Decorate your Bathroom with Knobelties

Adding minor touches to your bathroom can alter the total appearance. This tactic is not only cheap it is also effective. Knobelties specializes in hand-painted knobs that can fit on drawers, cabinets, doors and more! Select from your favorite style - Boy, Girl or Unisex and decorate based off of your favorite theme!

Knobelties Knobs

Making Your Home Child Proof - Bellacroft

Your home can be designed perfectly, but all of that changes once you have a child. Your fashionable home suddenly becomes a danger-zone, especially for a toddler! Rest assured, you do not need to change your entire look just because your little one has become quite the explorer. Just take a few simple steps to make your lovely home a save environment as well:

1. Add Safety Gates (I recommend North States Industries)
2. Add Safetly Plugs to all outlets
3. Lock all pantry and chemical cabinets (Note - Create a few child-safe cabinets with pots and pans for a LOUD time!)

Safety Equipment

Designing a Home Office

A home office can be as small as a folding file or as large as a room. If you're running a business out of your home, you'll obviously need much more space and equipment than a family looking for a corner to file papers and tend to correspondence.

The important thing to remember about creating a home office is to make it suit your family's needs. For example, if your children need to use a computer, you'll want to set up space that can be shared -- not a corner in your bedroom. Likewise, equipment and supplies should be selected for versatility.

Creating Office Space

•Use a wall or part of a wall to set up an office. If you're extremely short on space, mount shelves on the top portion of a wall to store files and use a table that can be folded down.


•Use a screen to set off a corner of a room and create office space. While not ideal, it may be the best space you can find.


•Find a niche -- under the stairs, on a landing, or in an odd-size room or hallway. Use a roll-down window blind to enclose the niche when not in use.


•Convert a closet into an office with a folding door. If there is no power inside the closet, have it wired to provide good lighting and an electrical outlet. This works particularly well in a guest room closet. Keep a portable wardrobe hanger on hand for guests when they arrive.


•Replace a double bed with a sofa bed in an extra bedroom to allow space for your office.
Outfitting a Home Office

Equipment is almost secondary to some of the intangibles that a home office must have to work properly. Along with good lighting, make your office a place that you like. This doesn't require a lot of space. In fact, sometimes it's easier to plan a small space than a large area. If your office ends up looking like a sterile cubicle in a high-rise, you're not going to want to spend time there.

•If you intend to outfit a room, draw up a floor plan before purchasing equipment. Use a 1-inch scale, and draw in windows and doors. Then plot various design arrangements for such items as your desk and computer.


•Plan your work space so you have room to keep items such as the phone within reach while still retaining space to jot notes.


•Make sure you allow room for file cabinets to open. They're deeper than a desk.


•Use bulletin boards to hold reminders, calendars, and a "To Do" list. Put the board where you can see it easily.

Created by Consumer Guide

Office Furniture

Decorate for the Summer!

Decorate for Summer with notNeutral's Ant Napkin Rings! These adorable creepy crawly accessories are perfect for picnics, outdoor patio decor or inside your kitchen! Available in black or white, these little critters are perfect for any summer decor!

notNetural Ant Napkin Rings

Nursery Furniture - Round Bassinets

Turn your basic nursery into a fairy tale with Badger Basket's Elegance Round Bassinet. This unique bassinet comes complete with white eyelet bedding and under-storage.
Features:
The Elegance Bassinet is the most charming and unique place for your newborn to sleep!
`Rich cherry finish is stylish for your home.
`Generously sized interior measures 32" in diameter and 8.5" deep.
`Crisp white eyelet bedding set includes a lovely skirt, soft bumper, fitted sheet, and drape canopy.
`Includes a custom fitted, vinyl covered foam mattress pad (in order to comply with current safety standards, the mattress is approximately 1" thick).
`Graceful canopy shades the interior to keep out harsh light while Baby is snoozing.
`Canopy is height adjustable.
`Bassinet also includes caster wheels.
`Bumper attaches with grip tape and ribbon ties and is padded with polyester fill.
`Storage shelf beneath the bassinet creates a storage area for feeding and changing necessities and toys.
`Overall unit measures 32"L x 32"W x 49"H, measures 31" from the rim of the bassinet to the floor.
`Bedding set is poly/cotton and machine washable.Tumble dry medium, warm iron if needed.
`Bassinet is for use up to 20 lbs. (9.09 kg), 3-4 months, or until Baby can push up, roll over, or sit unassisted (whichever age, weight, or activity limit comes first).
`Assembles with a screwdriver. Illustrated instructions included.

Badger Basket Bassinet

Decorating with Dinnerware - China Cabinet 101

Sometimes a room can be uplifted with just a few accessories. Why not purchase attractive dinnerware and display for the room to see! notNeutral's "Black Links" dinnerware is perfect for this tactic as it features modern black and white patters that are chic and attractive.

What do you need for this design?

Simple!

All you need is a few plate stands and your dinner plates, salad plates and bowls can be strategically placed to add depth and dimension to your china cabinet and give life to any room!

notNeutral Dinnerware at Bellacroft

Spruce Up Your Used Furniture with Knobelties!

Add a designer, hand-painted knob to any piece of furniture, cabinet, closet or drawer to completely change the look! Perfect for children's bedrooms, Knobelties specializes in hand-painted knobs of any shape or size. Select from your favorite or mix and match to create a custom-designed look!

Knobelties at Bellacroft

Alligator Enterprise at Bellacroft

The Alligator Enterprise french daybed is perfect for any modern home. Perfect for an office or spare bedroom, a trundle can be tucked underneath for guests or sleepovers. Alligator Enterprise offers hand crafted quality furniture that goes well in any room.
Money Saving Option!
Bellacroft offers all Alligator Enterprise Furniture for $5 shipping!
Upgrade to $99 shipping with their White Glove Service!

Designing a Playroom - For Adults!

Many families incorporate a "Playroom" for their children. Where do the adults get to play? If you have the space, design a playroom just for the adults! Add equipment such as slot machines, a pool table and a personal bar! This will encourage adults to have a great time during a party and spark up many conversations.
Select a home bar that is attractive and accommodating! Guests will love sipping on their cocktail while enjoying the party! Your bar should have enough room for wine bottles, wine glasses and other essential "Bar Equipment". Your bartender won't complain!

Murals - The New Paintings

Add a look of exquisite style to any room with a hand painted mural.
Home Designer Tip:
Center a leather sofa in the middle of the room and hire a design artist to hand paint anything that you desire above the sofa!
This look is not only sophisticated but chic as well. Adding unusual artwork, such as a unique tropical pineapple to any room shows personalization as well as encourages comfort and relaxation.
Select a design artist that can duplicate an image that you already have show - such as a decoration on a pillow or curtain.

Accenting and Embellishing

When your home is completely furnished but needs a little "something" consider hand painted accessories such as wooden trays. These trays can be displayed in kitchens with display brackets. As an added touch, drape a throw blanket across the corner of your bed and lay the tray across the bed. This gives the distinct look of a "Bed and Breakfast" type of environment that encourages guests to feel more relaxed.

Rugs and Floor Coverings - Completing a Room

Decorating a room can be a hobby or a chore. The people that enjoy this task love to shop and find rare, conversation pieces to display on shelves and walls. Once you have filled your shelves, selected your furniture and mounted your pictures, it's time to think FLOORS! If you have a carpet, a small area rug might be a better idea under a coffee table. If the room that you are working on is where the frong door is located, a runner might be a grand entrance. Many art designers make "hand painted" rugs and floor coverings. This process can be quite interesting. Select a pattern or design that you like and bring it to the artist. The artist will then hand paint the design and perfect the image. A copier can transfer the image to the appropriate size rug and your room is now complete!

Designing Your Own Artwork

Selecting artwork from a store might seem like a good idea, but it really puts no personalization into your decor. Try enrolling in a painting class and creating your own artwork! Many towns offer local courses that offer one-on-one time with the instructor. These paintings will be conversation pieces for any guests in your house. Each course will help better your budding talents so that each piece that you accomplish will come out better than the previous!

Selecting a Custom Fabric and Designing

It is very simple to go into a furntiure store and select items. Unfortunately, this process eliminates adding any personal touches to your home decor. Select a unique fabric and purchase it by the yard. This enables you to create any pillow, sofa cover, window drapery - virtually anything that you desire. If you have an existing piece of artwork or design - find a designer that can hand create that look onto fabric. This will complete the look that you already have flowing through your home!

Summer 2009 - Tropical Flair

Bring the tropics into your home for the 2009 Summer-time! A warm, tropical sensation will invite guest and create a spa-like ambiance everytime that you enter your own home. Close your eyes and picture your favorite tropical scene and create that look in your home. Purchase tropical furniture such as sofas, love seats and bedding. Matching desinger pillows and curtains will complete the look for a true tropical paradise.

Entertaining At Home - Personal Bar

Picture this: Friends gathering around your home. Food is being prepared in the kitchen. Men and women are chatting and having a great time. What are these guests drinking? Chances are, they are drinking from drinks off of the counter - not an exclusive personal bar! Select a bar that matches your home decor and personal taste. It is recommended that your bar have doors for full coverage - making the overall appearance neat and tidy. Wine/bottle racks inside are a bonus as they add to the organization.

Bring the Tropics to your Winter Home

Living in the wintery north can definitely have it's advantages - but why not warm them up a little bit? Inviting a tropical decor into your home is like turning on the heat. Warm, tropical colors with vibrant images such as palm trees and pineapples set the atmosphere for a tropical getaway.
Create this look by adding coordinating items such as: throw pillows, rugs, window drapery, paintings and more. With the right fabric pattern, your chilly home will warm right up!

Accenting your Home

Accenting your home is a challenge if you aren't good at creating a subtle effect. With the right coordinating accessories, you can create a beautiful look all at an affordable price. Select a pattern of fabric that you like and create:
Pillows, Window drapes, paintings, rugs, table cloths and more. Sometimes it is wise to find a designer that will make specific products for your needs, that way you are adding a personal touch to your own home!

Fabric By The Yard - A Home Designers Dream

Fabric by the yard is exactly what you need if you are an interior home designer or looking to remodel. You can use these fabrics for dozens of ideas to coordinate and pull a certain "look" together. Purchase one specific fabric or multiple coordinating fabrics to create: Drapery, pillows, napkins and more! Choose a unique tropical fabric to stimulate the mood of a tropical paradise! Always remember, when decorating your home: Choose coordinating paintings, murals and artwork to complete your desired look.