Archive for the ‘Interior Design’ Category

Decorating Colors for 2009

May 21st, 2009 By: Lauren

While it isn’t always easy (or even financially possible) to change our dĂ©cor as interior styles come and go, it’s nice to know the trends. The top color picks of the season can be incorporated into your home theater as a few accent pieces, as a total revamp, or as your foundation if you are just starting out. Whatever your situation, we’ve got you covered: here are the three top color trends of 2009, as defined by the Pantone Color Institute and the Color Marketing Group, two of the design industry’s color experts. (more…)

Wood Stains and Species for a TV Picture Frame

April 30th, 2009 By: Lauren

There are many different considerations when you make the choice to frame a flat screen TV, not the least of which is the type of wood used for the frame itself. Although you might be tempted to just dive in and let your gut instincts guide you, choosing one based on how it looks alone, you should know some basics about wood stains and wood species to ensure you get the longest lasting, most compatible TV picture frame for your needs. (more…)

Where are you going to put that huge entertainment center now?

February 20th, 2009 By: Lauren

Wall-mounting flat-panel HDTVs is all the rage these days, as more and more consumers realize the benefits of having their TVs flush against their wall. The space that is saved, both on the wall and the floor, by not having a massive, clunky entertainment center is a breath of fresh air to anyone who has, or is considering, a wall-mounted TV. (more…)