The Good Kind of Mold

Yes there is a good kind of mold, it's crown molding!  Maybe a stretch but I am a little punchy right now....

Decorative crown, chair and floor moldings can not only completely change the way a room feels and looks but it's a great way to add value to your home as well.

I have found a fairly new product that is not only inexpensive, and USA made, but easy to install too, and when I say easy I mean it, no nails, screws or hammers needed, just a small bead of wall adhesive.  Check out their products here at Creative Crown Molding and in the meantime here are some pictures....

I always like gallery pictures much more, but to show some of the depth of their product following are some baseboards and chair railing styles...Just some, there is a lot more to see online....

Getting Started On Your Home Design Project

The best way to begin the process of remodeling/designing your home is to dream!  I recommend that you start reading shelter magazines.  Rip out magazine pictures you are moved by, whether you like a particular rug, furniture layout or just the feeling the room represents.

Start to save them in a folder marked "home design ideas".  This helps narrow down what you like and don't like so whether you hire a professional to help you or you are going to do it yourself it's a good place to start your plan with images to guide you.

I have noticed that sometimes my clients rip out pictures and after a few weeks they revisit them and edit by simply tossing the page(s).  That's a lot easier than redecorating all the time or losing focus midway through a remodel.

For more DIY design tips, check out my "lens" at this link.

Happy Dreaming.

Marie

The Decorator On Demand site is almost updated....

I am soooo excited, the final touches are almost done to Decorator On Demand's updated website. I have been soooo busy with my normal/local design business that I have not had time to focus on this but with the recession and all things "negative" lately I thought it was a perfect time to get my butt in gear and get this site running more smoothly.

This is a site for do it yourselfers who need some specific design help and guidance on a per room basis. This replaces the traditional local interior designer and is much more cost effective if you are willing to do the work or manage the work of others in your home.

I am wrapping up a new report that is almost done that you can download for free on my site. Stay tuned to the actual "launch" of that.

There are some exciting new things that are happening in 2009 despite the bad news.