Not so long ago, if you had a garage or driveway that was weathered, worn and/or stained, or if you had a fireplace that you wanted enhanced by a rock wall, or you had walk ways or outdoor areas you wanted to beautify, your choices were limited to bricks, blocks, rock, cement and a few other items. Not that there is anything wrong with those items.
More recently, however, decorative elements for a home – indoors or out – have become more readily available. Many of these decorative concrete ideas used to be reserved for the more expensive homes or exclusive estates. Today, the use of decorative concrete to duplicate these types of artistic decorations is cropping up everywhere.
For instance, 30 years ago, if you wanted a fireplace set into a wall of flagstone rock, the rock had to be brought in and set. If the wall was 12 feet high by 6 feet wide, it involved a lot of flagstone. Today, decorative concrete can be used in conjunction with hand carving to create a wall that looks the same, but at a better price, custom look and feel and a fast and long-lasting process.
You might have a patio area that has basic concrete on the ground, but you want something more warm and inviting. You could bring in various types of tile or other materials and have them set, or you could use decorative concrete in various colors and textures, and even stamps. This patio resurface could then be sealed so that it would last for a long time. Instead of purchasing tiles – especially expensive stamped tiles – decorative concrete could be used to create the same effects with much less work and time and a beautiful, custom finish.
You can also learn to do this yourself from professionals who present various workshops through a number of decorative concrete suppliers throughout the country, or you can hire an experienced professional to do some or all of the job for you.
If you are thinking about making changes to enhance any part of your home – indoors, outdoors, walls, floors, patios, decks or more, now is a great time to contact a decorative concrete company in your area.
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What are some good online stores for home decor or clothing?Please list any good online stores that you can think of for home decor or clothing. I'm always looking for new places to shop. Thanks.
at my bakery we use piping gel. It comes clear and we add whatever color to it. It has a shiny finish.
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At Directly Home , also pick up a 10% off coupon for them at http://www.007coupons.com/Home—Garden/DirectlyHome-com-Coupons/index.html for a discount
Better to use horizontal blinds since they are a standard, easy to get and have a lot choices at the store.
http://cheap-mini-blinds.blogspot.com
For Victorian decor, think Sherlock Holmes. Natural light was considered a bad thing, so windows were hung with heavy draperies to keep the light out in the daytime. Rooms were jammed full of furniture. Walls were painted dark, or covered in dark wallpaper. Every table, shelf and mantle was cluttered with objects. Draperies and upholstery and throws would be edged with fringe.
Edwardian rooms feel more modern, when you look at them. Although it's American, think of Meet Me in St. Louis, and people being proud of living in "modern times." Light was allowed into rooms. Walls and wallpaper were lighter colored. Drapes could hang straighter so they didn't cover the window. Rooms were larger and had less furniture, so that it was easier to live in them. I think they were more likely to have built-in shelves and seating. By today's standards, they were still full of clutter and the furniture was ornate — but much less so than in Victorian rooms.
Check out this book called The Edwardian House, which is availabe online at Google books:
http://books.google.com/books?id=OaDB3nGtc14C&printsec=frontcover&dq=the+edwardian+house&sig=rpnqeSSdrbNUCVLpxOpfjRdiR40
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If you want to put rocks in your fish tank, just pretty much go outside, and find any rock you think looks nice. After this, you should bring it in, wash it up so its nice and clean (NO SOAP), and then do the vinegar test. Take a little bit of vinegar and pour it onto the rock. If the rock fizzes, it isn't suitable for an aquarium. If the rock does not fizz, feel free to put it in your tank. You could also buy some plastic plants from the pet store and put it in the fish tank. Another option is to get a green garbage bag and cut it into thin strpis. Hot glue it to anything heavy enough to keep it on bottom and you'll have yourself some D.I.Y. plants. Sorry for the long answer, just trying to help !
Earthy bohemian is a quirky style full of offbeat visual options.
Pick out your large pieces and find one other thing that's an inspiration (a rug, a piece of art) and build around there.
My favorite style is Arts & Crafts. I decided that early on, and every time I go shopping, that's in mind.
It is true that consignment shops are great, and you can clean the furniture or whatever to avoid the pests. You don't say what kind of vintage items that you want and that would help a lot.
Try places like ebay where you can stick to your dollar limit.
You can put small signs in INTERNET saying that you are looking for ('1940's, 1950's, 1960's) items to decorate a dorm room. You may get some things at reasonable prices.
Ask family if they have something in the attic that they aren't using and then have your friends to check their family members too!
I hope this helps.reasonable
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I prefer thrift stores myself ~ followed by Target, who does seem to have some pretty amazing sales.