in your Kitchen

By creatingyourspace | Published: October 6, 2011
Is your kitchen one of your favorite rooms? If so, it’s no surprise that people tend to congregate in your kitchen when you have a party. How about changing the rules for once and having a party in your kitchen? To make this plan a success, plan everything ahead of time so you don’t have [...]
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Choosing the Right Condo Flooring

By creatingyourspace | Published: September 20, 2011
Flooring is the one of the things in a home makeover that will take up a big part of your budget so it is very important that you do it right the first time. Unlike paint, which you can re-do if you don’t like the outcome, flooring is different as it can take a lot [...]
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Use Fabric to Choose Colors

By creatingyourspace | Published: September 8, 2011
Are you ready for a color change in your home but not sure where to start? How about visiting a local fabric store? Choose one that carries decorator fabric. These heavier fabrics are used for upholstery, bed covers, curtains and throw pillows. Begin by wandering around and getting a feel for the choices. Most decorator [...]
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Contemporary Flooring Trends

By creatingyourspace | Published: August 23, 2011
Nowadays, since people are getting busier by the day, the flooring they opt for is the one that looks pretty and requires minimal maintenance. Since flooring is not something you can change in a jiff, putting a lot of thought into it the first time can spare you a lot of time and trouble later [...]
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The Right Flooring Choice

By creatingyourspace | Published: August 17, 2011
Well, this store makes its position clear – if you have to ask, you probably can’t afford the clothes they’re selling. Do you find yourself feeling this way whenever you look at buying something new for your home? Whether furniture or flooring, we often experience sticker shock when we see costs, particularly if we haven’t [...]
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Bring the Outdoors Inside

By creatingyourspace | Published: August 2, 2011
This seems like a dream picnic. Flowers on the table and in the appealing woven tote combine with blue and white fabrics and dinnerware to create a beautiful table. Fresh grapes are ready for munching and the wine is chilling in its natural terra cotta container. Yes, this is a set piece, but you can [...]
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Integrating Unique Elements

By creatingyourspace | Published: July 14, 2011
What do you do when you’re ready to decorate your new home and all you have to work with are a few pieces you inherited from your relatives or discovered in your travels? This photo shows one such collection. If you find yourself in this position, don’t feel obliged to stay in this style for [...]
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Turn Your Closet into an Asset

By creatingyourspace | Published: May 29, 2011
Is your bedroom closet a cluttered mess? Are your floors covered with things that your closet can’t hold anymore? Well, in the interests of helping you show off that gorgeous flooring you recently bought from us, let’s walk through a complete closet update. Start by removing every single thing from your closet. This may seem [...]
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Find the Right Home for You

By creatingyourspace | Published: May 15, 2011
It’s a real adventure to buy a home, but the difference between an exciting and a frustrating experience is pre-planning. Here are a few simple ideas to help your home search work better for you. If you know how much you can spend before you start, you won’t be tempted to buy more home than [...]
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Help with Recovery

By creatingyourspace | Published: May 4, 2011
If you know someone who is temporarily stuck in bed or at home due to an illness or injury, there are things you can do to make the time pass more pleasantly. Here are some ideas. If there’s no one else to do it, make sure the room is comfortable, with easy access to the [...]
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